# 2 bedroom house for sale (CW12 2GF)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 24 KENSINGTON DRIVE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST CW12 2GF |
| Price | £200,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | B |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1996-2002 |
| Floor area | 58 m² |
| Last sold | £120,000 Feb 2011 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 22/03/2029
- **Current heating cost:** £394/year

### Recommendations
- B4 (600)
- N (6,000)
- U (8,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8121-6927-6510-0027-1926)

## Description

A beautifully presented modern mews property, offering stylish and recently refreshed accommodation throughout, ideally positioned within a pleasant tucked away setting enjoying a private pedestrian approach serving the row of only five properties. The home benefits from an attractive open outlook to the front over adjoining greenery, with privet hedges providing an excellent degree of privacy.

Internally, the property has been freshly decorated throughout and benefits from newly fitted carpets, creating an ideal turnkey opportunity for purchasers seeking a home ready for immediate occupation. The accommodation briefly comprises a bright and welcoming entrance hall with ground floor cloakroom / WC, modern fitted breakfast kitchen and spacious lounge, positioned to the rear with French doors opening onto the enclosed low maintenance rear garden. The garden has been thoughtfully designed for ease of maintenance with decorative slate chippings and feature circular patio seating area, creating an ideal outdoor entertaining space, whilst enjoying a pleasant rear open outlook towards Bosley Cloud.

To the first floor are two well proportioned bedrooms, with the principal bedroom benefiting from fitted wardrobes, together with a modern family bathroom suite. The property also enjoys attractive views towards Bosley Cloud from the rear aspect.

Further benefits include UPVC double glazing, gas central heating and two allocated parking spaces situated to the rear of the property.

Situated within a highly sought after development, the property is conveniently located close to well regarded local schools, the Macclesfield Canal and excellent commuter road links to Macclesfield and Leek, making it ideally suited to first time buyers, downsizers or buy-to-let investors alike. The property is also offered for sale with no upward chain.

**Entrance Hall** - 4.44 x 1.87 (14'6" x 6'1") - Having oak effect laminate flooring, double glazed front entrance door with obscured glazed panel, radiator and electric consumer unit. Stairs off to first floor landing.

**Ground Floor Cloakroom** - Having a corner set wash hand basin with splashback tiling, low-level WC and continuous oak-effect laminate flooring.

**First Floor Landing** - Having access to loft space, mains fitted smoke alarm and cupboard housing the hot water cylinder with slatted shelving over.

**Breakfast Kitchen** - 4.17 x 1.84 (13'8" x 6'0") - Having a range of wall mounted cupboards and base units with fitted work surfaces over, incorporating a black composite sink with matching black mixer tap over. Integral electric combination oven and grill, with separate four-ring gas hob and extractor fan over. Space for fridge and plumbing for washing machine. Splashback tiling, defined dining area with continuous oak effect laminate flooring and radiator. UPVC double glazed window to the front aspect.

**Lounge** - 3.83 x 2.81 (12'6" x 9'2") - Having continuous oak effect laminate flooring, radiator and feature modern fireplace with electric LED flame-effect fire. UPVC French doors with full length glazed side panels giving access through to the rear garden, with partial horizon views towards Bosley Cloud.

**Bedroom One** - 3.79 x 3.29 (12'5" x 10'9") - plus wardrobe.

Having twin UPVC double glazed windows to the front aspect enjoying an open outlook over the adjacent greenery. Radiator, built-in shelving to bulkhead, oak laminate flooring and built-in wardrobes with hanging rails and shelving.

**Bedroom Two** - 3.57 x 1.87 (11'8" x 6'1") - Having a UPVC double glazed window to the rear aspect with far-reaching views towards the horizon over Bosley Cloud. Oak-effect laminate flooring and radiator.

**Bathroom** - 2.68 x 1.84 (8'9" x 6'0") - Having a white suite, comprising panelled bath with over bath electric Triton shower and fixed glazed shower screen, WC and pedestal wash hand basin. Part tiled walls, shaver point, UPVC double glazed obscured window to the rear aspect, radiator, recessed LED lighting and extractor fan to ceiling.

**Rear Garden** - The property benefits from a low-maintenance rear garden, being mainly laid with decorative slate chippings and feature circular paved patio seating area. Enclosed by timber panel fencing with gated rear access and useful garden storage shed. Enjoying a pleasant rear open outlook with views towards Bosley Cloud.

**Allocated Parking** - The property further benefits from two allocated rear parking spaces situated to the rear of the property.

