# 3 bedroom detached house for sale (CW11 4LD) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 15 LARCH DRIVE, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST CW11 4LD | | Price | £325,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | D | | Last sold | £246,995 Feb 2021 | ## Description This beautifully presented and modern detached home offers the perfect balance of semi-rural tranquility and town-centre convenience. Situated just a short, scenic stroll from open Cheshire countryside, you are also a convenient ten-minute walk from the historic cobbled square of Sandbach, boasting its excellent choice of independent shops, popular eateries, and daily amenities. Positioned proudly on a generous corner plot, the property immediately impresses with its superb curb appeal, featuring an expansive garden space and the invaluable addition of a detached single garage with ample off-road parking. Inside, the ground floor flows beautifully, beginning with a bright and incredibly spacious dual-aspect living room that acts as the perfect environment for family relaxation with French doors opening to the garden. Spanning the opposite side of the central hallway is the impressive, open-plan kitchen and dining area. Designed with modern living in mind, this sociable space comes fully equipped with premium integrated appliances, including a fridge/freezer, a built-in oven, and a dishwasher. It is the ultimate hub for entertaining guests or enjoying mid-week family dinners. Directly accessible from the kitchen is a highly practical utility room, complete with space and plumbing for a washing machine, alongside a downstairs cloakroom and useful under-stairs storage. Upstairs, the layout continues to maximize space and comfort. The generous master bedroom serves as a private sanctuary, complete with its own modern en-suite shower room. Two further well-proportioned bedrooms offer excellent versatility for growing families, guest rooms, or a dedicated home office. A contemporary family bathroom serves these bedrooms perfectly. For those requiring extra storage, the loft space has been thoughtfully boarded, providing an ideal solution for tucked-away belongings. To arrange a viewing or for more information then please contact our team at your earliest convenience! **The Accommodation** - Inside, the ground floor flows beautifully, beginning with a bright and incredibly spacious dual-aspect living room that acts as the perfect environment for family relaxation with French doors opening to the garden. Spanning the opposite side of the central hallway is the impressive, open-plan kitchen and dining area. Designed with modern living in mind, this sociable space comes fully equipped with premium integrated appliances, including a fridge/freezer, a built-in oven, and a dishwasher. It is the ultimate hub for entertaining guests or enjoying mid-week family dinners. Directly accessible from the kitchen is a highly practical utility room, complete with space and plumbing for a washing machine, alongside a downstairs cloakroom and useful under-stairs storage. Upstairs, the layout continues to maximize space and comfort. The generous master bedroom serves as a private sanctuary, complete with its own modern en-suite shower room. Two further well-proportioned bedrooms offer excellent versatility for growing families, guest rooms, or a dedicated home office. Both the master bedroom and bedroom two both enjoy fitted built-in wardrobes for ease of living and to create more free-standing space in either bedroom. A contemporary family bathroom serves these bedrooms perfectly. For those requiring extra storage, the loft space has been thoughtfully boarded, providing an ideal solution for tucked-away belongings. Externally the property enjoys a generous plot with extensive lawns at the front and a driveway offering enough space for 3 cars leading to the detached garage. To the rear there is a private rear garden with split patio seating areas complimented by a wooden bar, perfect for alfresco dining and entertaining. To arrange a viewing or for more information then please contact our team at your earliest convenience! ## Property Photos - ![External](/listings/photos/89392254/630528) - External - ![Surrounding Area](/listings/photos/89392254/630541) - Surrounding Area - ![Living Room](/listings/photos/89392254/630544) - Living Room - ![Living Room](/listings/photos/89392254/630549) - Living Room - ![Kitchen/Diner](/listings/photos/89392254/630553) - Kitchen/Diner - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/89392254/630557) - Kitchen - ![Dining Area](/listings/photos/89392254/630561) - Dining Area - ![Utility Room](/listings/photos/89392254/630565) - Utility Room - ![WC](/listings/photos/89392254/630568) - WC - ![Landing](/listings/photos/89392254/630573) - Landing - ![Master Bedroom](/listings/photos/89392254/630576) - Master Bedroom - ![Master Bedroom](/listings/photos/89392254/630580) - Master