# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (CW10 9RA) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 3 DIPLOMA DRIVE, MIDDLEWICH, CHESHIRE EAST CW10 9RA | | Price | £340,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 3 | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1996-2002 | | Floor area | 110 m² | | Last sold | £276,000 Mar 2021 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** B - **Current heating cost:** £625/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £9,985 ### Recommendations - E (£85) - G (£350 - £450) - 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/2433-0200-0202-4160-7214) ## Description **** **** Prepare to fall in love! This beautiful detached family home, set in a highly sought-after location, is ready to welcome its next lucky owner. Step inside to a welcoming vestibule leading to a spacious lounge through diner-perfect for both relaxing and entertaining. The ground floor also offers a well-appointed kitchen, a bright conservatory and a convenient guest WC. Upstairs, you'll find four bedrooms, including a main bedroom with its own ensuite, along with a modern family bathroom. Externally, the property continues to impress with a stylish resin driveway, garage, and a stunning south west facing rear garden featuring an Indian stone patio and beautifully stocked borders-ideal for enjoying outdoor living.  **** ****   **ENTRANCE** **VESTIBULE** **** Accessed via the entrance door, tiled flooring, wall mounted electric heater and a door leads to the lounge diner.  **LOUNGE** **11' 08" x 16' 26" (3.56m x 5.54m)** With a double glazed window to the front elevation, living flame gas fire and surround, laminate flooring, wall mounted radiator, a door leads to the inner hall.  **DINING** **ROOM** **9' 9" x 8' 7" (2.97m x 2.62m)** Lets entertain! A superb area for entertaining. Inset spot lighting, wall mounted radiator, laminate flooring, doors lead to conservatory, access to the inner hall and feature open view to the kitchen.   **KITCHEN** **7' 8" x 12' 0" (2.34m x 3.66m)** With a double glazed window to the rear elevation, over looking the garden and a door leads to the side elevation. Fitted with a range of high gloss base and wall units with marble worksurface over incorporating a one and half bowl sink unit and mixer tap. A range of integrated appliances include, eye level double oven and grill, induction hob with extraction over, fridge and washing machine.  **CONSERVATORY** **12' 6" x 12' 6" (3.81m x 3.81m)** Set on a dwarf wall with double glazed French doors which lead to the garden, solid roof with roof windows, feature inset spot lighting, wall mounted column radiator.  **INNER** **HALL** **** Doors to the lounge, guest WC, garage and stairs rise to the first floor.  **GUEST** **WC** **** With a double glazed opaque window to the side elevation, fitted with a low level WC, vanity handwash basin, wall mounted radiator.  **LANDING** **** With a double glazed window to the side elevation, useful storage cupboard and doors lead to the bedrooms and bathroom.  **BEDROOM** **ONE** **11' 0" x 12' 4" (3.35m x 3.76m)** With a double glazed window to the front elevation and wall mounted radiator, a door leads to the en-suite.  **EN-SUITE** **** With a double glazed opaque window to the side elevation. Fitted with a suite comprising low level WC and hand wash basin, shower cubicle and shower, wall mounted radiator.  **BEDROOM** **TWO** **9' 9" x 11' 0" (2.97m x 3.35m)** With a double glazed window to the rear elevation, wall mounted radiator and loft access which leads to the boarded loft with lighting.  **BEDROOM** **THREE** **9' 8" x 8' 5" (2.95m x 2.57m)** With a double glazed window to the front elevation and wall mounted radiator.  **BEDROOM** **FOUR** **5' 8" x 9' 8" (1.73m x 2.95m)** With a double glazed window to the rear elevation and wall mounted radiator.  **FAMILY** **BATHROOM** **** With a double glazed opaque window to the side elevation. Fitted with a suite comprising low level WC, hand wash basin and panelled bath with shower attachment, wall mounted radiator.  **GARAGE** **16' 5" x 9' 5" (5m x 2.87m)** With a electric up and over door, power and lighting and wall mounted combi boiler, installed in 2024, courtesy door to the inner hall,  **EXTERNALLY** **** To the front is a resin driveway providing ample off road parking. Side access to the rear garden. A stunning south west facing garden with Indian stone patio, ideal for al-fresco dining. 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Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 3 DIPLOMA DRIVE, MIDDLEWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW10 9RA | £276,000 | 01/03/2021 | Detached | | 3 DIPLOMA DRIVE, MIDDLEWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW10 9RA | £207,000 | 08/02/2010 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 11 MEADOW VIEW, MIDDLEWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW10 9QA | £100,000 | 09/01/2026 | Detached | | 34 PENNYMOOR DRIVE, MIDDLEWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW10 9QQ | £323,750 | 25/09/2025 | Detached | | 60 PENNYMOOR DRIVE, MIDDLEWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW10 9QQ | £475,000 | 14/07/2025 | Detached | | 92 PENNYMOOR DRIVE, MIDDLEWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW10 9QQ | £380,000 | 27/03/2024 | Detached | | 1 WILLOW COURT, MIDDLEWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW10 9EL | £190,000 | 09/10/2023 | Detached | | 25 HADRIAN WAY, MIDDLEWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW10 9RB | £345,000 | 14/03/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 16 DIPLOMA DRIVE, MIDDLEWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW10 9RA | £247,500 | 16/12/2022 | Detached | | 30 MEADOW VIEW, MIDDLEWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW10 9QB | £181,000 | 18/11/2022 | Detached | | 10 PENNYMOOR DRIVE, MIDDLEWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW10 9QQ | £325,000 | 09/11/2022 | Detached | | 1 MEADOW VIEW, MIDDLEWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW10 9QA | £340,000 | 28/10/2022 | Detached | | 21 FINNEYS LANE, MIDDLEWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW10 9DA | £400,000 | 21/10/2022 | Detached | | 4 PENNYMOOR DRIVE, MIDDLEWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW10 9QQ | £385,000 | 28/09/2022 | Detached | | 6 MEADOW VIEW, MIDDLEWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW10 9QB | £300,000 | 15/09/2022 | Detached | | 55 PENNYMOOR DRIVE, MIDDLEWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW10 9QP | £419,000 | 10/06/2022 | Detached | | 58 PENNYMOOR DRIVE, MIDDLEWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW10 9QQ | £311,000 | 18/05/2022 | Detached | | 62 PENNYMOOR DRIVE, MIDDLEWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW10 9QQ | £380,000 | 28/04/2022 | Detached | | 51 PENNYMOOR DRIVE, MIDDLEWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW10 9QP | £405,000 | 31/03/2022 | Detached | | 5 HONITON WAY, MIDDLEWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW10 9QS | £340,000 | 04/02/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 1 DIPLOMA DRIVE, MIDDLEWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW10 9RA | £336,280 | 12/01/2022 | Detached | | 8 PENNYMOOR DRIVE, MIDDLEWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW10 9QQ | £305,000 | 07/01/2022 | Detached | | 12 PADDOCK VIEW, MIDDLEWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW10 9DB | £295,000 | 02/12/2021 | Detached | | 5 LAXTON WAY, MIDDLEWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW10 9EN | £125,000 | 08/11/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £291,890 (2 sales) **Area average:** £316,238 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £359,360 (25 Detached, CW10, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -5.4% ## 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 South Cheshire (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £992/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.29% (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.* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £3,091/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -3.1% - **10y growth:** 91.5% ## 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)