For sale Detached

6 MILLSTREAM CLOSE

CREWE, GOOSTREY, CHESHIRE EAST CW4 8JG

4 beds 2 baths 1,442 sq ft Listed 11 Mar 2026 (-145d)

£570,000

Reduced on 14 Jul 2026 · Was £585,000

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# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (CW4 8JG)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 6 MILLSTREAM CLOSE, CREWE, GOOSTREY, CHESHIRE EAST CW4 8JG |
| Price | £570,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Council tax | F |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1967-1975 |
| Floor area | 134 m² |
| Last sold | £392,000 Nov 2017 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 08/01/2033
- **Current heating cost:** £1,340/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £16,725

### Recommendations
- A (£100 - £350)
- B (£500 - £1,500)
- W1 (£800 - £1,200)
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9837-8129-1200-0061-3206)

## Description

The property is approached over a lovely block paved driveway, providing more than ample parking, leading to the front entrance and integral garage with electric roller door, flanked by open lawned gardens. The rear gardens are a lovely feature of the property, being generous in proportions with a private aspect. Laid to lawn in the main all fully enclosed by woodlap fencing. A flagged patio area sweeps around the rear of the property and provides ideal opportunity for alfresco dining and enjoying the stunning aspect.

**Directions**

From Knutsford Town Centre proceed along Toft Road (A50) for approx. 4 miles. Just prior to Mangoletsi Garage turn left into Main Road. After 0.5 mile turn left into Buckbean Way. Turn right onto Woodlands Drive and then left into Mill Stream Close where the property will soon be seen.

**Living Room**

Coved ceiling. Two ceiling light points. Double glazed windows to front and rear. Two radiators. Feature brick and stone fireplace with wood beam mantle on stone hearth. Wood effect flooring. Double doors to:-

**Dining Room**

Coved ceiling. Ceiling light point. Radiator. Double glazed window to rear. Wood effect flooring.

**Kitchen**

Fitted with a range of units comprising cupboards and drawers with granite work surfaces over and matching wall units. 1 1/2 bowl stainless steel sink unit with chrome mixer tap. Built-in double oven. Four ring induction hob with extractor over. Space for American style refrigerator. Coved ceiling. Downlights. Double glazed window to rear. Courtesy door to side.

**Hallway**

Front door. Coved ceiling. Ceiling light point. Double glazed window to side. Radiator with decorative cover. Wood flooring. Stairs to first floor.

**Downstairs WC**

White suite comprising WC, wall hung wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap. Ceiling light point. Opaque double glazed window to front. Radiator. Half tiled walls. Tiled floor.

**Landing**

Downlights. Loft hatch. Linen cupboard.

**Bedroom 1**

Ceiling light point. Double glazed windows to front. Radiator. Fitted wardrobes and storage cupboard. Stand alone ball and claw foot bath with chrome fittings. Wood effect flooring.

**En-Suite Shower Room**

White suite comprising shower unit with chrome fittings and glazed screen. Vanity wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap and cupboard under. Low level WC. Ceiling light point. Downlights. Opaque double glazed window to front. Chrome heated towel radiator. Wood effect flooring.

**Bedroom 2**

Coved ceiling. Ceiling light point. Double glazed window to front. Radiator.

**Bedroom 3**

Coved ceiling. Ceiling light point. Double glazed window to rear. Radiator.

**Bedroom 4**

Coved ceiling. Ceiling light point. Double glazed window to rear. Radiator. Fitted wardrobe. Wood effect flooring.

**Bathroom**

White suite comprising shaped panelled bath with chrome mixer tap, shower fitment over and glazed screen. Vanity wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap and cupboard under. Low level WC with concealed cistern. Downlights. Extractor fan. Opaque double glazed window to rear. Chrome heated towel radiator. Tiled walls and floor.

**Externally**

**Double Garage**

Metal roller door. Light and power. Wall mounted boiler. Hot water cylinder. Courtesy door to side.