Bedroom - ![En-suite](/listings/photos/89392254/630583) - En-suite - ![Bedroom Two](/listings/photos/89392254/630587) - Bedroom Two - ![Bedroom Three](/listings/photos/89392254/630589) - Bedroom Three - ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/89392254/630593) - Bathroom - ![Garden](/listings/photos/89392254/630595) - Garden - ![Garden](/listings/photos/89392254/630597) - Garden - ![External](/listings/photos/89392254/630601) - External - ![Rear Elevation](/listings/photos/89392254/630604) - Rear Elevation - ![Aerial View](/listings/photos/89392254/630605) - Aerial View - ![Front Elevation](/listings/photos/89392254/630607) - Front Elevation ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan.jpg](/listings/photos/89392254/630608) - Floorplan.jpg ## EPC Graphs - ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/89392254/630613) - EE Rating ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 15 LARCH DRIVE, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4LD | £246,995 | 26/02/2021 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 3 - 5 MANOR ROAD, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 2ND | £485,000 | 19/12/2025 | Detached | | 8 COMFREY AVENUE, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4BY | £315,000 | 03/12/2025 | Detached | | [Same street] 19 LARCH DRIVE, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4LD | £267,000 | 26/10/2023 | Terraced | | 25 SMITHFIELD LANE, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4JA | £150,000 | 05/10/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 5 LARCH DRIVE, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4LD | £30,660 | 13/09/2023 | Other | | 21 BUCKTHORN ROAD, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4LA | £340,000 | 14/08/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 29 LARCH DRIVE, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4LD | £197,000 | 10/03/2023 | Terraced | | 4 BUCKTHORN ROAD, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4LA | £349,995 | 20/12/2022 | Detached | | 2 BUCKTHORN ROAD, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4LA | £369,995 | 21/11/2022 | Detached | | 5 WRIGHTS LANE, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 2JX | £345,000 | 20/10/2022 | Detached | | 205 HEATH ROAD, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 2LE | £295,000 | 12/10/2022 | Detached | | 20 BUCKTHORN ROAD, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4LA | £274,995 | 30/09/2022 | Detached | | 2 HEATHER WAY, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4BU | £274,995 | 30/09/2022 | Detached | | 22 BUCKTHORN ROAD, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4LA | £334,995 | 30/09/2022 | Detached | | 34 BUCKTHORN ROAD, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4LA | £304,995 | 10/08/2022 | Detached | | 30 BUCKTHORN ROAD, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4LA | £269,995 | 08/07/2022 | Detached | | 36 BUCKTHORN ROAD, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4LA | £254,995 | 30/06/2022 | Detached | | 32 BUCKTHORN ROAD, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4LA | £254,995 | 30/06/2022 | Detached | | 38 BUCKTHORN ROAD, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4LA | £249,495 | 30/06/2022 | Detached | | 28 BUCKTHORN ROAD, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4LA | £334,995 | 30/06/2022 | Detached | | 24 BUCKTHORN ROAD, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4LA | £334,995 | 24/06/2022 | Detached | | 1 HEATHER WAY, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4BU | £264,495 | 31/05/2022 | Detached | | 26 BUCKTHORN ROAD, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4LA | £299,995 | 31/05/2022 | Detached | **Street average:** £164,887 (3 sales) **Area average:** £305,197 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £413,691 (39 Detached, CW11, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -21.4% ## 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):** £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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Willow Drive, CW11 | £1,075/mo | 3 | 0.3 miles | OpenRent | | [St. Oswalds Crescent, Sandbach, CW11](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/95b5c0b) | £1,500/mo | 3 | 2.09 miles | Rightmove | **Average rent: £1,288/mo (2 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.4% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £161,000 - **Target investor price (1%):** £128,800 *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 £1,288/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 4.8% - **Cost-to-rent:** 21× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-146/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -1.9% *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).* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 16.8% - **10y growth:** 45.9% ## 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)