# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (SK9 2LA) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 2 OSPREY DRIVE, WILMSLOW, CHESHIRE EAST SK9 2LA | | Price | £635,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | E | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1967-1975 | | Floor area | 162 m² | | Last sold | £449,164 Jan 2017 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 01/02/2026 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting) - **Current heating cost:** £1,346/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £20,978 ### Recommendations - B (£500 - £1,500) - W2 (£4,000 - £6,000) - C (£15 - £30) - E (£55) - G (£350 - £450) - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - X (£3,000) - U (£5,000 - £8,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0941-2822-7326-9206-5371) ## Description Occupying an enviable corner position on Osprey Drive, just off Manchester Road, this impressive four bedroom extended, detached home offers generous and versatile family accommodation and the significant advantage of NO ONWARD CHAIN. Ideally positioned for enjoying everything that both Wilmslow and the surrounding Cheshire countryside have to offer, the property is within easy reach of Wilmslow town centre, providing an excellent choice of independent shops, cafés, restaurants, transport links and everyday amenities. The property in brief comprises: a spacious entrance hallway that provides access to the principal living accommodation, the generous living room is positioned to the front of the home and benefits from a feature bay window, creating a bright and welcoming reception space. To the rear, the well-appointed kitchen features a range of wall and base units, complemented by worktop surfaces and attractive views over the garden. The kitchen flows naturally into a separate dining area, offering plenty of room for a family dining table and additional furnishings. This in turn leads through to the upgraded conservatory, with lightweight insulated roof creating a lovely additional reception space all year round with direct views over, and access to, the rear garden. A useful separate utility area provides additional storage and space for a washing machine and dryer, while also giving access to the integral garage and a convenient downstairs WC. To the first floor are four well-proportioned bedrooms, together with a modern family bathroom. The principal bedroom is particularly impressive, offering excellent proportions, a feature Juliet balcony and an en-suite shower room. Externally, the property continues to impress. The front provides a well-maintained approach together with off-road parking, while the enclosed rear garden is a real highlight. The rear garden is predominantly laid to lawn and enclosed by mature hedges. **Agents Notes - Hmrc Directive** - To be able to sell or purchase a property in the United Kingdom all agents have a legal requirement to conduct Identity checks on all customers involved in the transaction to fulfil their obligations under Anti Money Laundering regulations. We outsource this check to a third party and a charge will apply. 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Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 2 OSPREY DRIVE, WILMSLOW, CHESHIRE EAST, SK9 2LA | £449,164 | 31/01/2017 | Detached | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 31 ALVESTON DRIVE, WILMSLOW, CHESHIRE EAST, SK9 2GA | £580,000 | 08/07/2025 | Detached | | 12 STYAL ROAD, WILMSLOW, CHESHIRE EAST, SK9 4AE | £800,000 | 29/05/2025 | Detached | | 111B MANCHESTER ROAD, WILMSLOW, CHESHIRE EAST, SK9 2JH | £435,000 | 25/04/2025 | Detached | | 2 COPPERFIELDS, WILMSLOW, CHESHIRE EAST, SK9 2JZ | £440,000 | 14/02/2025 | Detached | | 11 ALVESTON DRIVE, WILMSLOW, CHESHIRE EAST, SK9 2GA | £610,000 | 30/11/2023 | Detached | | 115 MANCHESTER ROAD, WILMSLOW, CHESHIRE EAST, SK9 2JH | £1,050,000 | 26/10/2023 | Detached | | 96 MANCHESTER ROAD, WILMSLOW, CHESHIRE EAST, SK9 2JX | £1,800,000 | 31/10/2022 | Detached | | 17 DEANWAY, WILMSLOW, CHESHIRE EAST, SK9 2JT | £645,000 | 19/10/2022 | Detached | | 1 LACEY CLOSE, WILMSLOW, CHESHIRE EAST, SK9 4BD | £711,000 | 08/09/2022 | Detached | | 14 HILL TOP AVENUE, WILMSLOW, CHESHIRE EAST, SK9 2JE | £860,000 | 18/07/2022 | Detached | | 6 THE MEADE, WILMSLOW, CHESHIRE EAST, SK9 2JF | £910,000 | 07/07/2022 | Detached | | 3 HILL TOP AVENUE, WILMSLOW, CHESHIRE EAST, SK9 2JE | £715,000 | 20/05/2022 | Detached | | 8 SANDHURST DRIVE, WILMSLOW, CHESHIRE EAST, SK9 2GP | £580,000 | 13/05/2022 | Detached | | 106 MANCHESTER ROAD, WILMSLOW, CHESHIRE EAST, SK9 2JX | £1,040,000 | 29/04/2022 | Detached | | 109 MANCHESTER ROAD, WILMSLOW, CHESHIRE EAST, SK9 2JH | £1,526,800 | 29/03/2022 | Detached | | 107 MANCHESTER ROAD, WILMSLOW, CHESHIRE EAST, SK9 2JH | £1,943,200 | 29/03/2022 | Detached | | 1A HILL TOP AVENUE, WILMSLOW, CHESHIRE EAST, SK9 2JE | £795,000 | 01/03/2022 | Detached | | 22 HILL TOP AVENUE, WILMSLOW, CHESHIRE EAST, SK9 2JE | £967,750 | 01/03/2022 | Detached | | 14 HILL TOP AVENUE, WILMSLOW, CHESHIRE EAST, SK9 2JE | £877,500 | 19/11/2021 | Detached | **Area average:** £909,803 (19 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £959,175 (110 Detached, SK9, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -33.8% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Cheshire East). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £893/mo - **Realistic:** £992/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,091/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for West Pennine (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £760/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.16% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £124,000 - **Target investor price (1%):** £99,200 *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:** £3,920/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 12% - **10y growth:** 27.1% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Cheshire East; Detached series; as of August 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 3.9% - **5y growth (index):** 28.7% - **10y growth (index):** 51.7% ## 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)