# 3 bedroom detached house for sale (CW11 3FU) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 8 CESTRIA CLOSE, SANDBACH, ELWORTH, CHESHIRE EAST CW11 3FU | | Price | £325,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | D | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1996-2002 | | Floor area | 84 m² | | Last sold | £185,000 Sep 2016 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 26/07/2026 - **Current heating cost:** £594/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £16,520 ### Recommendations - W2 (£4,000 - £6,000) - E (£20) - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - U (£5,000 - £8,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0648-2863-7131-9326-8055) ## Description Situated in a highly sought-after area of Sandbach, this beautifully presented three-bedroom detached home occupies an enviable corner plot on Cestria Close. Perfectly positioned for modern family living, the property offers a fantastic balance of spacious accommodation and absolute convenience, sitting just a short distance from Sandbach train station—ideal for those looking for excellent commuter links. Upon entering, you are welcomed by a bright and practical ground floor layout. The heart of the home is a generous open-plan lounge and diner, providing a versatile space for both relaxing and entertaining. This room flows effortlessly into a wonderful conservatory at the rear, flooded with natural light and offering a seamless transition to the garden. The kitchen is well-appointed with a sleek integrated oven, while a separate downstairs cloakroom adds further day-to-day convenience. For those looking for excellent utility space, the integral garage includes handy plumbing and space for both a washing machine and a dryer. Upstairs, the property continues to impress with three remarkably large bedrooms, completely avoiding the usual compromise of a small third bedroom. The master suite serves as a brilliant retreat, boasting stylish fitted wardrobes and its own private en-suite shower room. The remaining two substantial bedrooms share a well-sized family bathroom, and there is additional built-in storage off the landing. Every inch of this home is well-presented throughout, meaning you can move straight in and start enjoying the space from day one. Externally, the corner plot provides a great degree of privacy and extra outdoor space, creating a lovely setting for summer evenings. Combined with its premium location close to local schools, amenities, and transport hubs, this property is an absolute must-see. ## Property Photos - ![External](/listings/photos/89455716/649569) - External - ![Living Room](/listings/photos/89455716/649573) - Living Room - ![Living Room](/listings/photos/89455716/649576) - Living Room - ![Dining Area](/listings/photos/89455716/649580) - Dining Area - ![Living Room](/listings/photos/89455716/649584) - Living Room - ![Conservatory](/listings/photos/89455716/649586) - Conservatory - ![Conservatory](/listings/photos/89455716/649591) - Conservatory - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/89455716/649594) - Kitchen - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/89455716/649597) - Kitchen - ![WC](/listings/photos/89455716/649601) - WC - ![Landing](/listings/photos/89455716/649603) - Landing - ![Bedroom One](/listings/photos/89455716/649606) - Bedroom One - ![Bedroom One](/listings/photos/89455716/649607) - Bedroom One - ![Ensuite](/listings/photos/89455716/649608) - Ensuite - ![Bedroom Two](/listings/photos/89455716/649609) - Bedroom Two - ![Bedroom Three](/listings/photos/89455716/649610) - Bedroom Three - ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/89455716/649611) - Bathroom - ![Garden](/listings/photos/89455716/649612) - Garden - ![External](/listings/photos/89455716/649613) - External - ![Aerial View](/listings/photos/89455716/649614) - Aerial View - ![Rear Elevation](/listings/photos/89455716/649616) - Rear Elevation - ![Front Elevation](/listings/photos/89455716/649618) - Front Elevation ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/89455716/649620) - Floorplan ## EPC Graphs - ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/89455716/649622) - EE Rating ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 8 CESTRIA CLOSE, ELWORTH, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3FU | £185,000 | 29/09/2016 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 4 CEDDA PLACE, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3SW | £255,000 | 04/12/2025 | Detached | | 9 LONDON ROAD, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3BD | £565,000 | 12/03/2025 | Detached | | 90 STATION ROAD, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3SU | £260,000 | 18/10/2024 | Detached | | 28 ELANOR ROAD, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3FZ | £290,000 | 10/10/2023 | Detached | | 18 CEDDA PLACE, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3SW | £300,000 | 15/09/2023 | Detached | | 90 STATION ROAD, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3SU | £270,000 | 14/04/2023 | Detached | | 33 ELANOR ROAD, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3FZ | £300,000 | 31/03/2023 | Detached | | 33 ELANOR ROAD, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3FZ | £295,000 | 21/12/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 11 CESTRIA CLOSE, ELWORTH, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3FU | £250,000 | 09/12/2022 | Detached | | 18 ELANOR ROAD, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3FZ | £342,000 | 01/11/2022 | Detached | | 16 SCHOOL LANE, ELWORTH, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3HU | £375,000 | 31/10/2022 | Detached | | 8 ANGELINA CLOSE, ELWORTH, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3FW | £205,000 | 19/08/2022 | Detached | | 94 STATION ROAD, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3SU | £268,000 | 07/07/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 2 CESTRIA CLOSE, ELWORTH, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3FU | £307,000 | 27/04/2022 | Detached | | 12 CEDDA PLACE, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3SW | £180,000 | 11/03/2022 | Detached | | 6 CEDDA PLACE, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3SW | £230,000 | 14/01/2022 | Detached | | 10 ELANOR ROAD, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3FZ | £265,000 | 03/12/2021 | Detached | | 20 ELANOR ROAD, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3FZ | £271,000 | 16/09/2021 | Detached | | 25 CEDDA PLACE, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3SW | £260,000 | 10/09/2021 | Detached | | 4 THE COPPICE, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3DA | £260,950 | 02/09/2021 | Detached | | 96 STATION ROAD, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3SU | £250,000 | 30/07/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £278,500 (2 sales) **Area average:** £286,418 (19 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £416,511 (41 Detached, CW11, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -22% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Cheshire East). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £881/mo - **Realistic:** £979/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,077/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for South Cheshire (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £678/mo ## Rental Comparables *Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.* | Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on | |------|------|------|------|------| | [St. Oswalds Crescent, Sandbach, CW11](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/95b5c0b) | £1,500/mo | 3 | 3.03 miles | Rightmove | **Average rent: £1,500/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.46% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £187,500 - **Target investor price (1%):** £150,000 *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 OpenRent comparables.* ## Rent-driven metrics *Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,500/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 5.5% - **Cost-to-rent:** 18.1× - **Monthly cashflow:** £45/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 0.6% *Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £3,869/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 8.5% - **10y growth:** 37.5% ## 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)