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Elmsway, Bollington, Macclesfield

North West

£300,000

Listed on 19/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Semi Detached

Features

  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

Set back from a quiet cul-de-sac just off Grimshaw Lane, this three-bedroom semi-detached house has off-road parking, a level front garden and an enclosed, level rear garden. The accommodation is usable as it stands, with scope for a new owner to update it over time. Any extension or layout changes would be subject to the necessary consents and checks. The ground floor includes an entrance hall with understairs storage and a dual-aspect lounge and dining room, with a front window and patio doors opening to the garden. The separate kitchen has fitted wall and base units, space for freestanding appliances and a door to the side of the house. A three-piece bathroom completes this floor. Upstairs are three bedrooms, described as two doubles and a larger-than-average third room, along with a split-level landing and eaves storage. The loft is accessed through the ceiling of the second bedroom and is described as useful storage space. The property is close to local primary schools, including St John's Primary School, as well as the Macclesfield Canal and Middlewood Way. Bollington's shops, cafés, pubs and restaurants are also within reach. The existing layout and outdoor space provide a practical starting point for gradual updating, with future changes requiring their own feasibility checks.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

54out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity

Confidence: LOW

This is a light-update project rather than a full renovation: the home looks generally usable, with the dated kitchen offering a clear cosmetic refresh and the clean, modern bathroom already in good shape. The level, enclosed garden, off-road parking and side access add practical appeal, while the long dual-aspect lounge/dining room gives the main living space a useful layout. There may also be scope to reconfigure or extend, subject to feasibility and any required consents.

The score is held back by value being difficult to assess: floor area is missing, so the price cannot yet be compared with local £/sqf. The guide to the works is £5,000–£12,000, and the covered side structure’s weathered translucent roof is worth checking.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the dated but functional kitchen with cosmetic updates.
  • Make the most of the level, enclosed rear garden, driveway and side access.
  • Explore possible extension or reconfiguration, subject to planning and technical feasibility.

Key risks

  • The covered side structure has a visibly weathered translucent roof.
  • Missing floor area means value versus local £/sqf cannot yet be judged.

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Based on a loan of £225,000 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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