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BLOSSOM GATE DRIVE, CONGLETON CW12 4ZR

4 beds 3 baths 1,335 sq ft Listed 13 Feb 2026 (-122d)

£450,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

124 m²

Council tax band

E

EPC rating

B

Last sold

£325,000

Price per m²

£3,629/m²

Local average

£425,487 (+5.8%)

Deprivation

Decile 10 (31,784 of 33,755)

Street crime

37 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Impressive Four Bedroom Detached Family Home
  • Occupying a Desirable Corner Plot in a Fantastic Location
  • Generous Open Plan Dining Kitchen
  • Three Bathrooms
  • Well Proportioned Bedrooms
  • Integral Garage and Off Road Parking
  • Edge-of-town Position Close to Open Countryside, Amenities, Good Schools and Transport Links
  • Viewing Highly Advised!

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

Built in 2019 by the well-regarded Seddon Homes, this impressive four-bedroom family home occupies a desirable corner plot in a fantastic location, offering spacious and versatile accommodation ideal for modern family living.

The ground floor is thoughtfully laid out and features a generous open-plan dining kitchen fitted with a range of integrated appliances, creating a superb hub for both everyday living and entertaining. A separate lounge provides a comfortable retreat, while a useful utility room sits just off the kitchen and leads through to the downstairs WC. From the welcoming entrance hallway there is also internal access to the integral garage.

To the first floor, the property boasts four well-proportioned bedrooms, all benefiting from fitted wardrobes. The master bedroom features a contemporary en suite shower room, while bedrooms two and three are served by a convenient Jack and Jill–style shower room, in addition to a stylish main family bathroom.

Externally, the home continues to impress. A tarmac' d driveway provides off-road parking for two vehicles and leads to the integral garage. To the left-hand side of the property is a lawned garden bordered by hedging, while gated access on the right leads through to the rear garden. The rear garden is mainly laid to lawn with a small paved patio area to the rear, ideal for outdoor seating and enjoying the summer months.

Perfectly positioned on the edge of Congleton, the property enjoys close proximity to open countryside while also benefiting from excellent transport links via the nearby link road, providing easy access to Manchester and Macclesfield. West Heath Shopping Precinct is within walking distance, Congleton Town Centre is under a 10-minute drive, and well-regarded schools including Congleton High School and Quinta and Black Firs Primary Schools are close by.

Hallway - 5.17 x 1.74 (16'11" x 5'8") - External front entrance door with UPVC double glazed window, wood effect flooring, two ceiling light fittings, central heating radiator, power points, stair access to first floor accommodation, under stair storage.

Lounge - 5.17 x 3.31 (into bay) (16'11" x 10'10" (into bay - UPVC double glazed walk in bay window to the front elevation, ceiling light fitting, carpet flooring, two central heating radiators, power points.

Breakfast Kitchen/Dining Room - 6.13 x 3.36 (20'1" x 11'0") - Modern fitted Breakfast kitchen comprising wall and base units with work surface over, breakfast bar area, integrated eye level double oven, fridge freezer and dishwasher, inset sink with double drainer and mixer tap, gas hob with extractor over, ample surface power points, unit downlighters, ceiling spotlights, UPVC double glazed window to the rear elevation over the sink. wood effect flooring throughout. To the dining area is French doors leading out into the rear garden, ceiling light fitting, power points, central heating radiator, direct access into the utility.

Utility Room - 2.27 x 1.79 (7'5" x 5'10") - Wall and base units with work surface over, space and plumbing for a washer/dryer, external side door access out into the rear garden, access into the WC, wood effect flooring, ceiling light fitting, power points.

Wc - 1.71 x 0.99 (5'7" x 3'2") - Low level WC, hand wash basin with mixer tap and tiled splash back, central heating radiator, ceiling light fitting, UPVC double glazed opaque window to the rear elevation, wood effect flooring.

Integral Garage - 5.24 x 2.40 (17'2" x 7'10") - Up and over garage door, power and light, houses the boiler.

