# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (CW2 5DZ) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 299 NEWCASTLE ROAD, CREWE, SHAVINGTON, CHESHIRE EAST CW2 5DZ | | Price | £325,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | C | | Construction age | England and Wales: before 1900 | | Floor area | 109 m² | | Last sold | £259,700 Apr 2021 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 22/07/2028 - **Current heating cost:** £673/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £20,800 ### Recommendations - A (£100 - £350) - Q (£4,000 - £14,000) - E (£75) - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - U (£5,000 - £8,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0953-2897-7834-9328-2731) ## Description A wonderful period semi-detached cottage style property which has been improved, enhanced and extended to provide an excellent blend of period features and modern convenience with a surprisingly spacious array of accommodation and sitting in the most superbly landscaped and tended gardens. If you are looking for that property that pulls on the heart strings and screams “buy me” then this is it. In brief the accommodation comprises: dining room, sitting room, living room, kitchen and the utility room to the ground floor. To the first floor there are three well-proportioned bedrooms and a good size family bathroom. Externally a double garage and gravelled driveway provides useful storage and parking and the cottage gardens are a tremendous feature. An early viewing is essential to appreciate all that is on offer. Being located only a short drive from the A500 and onward to Junction 16 of the M6, a ten-minute drive to Crewe train station providing both local and national travel (Manchester 40 minutes, London 1.5 hours). The area is well served with schools including the highly regarded Shavington Academy secondary school and Shavington Primary School which is also extremely popular. The Elephant public house is gentle stroll away and the White Hart in Hough is also close by, there is a Coop convenience store and a hair dresser. Access is via the picket fence and gate across the cottage front garden to the canopy entrance porch with oak front door leading to the: Dining Room A lovely room with window to the front. Wall mounted stone effect fireplace and useful wall shelving. Door leading to lobby. Inner Lobby With stairs rising to the first-floor landing and door leading to the: Sitting Room An impressive room which is the heart of this home with exposed brick fireplace, window to the side, multi-fuel stove in brick surround and wood style flooring. Large opening to the living room and kitchen. Living Room A delightful triple aspect room with window to the front, window to the side and bi-fold doors leading to the rear garden. There is wood effect flooring is fitted and recessed ceiling spotlights. Kitchen Fitted with a range of wall & base units incorporating cupboards, glass fronted display cabinets and drawers with work surfaces over with contrasting wall tiling. There is an electric oven with extractor hood over, dishwasher and space for an American fridge/freezer. Window overlooking the rear garden, door to the rear garden and ample for a dining table. Utility Room Usefully fitted with a low-level WC. Cupboards with work surfaces over with inset sink and drainer and space under for a washing machine. Tiled floor and obscured glazed window to the side. First Floor Landing With doors leading to all three bedrooms and the family bathroom. Bedroom One A generous double bedroom with window to the front with shutters fitted to the lower half of the window and roman blind fitted above. Comprehensive range of built in bedroom furniture from hammonds comprising wardrobes with hanging space & shelving and drawers. Picture rail. Bedroom Two A second double bedroom with window to the rear overlooking the rear garden. Built in cupboard. Wood style flooring fitted and picture rail. Bedroom Three A third double bedroom with window to the front with shutter fitted to the lower half of the window and roman blind above. Bathroom Modern and stylish with a suite of low-level WC, vanity wash hand basin with drawers under and mirror over and large bath with shower and screen fitted over. There are decoratively tiled walls, tiled floor, window to the rear with venetian blinds fitted and recessed ceiling spotlights. Externally A gravelled driveway to the side of the property provides off road parking and leads to the DOUBLE DETACHED GARAGE with electric up and over doors to the front, power, light and door leading to the rear garden. The front garden is a cottage style garden behind a low-level picket fence and gate and is laid to gravel with flowers and shrubs planted. The rear garden is simply stunning having been beautifully landscaped and meticulously tended with flowers, shrubs, fruit trees planted and automated dusk to dawn lighting. There are Indian stone paved seating areas ideal for outside dining or on which to enjoy an evening drink and areas laid to artificial lawn which are ideal on which for children to play. ## Property Photos - ![Picture No. 42](/listings/photos/89626680/702856) - Picture No. 42 - ![Picture No. 33](/listings/photos/89626680/702857) - Picture No. 33 - ![Picture No. 01](/listings/photos/89626680/702858) - Picture No. 01 - ![Picture No. 08](/listings/photos/89626680/702859) - Picture No. 08 - ![Picture No. 03](/listings/photos/89626680/702860) - Picture No. 03 - ![Picture No. 05](/listings/photos/89626680/702861) - Picture No. 05 - ![Picture No. 11](/listings/photos/89626680/702862) - Picture No. 11 - ![Picture No. 12](/listings/photos/89626680/702863) - Picture No. 12 - ![Picture No. 20](/listings/photos/89626680/702864) - Picture No. 20 - ![Picture No. 