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See how verdicts work4-bedroom house · CW12 4BL
Sold STCListed 187 days
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About
A well-planned and upgraded family home with a strong focus on open living and modern specification.
The ground floor centres around a large open plan kitchen, dining and family space, designed for day-to-day use with direct access onto the garden.
A separate lounge sits to the front, with additional flexibility provided by a study or playroom.
Upstairs, four bedrooms are arranged over two levels, with the principal suite set apart to create a more private space, complete with its own en-suite.
The finish throughout is consistent and practical, with a number of considered upgrades including underfloor heating and air conditioning.
The west-facing garden backs onto woodland, offering a more private outlook, while the front provides off-road parking, a garage and EV charging. EPC rating: B.
Tenure: Freehold, Front Elevation Off-road parking for two vehicles, leading to a garage with electric roller door and EV charging point.
The frontage is laid to lawn with mature trees and shrubs, with a pathway leading to the composite part-glazed front door.
Entrance Hallway Tiled flooring, radiator, side aspect window, pendant lighting. Access to lounge, WC and stairs.
Lounge Front aspect window, carpeted flooring, radiator, pendant lighting. Open Plan Dining Kitchen & Family Room Porcelanosa tiled flooring with underfloor heating.
Range of modern units with quartz worktops and full height splashbacks. Five ring induction hob, extractor, double oven, integrated dishwasher, ceramic sink with boiling water tap.
Waterfall island with storage. Space for American fridge freezer. Roof lantern, sliding doors and additional patio door to the garden. Air conditioning unit.
Utility Room Matching cabinetry, space for washing machine and dryer, underfloor heating, side door access.
Study / Playroom / Snug Rear aspect window, carpeted flooring, underfloor heating, spot lighting, loft access.
WC WC and wash hand basin set within vanity unit, tiled flooring, radiator, window.
First Floor Landing Carpeted flooring, radiator, side window, access to all rooms, air filtration vent. Bedroom Two Carpeted flooring, window, radiator, pendant lighting.
Bedroom Three Carpeted flooring, window, radiator, pendant lighting. Bedroom Four Carpeted flooring, window, radiator, pendant lighting.
Family Bathroom Panelled bath with shower over, WC, wash basin, part tiled walls, vinyl flooring, mirrored cabinet, spot lighting.
Principal Bedroom (Split Level) Entrance Area Carpeted flooring, window, radiator, stairs leading to main bedroom.
Main Bedroom Velux and additional window, fitted wardrobes, carpeted flooring, radiator, pendant lighting.
En-Suite Shower enclosure, WC, wash basin, part tiled walls, vinyl flooring, radiator. Garden A west-facing garden backing onto woodland, enclosed by fencing.
Laid with a patio seating area, lawn, and raised brick beds, with established planting including a mature tree.
Location Forge Lane is a well-regarded residential area within easy reach of Congleton town centre.
Day-to-day amenities, supermarkets and local schools are all close by, with straightforward access to the surrounding road network for commuting.
The area also offers access to nearby green space and countryside walks, making it practical for both families and those looking for a quieter setting.
Value & comps
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Returns
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Archie refurb estimate: a Pro feature
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Properties like this can earn 2–3x BTL yields when converted to HMO, with retrofit costs around £10k/room. Sign in to see the full tier, yield projection, and cost breakdown.
Commercial properties like this can earn 30-50% higher yields when converted to residential under Class MA / Q / P / PA, with prior approval costing ~GBP 96/unit. Sign in to see the recommended route, yield uplift, and cost breakdown.
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