**Aml Regulations** - We are required by law to conduct anti-money laundering checks on all those buying a property. Whilst we retain responsibility for ensuring checks and any ongoing monitoring are carried out correctly, the initial checks are carried out on our behalf by Movebutler. You will receive a link via email from Movebutler once you have had an offer accepted on a property you wish to buy. The cost of these checks are £30 (incl. VAT) per buyer, which covers the cost of obtaining relevant data and any manual checks and monitoring which might be required. This fee will need to be paid by you in advance, ahead of us issuing a memorandum of sale, directly to Movebutler, and is non-refundable.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan.jpeg](/listings/photos/88834092/664438) - Floorplan.jpeg

## EPC Graphs

- ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/88834092/664439) - EE Rating

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 24 KENSINGTON DRIVE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 2GF | £129,000 | 01/12/2016 | Terraced |
| 24 KENSINGTON DRIVE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 2GF | £120,000 | 28/02/2011 | Terraced |
| 24 KENSINGTON DRIVE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 2GF | £115,000 | 10/07/2009 | Terraced |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 5 BUXTON ROAD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 2DW | £150,000 | 31/01/2025 | Other |
| UNIT 1 HAVANNAH STREET, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 2AH | £220,000 | 20/03/2023 | Other |
| [Same street] 33 KENSINGTON DRIVE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 2GF | £220,000 | 18/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 40 KENSINGTON DRIVE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 2GF | £175,000 | 05/10/2022 | Terraced |
| THE THROSTLES NEST, 11 BUXTON ROAD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 2DW | £132,000 | 20/04/2022 | Other |

**Street average:** £197,500 (2 sales)
**Area average:** £167,333 (3 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £578,143 (7 Other, CW12, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -65.4%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £881/mo
- **Realistic:** £979/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,077/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Oldham & Rochdale (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £576/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| [Bath Vale, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/06ba96c) | £750/mo | 2 | 0.45 miles | Rightmove |
| [Hatter Street, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/3e2a0ae) | £925/mo | 2 | 0.47 miles | Rightmove |
| [Bath Vale, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/9abcc6c) | £750/mo | 2 | 0.48 miles | Rightmove |
| [Mill Green, Congleton, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/51a7cad) | £795/mo | 2 | 0.65 miles | Rightmove |
| [Kinsey Street, Congleton](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/76d741f) | £850/mo | 2 | 0.69 miles | Rightmove |
| [High Street, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/3ae70fa) | £980/mo | 2 | 0.75 miles | Rightmove |
| [Wharf Mill, Congleton](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/56d45bb) | £850/mo | 2 | 0.76 miles | Rightmove |
| [Burslam Street, Congleton](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/034d30a) | £875/mo | 2 | 0.78 miles | Rightmove |
| [Victoria Street, Congleton, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/c826d79) | £895/mo | 2 | 0.81 miles | Rightmove |
| [Moody Street, Tudor Court, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/25ed67d) | £850/mo | 2 | 0.82 miles | Rightmove |
| [Fenton Close, Mossley, Congleton](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/5a5cc0f) | £1,200/mo | 2 | 0.85 miles | Rightmove |
| [Holford Street, Congleton, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/6a8ac67) | £825/mo | 2 | 0.86 miles | Rightmove |
| [Tan House Yard, Off West Street, Congleton](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/96d99ac) | £895/mo | 2 | 0.89 miles | Rightmove |
| [Antrobus Street, Congleton](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/38d68f1) | £650/mo | 2 | 0.93 miles | Rightmove |
| [Elizabeth Street, Congleton](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/33693bd) | £895/mo | 2 | 0.99 miles | Rightmove |
| [Lower Meadow Drive, Congleton](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/048285c) | £895/mo | 2 | 1.05 miles | Rightmove |
| [Back Lane, Congleton, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/c0f1f25) | £1,500/mo | 2 | 1.49 miles | Rightmove |
| [Ullswater Road, Congleton](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/f88b04f) | £1,000/mo | 2 | 1.85 miles | Rightmove |
| [Lynalls Close, Congleton, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/e6aceff) | £1,200/mo | 2 | 2.11 miles | Rightmove |

**Average rent: £925/mo (19 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.45% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £111,875
- **Target investor price (1%):** £89,500

*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 £895/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 5.4%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 18.6×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-7/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -0.1%

*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:** £3,448/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -35.2%
- **10y growth:** -33.5%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Cheshire East; All dwelling types series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 1.3%
- **5y growth (index):** 22.9%
- **10y growth (index):** 52.2%

## 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)