For sale Detached

3 FURNESS CLOSE

STOCKPORT, POYNTON, CHESHIRE SK12 1QN

4 beds 3 baths 1,647 sq ft Listed 22 Apr 2026 (-52d)

£750,000

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# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (SK12 1QN)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 3 FURNESS CLOSE, STOCKPORT, POYNTON, CHESHIRE SK12 1QN |
| Price | £750,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 3 |
| Council tax | F |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1976-1982 |
| Floor area | 153 m² |
| Last sold | £135,000 Jul 1996 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 22/04/2036
- **Current heating cost:** £1,647/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £16,500

### Recommendations
- W2 (£5,000 - £10,000)
- U (£8,000 - £10,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9736-5524-0600-0067-1222)

## Description

The generous layout is one of this home's standout features, with three reception rooms offering excellent flexibility for the way you live. Whether you need a formal lounge for relaxing evenings, a separate sitting room or playroom, and a dedicated space for entertaining or working from home, this property easily adapts to the demands of busy family life. The heart of the home is the family dining kitchen, a wonderful space for cooking, gathering and spending time together.  The ground floor is also complemented by a convenient downstairs W.C. and a useful utility area.

Upstairs, the four well-proportioned bedrooms provide comfortable and private accommodation for the whole family. The principal bedroom benefits from its own en-suite, creating a calm and luxurious retreat at the end of the day, while the additional bathrooms help ensure everyday routines run smoothly for family members and guests alike. The overall feel is one of balance and ease, with plenty of room to grow, host and unwind.

Outside, the property continues to impress with a large driveway and integral double garage, giving ample parking and valuable storage. The landscaped gardens provide an attractive and manageable outdoor setting, ideal for children to play, for summer entertaining, or simply for enjoying a peaceful morning coffee in lovely surroundings. The quiet position adds to the sense of privacy and tranquillity, making this a home that feels both secure and serene.

The location in Poynton is another major advantage, with supermarkets, well-regarded schools, leisure facilities, healthcare services and rail links all within easy reach, making day-to-day life convenient as well as enjoyable. This is a setting that supports a busy lifestyle without compromising on the calm and community feel that so many buyers are looking for.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/174775937/138206) - Floorplan 1
- ![Floorplan 2](/listings/photos/174775937/138207) - Floorplan 2
- ![Floorplan 3](/listings/photos/174775937/138208) - Floorplan 3
- ![Floorplan 4](/listings/photos/174775937/138209) - Floorplan 4

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/174775937/391809) - EPC 1

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #1904858
- **Address:** 3 Furness Close, Poynton, SK12 1QN
- **Certificate Issued:** 27/07/2004
- **Work Completed:** 29/06/2004
- **Items:** 1 window(s)

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 3 FURNESS CLOSE, POYNTON, STOCKPORT, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE, SK12 1QN | £135,000 | 25/07/1996 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 5 BOLTON CLOSE, POYNTON, STOCKPORT, CHESHIRE EAST, SK12 1SB | £380,000 | 11/02/2025 | Detached |
| 47 MILTON DRIVE, POYNTON, STOCKPORT, CHESHIRE EAST, SK12 1EZ | £560,000 | 23/10/2024 | Detached |
| 22 TEWKESBURY CLOSE, POYNTON, STOCKPORT, CHESHIRE EAST, SK12 1QJ | £600,000 | 31/10/2023 | Detached |
| 55 GLASTONBURY DRIVE, POYNTON, STOCKPORT, CHESHIRE EAST, SK12 1EN | £458,000 | 15/11/2022 | Detached |
| 19 EASBY CLOSE, POYNTON, STOCKPORT, CHESHIRE EAST, SK12 1YG | £385,000 | 14/11/2022 | Detached |
| 3 WIGWAM CLOSE, POYNTON, STOCKPORT, CHESHIRE EAST, SK12 1XF | £800,000 | 01/11/2022 | Detached |
| 12 BOLTON CLOSE, POYNTON, STOCKPORT, CHESHIRE EAST, SK12 1SB | £540,000 | 07/10/2022 | Detached |
| 37 CHESTER ROAD, POYNTON, STOCKPORT, CHESHIRE EAST, SK12 1HA | £1,100,000 | 02/09/2022 | Detached |
| 63 GLASTONBURY DRIVE, POYNTON, STOCKPORT, CHESHIRE EAST, SK12 1EN | £652,500 | 05/08/2022 | Detached |
| 83 OAK GROVE, POYNTON, STOCKPORT, CHESHIRE EAST, SK12 1AD | £515,000 | 26/07/2022 | Detached |
| 23 EASBY CLOSE, POYNTON, STOCKPORT, CHESHIRE EAST, SK12 1YG | £600,000 | 29/04/2022 | Detached |
| 50 OAK GROVE, POYNTON, STOCKPORT, CHESHIRE EAST, SK12 1AE | £566,000 | 28/04/2022 | Detached |
| 3 GLASTONBURY DRIVE, POYNTON, STOCKPORT, CHESHIRE EAST, SK12 1EN | £625,100 | 18/03/2022 | Detached |
| 3 BYLANDS CLOSE, POYNTON, STOCKPORT, CHESHIRE EAST, SK12 1UQ | £616,000 | 14/03/2022 | Detached |
| 21 CHESTER ROAD, POYNTON, STOCKPORT, CHESHIRE EAST, SK12 1EU | £611,400 | 04/02/2022 | Detached |
| 14 LINDISFARNE DRIVE, POYNTON, STOCKPORT, CHESHIRE EAST, SK12 1EW | £535,000 | 27/01/2022 | Detached |
| 25 NEWSTEAD CLOSE, POYNTON, STOCKPORT, CHESHIRE EAST, SK12 1ES | £590,000 | 19/11/2021 | Detached |
| 1 ABBOTSBURY CLOSE, POYNTON, STOCKPORT, CHESHIRE EAST, SK12 1SF | £601,700 | 10/11/2021 | Detached |
| 14 WAYSIDE DRIVE, POYNTON, STOCKPORT, CHESHIRE EAST, SK12 1HF | £570,000 | 29/09/2021 | Detached |
| 69 MILTON DRIVE, POYNTON, STOCKPORT, CHESHIRE EAST, SK12 1EZ | £391,000 | 06/09/2021 | Detached |