22](/listings/photos/89626680/702865) - Picture No. 22 - ![Picture No. 19](/listings/photos/89626680/702866) - Picture No. 19 - ![Picture No. 23](/listings/photos/89626680/702867) - Picture No. 23 - ![Picture No. 29](/listings/photos/89626680/702868) - Picture No. 29 - ![Picture No. 26](/listings/photos/89626680/702869) - Picture No. 26 - ![Picture No. 27](/listings/photos/89626680/702870) - Picture No. 27 - ![Picture No. 15](/listings/photos/89626680/702871) - Picture No. 15 - ![Picture No. 17](/listings/photos/89626680/702872) - Picture No. 17 - ![Picture No. 18](/listings/photos/89626680/702873) - Picture No. 18 - ![Picture No. 35](/listings/photos/89626680/702874) - Picture No. 35 - ![Picture No. 36](/listings/photos/89626680/702875) - Picture No. 36 - ![Picture No. 39](/listings/photos/89626680/702876) - Picture No. 39 - ![Picture No. 40](/listings/photos/89626680/702877) - Picture No. 40 ## Floorplans - ![Picture No. 43](/listings/photos/89626680/702878) - Picture No. 43 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/89626680/702879) - EPC Rating Graph ## FENSA Certificates This property has 3 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #8474170 - **Address:** 299 Newcastle Road, Shavington, CW2 5DZ - **Certificate Issued:** 31/10/2011 - **Work Completed:** 01/02/2011 - **Items:** 5 window(s) ### FENSA Certificate #7431877 - **Address:** 299 Newcastle Road, Shavington, CW2 5DZ - **Certificate Issued:** 10/06/2010 - **Work Completed:** 24/05/2010 - **Items:** 1 window(s) ### FENSA Certificate #6782061 - **Address:** 299 Newcastle Road, Shavington, CW2 5DZ - **Certificate Issued:** 24/08/2009 - **Work Completed:** 17/08/2009 - **Items:** 2 window(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 299 NEWCASTLE ROAD, SHAVINGTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 5DZ | £259,700 | 26/04/2021 | Semi-detached | | 299 NEWCASTLE ROAD, SHAVINGTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 5DZ | £234,000 | 28/09/2018 | Semi-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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 13 MAIN ROAD, SHAVINGTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 5DY | £270,000 | 16/12/2025 | Semi-detached | | 5 SABLE ROAD, SHAVINGTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 5TH | £217,500 | 28/11/2025 | Semi-detached | | 84 GREENFIELDS AVENUE, SHAVINGTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 5HD | £191,000 | 31/10/2025 | Semi-detached | | 27 MAIN ROAD, SHAVINGTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 5DY | £250,000 | 24/07/2025 | Semi-detached | | 40 MAIN ROAD, SHAVINGTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 5DY | £222,500 | 28/03/2024 | Semi-detached | | 40 MAIN ROAD, SHAVINGTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 5DY | £155,000 | 05/07/2023 | Semi-detached | | 17 MAIN ROAD, SHAVINGTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 5DY | £170,000 | 05/04/2023 | Semi-detached | | 60 GREENFIELDS AVENUE, SHAVINGTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 5HE | £183,350 | 15/12/2022 | Semi-detached | | 37 DIG LANE, WYBUNBURY, NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW5 7EZ | £217,000 | 28/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | 74 GREENFIELDS AVENUE, SHAVINGTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 5HE | £190,000 | 25/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 25 MAIN ROAD, SHAVINGTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 5DY | £220,000 | 14/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 105 GREENFIELDS AVENUE, SHAVINGTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 5HD | £166,000 | 14/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 5 KNIGHTS WAY, SHAVINGTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 5HU | £200,000 | 08/08/2022 | Semi-detached | | 18 MAIN ROAD, SHAVINGTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 5DY | £176,000 | 29/07/2022 | Semi-detached | | 21 DIG LANE, WYBUNBURY, NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW5 7EZ | £295,000 | 13/06/2022 | Semi-detached | | 5 SABLE ROAD, SHAVINGTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 5TH | £177,950 | 25/02/2022 | Semi-detached | | 87 GREENFIELDS AVENUE, SHAVINGTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 5HE | £160,000 | 28/01/2022 | Semi-detached | | 12 DIG LANE, WYBUNBURY, NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW5 7EZ | £325,000 | 08/12/2021 | Semi-detached | | 30 MAIN ROAD, SHAVINGTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 5DY | £220,000 | 19/11/2021 | Semi-detached | | 7 SABLE ROAD, SHAVINGTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 5TH | £185,000 | 22/10/2021 | Semi-detached | **Area average:** £209,565 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £212,372 (64 Semi-detached, CW2, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +53% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Cheshire East). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £881/mo - **Realistic:** £979/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,077/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for South Cheshire (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £678/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.3% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £122,375 - **Target investor price (1%):** £97,900 *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.* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £2,982/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 20.8% - **10y growth:** 65.2% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Cheshire East; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 2.3% - **5y growth (index):** 25.2% - **10y growth (index):** 56.5% ## 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)