Landing - Providing access to all first floor accommodation, carpet flooring, ceiling light fitting, central heating radiator, power point, storage cupboard access.

Master Bedroom - 5.50 x 2.28 into bay (18'0" x 7'5" into bay ) - UPVC double glazed walk in bay window, ceiling light fitting, carpet flooring, central heating radiator, fitted mirrored wardrobes, power points, direct access into the en suite.

En Suite - 1.97 x 1.45 (6'5" x 4'9") - Three piece suite comprising low level WC, hand wash basin with mixer tap and tiled splash back, wall mounted mirrored cabinet, walk in main shower with tiled splash back, and rainfall shower head, ceiling spotlights, UPVC double glazed opaque window to the front elevation, shavers port, extractor fan, wood effect flooring, chrome heated towel rail.

Bedroom Two - 3.49 x 3.41 (11'5" x 11'2") - UPVC double glazed window to the front elevation, ceiling light fitting, wood effect flooring, central heating radiator, power points, fitted mirrored wardrobes.

Jack And Jill Bathroom - 2.45 x 1.38 (8'0" x 4'6") - Low level WC, hand wash basin with mixer tap and tiled splash back, walk in electric shower with tiled splash back and removable shower head, ceiling spotlights, tile effect flooring, chrome heated towel rail, UPVC double glazed opaque window to the side elevation, extractor fan.

Bedroom Three - 3.45 x 2.95 (11'3" x 9'8") - UPVC double glazed window to the rear elevation, ceiling light fitting, fitted wardrobes, central heating radiator, carpet flooring, power points.

Bedroom Four - 3.50 x 2.28 (11'5" x 7'5") - UPVC double glazed window to the rear elevation, ceiling light fitting, fitted wardrobes, carpet flooring, central heating radiator, power points.

Family Bathroom - 2.16 x 2.11 (7'1" x 6'11") - Low level bath, hand wash basin with mixer tap, low level bath with mixer tap and tiled splash back, wall mounted mirror, chrome heated towel rail, ceiling spotlights, shavers port, tile effect flooring, extractor fan, UPVC double glazed opaque window to the rear elevation.

Externally - Externally, the property benefits from a tarmac'd driveway providing off-road parking for two vehicles and access to the integral garage. There is a lawned garden to the front, with gated side access leading to a rear garden that is mainly laid to lawn with a small paved patio, ideal for outdoor seating.

Tenure - We understand from the vendor that the property is freehold. We would however recommend that your solicitor check the tenure prior to exchange of contracts. Please note there is an annual communal maintenance charge of £220 per annum payable to Trinity Estates.

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Listed by

Congleton

Stephenson Browne Ltd

Reference: 172170380

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: B

Potential rating: A

Inspection date: 19/09/2019

Expiry date: 18/09/2029

Current heating cost: £324/year

Potential heating cost: £324/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £4,500

Recommendations

  • 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)

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

EE Rating

EE Rating

Price history

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale £450,000 +38.5%
Sold 01/10/2019 (6 years ago) £325,000