**Area average:** £584,835 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £623,692 (39 Detached, SK12, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +20.3%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Cheshire East). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £878/mo
- **Realistic:** £975/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,073/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Southern Greater Manchester (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,396/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.13% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £121,875
- **Target investor price (1%):** £97,500

*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 Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £4,902/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 17.3%
- **10y growth:** 62.8%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Cheshire East; Detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 1.6%
- **5y growth (index):** 23.6%
- **10y growth (index):** 51.5%

## 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)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

153 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1976-1982

Last sold

£135,000 Jul 1996

Price per m²

£4,902/m²

Local average

£623,692 (+20.3%)

Deprivation

Decile 10 (33,563 of 33,755)

Street crime

39 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

Executive Four Bedroomed Detached Family Home
Quiet Cul-De-Sac Location
Three Reception Rooms
Family Dining Kitchen
En-Suite to Master Bedroom
Downstairs W.C
Utility Area
Integral Double Garage, Large Driveway
Landscaped Gardens
Tenure: Freehold

Additional details

Electricity: Mains supply
Water: Mains supply
Sewerage: Mains supply
Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes
Listed property: No
Restrictions: No
Required access: No
Rights of way: No
Flooded in last 5 years: No
Flood defences: No

Description

Set within a quiet cul-de-sac in the highly regarded area of Poynton, this executive four bedroomed detached family home offers the perfect blend of space, comfort and style for modern family living. Beautifully arranged over two floors and entered on the ground floor, the property has been designed to provide both practicality and elegance, making it an ideal choice for a buyer seeking a home that feels welcoming from the moment you arrive.

The generous layout is one of this home's standout features, with three reception rooms offering excellent flexibility for the way you live. Whether you need a formal lounge for relaxing evenings, a separate sitting room or playroom, and a dedicated space for entertaining or working from home, this property easily adapts to the demands of busy family life. The heart of the home is the family dining kitchen, a wonderful space for cooking, gathering and spending time together. The ground floor is also complemented by a convenient downstairs W.C. and a useful utility area.

Upstairs, the four well-proportioned bedrooms provide comfortable and private accommodation for the whole family. The principal bedroom benefits from its own en-suite, creating a calm and luxurious retreat at the end of the day, while the additional bathrooms help ensure everyday routines run smoothly for family members and guests alike. The overall feel is one of balance and ease, with plenty of room to grow, host and unwind.

Outside, the property continues to impress with a large driveway and integral double garage, giving ample parking and valuable storage. The landscaped gardens provide an attractive and manageable outdoor setting, ideal for children to play, for summer entertaining, or simply for enjoying a peaceful morning coffee in lovely surroundings. The quiet position adds to the sense of privacy and tranquillity, making this a home that feels both secure and serene.

The location in Poynton is another major advantage, with supermarkets, well-regarded schools, leisure facilities, healthcare services and rail links all within easy reach, making day-to-day life convenient as well as enjoyable. This is a setting that supports a busy lifestyle without compromising on the calm and community feel that so many buyers are looking for.

