# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (CW11 1HG) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 88 CONGLETON ROAD, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST CW11 1HG | | Price | £400,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | C | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1900-1929 | | Floor area | 98 m² | | Last sold | £144,000 Mar 2013 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 09/03/2036 - **Current heating cost:** £919/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £25,750 ### Recommendations - Q (£7,500 - £11,000) - W1 (£5,000 - £10,000) - U (£8,000 - £10,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0236-7927-3500-0620-9292) ## Description Take a moment to view our signature guided tour of this wonderful family home! Welcome to 88 Congleton Road, a beautifully extended, three-bedroom period home conveniently placed on this desirable thoroughfare. Dating back to 1880, ‘Terrace Cottage’ is perfectly positioned within walking distance to the vibrant, historic town centre of Sandbach and set in a sought-after location that falls within the catchment area for the highly regarded ‘Offley Primary’ School, as well as a range of excellent secondary school options. Immaculately presented throughout, this charming property seamlessly blends classic character features with modern upgrades, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere from the moment you step inside. The heart of the home is a stunning, light-filled extension to the rear that provides a spacious, social and versatile living area, ideal for both relaxing with family and entertaining guests. The stylish kitchen is thoughtfully designed with sleek cabinetry, ample storage and a wealth of preparation space, making it a joy for home cooks and busy households alike, being at the rear of the home, the addition of the extension provides a social space that will be perfect for those who love to entertain! At the front of the property, the formal lounge is generous in size, packed with period features from the deep bay-window with plantation shutters, period coving, cornices and the wood burning stove is a great addition to the space! In addition, there is a useful ground floor shower room which is immaculately presented and a great asset to the home plus a cellar which provides invaluable storage! Upstairs, each of the three bedrooms is generously sized and beautifully decorated, offering comfortable retreats for all the family, while the contemporary family bathroom boasts high-quality fixtures and a fresh, elegant finish. Externally, the home enjoys a beautifully established rear garden, with a versatile brick-built outbuilding and an excellent degree of privacy, this area really is perfect for entertaining on a summers evening or relaxing with the family, enjoying an extended patio terrace area and generous lawned areas flanked with stunning, well stocked beds & borders. To the front of the home, there is a a block-paved driveway providing convenient off-road parking with mosaic tiled pathway leading to the entrance hall. The property’s period charm is evident in its attractive façade and original interior details, yet every room has been carefully updated to meet the needs of modern living. This is such a rare opportunity to secure a truly special home that ticks all the boxes for families, professionals, and anyone seeking easy access to local amenities, schools and commuter routes. We highly recommend viewing the comprehensive photos, video tour, and floorplan to fully appreciate the quality and versatility of this exceptional property. With its combination of timeless appeal, stylish presentation, and unbeatable location, we are confident that the first to view will want to make this house their new home - So view our video, photos and floorplans then call the experts here at Chris Hamriding to book that all-important viewing! EPC Rating: C**Storm Porch** (0.62m x 1.53m) **Entrance Hall** (0.8m x 3.62m) **Lounge** (2.8m x 5.32m) **Inner Hall** (1.81m x 3.66m) **Open-plan Kitchen/Diner** (3.25m x 8.72m) **Cellar** (3.27m x 3.85m) **Ground Floor Shower Room** (0.88m x 2.25m) **First Floor Landing** (3.71m x 4.76m) **Bedroom One** (3.62m x 3.75m) **Bedroom Three** (2.3m x 2.83m) **Family Bathroom** (1.41m x 2.69m) **Bedroom Two** (1.74m x 4.83m) **Disclaimer** As the Sellers agent, we are not Surveyors or Conveyancing experts and as such we cannot and do not comment on the condition of the property or other issues relating to title or other legal issues that may affect this property, unless we have been made aware of such matters. Interested parties should employ their own professionals to make such enquiries before making any transactional decisions. We have not carried out a structural survey and the services, appliances and specific fittings have not been tested. All photographs, measurements, floor plans and distances referred to are given as a guide only. Lease details, service charges and ground rent (where applicable) and council tax are given as a guide only and should be checked and confirmed by a solicitor prior to exchange of contracts. The copyright of all details, photographs and floorplans remain the possession of Chris Hamriding Lettings & Estates. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173183225/145667) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173183225/145668) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173183225/145669) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173183225/145670) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173183225/145671) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173183225/145672) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173183225/145673) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173183225/145674) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173183225/145675) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173183225/145676) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173183225/145677) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173183225/145678) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173183225/145679) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173183225/145680) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173183225/145681) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173183225/145682) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173183225/145683) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173183225/145684) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173183225/145685) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173183225/145686) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173183225/145687) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173183225/145688) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173183225/145689) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173183225/145690) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173183225/145691) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173183225/145692) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173183225/145693) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173183225/145694) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173183225/145695) ## Floorplans - ![All](/listings/photos/173183225/145696) - All ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/173183225/145697) - EPC 1 ## FENSA Certificates This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #10835708 - **Address:** 88 Congleton Road, SANDBACH, CW11 1HG - **Certificate Issued:** 23/02/2015 - **Work Completed:** 04/02/2015 - **Items:** 6 window(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 88 CONGLETON ROAD, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 1HG | £144,000 | 28/03/2013 | Semi-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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 10 OFFLEY AVENUE, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 1AZ | £433,000 | 02/06/2023 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 48 CONGLETON ROAD, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 1HG | £320,000 | 17/10/2022 | Other | | [Same street] SANDBACH SERVICE STATION CONGLETON ROAD, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 1HG | £336,000 | 01/07/2022 | Other | | 22 NEWFIELD STREET, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 1HE | £175,000 | 14/02/2022 | Semi-detached | | 3 HACKNEY YARD CLOSE, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 1LH | £210,000 | 11/02/2022 | Semi-detached | | 4 HACKNEY YARD CLOSE, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 1LH | £210,000 | 11/02/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 13 CONGLETON ROAD, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 1HG | £450,000 | 29/11/2021 | Detached | | 23 OFFLEY ROAD, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 1GY | £285,000 | 15/07/2021 | Semi-detached | | 10 OFFLEY AVENUE, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 1AZ | £400,000 | 30/06/2021 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £368,667 (3 sales) **Area average:** £285,500 (6 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £266,081 (49 Semi-detached, CW11, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +50.3% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Cheshire East). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £878/mo - **Realistic:** £975/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,073/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for South Cheshire (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £678/mo ## Rental Comparables *Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.* | Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on | |------|------|------|------|------| | [St. Oswalds Crescent, Sandbach, CW11](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/95b5c0b) | £1,500/mo | 3 | 2.12 miles | Rightmove | **Average rent: £1,500/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.38% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £187,500 - **Target investor price (1%):** £150,000 *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 OpenRent comparables.* ## Rent-driven metrics *Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,500/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 4.5% - **Cost-to-rent:** 22.2× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-250/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -2.6% *Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £4,082/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 28.1% - **10y growth:** 45.3% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Cheshire East; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 2.3% - **5y growth (index):** 25.2% - **10y growth (index):** 56.5% ## 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)