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## Floorplans

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## EPC Graphs

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## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #3273396
- **Address:** 6 Millstream Close, Goostrey, CW4 8JG
- **Certificate Issued:** 28/11/2005
- **Work Completed:** 02/11/2005
- **Items:** 13 window(s)

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 6 MILLSTREAM CLOSE, GOOSTREY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 8JG | £392,000 | 10/11/2017 | Detached |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 95 MAIN ROAD, GOOSTREY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 8PD | £570,000 | 19/12/2025 | Detached |
| 21 WOODLANDS DRIVE, GOOSTREY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 8JH | £381,000 | 19/03/2025 | Detached |
| 192 MAIN ROAD, GOOSTREY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 8PD | £900,000 | 24/03/2023 | Detached |
| 4 THE ACREAGE, GOOSTREY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 8JY | £705,000 | 21/09/2022 | Detached |
| 11 SPINNEY AVENUE, GOOSTREY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 8JE | £767,000 | 25/08/2022 | Detached |
| 35 SOUTHLANDS ROAD, GOOSTREY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 8JF | £445,000 | 25/08/2022 | Detached |
| 30 SOUTHLANDS ROAD, GOOSTREY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 8JF | £450,000 | 27/06/2022 | Detached |
| 1 MEADOW CLOSE, GOOSTREY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 8JQ | £530,000 | 24/06/2022 | Detached |
| 109 MAIN ROAD, GOOSTREY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 8PE | £760,000 | 23/06/2022 | Detached |
| 31 SOUTHLANDS ROAD, GOOSTREY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 8JF | £295,000 | 22/03/2022 | Detached |
| 24 WOODLANDS DRIVE, GOOSTREY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 8JH | £410,000 | 07/12/2021 | Detached |
| 44 BROOKLANDS DRIVE, GOOSTREY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 8JD | £522,000 | 03/12/2021 | Detached |
| 81 MAIN ROAD, GOOSTREY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 8JP | £903,000 | 03/12/2021 | Detached |
| 40 SOUTHLANDS ROAD, GOOSTREY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 8JF | £305,000 | 19/10/2021 | Detached |
| 4 BROOKLANDS DRIVE, GOOSTREY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 8JB | £510,000 | 16/09/2021 | Detached |

**Area average:** £563,533 (15 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £602,303 (37 Detached, CW4, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -5.4%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Cheshire East). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £884/mo
- **Realistic:** £982/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,080/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for South Cheshire (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £992/mo

## Rental Comparables

*Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.*

| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| [Holly Close, Holmes Chapel](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/36861fa) | £1,795/mo | 4 | 1.84 miles | Rightmove |

**Average rent: £1,795/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.31% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £224,375
- **Target investor price (1%):** £179,500

*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 OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,795/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 3.8%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 26.5×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-654/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -4.7%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £4,254/m²

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** 60.3%
- **10y growth:** 70%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Cheshire East; Detached series; as of May 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 3.3%
- **5y growth (index):** 23.5%
- **10y growth (index):** 50.8%

## 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)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

134 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1967-1975

Last sold

£392,000 Nov 2017

Price per m²

£4,254/m²

Local average

£602,303 (-5.4%)

Deprivation

Decile 10 (31,372 of 33,755)

Street crime

4 incidents within 1 mile (Jun 2026)

Key features

Four-bedroom, two bathroom detached family home in a quiet cul-de-sac
Spacious dual-aspect living room with feature brick open fireplace
Modern breakfast kitchen with integrated appliances, open to dining room
Principal bedroom with freestanding roll-top bath and en-suite shower room
Generous, private rear garden with purpose-built pizza oven
Ample off-road parking with integral garage and electric roller door
Well-maintained throughout with light, flexible accommodation
Sought-after village location within walking distance of amenities and excellent transport links

Additional details

Parking: Garage
Garden: Yes

Description

This beautifully presented four-bedroom, two bathroom detached family home has been sympathetically improved and maintained over the years by the current owner to now provide light and spacious accommodation over two floors. Particular mention must be made of the generous living room with brick built open fire, the separate dining room open to the modern breakfast kitchen fitted with integrated appliances, the principal bedroom with free standing roll-top bath as well as the private rear garden complete with purpose-built pizza oven. Located in a quiet and peaceful cul-de-sac in the heart of Goostrey Village, the property is just a short walk to all local amenities and is ideally positioned for all major network links to the Northwest and beyond.

