For sale Terraced

44 FOUNTAIN STREET

MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST SK10 1JN

2 beds 1 baths 527 sq ft Listed 16 Mar 2026 (-82d)

£175,000

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# 2 bedroom terraced house for sale (SK10 1JN)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 44 FOUNTAIN STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST SK10 1JN |
| Price | £175,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | A |
| Construction age | England and Wales: before 1900 |
| Floor area | 49 m² |
| Last sold | £115,000 Aug 2019 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Current heating cost:** £680/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £28,835

### Recommendations
- Q (£7,500 - £11,000)
- W2 (£5,000 - £10,000)
- G (£220 - £250)
- I (£2,200 - £3,500)
- U (£8,000 - £10,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2811-8117-1698-8093-3131)

## Description

The accommodation is arranged over two floors. On the ground floor, the property features a comfortable living room and a kitchen. Upstairs, there are two well-proportioned bedrooms along with a well-presented shower room.

The house further benefits from gas central heating and uPVC double-glazed windows, helping to provide warmth and improved energy efficiency.

To the rear of the property is a private garden, offering a pleasant outdoor space ideal for relaxing, entertaining, or simply enjoying some fresh air.

**Ground Floor** -

**Living Room** - 3.81m x 3.56m (12'6 x 11'8) - uPVC front door with glazing inset.  Fireplace with timber surround and mantel.  T.V. aerial point.  uPVC double glazed window.  Double panelled radiator.

**Kitchen** - 2.84m x 2.74m (9'4 x 9'0) - One and a half bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap and base cupboard below.  An additional range of matching base and eye level units with contrasting work surfaces and white tiled splashbacks.  Integrated single oven with four ring gas hob and extractor hood over.  Plumbing for washing machine.  Space for an up and over fridge/freezer.  Laminate flooring.  Door to the cellar.  uPVC double glazed window.   uPVC stable door with glazing inset opening onto the rear garden.  Single panelled radiator.

**Cellar** - Stone steps leading down to the cellar.  Power and light.  Single panelled radiator.

**First Floor** -

**Landing** - Loft access.

**Bedroom One** - 3.56m x 2.59m (11'8 x 8'6) - uPVC double glazed window.  Double panelled radiator.

**Bedroom Two** - 2.77m x 2.16m (9'1 x 7'1) - Large storage cupboard housing the combination condensing boiler.  uPVC double glazed window.  Single panelled radiator.

**Shower Room** - The suite comprises a fully tiled cubicle with thermostatic shower over, a pedestal washbasin with mixer tap and tiled splashback and a low suite W.C.  Extractor fan.  Tiled flooring.  Single panelled radiator.

**Outside** -

**Garden** - To the rear of the property there is a flagged cottage style garden with fenced and walled borders and also the advantage of an outside tap.

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## Floorplans

- ![44 Fouintain Street - all floors.JPG](/listings/photos/173348414/81568) - 44 Fouintain Street - all floors.JPG

## EPC Graphs

- ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/173348414/106114) - EE Rating

