# 1 bedroom cottage for sale (WA16 8EJ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 7 BRANDEN DRIVE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST WA16 8EJ |
| Price | £300,000 |
| Bedrooms | 1 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | B |
| Construction age | England and Wales: before 1900 |
| Floor area | 46 m² |
| Last sold | £275,000 Nov 2024 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Current heating cost:** £585/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £18,610

### Recommendations
- Room-in-roof insulation (£1,500 - £2,700)
- Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£10)
- Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£5,000 - £8,000)

## Description

Nestled in a tranquil cul-de-sac within the town centre, this beautifully presented one-bedroom cottage exudes period charm and modern comfort. The property offers well-balanced and attractively finished accommodation, including a lovely lounge, stylish fitted kitchen, a large double bedroom and stylishly finished upgraded bathroom.

A thorough renovation of the property was completed in 2020, including the wiring, plumbing, plastering, damp proof course, relocation of the boiler, new banisters, and the addition of built-in wardrobes and shelving. The front garden was also re-landscaped, the chimney re-pointed, and an attractive period beam added to the fireplace.

The property boasts front and rear gardens, offering serene outdoor spaces for relaxation or entertaining. Whether you're seeking an ideal first purchase, downsizing, or an investment opportunity, this cottage is sure to impress with its prime location and inviting ambience.

The property is presently being successfully operated as an Airbnb and generated approximately £27,000 of gross income in its first full year, benefiting from excellent occupancy levels and numerous positive guest reviews, making it an appealing turnkey investment opportunity.

Situated opposite a large grassed area, perfect for leisurely strolls or walking dogs, and just minutes away from the vibrant town centre, convenience and tranquillity blend seamlessly in this picturesque abode.

EPC Rating: D

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

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## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/173275889/69852) - EPC 1

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #7816930
- **Address:** 7 Branden Drive, KNUTSFORD, WA16 8EJ
- **Certificate Issued:** 06/12/2010
- **Work Completed:** 01/11/2010
- **Items:** 5 window(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 7 BRANDEN DRIVE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8EJ | £275,000 | 26/11/2024 | Semi-detached |
| 7 BRANDEN DRIVE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8EJ | £205,000 | 09/09/2019 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| WEST COTTAGE, 57 MOBBERLEY ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8EQ | £1,085,000 | 22/11/2024 | Detached |
| WOODLANDS HOUSE, 2A WOODLANDS DRIVE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8DF | £577,500 | 25/08/2023 | Detached |
| 6 HOLT ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8BP | £539,995 | 21/04/2023 | Detached |
| 2 HOLT ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8BP | £454,995 | 31/01/2023 | Detached |
| 14 SHARSTON CRESCENT, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8AF | £465,000 | 18/11/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 12 BRANDEN DRIVE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8EJ | £605,000 | 11/11/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 12 BRANDEN DRIVE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8EJ | £1,170 | 10/11/2022 | Other |
| 2 SHARSTON CRESCENT, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8AF | £400,000 | 14/09/2022 | Detached |
| 82 MOBBERLEY ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8EL | £605,000 | 01/09/2022 | Detached |
| WEST COTTAGE, 57 MOBBERLEY ROAD, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8EQ | £998,000 | 29/04/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 3 BRANDEN DRIVE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8EJ | £135,000 | 31/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 3 SHARSTON CRESCENT, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8AF | £410,000 | 11/03/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 18 BRANDEN DRIVE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8EJ | £1,170 | 23/02/2022 | Other |
| 31 SHARSTON CRESCENT, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8AF | £385,000 | 09/02/2022 | Detached |
| 25 SHARSTON CRESCENT, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8AF | £360,000 | 24/09/2021 | Detached |
| 8 CORONATION SQUARE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 6DS | £275,000 | 06/09/2021 | Detached |
| [Same street] 8 BRANDEN DRIVE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 8EJ | £950 | 12/08/2021 | Other |

**Street average:** £148,658 (5 sales)
**Area average:** £546,291 (12 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £865,297 (51 Detached, WA16, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -65.3%

## 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 East Lancs (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £424/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 1 Bed Flat, Hayfields, WA16 | £795/mo | 1 | 0.57 miles | OpenRent |
| 1 Bed Flat, Longridge, WA16 | £850/mo | 1 | 0.68 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £823/mo (2 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.27% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £102,875
- **Target investor price (1%):** £82,300

*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 £823/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 3.3%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 30.4×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-466/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -6.4%

*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:** £6,522/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 41.3%
- **10y growth:** 67.7%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Cheshire East; Detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 1.6%
- **5y growth (index):** 23.6%
- **10y growth (index):** 51.5%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

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