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42 BOUNDARY LANE

CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST CW12 3JA

3 beds 2 baths 743 sq ft Listed 20 Jul 2026 (-53d)

£350,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

69 m²

Council tax band

D

EPC rating

D

Year built

England and Wales: before 1900

Last sold

£265,000 Dec 2024

Price per m²

£5,072/m²

Local average

£419,811 (-16.6%)

Deprivation

Decile 10 (32,425 of 33,755)

Street crime

48 incidents within 1 mile (Jul 2026)

Key features

  • Charming detached stone cottage in highly desirable village
  • Affluent and popular Mossley location close to shops and countryside
  • Useful garage and stone flagged driveway
  • Pleasant sunny gardens to rear, perfect for relaxing amidst the flowers!
  • Three double bedrooms
  • Main bathroom, shower room and WC
  • Beautiful lounge/dining room with cosy features
  • Country kitchen opening into quaint gardens and grounds
  • Walking distance to the highly regarded Mossley Primary School
  • A gorgeous lifestyle awaits so watch our video and call to view!

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply
Broadband
FTTP (fibre to the premises)
Water
Mains supply
Sewerage
Mains supply
Heating
Gas central
Parking
Garage, Driveway
Garden
Private garden
Listed property
No
Restrictions
No
Required access
No
Rights of way
No
Flooded in last 5 years
No
Flood defences
No

Description

Welcome to this truly enchanting three-bedroom detached stone cottage, nestled in the heart of the ever-popular and affluent Mossley village, where charm and comfort blend effortlessly to create a wonderful place to call home. As you step inside, you will be greeted by a warm and inviting atmosphere, with the beautiful lounge and dining room providing the perfect spot to unwind after a busy day, featuring characterful details that add a cosy touch to every moment spent with family or friends. The country kitchen is a real highlight, thoughtfully designed with both style and practicality in mind, and seamlessly opening into the quaint gardens and grounds, offering a delightful backdrop for morning coffees or evening meals. Each of the three double bedrooms is generously sized, ensuring plenty of space for restful nights and personal touches, while the main bathroom, additional shower room, and convenient WC provide flexibility and comfort for busy households. The property boasts a useful garage and a stone flagged driveway, giving you plenty of space for parking and storage. One of the standout features of this home is its sunny rear gardens, lovingly maintained and bursting with colour, making them an idyllic retreat for relaxing amidst the flowers and enjoying peaceful afternoons. Living here means you are just a short stroll away from the highly regarded Mossley Primary School, making it ideal for families, and you will love the convenience of having local shops, welcoming pubs, train station and scenic countryside walks right on your doorstep (perfect for those who appreciate both community spirit and access to nature). Mossley is renowned for its friendly neighbourhood feel, excellent amenities, and easy access to transport links, so you can enjoy the best of village life without compromising on convenience. This is more than just a house - it is a lifestyle opportunity, brimming with character and potential, waiting for you to make it your own. For a closer look at everything this charming cottage has to offer, be sure to watch our video tour, browse the photo gallery, and check out the floor plan. If you are ready to discover your next dream home, contact our friendly team today to arrange a viewing or to request further information. We cannot wait to show you around!
Hallway - 3.89 x 2.24 max
Kitchen - 3.67 x 2.75
Lounge Area - 4.25 x 3.06
WC - 1.23 x 1.11
Bedroom One - 4.25 x 3.01
Bedroom Two - 3.70 x 2.78
Bedroom Three - 3.59 x 2.07
Bathroom - 2.20 x 1.64
Shower Room - 1.49 x 0.85
EPC Rating: DParking - Garage
Parking - Driveway

Listed by

Congleton

Chris Hamriding Lettings & Estates

Reference: 91087632

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 03/12/2024

Expiry date: 02/12/2034

Current heating cost: £1,138/year

Potential heating cost: £605/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £26,500

Recommendations

  • 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
  • Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
  • Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Registered land (INSPIRE)

This location falls inside an HM Land Registry INSPIRE registered freehold polygon.

Plot: ~380 m² (0.09 acres)

Source: HM Land Registry INSPIRE Index Polygons.