## FENSA Certificates

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

### FENSA Certificate #5159582
- **Address:** 44 Fountain Street, MACCLESFIELD, SK10 1JN
- **Certificate Issued:** 22/10/2007
- **Work Completed:** 05/10/2007
- **Items:** 4 window(s), 2 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 44 FOUNTAIN STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK10 1JN | £115,000 | 15/08/2019 | Terraced |
| 44 FOUNTAIN STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK10 1JN | £94,950 | 15/10/2013 | Terraced |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 66 BROOK STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 7AD | £209,100 | 05/01/2026 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 50 FOUNTAIN STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK10 1JN | £174,600 | 05/12/2025 | Terraced |
| 14 HOPE STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK10 1JU | £120,000 | 31/07/2025 | Terraced |
| 3 DAINTRY TERRACE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK10 1JP | £160,000 | 25/03/2025 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 19 FOUNTAIN STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK10 1JN | £214,950 | 09/11/2023 | Flat |
| 21 THORNYCROFT STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 7AN | £185,000 | 19/10/2023 | Terraced |
| 13 GLEGG STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 7AJ | £225,000 | 06/10/2023 | Terraced |
| 17 UNION ROAD, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 7BN | £200,000 | 22/05/2023 | Terraced |
| 15 GREEN STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK10 1FT | £96,750 | 08/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 5 GREEN STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK10 1FT | £161,250 | 07/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 5 DAINTRY TERRACE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK10 1JP | £150,000 | 07/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 41 BROOK STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 7AD | £245,000 | 30/09/2022 | Terraced |
| 3 THORNYCROFT STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 7AN | £145,000 | 26/09/2022 | Terraced |
| 80 BROOK STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 7AW | £149,500 | 02/09/2022 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 40 FOUNTAIN STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK10 1JN | £145,000 | 19/08/2022 | Terraced |
| 104 BROOK STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 7AW | £174,000 | 25/07/2022 | Terraced |
| 6 GREEN STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK10 1JH | £162,100 | 15/07/2022 | Terraced |
| 13 FLINT STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK10 1NJ | £140,000 | 20/04/2022 | Terraced |
| 1 DAINTRY TERRACE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK10 1JP | £168,000 | 04/03/2022 | Terraced |
| 11 THORNYCROFT STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 7AN | £100,000 | 04/02/2022 | Terraced |
| 136 BUXTON ROAD, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK10 1NG | £395,000 | 14/01/2022 | Terraced |
| 154 BUXTON ROAD, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK10 1NG | £405,980 | 17/12/2021 | Terraced |
| 21 UNION ROAD, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 7BN | £275,000 | 13/12/2021 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 46 FOUNTAIN STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK10 1JN | £161,250 | 12/11/2021 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 11 FOUNTAIN STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK10 1JN | £130,000 | 23/07/2021 | Terraced |

**Street average:** £165,160 (5 sales)
**Area average:** £193,334 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £328,241 (62 Terraced, SK10, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -46.7%

## 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 East Cheshire (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £723/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.56% (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:** £3,571/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 25%
- **10y growth:** 57.1%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

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

- **1y growth (index):** 1.6%
- **5y growth (index):** 24.1%
- **10y growth (index):** 56.1%

## 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

49 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: before 1900

Last sold

£115,000 Aug 2019

Price per m²

£3,571/m²

Local average

£328,241 (-46.7%)

Street crime

304 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)

Additional details

Garden: Yes

Description

This two-bedroom terraced house is situated just off Buxton Road, making it an excellent opportunity for a first-time buyer or anyone seeking a well-located home. The property benefits from convenient access to the local amenities along Buxton Road and is ideally positioned between the scenic hills of the Peak District and the town centre. A nearby railway station also provides good transport links for commuters.

The accommodation is arranged over two floors. On the ground floor, the property features a comfortable living room and a kitchen. Upstairs, there are two well-proportioned bedrooms along with a well-presented shower room.

The house further benefits from gas central heating and uPVC double-glazed windows, helping to provide warmth and improved energy efficiency.

To the rear of the property is a private garden, offering a pleasant outdoor space ideal for relaxing, entertaining, or simply enjoying some fresh air.

Ground Floor -

Living Room - 3.81m x 3.56m (12'6 x 11'8) - uPVC front door with glazing inset. Fireplace with timber surround and mantel. T.V. aerial point. uPVC double glazed window. Double panelled radiator.

Kitchen - 2.84m x 2.74m (9'4 x 9'0) - One and a half bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap and base cupboard below. An additional range of matching base and eye level units with contrasting work surfaces and white tiled splashbacks. Integrated single oven with four ring gas hob and extractor hood over. Plumbing for washing machine. Space for an up and over fridge/freezer. Laminate flooring. Door to the cellar. uPVC double glazed window. uPVC stable door with glazing inset opening onto the rear garden. Single panelled radiator.

Cellar - Stone steps leading down to the cellar. Power and light. Single panelled radiator.

First Floor -

Landing - Loft access.

Bedroom One - 3.56m x 2.59m (11'8 x 8'6) - uPVC double glazed window. Double panelled radiator.

Bedroom Two - 2.77m x 2.16m (9'1 x 7'1) - Large storage cupboard housing the combination condensing boiler. uPVC double glazed window. Single panelled radiator.

Shower Room - The suite comprises a fully tiled cubicle with thermostatic shower over, a pedestal washbasin with mixer tap and tiled splashback and a low suite W.C. Extractor fan. Tiled flooring. Single panelled radiator.

Outside -

Garden - To the rear of the property there is a flagged cottage style garden with fenced and walled borders and also the advantage of an outside tap.

