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Great King Street, Macclesfield, SK11 6PR

North West

£157,000

Listed on 24/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
2
Type
Terraced

Description

This two-bedroom mid-terrace cottage is arranged around an open-plan lounge and dining room, with a separate kitchen and an upstairs bathroom. The ground-floor living space connects through a wide opening, and the stairs rise from the dining area. The kitchen has timber-fronted cupboards, work surfaces and tiled splashbacks, with a window to the rear and an external door. Upstairs, the front bedroom has built-in storage, while the smaller rear bedroom could also be used as a study. The bathroom includes a bath with shower over, wash basin and WC. Outside, a compact communal courtyard provides space for a seat or a few pots. The property is on a cobbled street within reach of Macclesfield town centre shops, cafés, bars and restaurants. The listing notes that redecoration and replacement flooring are starting points, with further maintenance and improvements also to be considered. The traditional rendered frontage includes an arched window above the entrance, and the lounge has a fireplace with a timber surround.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

52out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity

Confidence: LOW

This characterful two-bedroom cottage has a practical, sociable layout, with the lounge and dining room connected by a wide opening and light coming from both ends. The dated decoration and mixed flooring offer a manageable chance to refresh the interiors, while the kitchen and bathroom appear usable as they are. The compact courtyard could also be tidied for a simple outdoor improvement.

At £157,000, the WHOTS score is 52/100 (Grade D: Weak Opportunity). The floor area is missing, so value against local £/sqf cannot yet be judged; the purchase-plus-renovation midpoint is £167,000, but without floor area or a stated resale value the economics remain uncertain. Visible ceiling staining in the living/dining space is worth investigating as part of the refresh.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the dated wall colours and replace mixed flooring to give the connected lounge and dining space a more cohesive feel.
  • Retain the usable kitchen and bathroom while focusing the initial work on redecoration and other targeted improvements.
  • Tidy the compact paved courtyard with pots and seating to make better use of the outdoor space.

Key risks

  • Brownish ceiling staining is visible in the open-plan living/dining area and should be checked to understand its cause.
  • The missing floor area prevents comparison with local £/sqf values, and resale economics cannot be assessed without a stated GDV.

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Great King Street, Macclesfield, SK11 6PR
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