# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (CW2 8BF) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | Hornbeam Close, Crewe, CW2, CW2 8BF | | Price | £400,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | D | | Last sold | £249,995 | ## Description Situated within an exclusive development of just nine detached executive homes, this beautifully presented four double bedroom property offers spacious, versatile living ideal for modern family life. A stylish porch entrance, complete with contemporary composite external door and oak internal door, provides a welcoming first impression while offering step-free access. Inside, the bright and airy hallway leads to a generously proportioned living room featuring a contemporary electric fire, creating a warm and inviting space. To the rear of the property, a superb open-plan kitchen and breakfast room is fitted with an extensive range of modern wall and base units, offering ample storage and preparation space. Double French doors open directly onto the garden, seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor living. A separate utility room provides additional practicality, with plumbing for appliances and external access. A further reception room, currently used as a dining room, also benefits from French doors to the garden, making it ideal for entertaining. The ground floor is completed by a convenient WC/cloakroom and useful under-stairs storage. Internal access leads to a spacious double integral garage, offering excellent storage or workshop potential and housing a fully serviced boiler. Upstairs, the property continues to impress with four well-proportioned double bedrooms. The master bedroom benefits from fitted wardrobes and a well-appointed en-suite shower room. The second front bedroom also features fitted wardrobes, while the two rear bedrooms are equally generous in size and offer flexibility for use as guest rooms, children’s rooms, or a home office. A modern family bathroom serves the remaining bedrooms. Externally, the property enjoys a private, south-easterly facing rear garden designed for low maintenance, featuring a decked seating area, additional patio space, and mature trees and shrubs providing a secluded feel. To the front, there is ample parking for multiple vehicles along with access to the double garage. Ideally located within walking distance of well-regarded schools, a college, local amenities, and Crewe railway station, the property also offers excellent commuter links via the A500 and M6 motorway network. Constructed circa 2013, this outstanding home combines contemporary living with practicality and convenience, making it a superb choice for families seeking space, comfort, and location. **Location:** The property is situated in the railway town of Crewe and just a few miles from the historic town of Nantwich. Crewe offers an extensive range of amenities including shopping, educational and recreational facilities, as well as outstanding transport and commuter links via the A500 and Junction 16 of the M6 motorway, while Crewe mainline railway station provides direct access to larger cities and towns across the country. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174587912/144388) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174587912/144393) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174587912/144396) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174587912/144399) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174587912/144401) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174587912/144404) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174587912/144406) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174587912/144408) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174587912/144410) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174587912/144412) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174587912/144414) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174587912/144416) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174587912/144417) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174587912/144418) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174587912/144419) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174587912/144420) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174587912/144421) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174587912/144422) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174587912/144423) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174587912/144424) ## Floorplans - ![All](/listings/photos/174587912/144425) - All - ![Site Plan](/listings/photos/174587912/144426) - Site Plan ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | | £249,995 | 01/01/2013 | — | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 349 NANTWICH ROAD, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 6PD | £465,000 | 21/01/2026 | Detached | | 13 ROSEHILL ROAD, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8AR | £233,000 | 31/01/2025 | Detached | | 1 SWEET FIELD CLOSE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8EF | £288,000 | 24/11/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 3 HORNBEAM CLOSE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8BF | £400,000 | 03/11/2023 | Other | | 38 SOMERVILLE STREET, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 7NR | £125,000 | 03/11/2023 | Detached | | 18 ROSEHILL ROAD, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8AX | £243,000 | 19/10/2023 | Detached | | 14 SALISBURY CLOSE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 6JN | £273,000 | 24/10/2022 | Detached | | 15 SWEET FIELD CLOSE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8EF | £277,000 | 24/02/2022 | Detached | | 11 KINGSWAY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 7NB | £368,000 | 27/01/2022 | Detached | | 3 MANOR COURT, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 6PG | £310,000 | 03/12/2021 | Detached | | 18 URSULINE WAY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 6LB | £240,000 | 27/10/2021 | Detached | | 7 MEREBANK ROAD, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8AS | £230,000 | 15/10/2021 | Detached | | 22 DANE BANK AVENUE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8AA | £290,000 | 14/09/2021 | Detached | | 7 SWEET FIELD CLOSE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8EF | £275,000 | 06/08/2021 | Detached | | 11 NORBRECK AVENUE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 7NW | £275,000 | 25/06/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £400,000 (1 sale) **Area average:** £278,000 (14 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £365,988 (70 Detached, CW2, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +9.3% ## 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:** 0.24% (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:** 13.2% - **10y growth:** 31.4% ## 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)