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11 MARLOWE CLOSE

SANDBACH, ETTILEY HEATH, CHESHIRE EAST CW11 3ZG

3 beds 1 baths 55 m² Listed 19 Sep 2025 (-282d)

£235,000

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Reduced on 17 Apr 2026 · Was £240,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

55 m²

Council tax band

B

Last sold

£145,000 Nov 2016

Local average

£394,333 (-40.4%)

Deprivation

Decile 9 (30,148 of 33,755)

Street crime

53 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Charming Three-bedroom semi-detached home
  • Quiet cul-de-sac location
  • Ideal for first-time buyers, investors, or downsizers
  • Cosy lounge and kitchen/diner
  • Bright conservatory with garden views
  • Two double bedrooms and a single
  • Recently updated heating system
  • Immaculate gardens to front and rear
  • Walking distance to train station
  • Close to highly regarded schools

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

Charming 3-Bedroom Semi-Detached Home in Quiet Cul-de-Sac.
Set within a peaceful cul-de-sac on a sought-after residential development, this well-maintained three-bedroom semi-detached home presents an excellent opportunity for first-time buyers, investors, and downsizers alike.
Inside, the property offers a cosy lounge, a well-equipped kitchen/diner, and a bright conservatory that opens out to the rear garden. Upstairs, there are two double bedrooms, a single bedroom, and a modern family bathroom. A new heating system was installed in recent years, ensuring comfort and efficiency.
Externally, the property boasts real kerb appeal, with a lawned front garden, driveway parking, and well-kept planted borders. A side gate leads to a beautifully maintained rear garden, featuring a patio area, lawn, established borders, and a handy storage shed.
Located within walking distance of the train station and close to well-regarded schools, this is a property that truly ticks all the boxes – early viewing is highly recommended!

EPC-D
Council Tax-B
Tenure- Freehold

Viewing Arrangements:
Strictly by appointment through the selling agent, Cheshire Property. Telephone .

Hours of Business:

Monday to Friday 9.00 – 5.00
Saturday 9.00 – 1.00

Important Notice:
None of the services, fittings or appliances (if any), heating insulation’s, plumbing or electrical systems have been tested and no warranty is given as to their working ability.

Entrance - UPVC double-glazed door with obscured glass panel opening into the hallway, with radiator and door leading to:

Lounge - 4.55m x 2.95m (14'11" x 9'08") - UPVC double-glazed window to the front elevation. Features include coving to the ceiling, radiator, and a gas fire with a decorative wooden mantel, marble-effect surround, and hearth.

Kitchen/Diner - 3.96m x 2.46m (13'00" x 8'01") - Fitted with a range of base, wall, and drawer units, integrated oven with gas hob and cooker hood above. Space and plumbing for washing machine and space for a freestanding fridge freezer. Stainless steel sink unit with drainer, wall-mounted boiler (installed within the last few years), and under-stairs storage cupboard. UPVC double-glazed window to the rear elevation and double-glazed patio doors opening to:

Conservatory - 3.66m x 3.35m (12'00" x 11'00") - Constructed with UPVC double-glazed windows and roof. French doors lead to the rear garden. Finished with tiled flooring.

Stairs To First Floor Landing - UPVC double-glazed window to the side elevation, loft access, and doors leading to:

Bedroom One - 3.96m x 2.44m (13'00" x 8'00") - UPVC double-glazed window to the front elevation, built-in wardrobes, and over-stairs airing cupboard housing the hot water tank (replaced in recent years). Radiator.

Bedroom Two - 2.77m x 1.91m (9'01" x 6'03") - UPVC double-glazed window to the rear elevation, radiator, and bespoke wall panelling.

Bedroom Three - 2.49m x 1.83m (8'02" x 6'00") - UPVC double-glazed window to the rear elevation, built-in wardrobes, and radiator.

Bathroom - Fitted with a panelled bath with shower attachment, pedestal wash hand basin, and low-level WC. Part-tiled walls and radiator.

Externally - To the front, the property benefits from a tarmac driveway providing off-road parking for 2–3 vehicles, a lawned garden with planted borders, and side gated access leading to the rear.
To the rear, there is a paved patio area with garden shed, a lawned garden with well-maintained planted borders, and secure fencing to all sides—offering a private and enclosed outdoor space ideal for families or entertaining.

Listed by

Sandbach

Green Pastures Lettings LTD

Reference: 167191289

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #4676073

Property Details

Street: 11 Marlowe Close

Town: Ettiley Heath

Postcode: CW11 3ZG

Installation Details

Items: 6 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 14/05/2007

Work Completed: 17/04/2007

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 23/11/2016 (9 years ago) £145,000

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address Price Date Type
Same street 8 MARLOWE CLOSE, ETTILEY HEATH, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3ZG £316,000 15/11/2024 Semi-detached
Same street 18 MARLOWE CLOSE, ETTILEY HEATH, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3ZG £205,000 31/03/2023 Semi-detached
ABBEYFIELDS COLOR-ME HOUSE LODGE ROAD, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3HD £600,000 31/03/2023 Other
Same street 16 MARLOWE CLOSE, ETTILEY HEATH, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3ZG £177,000 31/05/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 17 MARLOWE CLOSE, ETTILEY HEATH, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3ZG £185,000 20/08/2021 Semi-detached

Street average: £220,750 (4 sales)

Area average: £600,000 (1 sale)

Capital growth trend

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Cheshire East. Series: All dwelling types. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 1.3%
5y (index) 22.9%
10y (index) 52.2%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Cheshire East. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £881/mo
Realistic £979/mo
Optimistic £1,077/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Cheshire East.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for South Cheshire: £678/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Ettiley Heath, Salt Line Way / Thornbrook Way 0.0 miles
Shop Bargain Booze 0.3 miles
Shop Co-op Food 0.4 miles
Train station Sandbach 0.7 miles
University University of Buckingham Crewe Campus 3.5 miles
Hospital Leighton Hospital 3.9 miles
Train station Crewe 4.0 miles
Hospital Weaver Lodge Independent Hospital 5.5 miles
University Keele University 10.9 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 29
Public order 6
Other theft 5
Burglary 4
Criminal damage and arson 4
Anti-social behaviour 3
Drugs 1
Other crime 1
Total incidents 53

Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name Type Distance Ofsted
Elworth CofE Primary School Primary 0.5 miles Good — 16 Oct 2018
Elworth Hall Primary School Primary 0.6 miles (Inspected (no overall grade))
Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College Secondary 0.8 miles Good — 27 Nov 2022
Wheelock Primary School Primary 0.8 miles Good — 12 Mar 2024
Sandbach School Secondary 0.8 miles Good — 10 Dec 2014

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 £1,500/mo 3 3.28 miles Rightmove

Average rent: £1,500/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.64%
Max investor price (0.8%) £187,500
Target investor price (1%) £150,000
Gross yield 7.7%
Cost-to-rent ratio 13.1×
Monthly cashflow £400/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 7%
  • Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
  • Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
  • Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
  • Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).
  • Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
  • Cashflow — Rent minus 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).