The property is approached over a lovely block paved driveway, providing more than ample parking, leading to the front entrance and integral garage with electric roller door, flanked by open lawned gardens. The rear gardens are a lovely feature of the property, being generous in proportions with a private aspect. Laid to lawn in the main all fully enclosed by woodlap fencing. A flagged patio area sweeps around the rear of the property and provides ideal opportunity for alfresco dining and enjoying the stunning aspect.

Directions
From Knutsford Town Centre proceed along Toft Road (A50) for approx. 4 miles. Just prior to Mangoletsi Garage turn left into Main Road. After 0.5 mile turn left into Buckbean Way. Turn right onto Woodlands Drive and then left into Mill Stream Close where the property will soon be seen.
Living Room
Coved ceiling. Two ceiling light points. Double glazed windows to front and rear. Two radiators. Feature brick and stone fireplace with wood beam mantle on stone hearth. Wood effect flooring. Double doors to:-
Dining Room
Coved ceiling. Ceiling light point. Radiator. Double glazed window to rear. Wood effect flooring.
Kitchen
Fitted with a range of units comprising cupboards and drawers with granite work surfaces over and matching wall units. 1 1/2 bowl stainless steel sink unit with chrome mixer tap. Built-in double oven. Four ring induction hob with extractor over. Space for American style refrigerator. Coved ceiling. Downlights. Double glazed window to rear. Courtesy door to side.
Hallway
Front door. Coved ceiling. Ceiling light point. Double glazed window to side. Radiator with decorative cover. Wood flooring. Stairs to first floor.
Downstairs WC
White suite comprising WC, wall hung wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap. Ceiling light point. Opaque double glazed window to front. Radiator. Half tiled walls. Tiled floor.
Landing
Downlights. Loft hatch. Linen cupboard.
Bedroom 1
Ceiling light point. Double glazed windows to front. Radiator. Fitted wardrobes and storage cupboard. Stand alone ball and claw foot bath with chrome fittings. Wood effect flooring.
En-Suite Shower Room
White suite comprising shower unit with chrome fittings and glazed screen. Vanity wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap and cupboard under. Low level WC. Ceiling light point. Downlights. Opaque double glazed window to front. Chrome heated towel radiator. Wood effect flooring.
Bedroom 2
Coved ceiling. Ceiling light point. Double glazed window to front. Radiator.
Bedroom 3
Coved ceiling. Ceiling light point. Double glazed window to rear. Radiator.
Bedroom 4
Coved ceiling. Ceiling light point. Double glazed window to rear. Radiator. Fitted wardrobe. Wood effect flooring.
Bathroom
White suite comprising shaped panelled bath with chrome mixer tap, shower fitment over and glazed screen. Vanity wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap and cupboard under. Low level WC with concealed cistern. Downlights. Extractor fan. Opaque double glazed window to rear. Chrome heated towel radiator. Tiled walls and floor.
Externally
The property is approached over a lovely block paved driveway, providing more than ample parking, leading to the front entrance and integral garage with electric roller door, flanked by open lawned gardens. The rear gardens are a lovely feature of the property, being generous in proportions with a private aspect. Laid to lawn in the main all fully enclosed by woodlap fencing. A flagged patio area sweeps around the rear of the property and provides ideal opportunity for alfresco dining and enjoying the stunning aspect.
Double Garage
Metal roller door. Light and power. Wall mounted boiler. Hot water cylinder. Courtesy door to side.

