# 5 bedroom detached house for sale (WA16 9LE) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | Northwich Road, Cranage, WA16, WA16 9LE | | Price | £1,300,000 | | Bedrooms | 5 | | Bathrooms | 3 | | Council tax | G | ## Description Northwich Road is one of the most popular locations between Holmes Chapel and Knutsford, with this particular property being no exception. Not only does the property offer flexible living accommodation throughout, it is set in the most stunning of grounds. Internally this modern home boasts two reception rooms, both opening to the orangery which overlooks the rear garden, off the dining room is a bright and modern kitchen with central island unit, pantry and utility room. To the front of this family home, a further two reception rooms have been used as a guest or dependent relative living room/bedroom, dressing room and en-suite - offering a variety of uses, these rooms could also be ideally used as a home office and play room. With five generous bedrooms to the first floor, the master having a dressing area and a three piece shower room, while the main bathroom is also fitted with a modern white four piece suite which includes his and hers sink units. Its the grounds of this home though that is simply stunning. A driveway to the front leads down the side of the house to give vehicle access to the menage, paddock and stables. This flat land leads to a 2 acre woodland where there is also a further brick building currently housing little goats. This stunning home will no doubt appeal to a growing family with equestrian interests or those looking to embrace a smallholding lifestyle. The location is also a key strength , wonderfully accessible yet with a real sense of space and privacy. 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Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 60A NORTHWICH ROAD, CRANAGE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 9LD | £850,000 | 28/07/2023 | Detached | | JAYS WOOD, 44 NORTHWICH ROAD, CRANAGE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 9LD | £635,000 | 01/12/2021 | Detached | | [Same street] STONELEIGH, 49 NORTHWICH ROAD, CRANAGE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 9LE | £870,000 | 22/11/2021 | Detached | | ST SIMONS LODGE, 56A NORTHWICH ROAD, CRANAGE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE EAST, WA16 9LD | £712,500 | 29/09/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £870,000 (1 sale) **Area average:** £732,500 (3 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £865,297 (51 Detached, WA16, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +50.2% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Cheshire East). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £878/mo - **Realistic:** £975/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,073/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for East Lancs (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £793/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.08% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £121,875 - **Target investor price (1%):** £97,500 *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 Area rent estimate.* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 22.7% - **10y growth:** 58.4% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Cheshire East; Detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 1.6% - **5y growth (index):** 23.6% - **10y growth (index):** 51.5% ## 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)