Sold STC Bungalow

23 PENNINGTONS LANE

MACCLESFIELD, GAWSWORTH, CHESHIRE EAST SK11 7US

3 beds 2 baths 947 sq ft Listed 14 Apr 2026 (-62d)

£450,000

Guide Price

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

88 m²

EPC rating

C

Year built

England and Wales: 1930-1949

Last sold

£190,000 Mar 2025

Price per m²

£5,114/m²

Local average

£576,180 (-21.9%)

Deprivation

Decile 8 (26,718 of 33,755)

Street crime

85 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Stunning Detached Bungalow
  • Fully Refurbished Throughout
  • Beautiful Open Plan Kitchen/Dining/Family Room
  • Quality Finishes throughout
  • Three Double Bedrooms
  • Two Luxurious Bathrooms
  • Landscaped South Facing Garden
  • Off-Road Parking
  • No Onward Chain

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes
Required access
No
Rights of way
No

Description

Looking for a spacious, fully refurbished home ready to move straight into? Look no further.
This beautiful three-bedroom bungalow has been tastefully extended and finished to a high standard throughout, offering modern, versatile living in a sought-after semi-rural location on Penningtons Lane, Gawsworth.
Ideal for a wide range of buyers, the property is offered chain free and is perfect for those seeking a low-maintenance, turn-key home.
The accommodation briefly comprises a welcoming entrance hall, with Bedrooms One and Two positioned to the front, the principal bedroom benefiting from a stylish en-suite shower room.
Bedroom Three is located towards the rear, alongside a beautifully appointed main bathroom, finished to a high standard.
To the rear of the property lies the heart of the home, a superb open-plan kitchen, dining and living space, designed for modern living and entertaining.
Externally the property boasts a south-facing landscaped rear garden, while to the front there is off road parking and lawned garden.
* Images digitally enhanced and furniture digitally added.
Property additional info

Entrance Hall:
A welcoming space providing acccess to the bedrooms, bathroom and kitchen/dining/family room.

Kitchen/Dining/Family Room: 8.27m x 3.59m (27' 2" x 11' 9")
The impressive open-plan kitchen/dining/family room provides a superb, versatile living space, ideal for both everyday family life and entertaining. The stylish, contemporary kitchen is fitted with elegant grey shaker-style units complemented by a quartz worktop, which also forms a practical breakfast bar. A range of integrated appliances includes an oven, fridge freezer, dishwasher, induction hob, and an undermounted sink with a chrome mixer tap. The room offers ample space for both dining and relaxation areas, and is beautifully flooded with natural light from patio doors, a window, and a large skylight. The patio doors open directly onto the rear garden, seamlessly connecting indoor and outdoor living.

Bedroom One: 3.61m x 3.52m (11' 10" x 11' 7")
Bedroom One is a spacious double room, enhanced by a delightful bay window to the front, allowing for plenty of natural light. The room further benefits from its own well-appointed en suite, adding a touch of comfort and convenience.

Ensuite:
Beautifully appointed, featuring a large walk-in shower, a close-coupled WC, and a sleek vanity wash hand basin. Stylishly tiled walls are complemented by contemporary chrome fittings, including a heated towel rail, creating a modern and elegant finish.

Bedroom Two: 3.44m x 3.12m (11' 3" x 10' 3")
Another generously proportioned room, also benefiting from a bay window to the front that fills the space with natural light. Versatile in its use, it would equally lend itself to a second living area, home office, or snug if desired.

Bedroom Three: 3.10m x 3.07m (10' 2" x 10' 1")
Bedroom Three is a spacious double bedroom featuring a window to the side, allowing for good natural light, and offering ample space for a full range of bedroom furniture.

Bathroom:
Beautifully appointed, comprising a bath with shower over, a close-coupled WC, and a sleek vanity wash hand basin. It is finished with contemporary tiling and modern fittings, creating a stylish and functional space.

Exterior:
Externally, the property benefits from ample off-road parking to the front, along with a landscaped garden primarily laid to lawn, creating an attractive approach. To the rear, there is a beautifully landscaped south-facing garden, also mainly laid to lawn, complemented by a charming Indian stone patio, perfect for outdoor dining and entertaining and raised borders to all sides, adding structure and visual appeal.