Listed by

Macclesfield

Holden & Prescott

Reference: 173348414

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 19/03/2026

Current heating cost: £680/year

Potential heating cost: £412/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £28,835

EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£7,500 - £11,000)
Floor insulation (solid floor) (£5,000 - £10,000)
Upgrade heating controls (£220 - £250)
Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,500)
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

44 Fouintain Street - all floors.JPG

EPC Graphs

EE Rating

FENSA Certificates

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

FENSA Certificate #5159582

Property Details

Street: 44 Fountain Street

Town: MACCLESFIELD

Postcode: SK10 1JN

Installation Details

Items: 4 windows and 2 doors

Certificate Issued: 22/10/2007

Work Completed: 05/10/2007

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

21% since 2013

Event	Date	Price	% change
Listed for sale	—	£175,000	+52.2%
Sold	15/08/2019 (6 years ago)	£115,000	+21.1%
Sold	15/10/2013 (12 years ago)	£94,950	—

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
66 BROOK STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 7AD	£209,100	05/01/2026	Terraced
Same street 50 FOUNTAIN STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK10 1JN	£174,600	05/12/2025	Terraced
14 HOPE STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK10 1JU	£120,000	31/07/2025	Terraced
3 DAINTRY TERRACE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK10 1JP	£160,000	25/03/2025	Terraced
Same street 19 FOUNTAIN STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK10 1JN	£214,950	09/11/2023	Flat
21 THORNYCROFT STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 7AN	£185,000	19/10/2023	Terraced
13 GLEGG STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 7AJ	£225,000	06/10/2023	Terraced
17 UNION ROAD, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 7BN	£200,000	22/05/2023	Terraced
15 GREEN STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK10 1FT	£96,750	08/12/2022	Terraced
5 GREEN STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK10 1FT	£161,250	07/12/2022	Terraced
5 DAINTRY TERRACE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK10 1JP	£150,000	07/10/2022	Terraced
41 BROOK STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 7AD	£245,000	30/09/2022	Terraced
3 THORNYCROFT STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 7AN	£145,000	26/09/2022	Terraced
80 BROOK STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 7AW	£149,500	02/09/2022	Terraced
Same street 40 FOUNTAIN STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK10 1JN	£145,000	19/08/2022	Terraced
104 BROOK STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 7AW	£174,000	25/07/2022	Terraced
6 GREEN STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK10 1JH	£162,100	15/07/2022	Terraced
13 FLINT STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK10 1NJ	£140,000	20/04/2022	Terraced
1 DAINTRY TERRACE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK10 1JP	£168,000	04/03/2022	Terraced
11 THORNYCROFT STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 7AN	£100,000	04/02/2022	Terraced
136 BUXTON ROAD, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK10 1NG	£395,000	14/01/2022	Terraced
154 BUXTON ROAD, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK10 1NG	£405,980	17/12/2021	Terraced
21 UNION ROAD, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK11 7BN	£275,000	13/12/2021	Terraced
Same street 46 FOUNTAIN STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK10 1JN	£161,250	12/11/2021	Terraced
Same street 11 FOUNTAIN STREET, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST, SK10 1JN	£130,000	23/07/2021	Terraced

Street average: £165,160 (5 sales)

Area average: £193,334 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 25%

10y growth 57.1%

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

1y (index) 1.6%

5y (index) 24.1%

10y (index) 56.1%

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 East Cheshire: £723/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Macclesfield, Buxton Road / Fence Avenue	0.1 miles
Shop	Tomkinson Heating	0.1 miles
Shop	Kwik Fit	0.2 miles
Train station	Macclesfield	0.2 miles
Hospital	Macclesfield District General Hospital	1.0 miles
Hospital	Rosemount Resource Centre	1.2 miles
Train station	Prestbury	2.6 miles
University	University of Derby, Buxton	8.3 miles
University	Tovell Building, Buxton & Leek College	11.2 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	118
Shoplifting	60
Public order	29
Criminal damage and arson	16
Drugs	15
Anti-social behaviour	14
Vehicle crime	13
Other theft	11
Possession of weapons	9
Bicycle theft	5
Burglary	5
Other crime	5
Robbery	2
Theft from the person	2
Total incidents	304

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
Puss Bank School and Nursery	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 30 Jun 2022
Parkroyal Community School	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 29 Mar 2017
Hurdsfield Community Primary School	Primary	0.7 miles	Good — 3 Jul 2022
Tytherington School	Secondary	0.9 miles	Good — 1 Dec 2011
The Fermain Academy	Other	0.9 miles	Outstanding — 18 Jul 2018

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.56%

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).

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