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APARTMENT 25

DANE COURT, 21, MILL GREEN, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST CW12 1FS

1 beds 1 baths 506 sq ft Listed 24 Feb 2025 (-471d)

£115,000

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Property details

Tenure

LEASEHOLD (113 years remaining on lease)

Floor area

47 m²

Council tax band

B

EPC rating

B

Last sold

£146,000 Aug 2015

Price per m²

£2,447/m²

Local average

£115,200 (-0.2%)

Deprivation

Decile 3 (9,541 of 33,755)

Street crime

165 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Originally the Show Flat
  • Delightful One Bedroom Apartment
  • Spacious Living Room with Juliet Balcony
  • Modern Fitted Kitchen with Integrated Appliances
  • Shower Room
  • House Manager for peace-of-mind
  • Communal Lounge where social events take place
  • Guest Suite for visiting family & friends
  • Landscaped Gardens + Laundry Room
  • 24-Hour emergency call systems in all communal areas

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

DON'T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE THIS delightful, bright and airy one bedroom retirement apartment, originally the show apartment. Situated on the SECOND FLOOR having lifts to all floors and the added benefit of a JULIETTE BALCONY with attractive views.

Located within our desirable DANE COURT development, forming part of our McCarthy Stone Retirement Living range of properties for over 60's

PRICED TO SELL

Summary - Dane Court was built by McCarthy & Stone specifically for retirement living. The development consists of 44 one and two-bedroom retirement apartments for the over 60s. The development includes a Homeowners' lounge and landscaped gardens. There is a guest suite for visitors who wish to stay (additional charges apply). A car parking- permit scheme applies, check with the House Manager for availability.

Dane Court has a House Manager who's on hand during office hours and for you peace of mind there are a number of security features. Should you require assistance there is a 24-Hour emergency call system. The development features a camera door entry system linked to your TV, so that you can see who's calling for you before letting them in.

There's no need to worry about being weighed down with maintenance costs either as the service charge covers the cost of all external maintenance, gardening and landscaping, window cleaning, buildings insurance, water rates, security and energy costs of laundry room, the Homeowners' lounge and other communal areas.

Local Area - Dane Court is located along Mill Green, with Congleton Park at the bottom of the road which provides scenic views and walks along the river to escape the hustle and bustle of town life. Congleton is a picturesque market town surrounded by many attractive rural villages whilst also being located between the two major cities of Manchester and Stoke-on-Trent. Congleton town centre has an variety of shops and facilities from main High Street brands to Fair Trade cafes and a weekly Market.

Entrance Hall - Front door with spy hole leads to the large entrance hall - the 24-hour Tunstall emergency response pull cord system is situated in the hall. From the hallway there is a door to a walk-in storage cupboard/airing cupboard. Illuminated light switches, smoke detector, apartment security door entry system with intercom and emergency pull cord located in the hall. Doors lead to the kitchen, bedroom, living room and shower room.

Living Room - Spacious lounge benefiting from a double glazed window and a Juliet balcony having an attractive outlook. TV and telephone points, Sky/Sky+ connection point. Two ceiling lights. Fitted carpets, raised electric power sockets. A feature fireplace with electric fire makes a lovely focal point. Partially double glazed doors lead onto a separate kitchen.

Kitchen - Fully tiled and fitted kitchen with a range of modern low and eye level units and drawers with a roll top work surface. UPVC double glazed window overlooking communal gardens. Stainless steel sink with mono lever tap and drainer. Eye level oven, ceramic hob, cooker hood and integral fridge freezer.

Bedroom - Double bedroom with a walk-in wardrobe housing rails and shelving. Ceiling lights, TV and phone point.

Shower Room - Fully tiled and fitted with suite comprising of level access shower. Low level WC, vanity unit with wash basin and mirror above. Shaving point, electric heater and extractor fan.

Service Charge (Breakdown) - • Cleaning of communal windows
• Water rates for communal areas and apartments
• Electricity, heating, lighting and power to communal areas
• 24 hour emergency call system
• Upkeep of gardens and grounds
• Repairs and maintenance to the interior and exterior communal areas
• Contingency fund including internal and external redecoration of communal areas
• Buildings insurance

The service charge is £2,884.64 per annum (For financial year ending 31/03/2026). The Service charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV. To find out more about the service charges please please contact your Property Consultant or House Manager.

Parking Permit Scheme - Subject To Availability - Parking is by allocated space subject to availability. The fee is usually £250 per annum, but may vary by development. Permits are available on a first come, first served basis. Please check with the House Manager on site for availability.

Lease Information - Ground rent: £425 per annum
Ground rent review: 1st June 2028
Lease: 125 years from 1st June 2013

Additional Information & Services - • Broadband available
• Mains water and electricity
• Electric room heating
• Mains drainage

Moving Made Easy - Moving is a huge step, but don’t let that hold you back. We have a range of services to help your move go smoothly, including:
• FREE Entitlements Advice to help you find out what benefits you may be entitled to.
• Part Exchange service to help you move without the hassle of having to sell your own home.
• Removal Services that can help you declutter and move you in to your new home.
• Conveyancing specialists who are experienced with sales and purchases of McCarthy Stone retirement properties.
For more information speak with our Property Consultant today.

