# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (CW4 7LR) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | SPROSTON METHODIST CHURCH, BRERETON LANE, CREWE, SPROSTON, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER CW4 7LR | | Price | £750,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 3 | | Council tax | F | | Last sold | £540,000 Sep 2021 | ## 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. 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Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | SPROSTON METHODIST CHURCH BRERETON LANE, SPROSTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW4 7LR | £540,000 | 24/09/2021 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 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) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £644,740 (31 Detached, CW4, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +16.3% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Cheshire West and Chester). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £869/mo - **Realistic:** £966/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,063/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 | 2.33 miles | Rightmove | **Average rent: £1,795/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.24% (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:** 2.9% - **Cost-to-rent:** 34.8× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-1,363/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -7.5% *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).* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 60% - **10y growth:** 76.8% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Cheshire West and Chester; Detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 2.6% - **5y growth (index):** 22.9% - **10y growth (index):** 52.4% ## 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)