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

EPC 1

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Price history

39% since 2015

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale — £350,000 +32.1%
Sold 17/12/2024 (1 year ago) £265,000 +39.5%
Sold 28/08/2015 (11 years ago) £190,000 —

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
Same street 50A BOUNDARY LANE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 3JA £380,000 08/11/2024 Detached
Same street 9 BOUNDARY LANE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 3JA £255,000 30/10/2024 Semi-detached
3 ABBOTTS CLOSE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 3JD £250,000 21/06/2024 Detached
Same street 86 BOUNDARY LANE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 3JA £330,000 08/12/2023 Semi-detached
Same street 39 BOUNDARY LANE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 3JA £380,000 30/11/2023 Detached
Same street 70 BOUNDARY LANE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 3JA £318,000 13/10/2023 Semi-detached
Same street GREYSTONES BOUNDARY LANE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 3JA £685,000 12/05/2023 Detached
Same street 86 BOUNDARY LANE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 3JA £320,000 21/11/2022 Semi-detached
1 MOSSLEY GARTH CLOSE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 3LH £510,000 17/10/2022 Detached
40 BOUNDARY LANE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 3HZ £395,000 05/09/2022 Detached
8 BOUNDARY LANE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 3HZ £460,000 26/08/2022 Detached
11 ROSEVILLE DRIVE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 3LU £542,500 11/08/2022 Detached
144 BIDDULPH ROAD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 3LY £340,000 04/08/2022 Detached
MOSSLEY HALL THE BRAMBLES BIDDULPH ROAD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 3LZ £495,000 07/07/2022 Detached
31 HULTON CLOSE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 3TF £525,000 01/07/2022 Detached
Same street 66 BOUNDARY LANE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 3JA £290,000 18/05/2022 Detached
Same street 78 BOUNDARY LANE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 3JA £350,000 29/04/2022 Detached
GARDEN CORNER, 2B BOUNDARY LANE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 3HZ £650,000 22/04/2022 Detached
18 PRIORY CLOSE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 3JL £380,000 10/03/2022 Detached
67 BOUNDARY LANE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 3JF £410,000 21/01/2022 Detached
21 HULTON CLOSE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 3TF £292,500 17/12/2021 Detached

Street average: £367,556 (9 sales)

Area average: £437,500 (12 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 25.9%
10y growth 58.9%

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

1y (index) 4.2%
5y (index) 22%
10y (index) 49.3%

Rental Range

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

Low £886/mo
Realistic £984/mo
Optimistic £1,082/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Cheshire East.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Oldham & Rochdale: £693/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View CW12 3JA

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Mossley, Boundary Lane / Trinity Place 0.1 miles
Shop Bargain Booze 0.3 miles
Shop HJ Lea Oakes 0.3 miles
Train station Congleton 0.5 miles
Train station Hunthouse Wood 4.5 miles
Hospital John Munroe Hospital 4.7 miles
Hospital Haywood Hospital Walk-in Centre 6.6 miles
University Buxton & Leek College 7.5 miles
University Tovell Building, Buxton & Leek College 7.5 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 25
Anti-social behaviour 5
Vehicle crime 4
Criminal damage and arson 3
Burglary 2
Drugs 2
Other crime 2
Other theft 2
Public order 2
Robbery 1
Total incidents 48

Within 1 mile during Jul 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
Mossley CofE Primary School Primary 0.1 miles Good — 14 Oct 2019
Daven Primary School Primary 1.0 miles Requires improvement — 8 Nov 2023
Buglawton Primary School Primary 1.3 miles — (Inspected (no overall grade))
Esland Daven School Other 1.4 miles Requires improvement — 6 Mar 2024
Marlfields Primary School Primary 1.4 miles Requires improvement — 7 May 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
Overton Road, Congleton, CW12 £1,400/mo 3 1.28 miles Rightmove
Tunstall Road, Congleton, CW12 £1,495/mo 3 1.41 miles Rightmove
Havannah Lane, Congleton, CW12 £1,300/mo 3 1.53 miles Rightmove
Dane Street, Congleton £1,000/mo 3 1.66 miles Rightmove
Lower Meadow Drive, Congleton, CW12 £1,295/mo 3 1.73 miles Rightmove
Galloway Green, Congleton, CW12 £1,400/mo 3 1.82 miles Rightmove
Thorsten Way, Congleton £1,500/mo 3 2.31 miles Rightmove
Holmes Chapel Road, Congleton, CW12 £1,700/mo 3 2.33 miles Rightmove
Church Lane, North Rode, CW12 £1,300/mo 3 3 miles Rightmove

Average rent: £1,377/mo (9 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

This street 4.5% gross yield avg £357,300 sale, £1,350/mo rent
Rent ratio 0.4%
Max investor price (0.8%) £175,000
Target investor price (1%) £140,000
Gross yield 4.8%
Cost-to-rent ratio 20.8×
Monthly cashflow £-143/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI -1.7%
  • This street — Gross yield for this street only (Land Registry sales + rental comparables, same postcode + street).
  • 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).