# 3 bedroom detached house for sale (CW12 3JA) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 42 BOUNDARY LANE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST CW12 3JA | | Price | £350,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | D | | Construction age | England and Wales: before 1900 | | Floor area | 69 m² | | Last sold | £265,000 Dec 2024 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 02/12/2034 - **Current heating cost:** £1,138/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £26,500 ### Recommendations - Q (£4,000 - £14,000) - W2 (£4,000 - £6,000) - G (£350 - £450) - I (£2,200 - £3,000) - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - U (£3,500 - £5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/6334-7722-6409-0427-4202) ## 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: D**Parking - Garage** **Parking - Driveway** ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91087632/1559992) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91087632/1559993) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91087632/1559994) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91087632/1559995) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91087632/1559996) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91087632/1559997) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91087632/1559998) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91087632/1559999) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91087632/1560000) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91087632/1560001) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91087632/1560002) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91087632/1560003) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91087632/1560004) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91087632/1560005) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91087632/1560006) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91087632/1560007) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91087632/1560008) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91087632/1560009) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91087632/1560010) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91087632/1560011) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91087632/1560012) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91087632/1560013) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91087632/1560014) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91087632/1560015) ## Floorplans - ![All](/listings/photos/91087632/1560016) - All ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/91087632/1560018) - EPC 1 ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 42 BOUNDARY LANE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 3JA | £265,000 | 17/12/2024 | Detached | | 42 BOUNDARY LANE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 3JA | £190,000 | 28/08/2015 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | [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) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £419,811 (94 Detached, CW12, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -16.6% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Cheshire East). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £886/mo - **Realistic:** £984/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,082/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Oldham & Rochdale (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £693/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | [Overton Road, Congleton, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/5d6e11e) | £1,400/mo | 3 | 1.28 miles | Rightmove | | [Tunstall Road, Congleton, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/813e3e4) | £1,495/mo | 3 | 1.41 miles | Rightmove | | [Havannah Lane, Congleton, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/1773463) | £1,300/mo | 3 | 1.53 miles | Rightmove | | [Dane Street, Congleton](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/e5c743e) | £1,000/mo | 3 | 1.66 miles | Rightmove | | [Lower Meadow Drive, Congleton, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/7e363f0) | £1,295/mo | 3 | 1.73 miles | Rightmove | | [Galloway Green, Congleton, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/b1c4b17) | £1,400/mo | 3 | 1.82 miles | Rightmove | | [Thorsten Way, Congleton](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/06e597e) | £1,500/mo | 3 | 2.31 miles | Rightmove | | [Holmes Chapel Road, Congleton, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/2b54e49) | £1,700/mo | 3 | 2.33 miles | Rightmove | | [Church Lane, North Rode, CW12](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/8d24742) | £1,300/mo | 3 | 3 miles | Rightmove | **Average rent: £1,377/mo (9 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.4% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £175,000 - **Target investor price (1%):** £140,000 *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 £1,400/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 4.8% - **Cost-to-rent:** 20.8× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-143/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -1.7% *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:** £5,072/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 25.9% - **10y growth:** 58.9% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Cheshire East; Detached series; as of June 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 4.2% - **5y growth (index):** 22% - **10y growth (index):** 49.3% ## 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)