For sale Duplex

APARTMENT 50

CLARENCE MILL, CLARENCE ROAD, MACCLESFIELD, BOLLINGTON, CHESHIRE EAST SK10 5GR

3 beds 2 baths 1,281 sq ft Listed 6 Mar 2026 (-149d)

£255,000

Reduced on 16 Apr 2026

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD (998 years remaining on lease)

Floor area

119 m²

Council tax band

D

EPC rating

C

Year built

England and Wales: 1996-2002

Last sold

£210,000 Jul 2020

Price per m²

£2,143/m²

Local average

£1,500,707 (-83%)

Deprivation

Decile 9 (27,381 of 33,755)

Street crime

32 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • Duplex Penthouse
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Large Open Plan Living Space
  • Bathroom
  • En-Suite Shower Room
  • Residents and Visitor Parking
  • Convenient Location
  • Close To Macclesfield Canal and Middlewood Way
  • Lift Access
  • No Onward Chain

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply
Water
Mains supply
Sewerage
Mains supply
Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

This spacious and well presented penthouse apartment is set out as a duplex on two floors. A large internal floor area of over 1,200 square feet (113m2) features an impressive open plan upper living area with Velux windows inviting plenty of natural light into the property.

The living accommodation is situated on the upper level, while at entrance level there are three well proportioned bedrooms, the master bedroom with en-suite shower room, and large bathroom/WC.

Playing a large part in the history of Bollington, Clarence Mill is a former textile mill and a splendid structure standing by the side of the Macclesfield Canal. The upper floors were converted into stylish apartments in 2002, displaying many of the original architectural features expected with this type of dwelling. The apartments effectively combine the building`s history with modern fittings to create superb homes for contemporary living.

The mill is located conveniently for accessing many of the amenities available in Bollington including shops for everyday needs, a library, recreation facilities and a selection of pubs and restaurants. The beautiful countryside within which Bollington sits is easily accessible for walking and other leisure pursuits. Manchester Airport and the North West motorway network are approximately 11 miles away.

There are three lifts servicing the apartments, and car parking within the grounds of the Mill. There is a concierge service based at the main entrance for the apartments.

There is electric central heating to the accommodation and in more detail this comprises:-

ENTRANCE LEVEL

ENTRANCE HALL Very deep under stairs cupboard. Airing cupboard with hot water cylinder. Electric heater.

BEDROOM NO.1 16`1` x 10`2` maximum (4.90m x 3.10m) Electric heater

EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM Modern white suite comprising enclosure with electric shower, hand washbasin and WC.

BEDROOM NO.2 12`3` x 7`4` (3.74m x 2.23m) Electric heater.

BEDROOM NO.3 14`1` x 9`4` (4.31m x 2.84m) Electric heater.

BATHROOM/WC Modern white suite comprising panelled bath with electric shower, pedestal washbasin, and low level WC. Tiled floor. Electrically heated towel warmer.

Stairs from the entrance hall lead to:-

UPPER FLOOR

OPEN PLAN LIVING AREA 26`6` x 23`0` (8.07m x 7.00m) Video entrance intercom. Laminate flooring. Electric heater.

KITCHEN AREA Fitted modern units to floor and wall with worktops incorporating 1½ bowl stainless steel sink and drainer, electric oven and hob with extractor hood, plumbing for dishwasher and washing machine. Breakfast bar area.

SERVICES: Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected.

COUNCIL TAX : Council tax Band D`

TENURE: The apartment is leasehold for the residue of a 999 year lease with a ground rent of £200.00 pa and a service charge of £420.00pcm.

PRICE: £255,000

VIEWING: By appointment with the AGENTS Michael Hart & Company, Bollington office

DIRECTIONS: From our Bollington office travel along Wellington Road towards Pott Shrigley. After passing under two bridges turn left at the traffic lights climbing up Clarence Road. Clarence Mill will be found at the top of the hill on the left hand side. The main entrance to the apartments is at the rear of the mill where there is also a multi level car park.

ENERGY RATINGS: EPC Rating - TBC`

Directions
DIRECTIONS: From our Bollington office travel along Wellington Road towards Pott Shrigley. After passing under two bridges turn left at the traffic lights climbing up Clarence Road. Clarence Mill will be found at the top of the hill on the left hand side. The main entrance to the apartments is at the rear of the mill where there is also a multi level car park.

Notice
Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.

Listed by

Bollington

Michael Hart & Co

Reference: 172986782

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 08/10/2012

Expiry date: 07/10/2022 (expired)

Current heating cost: £440/year

Potential heating cost: £326/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £1,633

Recommendations

  • Add additional 80 mm jacket to hot water cylinder (£15 - £30)
  • Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£210)
  • Fan-assisted storage heaters (£1,200 - £1,600)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Floorplan 1

Price history

31% since 2014

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale £255,000 +21.4%
Sold 31/07/2020 (6 years ago) £210,000 +31.3%
Sold 06/03/2014 (12 years ago) £159,950

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
9 FOUNDRY STREET, BOLLINGTON, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK10 5PD £183,000 07/10/2022 Other
85 PALMERSTON STREET, BOLLINGTON, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK10 5JX £175,000 17/03/2022 Other

Area average: £179,000 (2 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 103.7%
10y growth 255.3%

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

1y (index) 1%
5y (index) 20.4%
10y (index) 48.8%

Rental Range

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

Low £884/mo
Realistic £982/mo
Optimistic £1,080/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Cheshire East.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for East Cheshire: £992/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Address

Clarence Road

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Bollington, Palmerston Street / Aqueduct 0.2 miles
Shop Bollington convenience Store 0.2 miles
Shop Unknown 0.2 miles
Train station Prestbury 1.9 miles
Train station Adlington (Cheshire) 1.9 miles
Hospital Macclesfield District General Hospital 3.2 miles
Hospital Rosemount Resource Centre 3.4 miles
University University of Derby, Buxton 8.1 miles
University University of Manchester Fallowfield Campus 11.0 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 7
Anti-social behaviour 6
Other theft 5
Public order 4
Burglary 3
Shoplifting 3
Other crime 2
Criminal damage and arson 1
Drugs 1
Total incidents 32

Within 1 mile during May 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
Bollington St John's CofE Primary School Primary 0.5 miles Good — 22 Jan 2023
Dean Valley Community Primary School Primary 0.7 miles Good — 1 Nov 2012
Pott Shrigley Church School Primary 0.9 miles Good — 8 May 2019
Bollington Cross CofE Primary School Primary 1.0 miles Good — 20 Mar 2023
Adlington Primary School Primary 1.5 miles Outstanding — 15 Nov 2011

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.39%
Max investor price (0.8%) £122,750
Target investor price (1%) £98,200
  • 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).