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MERE VIEW, NEWCASTLE ROAD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST CW12 4XW

4 beds 2 baths 198 m² Listed 8 Jan 2024 (-876d)

£599,000

Reduced on 4 Mar 2024

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

198 m²

Council tax band

F

Last sold

£590,000 Sep 2024

Local average

£424,425 (+41.1%)

Deprivation

Decile 10 (31,654 of 33,755)

Street crime

71 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

Rare is the opportunity to purchase a property in such an enviable location. Mere View is an exclusive development of only nine executive homes, which stand in an elevated position on the fringe of Astbury Mere Country Park and boast idyllic views over the lake.

At Mere View there are two house designs and this property is fortunate to be the larger of the two, boasting more ground floor space and a bigger balcony area. This former show home is also arguably in one of the best positions, with uninterrupted views of the lake.

The accommodation of an exceptional specification and careful attention to detail ensures its best use of available natural light and space, as featured by a gigantic atrium and lifestyle balcony on the second floor, all of which are devoted to the magnificent master suite.

Astbury Mere was created within a former sand quarry, which has since been beautifully landscaped with a mature lake and over thirty four acres of open space. The lake itself is a very attractive piece of water set in a slight valley surrounded in part by mature trees. It is a shared amenity with a sailing club and is described as a quiet and picturesque sanctuary close to the busy market town of Congleton and is very popular with dog walkers and ramblers alike.

Astbury is a beautiful and charming village in the heart of Cheshire, surrounded by countryside and boasts one of the few remaining village greens left in country and sits beneath a fourteenth century Gothic style church which shapes the landscape.

Mere View lies to the South of Congleton which is within very easy reach of the town centre and is favoured for its excellent commuter links.

Congleton provides excellent access of the North West Motorway networks with nearby junctions at either Sandbach or Holmes Chapel. Trunk roads including the new bypass provide a link between Stoke-On-Trent and Manchester, as does the local railway station which lies on the West Coast Main Line.

Closer inspection is highly recommended. Why not start by taking a moment to admire our immersive, interactive virtual tour.

EPC GRADE B.


IMPORTANT NOTE TO POTENTIAL PURCHASERS & TENANTS: We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are traveling some distance to view. POTENTIAL PURCHASERS: Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller. POTENTIAL TENANTS: All properties are available for a minimum length of time, with the exception of short term accommodation. Please contact the branch for details. A security deposit of at least one month’s rent is required. Rent is to be paid one month in advance. It is the tenant’s responsibility to insure any personal possessions. Payment of all utilities including water rates or metered supply and Council Tax is the responsibility of the tenant in every case.

CNG230337/2

Listed by

Congleton

Favsco 23 Ltd - LSL Franchise

Reference: 143469164

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Not in Flood Risk Area (no data)

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Price history

31% since 2020

Event Date Price % change
Sold 12/09/2024 (1 year ago) £590,000 +31.1%
Sold 16/10/2020 (5 years ago) £449,950

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
12 SWEET BRIAR COURT, ASTBURY, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4GY £485,000 22/09/2023 Detached
228 PADGBURY LANE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4HU £495,000 01/12/2022 Detached
LAKESIDE 2 NEWCASTLE ROAD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4HL £750,000 10/11/2022 Detached
7 MEADOWFIELD CRESCENT, ASTBURY, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4GZ £320,000 04/11/2022 Detached
15 BOWNESS COURT, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4JR £355,000 28/10/2022 Detached
14 BOWNESS COURT, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4JR £320,000 14/10/2022 Detached
75 NEWCASTLE ROAD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4HL £650,000 22/08/2022 Detached
6 SWEET BRIAR COURT, ASTBURY, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4GY £355,000 29/07/2022 Detached
16 SWEET BRIAR COURT, ASTBURY, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4GY £310,000 04/02/2022 Detached
2 SWEET BRIAR COURT, ASTBURY, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4GY £337,000 20/08/2021 Detached

Area average: £437,700 (10 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 19.9%
10y growth 63.9%

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

1y (index) 0.7%
5y (index) 21.5%
10y (index) 51.1%

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: £947/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Address

5 Mere View

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Shop Congleton Autos 0.1 miles
Bus stop Astbury Marsh, Newcastle Road / Padgbury Lane 0.1 miles
Bus stop Astbury Marsh, Newcastle Road / Fol Hollow 0.2 miles
Shop Fol Hollow Nurseries 0.2 miles
Hospital Congleton War Memorial Hospital 1.2 miles
Train station Congleton 1.6 miles
Train station Kidsgrove 4.9 miles
Hospital John Munroe Hospital 6.6 miles
University University of Buckingham Crewe Campus 9.0 miles
University Buxton & Leek College 9.3 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 22
Public order 12
Shoplifting 10
Other theft 5
Anti-social behaviour 4
Criminal damage and arson 4
Burglary 3
Drugs 3
Other crime 3
Robbery 2
Bicycle theft 1
Theft from the person 1
Vehicle crime 1
Total incidents 71

Within 1 mile during Mar 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
Astbury St Mary's CofE Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 3 May 2023
Aidenswood School Other 0.5 miles Good — 24 Apr 2024
The Quinta Primary School Primary 0.5 miles Good — 12 Sep 2023
Marlfields Primary School Primary 0.6 miles Requires improvement — 7 May 2024
Congleton High School Secondary 0.9 miles Good — 15 Jan 2015

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
Field View Road, Congleton, CW12 £1,400/mo 4 0.95 miles Rightmove
Watery Lane, Astbury, Congleton £3,750/mo 4 1.04 miles Rightmove
Quayside, Congleton, CW12 £1,600/mo 4 1.04 miles Rightmove
Rutland Close, Congleton £1,700/mo 4 1.32 miles Rightmove
71 Moss Road, Astbury, CW12 £2,500/mo 4 1.33 miles Rightmove
Blue Cedar Way, Somerford, CW12 £1,750/mo 4 1.41 miles Rightmove
Walfield Avenue, Congleton, CW12 £2,200/mo 4 1.5 miles Rightmove
Hillside Farmhouse, Cloudside, Congleton, CW12 3QG £2,000/mo 4 3.89 miles Rightmove

Average rent: £2,113/mo (8 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.31%
Max investor price (0.8%) £234,375
Target investor price (1%) £187,500
Gross yield 3.8%
Cost-to-rent ratio 26.6×
Monthly cashflow £-696/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI -4.8%
  • 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).