Sproston Methodist Church
BRERETON LANE, CREWE, SPROSTON, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER CW4 7LR
£750,000
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Council tax band
F
Last sold
£540,000 Sep 2021
Local average
£644,740 (+16.3%)
Deprivation
Decile 7 (20,836 of 33,755)
Street crime
2 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Exceptional chapel conversion offering 1,748 sq.ft. of beautifully appointed accommodation combining period character with contemporary living.
- Superb open-plan dining kitchen with large sliding patio doors opening onto the garden and framing stunning countryside views.
- Three double bedrooms & three bathrooms, including a principal suite with balcony, dressing room and ensuite, plus a Jack and Jill bathroom.
- Striking vaulted ceilings & log-burning stove creating character, warmth and a wonderful sense of space throughout the home.
- Landscaped low-maintenance gardens enjoying a sunny aspect, excellent privacy and panoramic views across open Cheshire farmland.
- Sought-after Sproston Green location with easy access to Knutsford, Holmes Chapel schools, motorway links and Crewe's fast rail services to London.
Additional details
- Electricity
- Mains supply
- Broadband
- FTTC (fibre to the cabinet)
- Water
- Mains supply
- Sewerage
- Mains supply
- Heating
- Gas central
- Parking
- Off street
- Garden
- Front garden, Rear garden
- Restrictions
- No
- Rights of way
- No
- Flooded in last 5 years
- No
- Flood defences
- No
Description
The property is entered via a welcoming entrance hall, leading through to a magnificent open-plan dining kitchen, undoubtedly the heart of the home. This impressive space is ideal for both everyday family living and entertaining, featuring extensive dining and cooking areas together with a large sliding patio door that frames the surrounding countryside and provides seamless access to the garden. A spacious lounge offers a warm and inviting retreat, centred around a feature log-burning stove, creating a wonderful focal point and cosy atmosphere. The ground floor also benefits from a useful utility room with WC and a generous double bedroom with ensuite shower room, providing excellent flexibility for guests, dependent relatives or multi-generational living.
The first floor continues to impress with its remarkable sense of space and light. The principal bedroom suite enjoys a walk-in wardrobe, ensuite shower room and direct access to a private balcony overlooking the gardens and open countryside beyond. A further double bedroom is served by a stylish Jack and Jill ensuite bathroom, shared with an additional bedroom/study, creating versatile accommodation ideal for families, home working or visiting guests. Throughout the first floor, the stunning vaulted ceilings create a dramatic architectural feature, enhancing the feeling of openness while celebrating the building's unique heritage.
Externally, The Chapel occupies a delightful position with stunning panoramic views across open fields to the rear. The gardens have been thoughtfully landscaped to create a low-maintenance outdoor environment that enjoys a sunny aspect, excellent privacy and a wonderful sense of space afforded by the uninterrupted rural outlook. To the front, there is off-road parking for upto 4 cars.
Despite its peaceful semi-rural setting, the property enjoys a highly convenient location in sought-after Sproston Green. Knutsford is readily accessible in approximately 15 minutes via the motorway network, while Holmes Chapel provides an excellent range of everyday amenities, restaurants, cafés and highly regarded schools. The area is also well placed for commuters, with Crewe railway station offering fast and frequent direct services to London Euston, Manchester and other major commercial centres. Combining beautiful countryside surroundings with excellent connectivity, The Chapel offers the perfect balance of rural living and modern convenience.
A rare opportunity to acquire a unique and beautifully converted home in an enviable Cheshire countryside setting.
EPC Rating: C
Listed by
Knutsford
Stuart Rushton & Co
Reference: 89466147
EPC ratings on this postcode
We don't have a matched EPC for this property yet. Below are efficiency scores and details for other addresses on this postcode.
| Address | Current | Potential | Floor area | Age band | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Gables Annexe, Brereton Lane, Sproston, CREWE | 40 | 72 | 42 m² | England and Wales: 1967-1975 | Detached |
| Cedar Gables Annexe, Brereton Lane, Sproston, CREWE | 17 | 57 | 197 m² | England and Wales: 1967-1975 | Detached |
| Cedar Gables, Brereton Lane, Sproston, CREWE | 17 | 57 | 197 m² | England and Wales: 1967-1975 | Detached |
| Dawfields, Brereton Lane, Sproston, CREWE | 51 | 65 | 899 m² | — | Detached |
| Fernleigh, Brereton Lane, Sproston, CREWE | 40 | 74 | 166 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Detached |
| Parkside Farm, Brereton Lane, Sproston, CREWE | 47 | 86 | 266 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Detached |
| Parkside Farm, Brereton Lane, Sproston, CREWE | 27 | 54 | 274 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Detached |
| Rookery View, Parkside Farm, Brereton Lane, CREWE | 72 | 80 | 123 m² | — | Detached |
| Swallow Barn, Parkside Farm, Brereton Lane, CREWE | 75 | 83 | 101 m² | — | Detached |
| THE CHAPEL, BRERETON LANE, CREWE | 28 | 61 | 162 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Detached |
| The Chapel, Brereton Lane, Sproston, CREWE | 77 | 77 | 170 m² | England and Wales: 2003-2006 | Detached |
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed for sale | — | £750,000 | +38.9% |
| Sold | 24/09/2021 (4 years ago) | £540,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MILA HOUSE HOLMES CHAPEL ROAD, SPROSTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW4 7LW | £940,000 | 28/03/2025 | Detached |
| PARKSIDE HOUSE HOLMES CHAPEL ROAD, SPROSTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW4 7LP | £800,000 | 06/10/2022 | Detached |
| Same street DAWFIELDS BRERETON LANE, SPROSTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW4 7LR | £3,335,000 | 19/04/2022 | Detached |
| HOMESTEADS HOLMES CHAPEL ROAD, SPROSTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW4 7LP | £390,000 | 09/07/2021 | Detached |
Street average: £3,335,000 (1 sale)
Area average: £710,000 (3 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Cheshire West and Chester. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Cheshire West and Chester. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Cheshire West and Chester.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for South Cheshire: £992/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Address
Brereton Lane
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Sproston Green, Holmes Chapel Road / Fox & Hounds | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Co-op Food | 1.2 miles |
| Shop | Dutton Builders Merchants | 1.3 miles |
| Train station | Holmes Chapel | 2.1 miles |
| Train station | Sandbach | 3.2 miles |
| University | University of Buckingham Crewe Campus | 7.2 miles |
| Hospital | Tarporley War Memorial Hospital | 11.3 miles |
| Hospital | Rosemount Resource Centre | 11.4 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Other theft | 2 |
| Total incidents | 2 |
Within 1 mile during Apr 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School | Secondary | 1.4 miles | Good — 10 Mar 2020 |
| Compass Community Cledford Park | Other | 1.5 miles | Good — 15 Jun 2023 |
| Byley Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 1.7 miles | Good — 12 Mar 2023 |
| Holmes Chapel Primary School | Primary | 1.7 miles | Outstanding — 17 Jul 2015 |
| Middlewich High School | Secondary | 2.0 miles | Good — 5 Feb 2023 |
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 | 2.33 miles | Rightmove |
Average rent: £1,795/mo (1 listing)
Rent-driven metrics
Based on OpenRent comparables.
- 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).
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