Congleton, Cheshire

**Informal Tender 16/4/25** Situated on the outskirts of Congleton town centre, a former vicarage in need of modernisation, offering the potential to create a wonderful family home.


An opportunity to develop a modern, detached house in an accessible location for local towns and transport networks, yet within easy reach of the picturesque Cheshire countryside.

Ground floor
• The front door opens into the entrance hall, off which there is a downstairs cloakroom with WC and wash hand basin, and a large reception room with gas fire and a front garden aspect. An internal glazed door leads to the inner hallway, off which are a large reception room with gas fire and patio doors onto the rear garden, and a small reception room that would make an ideal home office, if required.
• The large kitchen comprises a range of wooden wall and base units with chrome handles, one-and-a-half stainless steel sink with drainer, and spaces for an oven and dishwasher. Beyond the kitchen is the utility room with stainless steel sink unit, wall and base units and spaces for a washing machine and tumble dryer. A glazed door leads to the rear garden. A second door opens into the single garage, where you can find the gas boiler.

First floor
• To the first floor are two double bedrooms, a single bedroom and a small single room (box room). There is a family bathroom with bath with electric shower attachment above, a pedestal wash hand basin and airing cupboard. There is an adjoining, separate, WC.

Outside
• The property is accessed via the Holmes Chapel Road slip road off the main A54 Holmes Chapel Road, providing off-road parking opportunities away from the main route into Congleton town centre. To the front of the property is a drive with parking for two cars, plus a lawned garden fronted by a mature hedge and borders. The rear garden is predominantly laid to lawn with established planting, plus there is a patio area.

Situation
116 Holmes Chapel Road is situated on the outskirts of Congleton town centre, a market town in the south east of Cheshire. The town is approximately half way between Manchester and Stoke-on-Trent and is part of the beautiful Cheshire Peak District. The River Dane runs through the town, providing a picturesque backdrop, and Congleton Park and nearby Astbury Mere Country Park provide opportunities for leisurely walks. Astbury Mere is also home to a very popular watersports centre.
Other local recreational facilities include Congleton leisure centre, which offers a plethora of sporting options, as well as Congleton football, rugby and cricket clubs. Nearby Somerford Park Farm provides world-class equestrian facilities for local riders and holds regional and national competitions.
There is an excellent range of amenities in Congleton including several of the main supermarkets, as well as a good variety of independent shops, restaurants, pubs and bars.
On the educational front, there are several state primary schools in the town centre, feeding into Congleton High School and the local Academy, plus private schools within a 20-30 minute drive.

Fixtures and Fittings
All fixtures, fittings and furniture such as curtains, light fittings, garden ornaments and statuary are excluded from the sale. Some may be available by separate negotiation.

Services
Mains water, gas, electric and drainage. None of the services or appliances, heating installations, plumbing or electrical systems have been tested by the selling agents.
We understand that the current broadband download speed at the property is a standard connection of up to 24 Mbps, however please note that results will vary depending on the time a speed test is carried out. The estimated fastest download speed currently achievable for the property postcode area is around 1800 Mbps (data taken from checker.ofcom.org.uk on 07/02/2025). Actual service availability at the property or speeds received may be different.
We understand that the property is likely to have current mobile coverage (data taken from checker.ofcom.org.uk on 07/02/2025). Please note that actual services available may be different depending on the particular circumstances, precise location and network outages.

Tenure
The property is to be sold freehold with vacant possession.

Local Authority
Cheshire East - Council Tax Band E

Public Rights of Way, Wayleaves and Easements
The property is sold subject to all rights of way, wayleaves and easements whether or not they are defined in this brochure.

Plans and Boundaries
The plans within these particulars are based on Ordnance Survey data and provided for reference only. They are believed to be correct but accuracy is not guaranteed. The purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and the extent of ownership. Neither the vendor nor the vendor’s agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or the ownership thereof.

Agents Notes
The sale is subject to the standard
ecclesiastical Covenants, further details
available from the agents.

Viewings
Strictly by appointment through Fisher German LLP.

Directions
Postcode – CW12 4NX
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