Location:
Situated on Penningtons Lane within the highly desirable village of Gawsworth, this location offers an exceptional blend of rural charm and everyday convenience. Gawsworth is widely regarded as one of Cheshire’s most picturesque villages, known for its historic character, attractive surroundings and strong sense of community, all set against a backdrop of open countryside and rolling farmland. The property enjoys a peaceful semi-rural setting whilst remaining just a short distance from Macclesfield (approximately 2–3 miles away), providing access to a comprehensive range of shops, supermarkets, leisure facilities and mainline railway connections, with direct services to Manchester and London. The area is particularly well suited to commuters, with convenient road links via the A523 and A536, and Manchester Airport reachable within around 30 minutes by car. Gawsworth itself offers an appealing village lifestyle, with local amenities including a community shop, traditional pubs and a well-regarded primary school, all contributing to its strong family appeal. The surrounding countryside provides excellent opportunities for walking, cycling and outdoor pursuits, with nearby beauty spots and access toward the Peak District National Park further enhancing the lifestyle offering.

Listed by

Cheadle Hulme

Specialist Property Solutions Limited

Reference: 174449270

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 12/12/2025

Expiry date: 11/12/2035

Current heating cost: £955/year

Potential heating cost: £699/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £18,750

Recommendations

  • Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (£900 - £1,200)
  • Cavity wall insulation (£900 - £1,500)
  • Floor insulation (solid floor) (£5,000 - £10,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale £450,000 +136.8%
Sold 28/03/2025 (1 year 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
27 CONISTON WAY, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 7XR £340,000 02/05/2025 Detached
54 RISING SUN ROAD, GAWSWORTH, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 7UZ £296,850 12/10/2023 Detached
43 CONISTON WAY, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 7XR £392,000 28/04/2023 Detached
32 PENNINGTONS LANE, GAWSWORTH, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 7US £300,000 07/10/2022 Detached
14 THORNTON AVENUE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 7UG £415,000 26/08/2022 Detached
50 SUSSEX AVENUE, GAWSWORTH, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 7UT £270,000 08/06/2022 Detached
26 THORNTON AVENUE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 7UG £290,000 11/05/2022 Detached
20 THORNTON AVENUE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 7UG £335,000 30/09/2021 Detached
2 HAZEL AVENUE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 7UL £325,000 30/09/2021 Detached
107 CONGLETON ROAD, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 7XD £326,000 28/09/2021 Detached
29 SURREY ROAD, GAWSWORTH, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 7XA £250,000 28/09/2021 Detached
54 RISING SUN ROAD, GAWSWORTH, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 7UZ £269,950 10/09/2021 Detached
14 THORNTON AVENUE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 7UG £240,000 27/08/2021 Detached
107 CONGLETON ROAD, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 7XD £305,000 23/07/2021 Detached
4 THIRLMERE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 7XY £375,000 25/06/2021 Detached

Area average: £315,320 (15 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 0.6%
10y growth 38.2%

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

1y (index) 1.6%
5y (index) 23.6%
10y (index) 51.5%

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 East Cheshire: £992/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Weston, Congleton Road / Penningtons Lane 0.1 miles
Shop Bargain Booze 0.1 miles
Shop East Cheshire Hospice 0.1 miles
Hospital Rosemount Resource Centre 1.0 miles
Hospital Macclesfield District General Hospital 1.2 miles
Train station Macclesfield 1.5 miles
Train station Prestbury 3.3 miles
University University of Derby, Buxton 9.7 miles
University Tovell Building, Buxton & Leek College 10.9 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 46
Public order 9
Anti-social behaviour 8
Vehicle crime 7
Other theft 4
Burglary 2
Other crime 2
Possession of weapons 2
Shoplifting 2
Criminal damage and arson 1
Drugs 1
Robbery 1
Total incidents 85

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
Ivy Bank Primary School Primary 0.2 miles Good — 27 Mar 2018
Park Lane School Other 0.5 miles Good — 27 Jun 2024
Macclesfield College Other 0.6 miles (No rating)
The Macclesfield Academy Secondary 0.6 miles Requires improvement — 21 Jul 2020
St John the Evangelist CofE Primary School Macclesfield Primary 0.7 miles Good — 15 Jun 2018

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
3 Bed Terraced House, Hardwick Drive, SK11 £1,200/mo 3 0.35 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Birchinall Close, SK11 £1,395/mo 3 0.55 miles OpenRent
Meadow Lodge, Marton £2,500/mo 3 3.99 miles Rightmove

Average rent: £1,698/mo (3 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.31%
Max investor price (0.8%) £174,375
Target investor price (1%) £139,500
Gross yield 3.7%
Cost-to-rent ratio 26.9×
Monthly cashflow £-542/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI -5%
  • 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).