# 4 bedroom link detached house for sale (CW2 5FY) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 16 ASHBOURNE DRIVE, CREWE, WESTON, CHESHIRE EAST CW2 5FY | | Price | £575,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 3 | | Council tax | G | | Construction age | England and Wales: 2003-2006 | | Floor area | 163 m² | | Last sold | £435,000 Sep 2019 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 25/06/2029 - **Current heating cost:** £671/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £9,500 ### Recommendations - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - U (£3,500 - £5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8901-7266-4529-8327-8613) ## Description Unexpectedly back to the market!!! This Wychwood Park gem ticks all the boxes. An impressive and generously proportioned four double bedroom family home, offering approximately 2,033 sq. ft. of accommodation arranged over two floors. Situated in a sought-after location, this superb property combines substantial living space with a practical and versatile layout, presented in very good condition and neutrally decorated throughout. The ground floor features multiple reception areas, an impressive kitchen/diner, a useful office, utility room, double garage. Upstairs are four double bedrooms, three bathrooms. There is an attractive landscaped gardens completing this exceptional home. A key benefit is that the property is offered with no onward chain, allowing for a swift and straightforward purchase. To the front of the property is a generous driveway providing parking for up to three cars. The driveway leads towards the property's substantial double garage which benefits from a fully boarded loft space complete with fitted drop-down ladder access, providing extensive storage. There is also an EV charger. The main property opens into a welcoming entrance hall, providing access to the principal ground-floor accommodation and incorporating the staircase to the first floor. The hallway gives a good sense of the scale of the house, with the different reception and living spaces arranged naturally around it. The main living room which overlooks the gardens benefits from a wonderful feeling of openness and space. A further separate lounge, also with access to the rear garden, provides valuable additional reception space allowing different members of the family to enjoy separate spaces and providing plenty of room for entertaining. At the heart of the ground floor is the impressive kitchen/dining room, seamlessly combining a beautifully presented, fitted country kitchen with a generous dining and family space. Designed for both practical everyday living and effortless entertaining, the kitchen features an extensive range of light-toned cabinetry, quality work surfaces, integrated appliances and a large central island – forming a natural gathering point. Dual-aspect windows flood the room with natural light while offering pleasant views across both the front and rear of the property. The adjoining dining and family area comfortably accommodates a large table alongside additional seating, creating a bright, cohesive, and highly sociable hub that truly serves as the heart of the home. A utility area provides useful additional household space - positioned off the main kitchen. This is particularly practical for laundry, household appliances and general storage. A convenient ground-floor WC is positioned off the entrance hall and is ideally placed for guests and everyday family use. The property also benefits from a office, providing an excellent space for working from home. Featuring double patio doors that open out towards the rear South-facing garden, the room enjoys a lovely aspect and plenty of natural light. It could equally be used as a study, hobby room or home gym, offering useful flexibility off the main living areas. The first floor of the property provides four double bedrooms, two of which have en-suites, arranged around a central landing, creating a practical and well-balanced layout. The landing also provides access to the family bathroom. The principal bedroom is a particularly spacious. A significant benefit is the large private en-suite, providing dedicated bathroom facilities and adding a sense of convenience and privacy. Bedroom two is a well-proportioned double bedroom. The room benefits from a built-in wardrobe, providing useful integrated storage, as well as its own en-suite shower room. Bedroom three - another double bedroom and benefitting from a built-in wardrobe. Bedroom four mirrors bedroom three and is a well-proportioned room. The family bathroom serves the remaining bedrooms and is conveniently positioned off the central landing. Together with the two en-suites, this provides an excellent level of bathroom provision for a four-bedroom family home. Externally the property benefits from beautifully arranged front and rear landscaped gardens. The rear garden is particularly sizeable, featuring mature planting / trees, multiple patio areas for outdoor seating, a vegetable patch, a tranquil pond, and a substantial lawned area. All of the above means that this property is a substantial and versatile family. The combination of multiple reception spaces, an impressive kitchen/diner, dedicated home office, utility area, ground-floor WC, four bedrooms, two en-suites, family bathroom, double garage, driveway parking for three cars and attractive gardens provides everything a family needs. **Location:** Wychwood Park is an exclusive development set around a PGA European standard golf course. Surrounded by beautiful Cheshire countryside yet close to the historic market town of Nantwich with its quaint historic buildings, boutique shops and quality supermarkets. The railway station at Crewe places London Euston under 1hr 30mins away and the M6 Junction 16 for commuters to the region's commercial centres is only 4.5 miles away. In addition, the lovely nearby villages of Weston and Betley provide local amenities. Residents of Wychwood Park benefit from 24 hour security and vehicle control and are eligible for social membership of the golf course club house. Wychwood Park is meticulously maintained and provides a beautiful setting for any home with well maintained parkland and retained areas of natural habitats. 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Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 16 ASHBOURNE DRIVE, WESTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 5FY | £435,000 | 27/09/2019 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | [Same street] 20 ASHBOURNE DRIVE, WESTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 5FY | £350,000 | 23/05/2025 | Flat | | 8 KENDAL WAY, CHORLTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 5SA | £715,000 | 21/12/2023 | Detached | | 5 FAIRHAVEN, WESTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 5GG | £680,000 | 11/04/2023 | Detached | | 4 FAIRHAVEN, WESTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 5GG | £590,000 | 09/12/2022 | Detached | | 2 CHILTERN CLOSE, WESTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 5GE | £430,000 | 01/12/2022 | Detached | | 10 WESTWOOD CLOSE, WESTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 5GF | £665,000 | 15/11/2022 | Detached | | 26 SPRINGWATER DRIVE, WESTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 5FW | £850,000 | 18/10/2022 | Detached | | 24 SPRINGWATER DRIVE, WESTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 5FW | £855,000 | 20/07/2022 | Detached | | 6 KINGSDOWN CLOSE, WESTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 5FX | £851,000 | 10/06/2022 | Detached | | 17 SPRINGWATER DRIVE, WESTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 5FW | £670,000 | 12/05/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 26 ASHBOURNE DRIVE, WESTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 5FY | £330,000 | 05/05/2022 | Flat | | [Same street] 18 ASHBOURNE DRIVE, WESTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 5FY | £335,000 | 29/04/2022 | Flat | | 8 SPRINGWATER DRIVE, WESTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 5FW | £695,000 | 27/04/2022 | Detached | | 21 SPRINGWATER DRIVE, WESTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 5FW | £650,000 | 26/04/2022 | Detached | | 5 WESTWOOD CLOSE, WESTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 5GF | £570,000 | 11/03/2022 | Detached | | 21 FAIRHAVEN, WESTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 5GG | £688,000 | 07/01/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 20 ASHBOURNE DRIVE, WESTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 5FY | £262,500 | 15/11/2021 | Flat | **Street average:** £319,375 (4 sales) **Area average:** £685,308 (13 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £360,318 (93 Detached, CW2, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +59.6% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Cheshire East). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £893/mo - **Realistic:** £992/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,091/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for South Cheshire (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £992/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.17% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £124,000 - **Target investor price (1%):** £99,200 *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:** £3,528/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 2.6% - **10y growth:** 15% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Cheshire East; Detached series; as of August 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 3.9% - **5y growth (index):** 28.7% - **10y growth (index):** 51.7% ## 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)