For sale Flat

20 CHESTER ROAD

MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST SK11 8DG

2 beds 1 baths 624 sq ft Listed 15 Jun 2026 (-47d)

£209,500

Reduced on 7 Jul 2026 · Was £220,000

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Property details

Tenure

LEASEHOLD (810 years remaining on lease)

Floor area

58 m²

Council tax band

B

EPC rating

D

Year built

England and Wales: 1900-1929

Last sold

£135,000 May 2006

Price per m²

£3,612/m²

Local average

£162,121 (+29.2%)

Deprivation

Decile 4 (10,377 of 33,755)

Street crime

308 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • Leasehold With No Ongoing Charges
  • No Onward Chain
  • Brand New Fitted Kitchen
  • Fully Refurbished Throughout
  • Turn-Key Ready Home
  • New Windows And Updated Electrics
  • Contemporary New Shower Room
  • Two Well-Proportioned Bedrooms
  • Utility Area For Added Practicality
  • Town Centre Location

Additional details

Heating
Gas central
Parking
Off street

Description

The Property
*LUXURY APARTMENT* Situated in a highly convenient and sought-after location, this beautifully refurbished two-bedroom home presents an exceptional opportunity for first-time buyers, professionals, downsizers or investors alike. Offered to the market with no onward chain and ready for immediate occupation, this truly is a turn-key property where every detail has been thoughtfully considered.

Having undergone a comprehensive programme of renovation, the property has been finished to an impressive standard throughout. Virtually everything has been replaced, allowing prospective purchasers complete peace of mind. Improvements include new windows, updated electrics, a stunning contemporary kitchen complete with integrated appliances, and a stylish new shower room finished with modern fittings and quality fixtures.

Upon entering the property, you are welcomed into a bright and spacious open-plan kitchen and living area, creating the perfect environment for modern-day living and entertaining. The newly fitted kitchen offers an excellent range of units and work surfaces, complemented by integrated appliances and practical storage solutions. The living space provides a comfortable area to relax whilst benefiting from an abundance of natural light.

To the rear of the property are two well-proportioned bedrooms, with the principal bedroom offering generous dimensions and useful built-in storage. The second bedroom provides flexibility for use as a guest room, nursery or home office, catering to a variety of lifestyles. Completing the accommodation is the contemporary shower room, thoughtfully designed with a sleek suite and attractive tiling, alongside a separate utility area adding valuable practicality to the home.

Externally, the property enjoys a pleasant position within easy reach of the town centre and local amenities. Being offered vacant and with no chain involvement, purchasers can enjoy a straightforward transition into their new home.



Location
An additional benefit is the leasehold arrangement, with the freehold lease carrying no associated service charges or ground rent obligations, making this an attractive and cost-effective ownership opportunity.

Parking is available on the surrounding streets, offering convenient access for residents and visitors alike. In addition, Whalley Street Car Park is just a one-minute walk away, providing further parking options nearby. For those commuting or travelling further afield, the train station is approximately a 15-minute walk from the property, making this an ideal location for those seeking excellent transport links.

Located on Chester Road, the property is ideally placed for access to the vibrant market town of Macclesfield. The town offers an excellent selection of independent shops, supermarkets, cafés, bars and restaurants, together with a range of leisure facilities and highly regarded schools. Macclesfield train station provides direct rail links to Manchester and London, making the area particularly appealing to commuters. For those who enjoy the outdoors, the stunning Cheshire countryside and the nearby Peak District National Park offer endless opportunities for walking, cycling and recreation.

Combining stylish, high-quality accommodation with a fantastic location and the convenience of no onward chain, this outstanding home is sure to appeal to a wide range of buyers. Early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the standard of finish and move-in-ready lifestyle on offer.

TO BOOK A VIEWING WITH PURPLEBRICKS - You can use the brochure link in the full property description in the Rightmove advert or book online via the Purplebricks Website, App, or phone our main number found on Google.


Property ownership information

Ground rent review period: No review period

Service charge review period: No review period

Lease end date: 21/09/2835

Property Description DisclaimerThis is a general description of the property only, and is not intended to constitute part of an offer or contract. It has been verified by the seller(s), unless marked as "draft". Purplebricks conducts some valuations online and some of our customers prepare their own property descriptions, so if you decide to proceed with a viewing or an offer, please note this information may have been provided solely by the vendor, and we may not have been able to visit the property to confirm it. If you require clarification on any point then please contact us, especially if you’re traveling some distance to view. All information should be checked by your solicitor prior to exchange of contracts.
Successful buyers will be required to complete anti-money laundering and proof of funds checks. The current non-refundable cost is £80 inc. VAT per offer. You’ll need to pay this to Purplebricks and complete all checks before we can issue a memorandum of sale. The cost includes obtaining relevant data and any manual checks and monitoring which might be required.

