# 4 bedroom detached bungalow for sale (WA16 9RD)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | THE MAPLES, HOLMES CHAPEL ROAD, KNUTSFORD, OVER PEOVER, CHESHIRE EAST WA16 9RD |
| Price | £875,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 3 |
| Council tax | G |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1930-1949 |
| Floor area | 207 m² |
| Last sold | £497,950 Mar 2016 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** F
- **Potential rating:** D
- **Expiry date:** 08/05/2027
- **Current heating cost:** £2,036/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £19,500

### Recommendations
- B (£500 - £1,500)
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- X (£2,000)
- U (£5,000 - £8,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8053-6725-7770-2571-2906)

## Description

Extended and beautifully refurbished detached bungalow extending to approximately 2,300 sq ft occupying a pleasant semi-rural position within easy reach of Knutsford and Holmes Chapel.

The accommodation in brief comprises: Entrance hall, WC, 41' living kitchen with adjoining lounge, 4 excellent bedrooms (two with modern en-suite shower rooms), beautifully appointed bathroom, study and utility room.

The property is immaculately presented throughout and features a wonderful open plan 41' living kitchen which includes a modern fully fitted kitchen area including island/breakfast bar, dining area and sitting area having access via bi-folding doors and double doors to the gardens. Off the kitchen area is a most attractive lounge with large feature window and vaulted ceiling. There are four excellent bedrooms, two benefitting from superbly appointed shower rooms, and an equally impressive main bathroom with free-standing bath. Completing the accommodation are a useful home office/study, WC off the entrance hall and utility room.

A large gravelled driveway provides ample parking for numerous vehicles as well as access to an attached double garage. The bungalow stands centrally within delightful lawned gardens, with mature boundaries, and there are two areas of decking providing pleasant outdoor entertaining areas.

EPC Rating: F

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/88130016/473551) - Floorplan 1

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| THE MAPLES HOLMES CHAPEL ROAD, OVER PEOVER, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 9RD | £497,950 | 21/03/2016 | Detached |
| THE MAPLES HOLMES CHAPEL ROAD, OVER PEOVER, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 9RD | £420,000 | 26/10/2010 | Detached |

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £844,904 (51 Detached, WA16, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +3.6%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Cheshire East). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £884/mo
- **Realistic:** £982/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,080/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for East Lancs (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £793/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.11% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £122,750
- **Target investor price (1%):** £98,200

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £4,227/m²

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** -12%
- **10y growth:** 31.2%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Cheshire East; Detached series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 0.9%
- **5y growth (index):** 20.9%
- **10y growth (index):** 48.3%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)