For sale Detached

Sproston Methodist Church

BRERETON LANE, CREWE, SPROSTON, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER CW4 7LR

4 beds 3 baths Listed 9 Jun 2026 (-13d)

£750,000

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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

A truly exceptional former chapel, thoughtfully and sympathetically converted to create a striking contemporary home of immense character, style and quality. The Chapel seamlessly blends its historic origins with modern design, offering beautifully presented and highly versatile accommodation extending to approximately 1,748 sq.ft.
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)

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EPC Graphs

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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).

5y growth 56.5%
10y growth 76.8%

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

1y (index) 2.6%
5y (index) 22.9%
10y (index) 52.4%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Cheshire West and Chester. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £869/mo
Realistic £966/mo
Optimistic £1,063/mo

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 0.24%
Max investor price (0.8%) £224,375
Target investor price (1%) £179,500
Gross yield 2.9%
Cost-to-rent ratio 34.8×
Monthly cashflow £-1,363/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI -7.5%
  • 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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