Listed by

High Lane

Ian Tonge Property Services Limited

Reference: 174775937

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 23/04/2026

Expiry date: 22/04/2036

Current heating cost: £1,647/year

Potential heating cost: £1,511/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £16,500

Recommendations

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

Floorplan 1

Floorplan 2

Floorplan 3

Floorplan 4

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #1904858

Property Details

Street: 3 Furness Close

Town: Poynton

Postcode: SK12 1QN

Installation Details

Items: 1 window

Certificate Issued: 27/07/2004

Work Completed: 29/06/2004

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Listed for sale	—	£750,000	+455.6%
Sold	25/07/1996 (29 years ago)	£135,000	—

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
5 BOLTON CLOSE, POYNTON, STOCKPORT, CHESHIRE EAST, SK12 1SB	£380,000	11/02/2025	Detached
47 MILTON DRIVE, POYNTON, STOCKPORT, CHESHIRE EAST, SK12 1EZ	£560,000	23/10/2024	Detached
22 TEWKESBURY CLOSE, POYNTON, STOCKPORT, CHESHIRE EAST, SK12 1QJ	£600,000	31/10/2023	Detached
55 GLASTONBURY DRIVE, POYNTON, STOCKPORT, CHESHIRE EAST, SK12 1EN	£458,000	15/11/2022	Detached
19 EASBY CLOSE, POYNTON, STOCKPORT, CHESHIRE EAST, SK12 1YG	£385,000	14/11/2022	Detached
3 WIGWAM CLOSE, POYNTON, STOCKPORT, CHESHIRE EAST, SK12 1XF	£800,000	01/11/2022	Detached
12 BOLTON CLOSE, POYNTON, STOCKPORT, CHESHIRE EAST, SK12 1SB	£540,000	07/10/2022	Detached
37 CHESTER ROAD, POYNTON, STOCKPORT, CHESHIRE EAST, SK12 1HA	£1,100,000	02/09/2022	Detached
63 GLASTONBURY DRIVE, POYNTON, STOCKPORT, CHESHIRE EAST, SK12 1EN	£652,500	05/08/2022	Detached
83 OAK GROVE, POYNTON, STOCKPORT, CHESHIRE EAST, SK12 1AD	£515,000	26/07/2022	Detached
23 EASBY CLOSE, POYNTON, STOCKPORT, CHESHIRE EAST, SK12 1YG	£600,000	29/04/2022	Detached
50 OAK GROVE, POYNTON, STOCKPORT, CHESHIRE EAST, SK12 1AE	£566,000	28/04/2022	Detached
3 GLASTONBURY DRIVE, POYNTON, STOCKPORT, CHESHIRE EAST, SK12 1EN	£625,100	18/03/2022	Detached
3 BYLANDS CLOSE, POYNTON, STOCKPORT, CHESHIRE EAST, SK12 1UQ	£616,000	14/03/2022	Detached
21 CHESTER ROAD, POYNTON, STOCKPORT, CHESHIRE EAST, SK12 1EU	£611,400	04/02/2022	Detached
14 LINDISFARNE DRIVE, POYNTON, STOCKPORT, CHESHIRE EAST, SK12 1EW	£535,000	27/01/2022	Detached
25 NEWSTEAD CLOSE, POYNTON, STOCKPORT, CHESHIRE EAST, SK12 1ES	£590,000	19/11/2021	Detached
1 ABBOTSBURY CLOSE, POYNTON, STOCKPORT, CHESHIRE EAST, SK12 1SF	£601,700	10/11/2021	Detached
14 WAYSIDE DRIVE, POYNTON, STOCKPORT, CHESHIRE EAST, SK12 1HF	£570,000	29/09/2021	Detached
69 MILTON DRIVE, POYNTON, STOCKPORT, CHESHIRE EAST, SK12 1EZ	£391,000	06/09/2021	Detached

Area average: £584,835 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 17.3%

10y growth 62.8%

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 Southern Greater Manchester: £1,396/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View SK12 1QN

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Poynton, Chester Road / Clifford Road	0.2 miles
Train station	Poynton	0.3 miles
Shop	The e-Cig and CBD Store	0.3 miles
Shop	Unknown	0.3 miles
Train station	Bramhall	1.5 miles
Hospital	Newlands Care Home	5.4 miles
Hospital	Rosemount Resource Centre	6.4 miles
University	University of Manchester Fallowfield Campus	7.3 miles
University	Fallowfield Reception and Richmond Amenities Building	7.3 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	11
Anti-social behaviour	10
Shoplifting	8
Other crime	3
Public order	2
Vehicle crime	2
Criminal damage and arson	1
Drugs	1
Other theft	1
Total incidents	39

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
Lower Park School	Primary	0.1 miles	Good — 22 Jan 2024
Lostock Hall Primary School	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 20 Jun 2024
Vernon Primary School	Primary	0.6 miles	Outstanding — 26 Jun 2024
St Paul's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy	Primary	0.7 miles	Good — 12 Jun 2024
Poynton High School	Secondary	0.9 miles	Good — 11 Feb 2016

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.13%

Max investor price (0.8%) £121,875

Target investor price (1%) £97,500

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).