Listed by

Knutsford

Irlams (Estate Agents) Ltd

Reference: 173164004

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 09/01/2023

Expiry date: 08/01/2033

Current heating cost: £1,340/year

Potential heating cost: £896/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £16,725

EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (£100 - £350)
Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Other

EPC Graphs

EPC Graph

FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #3273396

Property Details

Street: 6 Millstream Close

Town: Goostrey

Postcode: CW4 8JG

Installation Details

Items: 13 windows

Certificate Issued: 28/11/2005

Work Completed: 02/11/2005

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Listed for sale	—	£570,000	+45.4%
Sold	10/11/2017 (8 years ago)	£392,000	—

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address	Price	Date	Type
95 MAIN ROAD, GOOSTREY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 8PD	£570,000	19/12/2025	Detached
21 WOODLANDS DRIVE, GOOSTREY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 8JH	£381,000	19/03/2025	Detached
192 MAIN ROAD, GOOSTREY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 8PD	£900,000	24/03/2023	Detached
4 THE ACREAGE, GOOSTREY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 8JY	£705,000	21/09/2022	Detached
11 SPINNEY AVENUE, GOOSTREY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 8JE	£767,000	25/08/2022	Detached
35 SOUTHLANDS ROAD, GOOSTREY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 8JF	£445,000	25/08/2022	Detached
30 SOUTHLANDS ROAD, GOOSTREY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 8JF	£450,000	27/06/2022	Detached
1 MEADOW CLOSE, GOOSTREY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 8JQ	£530,000	24/06/2022	Detached
109 MAIN ROAD, GOOSTREY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 8PE	£760,000	23/06/2022	Detached
31 SOUTHLANDS ROAD, GOOSTREY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 8JF	£295,000	22/03/2022	Detached
24 WOODLANDS DRIVE, GOOSTREY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 8JH	£410,000	07/12/2021	Detached
44 BROOKLANDS DRIVE, GOOSTREY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 8JD	£522,000	03/12/2021	Detached
81 MAIN ROAD, GOOSTREY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 8JP	£903,000	03/12/2021	Detached
40 SOUTHLANDS ROAD, GOOSTREY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 8JF	£305,000	19/10/2021	Detached
4 BROOKLANDS DRIVE, GOOSTREY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 8JB	£510,000	16/09/2021	Detached

Area average: £563,533 (15 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 60.3%

10y growth 70%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Cheshire East. Series: Detached. As of May 2026.

1y (index) 3.3%

5y (index) 23.5%

10y (index) 50.8%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Cheshire East. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £884/mo

Realistic £982/mo

Optimistic £1,080/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Cheshire East.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for South Cheshire: £992/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View CW4 8JG

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Shop	Unknown	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Goostrey, Main Road / Post Office	0.1 miles
Shop	Goostrey Village Store	0.2 miles
Train station	Goostrey	0.7 miles
Train station	Holmes Chapel	2.1 miles
Hospital	Soss Moss Hospital	5.0 miles
Hospital	Knutsford and District Community Hospital	5.3 miles
University	University of Buckingham Crewe Campus	10.0 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	2
Criminal damage and arson	1
Public order	1
Total incidents	4

Within 1 mile during Jun 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name	Type	Distance	Ofsted
Goostrey Community Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 16 Mar 2022
Terra Nova School	Other	1.3 miles	— (No rating)
Hermitage Primary School	Primary	1.8 miles	Good — 20 Nov 2023
Holmes Chapel Primary School	Primary	2.1 miles	Outstanding — 17 Jul 2015
Peover Superior Endowed Primary School	Primary	2.3 miles	Outstanding — 15 Jan 2018

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.

Title	Rent	Beds	Distance	As seen on
Holly Close, Holmes Chapel	£1,795/mo	4	1.84 miles	Rightmove

Average rent: £1,795/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.31%

Max investor price (0.8%) £224,375

Target investor price (1%) £179,500

Gross yield 3.8%

Cost-to-rent ratio 26.5×

Monthly cashflow £-654/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI -4.7%

Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).
Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).