# 4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (CW3 9BH) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 'The Estate House', Main Road, Betley, Staffordshire, CW3 9BH | | Price | £850,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | E | ## Description We are delighted to represent the sale of one of the finest properties in Betley. Built in 1885, The Estate House is a prestigious historical property that retains many of its Victorian sensibilities, with intricate cornicing, original fireplaces and a pretty red brick facade. Spanning some 3,000 sq ft internally, four bedrooms with the rear bedrooms having incredible views to Betley Mere, set in traditional estate parkland and beyond. Voluminous living spaces, the stunning interiors have been expertly designed and curated under current ownership. Clive Christian fitted furniture and Lefroy Brooks sanitary ware fitted throughout the home to the highest possible standard. A well-established landscaped garden unfolds at the rear, with a large separate studio taking advantage of the decked patio and workshop beyond. To the front, there's parking for 6 cars on a gated and gravelled driveway with a beautifully designed brick built 2 car garage that has been harmoniously designed to match the Victorian aesthetic of the house. Location Betley is a bustling village with a thriving community spirit and active social events calendar. The village provides a range of local amenities including a primary school, nursery, church, doctors surgery, village shop, Post Office, and a number of public houses and restaurants. The historic town of Nantwich is just under 10 miles away. Nantwich is renowned for its beautiful architecture and character. Nantwich offers a good selection of independent shops, eateries, restaurants and bars but also provides more extensive facilities including supermarkets and leisure centre. For more extensive facilities, Newcastle under Lyme is approximately 6 miles in distance. The property has convenient access to the M6 motorway network and major road links. Crewe Station is within easy reach and provides regular services to Chester, Manchester, Birmingham and a direct rail service to London Euston. EPC Rating: D ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88956084/553282) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88956084/553283) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88956084/553284) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88956084/553285) - ![Photo 1](/listings/photos/88956084/553286) - Photo 1 - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88956084/553287) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88956084/553288) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88956084/553289) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88956084/553290) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88956084/553291) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88956084/553292) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88956084/553293) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88956084/553294) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88956084/553295) - ![Photo 11](/listings/photos/88956084/553296) - Photo 11 - ![Photo 12](/listings/photos/88956084/553297) - Photo 12 - ![Photo 14](/listings/photos/88956084/553298) - Photo 14 - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88956084/553299) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88956084/553300) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88956084/553301) - ![Photo 33](/listings/photos/88956084/553302) - Photo 33 - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88956084/553303) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88956084/553304) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88956084/553305) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88956084/553306) - ![Photo 32](/listings/photos/88956084/553307) - Photo 32 - ![Photo 28](/listings/photos/88956084/553308) - Photo 28 - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88956084/553309) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88956084/553310) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88956084/553311) ## Floorplans - ![All](/listings/photos/88956084/553312) - All - ![All](/listings/photos/88956084/553313) - All ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/88956084/553314) - EPC 1 ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £260,417 (6 Semi-detached, CW3, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +226.4% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Newcastle-under-Lyme). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £743/mo - **Realistic:** £825/mo - **Optimistic:** £908/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:** 0.1% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £103,125 - **Target investor price (1%):** £82,500 *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:** 23.7% - **10y growth:** 70% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Newcastle-under-Lyme; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 2.9% - **5y growth (index):** 24.9% - **10y growth (index):** 59.4% ## 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)