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
3 HURLSTON PLACE, SOMERFORD, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4XG £330,000 05/08/2025 Detached
66A ORMISTON WAY, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4DF £450,000 31/07/2025 Detached
24 BUCKTHORN GROVE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4XQ £320,000 27/02/2025 Detached
8 ORMISTON WAY, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4DF £399,995 15/12/2023 Detached
19 ELMY AVENUE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4PZ £299,995 15/12/2023 Detached
13 ELMY AVENUE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4PZ £374,995 15/12/2023 Detached
15 ELMY AVENUE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4PZ £389,895 30/11/2023 Detached
17 ELMY AVENUE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4PZ £389,995 30/11/2023 Detached
8 BUCKTHORN GROVE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4XQ £346,995 24/11/2023 Detached
9 BUCKTHORN GROVE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4XQ £414,995 30/10/2023 Detached
11 ELMY AVENUE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4PZ £399,995 27/10/2023 Detached
5 BUCKTHORN GROVE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4XQ £650,000 06/10/2023 Detached
4 BUCKTHORN GROVE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4XQ £724,995 29/09/2023 Detached
Same street 14 BLOSSOM GATE DRIVE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4ZR £285,000 14/09/2023 Semi-detached
6 ORMISTON WAY, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4DF £424,995 28/07/2023 Detached
5 WILLIAMSON CLOSE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4UH £303,995 30/06/2023 Detached
10 ELMY AVENUE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4PZ £394,995 26/05/2023 Detached
3 ELMY AVENUE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4PZ £386,995 13/04/2023 Detached
Same street 10 BLOSSOM GATE DRIVE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4ZR £474,995 11/04/2023 Detached
26 BUCKTHORN GROVE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4XQ £334,995 31/03/2023 Detached
23 ORMISTON WAY, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4DD £282,995 23/02/2023 Detached
1 BURGESS PLACE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4PJ £276,995 06/02/2023 Detached
Same street 40 BLOSSOM GATE DRIVE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4ZR £420,000 06/12/2022 Detached
Same street 36 BLOSSOM GATE DRIVE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4ZR £405,000 29/07/2022 Detached
Same street 20 BLOSSOM GATE DRIVE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4ZR £325,000 14/04/2022 Detached
Same street 28 BLOSSOM GATE DRIVE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4ZR £251,000 06/01/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 26 BLOSSOM GATE DRIVE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4ZR £310,000 20/12/2021 Detached
Same street 33 BLOSSOM GATE DRIVE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4ZR £252,000 15/10/2021 Semi-detached
Same street 1 BLOSSOM GATE DRIVE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST, CW12 4ZR £390,000 27/08/2021 Detached

Street average: £345,888 (9 sales)

Area average: £394,891 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 21.5%
10y growth 55.4%

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 Oldham & Rochdale: £947/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Address

16 Blossom Gate Drive

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop West Heath, Chestnut Drive / Sycamore Avenue 0.1 miles
Shop Constantinos 0.5 miles
Shop Bargain Booze 0.5 miles
Hospital Congleton War Memorial Hospital 1.8 miles
Train station Congleton 2.2 miles
Train station Goostrey 5.0 miles
Hospital Rosemount Resource Centre 7.2 miles
University University of Buckingham Crewe Campus 9.3 miles
University Buxton & Leek College 10.0 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 19
Shoplifting 7
Burglary 2
Drugs 2
Vehicle crime 2
Anti-social behaviour 1
Bicycle theft 1
Criminal damage and arson 1
Other crime 1
Public order 1
Total incidents 37

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
Black Firs Primary School Primary 0.3 miles Good — 27 Nov 2013
Congleton High School Secondary 0.6 miles Good — 15 Jan 2015
The Quinta Primary School Primary 0.7 miles Good — 12 Sep 2023
Aidenswood School Other 1.0 miles Good — 24 Apr 2024
Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School Primary 1.0 miles Requires improvement — 1 Jul 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
Blue Cedar Way, Somerford, CW12 £1,750/mo 4 0.53 miles Rightmove
Chelford Road, Somerford, CW12 £2,995/mo 4 0.62 miles Rightmove
Field View Road, Congleton, CW12 £1,400/mo 4 0.8 miles Rightmove
Walfield Avenue, Congleton, CW12 £2,200/mo 4 1.14 miles Rightmove
Rutland Close, Congleton £1,700/mo 4 1.21 miles Rightmove
Quayside, Congleton, CW12 £1,600/mo 4 1.67 miles Rightmove
Watery Lane, Astbury, Congleton £3,750/mo 4 2.16 miles Rightmove
Hillside Farmhouse, Cloudside, Congleton, CW12 3QG £2,000/mo 4 4.11 miles Rightmove

Average rent: £2,174/mo (8 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.42%
Max investor price (0.8%) £234,375
Target investor price (1%) £187,500
Gross yield 5%
Cost-to-rent ratio 20×
Monthly cashflow £-110/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI -1%
  • 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).