Listed by

Bournemouth

McCarthy & Stone Management Services

Reference: 158624768

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: B

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 20/08/2013

Current heating cost: £105/year

Potential heating cost: £105/year

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

EE Rating

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale £115,000 -21.2%
Sold 28/08/2015 (10 years ago) £146,000

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
DANE COURT, 21 APARTMENT 36 MILL GREEN, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 1FS £115,000 12/12/2025 Flat
DANE COURT, 21 APARTMENT 12 MILL GREEN, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 1FS £208,000 14/12/2023 Flat
SANDPIPERS APARTMENT 34 ROPE WALK, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 1HN £128,000 29/11/2023 Flat
DANE COURT, 21 APARTMENT 28 MILL GREEN, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 1FS £143,000 30/06/2023 Flat
SILK MILLS FLAT 2 STONEHOUSE GREEN, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 1FR £95,000 27/06/2023 Flat
28 MILL GREEN, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 1JG £143,000 22/05/2023 Flat
SANDPIPERS APARTMENT 31 ROPE WALK, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 1HN £128,000 28/02/2023 Flat
SILK MILLS FLAT 5 STONEHOUSE GREEN, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 1FR £142,000 10/11/2022 Flat
60 MILL GREEN, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 1JG £147,250 30/09/2022 Flat
118 MILL GREEN, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 1JG £125,000 02/09/2022 Flat
SANDPIPERS APARTMENT 21 ROPE WALK, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 1HN £105,000 18/08/2022 Flat
38 MILL GREEN, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 1JG £138,000 18/08/2022 Flat
71 MILL GREEN, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 1GD £166,000 15/07/2022 Flat
SANDPIPERS APARTMENT 32 ROPE WALK, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 1HN £120,000 10/06/2022 Flat
SANDPIPERS APARTMENT 4 ROPE WALK, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 1HN £110,000 08/06/2022 Flat
DANE COURT, 21 APARTMENT 11 MILL GREEN, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 1FS £125,000 06/06/2022 Flat
SILK MILLS FLAT 1 STONEHOUSE GREEN, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 1FR £106,000 20/05/2022 Flat
DANE COURT, 21 APARTMENT 8 MILL GREEN, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 1FS £106,000 29/04/2022 Flat
50 MILL GREEN, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 1JG £99,950 14/04/2022 Flat
96 MILL GREEN, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 1JG £153,000 01/04/2022 Flat

Area average: £130,160 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -1.3%
10y growth 6.8%

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

1y (index) -3.5%
5y (index) 9.4%
10y (index) 33.2%

Rental Range

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

Low £878/mo
Realistic £975/mo
Optimistic £1,073/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Cheshire East.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Oldham & Rochdale: £474/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Address

21 Mill Green

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Shop JS Trophies 0.0 miles
Shop Mario's Barber Shop 0.0 miles
Bus stop Congleton, Mill Street / Antrobus Street 0.1 miles
Hospital Congleton War Memorial Hospital 0.7 miles
Train station Congleton 1.1 miles
Train station Kidsgrove 5.7 miles
Hospital John Munroe Hospital 6.1 miles
University Buxton & Leek College 8.9 miles
University Tovell Building, Buxton & Leek College 8.9 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 82
Public order 21
Anti-social behaviour 11
Criminal damage and arson 9
Shoplifting 9
Burglary 8
Drugs 7
Other crime 6
Vehicle crime 6
Bicycle theft 3
Other theft 2
Robbery 1
Total incidents 165

Within 1 mile during Apr 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
Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School Primary 0.2 miles Requires improvement — 1 Jul 2024
Marlfields Primary School Primary 0.5 miles Requires improvement — 7 May 2024
Esland Daven School Other 0.5 miles Requires improvement — 6 Mar 2024
Daven Primary School Primary 0.5 miles Requires improvement — 8 Nov 2023
Aidenswood School Other 0.6 miles Good — 24 Apr 2024

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
Mill Green, Congleton, CW12 £695/mo 1 0.04 miles Rightmove
Rood Hill, Congleton £625/mo 1 0.06 miles Rightmove
1 Bed Flat, Milk St, CW12 £625/mo 1 0.09 miles OpenRent
Rope Walk, Congleton £725/mo 1 0.09 miles Rightmove
Weavers Cottages, Congleton, CW12 £845/mo 1 0.1 miles Rightmove
27 Wagg Street, Congleton, CW12 £495/mo 1 0.34 miles Rightmove
West Road, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 £650/mo 1 0.43 miles Rightmove
Huub Building, Manchester Road, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 £650/mo 1 0.48 miles Rightmove
Huub Building, Manchester Road, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 £650/mo 1 0.48 miles Rightmove
Swettenham Heath; Congleton. CW12 £850/mo 1 3.34 miles Rightmove

Average rent: £681/mo (10 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.57%
Max investor price (0.8%) £81,250
Target investor price (1%) £65,000
Gross yield 6.8%
Cost-to-rent ratio 14.7×
Monthly cashflow £107/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 3.9%
  • 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).
  • Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
  • Cashflow — Rent minus 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).