# 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 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. ## Property Photos - ![001__dsc5875.jpg](/listings/photos/173348414/81552) - 001__dsc5875.jpg - ![006__dsc5840.jpg](/listings/photos/173348414/81553) - 006__dsc5840.jpg - ![007__dsc5845.jpg](/listings/photos/173348414/81554) - 007__dsc5845.jpg - ![011__dsc5800.jpg](/listings/photos/173348414/81555) - 011__dsc5800.jpg - ![009__dsc5810.jpg](/listings/photos/173348414/81556) - 009__dsc5810.jpg - ![013__dsc5820.jpg](/listings/photos/173348414/81557) - 013__dsc5820.jpg - ![016__dsc5860.jpg](/listings/photos/173348414/81558) - 016__dsc5860.jpg - ![004__dsc5830.jpg](/listings/photos/173348414/81559) - 004__dsc5830.jpg - ![005__dsc5835.jpg](/listings/photos/173348414/81560) - 005__dsc5835.jpg - ![008__dsc5850.jpg](/listings/photos/173348414/81561) - 008__dsc5850.jpg - ![015__dsc5855.jpg](/listings/photos/173348414/81562) - 015__dsc5855.jpg - ![012__dsc5805.jpg](/listings/photos/173348414/81563) - 012__dsc5805.jpg - ![010__dsc5815.jpg](/listings/photos/173348414/81564) - 010__dsc5815.jpg - ![014__dsc5825.jpg](/listings/photos/173348414/81565) - 014__dsc5825.jpg - ![018__dsc5870.jpg](/listings/photos/173348414/81566) - 018__dsc5870.jpg - ![002__dsc5880.jpg](/listings/photos/173348414/81567) - 002__dsc5880.jpg ## 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)