Listed by

covering Stockport

Purplebricks

Reference: 89728020

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 03/03/2026

Expiry date: 02/03/2036

Current heating cost: £1,073/year

Potential heating cost: £559/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £9,500

Recommendations

  • Floor insulation (solid floor) (£5,000 - £10,000)
  • Draughtproof single-glazed windows (£150 - £250)
  • High heat retention storage heaters (£1,200 - £2,400)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale £209,500 +55.2%
Sold 02/05/2006 (20 years ago) £135,000

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address Price Date Type
GEORGES COURT FLAT 11 CHESTERGATE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 6DP £107,000 21/01/2026 Flat
ST ALBANS PLACE, 35 FLAT 7 CHESTER ROAD, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 8DJ £142,500 17/02/2025 Flat
ST ALBANS PLACE, 35 FLAT 6 CHESTER ROAD, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 8DJ £192,500 13/12/2023 Flat
REGENTS COURT FLAT D CATHERINE STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 6ET £120,000 17/11/2023 Flat
9 SIMPSONS COURT, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 6PX £67,000 05/05/2023 Flat
FOUNDRY COURT APARTMENT G PINFOLD STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 6HA £160,000 24/03/2023 Flat
REGENTS COURT FLAT E2 CATHERINE STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 6ET £140,000 03/03/2023 Flat
18 SIMPSONS COURT, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 6PX £69,000 15/12/2022 Flat
Same street 24 CHESTER ROAD, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 8DG £143,000 14/12/2022 Terraced
FOUNDRY COURT APARTMENT J1 PINFOLD STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 6HA £160,000 03/11/2022 Flat
GEORGES COURT FLAT 20 CHESTERGATE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 6DP £96,500 28/10/2022 Flat
3 SIMPSONS COURT, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 6PX £69,950 26/10/2022 Flat
FOUNDRY COURT APARTMENT K1 PINFOLD STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 6HA £177,000 13/09/2022 Flat
REGENTS COURT FLAT C CATHERINE STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 6ET £95,000 08/09/2022 Flat
FOUNDRY COURT APARTMENT J1 PINFOLD STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 6HA £152,500 20/05/2022 Flat
Same street 23 CHESTER ROAD, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 8DG £135,000 09/05/2022 Terraced
FOUNDRY COURT APARTMENT M1 PINFOLD STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 6HA £155,000 29/04/2022 Flat
Same street 10B CHESTER ROAD, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 8DG £87,500 18/03/2022 Terraced
FOUNDRY COURT APARTMENT M PINFOLD STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 6HA £110,000 31/01/2022 Flat
FOUNDRY COURT APARTMENT L1 PINFOLD STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 6HA £136,000 30/09/2021 Flat
FOUNDRY COURT APARTMENT M1 PINFOLD STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 6HA £155,000 30/09/2021 Flat
FOUNDRY COURT APARTMENT L PINFOLD STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 6HA £102,000 10/09/2021 Flat

Street average: £121,833 (3 sales)

Area average: £126,682 (19 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 42.3%
10y growth 62.5%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Cheshire East. Series: Flats and maisonettes. As of April 2026.

1y (index) -3.4%
5y (index) 7.2%
10y (index) 30.1%

Company ownership

Registered legal owner is a company.

Company-owned (UK company)

Company: CHESHIRE BUSINESS CENTRES LIMITED (3802165)

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Cheshire East. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £884/mo
Realistic £982/mo
Optimistic £1,080/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Cheshire East.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for East Cheshire: £723/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Shop Mobility Co. 0.0 miles
Shop Adeava Bridal 0.0 miles
Bus stop Macclesfield, Chester Road / Great Queen Street 0.0 miles
Bus stop Macclesfield, Chester Road / Langford Street 0.1 miles
Train station Macclesfield 0.5 miles
Hospital Rosemount Resource Centre 0.6 miles
Train station Prestbury 2.3 miles
Hospital Corbar hall 8.8 miles
University University of Derby, Buxton 8.9 miles
University Tovell Building, Buxton & Leek College 11.5 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 129
Shoplifting 55
Anti-social behaviour 29
Public order 25
Vehicle crime 24
Criminal damage and arson 11
Other theft 9
Drugs 7
Other crime 7
Burglary 6
Possession of weapons 4
Bicycle theft 1
Robbery 1
Total incidents 308

Within 1 mile during May 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name Type Distance Ofsted
Parkroyal Community School Primary 0.2 miles Good — 29 Mar 2017
The Fermain Academy Other 0.4 miles Outstanding — 18 Jul 2018
All Hallows Catholic College Secondary 0.5 miles (Inspected (no overall grade))
Beech Hall School Other 0.6 miles (No rating)
Bollinbrook CofE (A) Primary School Primary 0.6 miles Good — 16 Oct 2023

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.47%
Max investor price (0.8%) £122,750
Target investor price (1%) £98,200
  • Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
  • Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
  • Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
  • Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).