# 5 bedroom detached house for sale (CW4 7DR) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | Croco Farm House, Holmes Chapel, CW4 7DR | | Price | £825,000 | | Bedrooms | 5 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | G | ## Description A unique opportunity to purchase this stunning double-fronted detached farmhouse, dating back to the Victorian era, rich in charm and character. Beautifully maintained, thoughtfully extended and carefully modernised by the current owners, the property successfully blends period features with contemporary living. The property forms part of a group of six secluded properties on the outskirts of the village on a private driveway. Three of the properties are the converted barns of the original farm. The farmhouse offers exceptional, ready to move into accommodation, including three impressive reception rooms, and a stunning breakfast kitchen, with views over the beautifully landscaped, south facing garden. There are five generous bedrooms, two large bath/shower rooms (one en-suite), along with a spacious utility room and a highly practical boot room. The open courtyard is the property entrance of choice and provides a welcoming approach while the original front door located to the front of the property opens to the inviting dining hallway. The farmhouse has an extensive block-paved driveway providing private parking for several vehicles and established flowerbeds enhance privacy and kerb appeal. The main garden is an impressive size and enjoys a desirable south facing aspect. Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the charm, space and quality of this exceptional farmhouse. This property is offered with no onward chain, allowing for a smooth and straightforward purchase. EPC Rating - C Tenure - Freehold Council Tax Band - G - Cheshire East ## Property Photos - ![Front Aspect](/listings/photos/87637095/475045) - Front Aspect - ![Lounge](/listings/photos/87637095/475046) - Lounge - ![Breakfast Kitchen](/listings/photos/87637095/475047) - Breakfast Kitchen - ![Dining Hall](/listings/photos/87637095/475048) - Dining Hall - ![Hallway](/listings/photos/87637095/475049) - Hallway - ![Hallway](/listings/photos/87637095/475050) - Hallway - ![Breakfast Kitchen](/listings/photos/87637095/475051) - Breakfast Kitchen - ![Dining Hall](/listings/photos/87637095/475052) - Dining Hall - ![Lounge](/listings/photos/87637095/475053) - Lounge - ![Snug](/listings/photos/87637095/475054) - Snug - ![Ground Floor WC](/listings/photos/87637095/475055) - Ground Floor WC - ![Boot Room](/listings/photos/87637095/475056) - Boot Room - ![Utility ](/listings/photos/87637095/475057) - Utility - ![Utility](/listings/photos/87637095/475058) - Utility - ![Landing](/listings/photos/87637095/475059) - Landing - ![Master Bedroom](/listings/photos/87637095/475060) - Master Bedroom - ![Master Bedroom](/listings/photos/87637095/475061) - Master Bedroom - ![Master Bedroom](/listings/photos/87637095/475062) - Master Bedroom - ![Master En-suite](/listings/photos/87637095/475063) - Master En-suite - ![Bedroom Two](/listings/photos/87637095/475064) - Bedroom Two - ![Bedroom Two](/listings/photos/87637095/475065) - Bedroom Two - ![Bedroom Three](/listings/photos/87637095/475066) - Bedroom Three - ![Bedroom Three](/listings/photos/87637095/475067) - Bedroom Three - ![Bedroom Four](/listings/photos/87637095/475068) - Bedroom Four - ![Bedroom Five](/listings/photos/87637095/475069) - Bedroom Five - ![Family Bathroom](/listings/photos/87637095/475070) - Family Bathroom - ![Family Bathroom](/listings/photos/87637095/475071) - Family Bathroom - ![Courtyard Entrance ](/listings/photos/87637095/475072) - Courtyard Entrance - ![Courtyard Entrance ](/listings/photos/87637095/475073) - Courtyard Entrance - ![Terraced Garden Area ](/listings/photos/87637095/475074) - Terraced Garden Area - ![Ariel ](/listings/photos/87637095/475075) - Ariel - ![Sellers Picture](/listings/photos/87637095/475076) - Sellers Picture - ![Sellers Picture](/listings/photos/87637095/475077) - Sellers Picture - ![Sellers Picture](/listings/photos/87637095/475078) - Sellers Picture - ![Front Aspect ](/listings/photos/87637095/671826) - Front Aspect - ![Sellers Picture](/listings/photos/87637095/671827) - Sellers Picture - ![Sellers Picture](/listings/photos/87637095/671828) - Sellers Picture - ![Gardens](/listings/photos/87637095/671829) - Gardens - ![Gardens](/listings/photos/87637095/671830) - Gardens ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/87637095/475079) - Floorplan 1 - ![Floorplan 2](/listings/photos/87637095/475080) - Floorplan 2 ## EPC Graphs - ![Energy Performance Certificate](/listings/photos/87637095/475081) - Energy Performance Certificate ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 3 CARTMEL CLOSE, HOLMES CHAPEL, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 7JS | £330,000 | 11/08/2023 | Detached | | 2 ELMORE CLOSE, HOLMES CHAPEL, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 7HW | £310,000 | 26/05/2023 | Detached | | 5 CARTMEL CLOSE, HOLMES CHAPEL, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 7JS | £330,000 | 20/12/2022 | Detached | | 54 PORTREE DRIVE, HOLMES CHAPEL, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 7JB | £625,000 | 16/12/2022 | Detached | | 23 CHESTER ROAD, HOLMES CHAPEL, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 7DJ | £385,000 | 09/12/2022 | Detached | | 6 MARDALE COURT, HOLMES CHAPEL, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 7JP | £306,000 | 10/10/2022 | Detached | | 2 NAIRN AVENUE, HOLMES CHAPEL, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 7JL | £360,000 | 30/09/2022 | Detached | | 7 CONISTON DRIVE, HOLMES CHAPEL, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 7JU | £435,000 | 30/09/2022 | Detached | | 16 MARDALE COURT, HOLMES CHAPEL, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 7JP | £250,000 | 28/09/2022 | Detached | | 2 DERWENT CLOSE, HOLMES CHAPEL, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 7JY | £600,000 | 31/08/2022 | Detached | | 51 CHESTER ROAD, HOLMES CHAPEL, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 7DR | £371,500 | 19/07/2022 | Detached | | 39 BALMORAL DRIVE, HOLMES CHAPEL, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 7JQ | £375,000 | 10/06/2022 | Detached | | 59 PORTREE DRIVE, HOLMES CHAPEL, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 7JB | £508,000 | 01/06/2022 | Detached | | 1 OAKFIELD RISE, HOLMES CHAPEL, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 7DY | £402,500 | 31/05/2022 | Detached | | 1 STRATHMORE CLOSE, HOLMES CHAPEL, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 7PP | £495,000 | 26/05/2022 | Detached | | 53 PORTREE DRIVE, HOLMES CHAPEL, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 7JB | £535,000 | 26/04/2022 | Detached | | 10 BOWNESS CLOSE, HOLMES CHAPEL, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 7JX | £340,000 | 25/03/2022 | Detached | | 11 GRASMERE DRIVE, HOLMES CHAPEL, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 7JW | £325,000 | 25/03/2022 | Detached | | 8 BRAMHALL DRIVE, HOLMES CHAPEL, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 7EJ | £325,000 | 11/03/2022 | Detached | | 15 DORNOCH COURT, HOLMES CHAPEL, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 7JD | £365,000 | 21/02/2022 | Detached | **Area average:** £398,650 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £644,740 (31 Detached, CW4, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +28% ## 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 South Cheshire (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £992/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.12% (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.* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 73% - **10y growth:** 86.7% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Cheshire East; Detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 1.6% - **5y growth (index):** 23.6% - **10y growth (index):** 51.5% ## 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)