# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (CW2 8LS) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 14 BLUNSTONE CLOSE, CREWE, CREWE, CHESHIRE CW2 8LS | | Price | £290,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 3 | | Council tax | D | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1996-2002 | | Floor area | 124 m² | | Last sold | £113,950 Nov 2001 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 13/09/2033 - **Current heating cost:** £1,687/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £14,500 ### Recommendations - W2 (£4,000 - £6,000) - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - U (£3,500 - £5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2563-5574-9175-1211-3941) ## Description Situated at the head of a quiet cul-de-sac on Blunstone Close, Wistaston, this four-bedroom detached home offers fantastic potential for buyers looking to create their ideal family home. Offered to the market with vacant possession and no onward chain, this former rental property presents an excellent opportunity for families, investors or those seeking a project to modernise to their own and add value. Tucked away in the corner of the cul-de-sac, the property enjoys a pleasant and private position with driveway parking and an integral garage. The home benefits from a nearly new combi boiler, providing reassurance on one of the major upgrades already taken care of. Blunstone Close is ideally positioned within easy reach of: Local schools and amenities Excellent road links to Crewe town centre & the market town of Nantwich Nearby transport connections including Crewe train station Wistaston remains one of the most sought-after residential areas in the Crewe region, popular with families due to its community feel and convenient location. Key Features - Four bedroom detached home Tucked away cul-de-sac position Driveway and garage Nearly new combi boiler Requires modernisation Vacant possession/No onward chain Excellent potential Viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the position, space and opportunity this property offers. Contact Bridgfords in Crewe to arrange yours today. ## Property Photos - ![Picture No. 11](/listings/photos/172580228/84508) - Picture No. 11 - ![Picture No. 22](/listings/photos/172580228/84509) - Picture No. 22 - ![Picture No. 21](/listings/photos/172580228/84510) - Picture No. 21 - ![Picture No. 18](/listings/photos/172580228/84511) - Picture No. 18 - ![Picture No. 16](/listings/photos/172580228/84512) - Picture No. 16 - ![Picture No. 17](/listings/photos/172580228/84513) - Picture No. 17 - ![Picture No. 25](/listings/photos/172580228/84514) - Picture No. 25 - ![Picture No. 15](/listings/photos/172580228/84515) - Picture No. 15 - ![Picture No. 20](/listings/photos/172580228/84516) - Picture No. 20 - ![Picture No. 01](/listings/photos/172580228/84517) - Picture No. 01 - ![Picture No. 08](/listings/photos/172580228/84518) - Picture No. 08 - ![Picture No. 02](/listings/photos/172580228/84519) - Picture No. 02 - ![Picture No. 03](/listings/photos/172580228/84520) - Picture No. 03 - ![Picture No. 04](/listings/photos/172580228/84521) - Picture No. 04 - ![Picture No. 05](/listings/photos/172580228/84522) - Picture No. 05 - ![Picture No. 06](/listings/photos/172580228/84523) - Picture No. 06 - ![Picture No. 07](/listings/photos/172580228/84524) - Picture No. 07 - ![Picture No. 09](/listings/photos/172580228/84525) - Picture No. 09 - ![Picture No. 10](/listings/photos/172580228/84526) - Picture No. 10 - ![Picture No. 19](/listings/photos/172580228/84527) - Picture No. 19 - ![Picture No. 24](/listings/photos/172580228/84528) - Picture No. 24 - ![Picture No. 14](/listings/photos/172580228/84529) - Picture No. 14 - ![Picture No. 13](/listings/photos/172580228/84530) - Picture No. 13 - ![Picture No. 23](/listings/photos/172580228/84531) - Picture No. 23 - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/172580228/312333) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/172580228/312334) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/172580228/312335) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/172580228/312336) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/172580228/312337) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/172580228/312338) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/172580228/312339) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/172580228/312340) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/172580228/312341) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/172580228/312342) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/172580228/312343) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/172580228/312344) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/172580228/312345) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/172580228/312346) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/172580228/312347) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/172580228/312348) - pbox-IMG.jpg ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/172580228/84532) - Floorplan - ![pbox-FP.jpg](/listings/photos/172580228/312349) - pbox-FP.jpg ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/172580228/84533) - EPC Rating Graph - ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/172580228/84534) - EPC Rating Graph ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 14 BLUNSTONE CLOSE, CREWE, CREWE AND NANTWICH, CHESHIRE, CW2 8LS | £113,950 | 30/11/2001 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 2 NURSERY CLOSE, COPPENHALL, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8GF | £330,000 | 10/12/2025 | Detached | | [Same street] 7 BLUNSTONE CLOSE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8LS | £332,000 | 02/12/2025 | Detached | | 43 DANE BANK AVENUE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8AE | £250,000 | 01/12/2023 | Detached | | 6 LANGLEY DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8LN | £270,000 | 09/12/2022 | Detached | | 53 DANE BANK AVENUE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8AE | £315,000 | 30/11/2022 | Detached | | 35 DANE BANK AVENUE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8AE | £243,000 | 30/06/2022 | Detached | | 84 SANDHURST AVENUE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8FB | £240,000 | 25/03/2022 | Detached | | 60 THIRLMERE ROAD, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8AQ | £162,000 | 30/09/2021 | Detached | | 3 BAKER CLOSE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8GS | £245,000 | 21/09/2021 | Detached | | 28 SANDHURST AVENUE, WISTASTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8FB | £189,950 | 16/07/2021 | Detached | | 49 DANE BANK AVENUE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8AE | £200,000 | 09/07/2021 | Detached | | 3 LANGLEY DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW2 8LP | £233,000 | 30/06/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £332,000 (1 sale) **Area average:** £243,450 (11 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £365,988 (70 Detached, CW2, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -20.8% ## 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 ## 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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 4 Bed Semi-Detached House, Hightown, CW1 | £1,495/mo | 4 | 0.91 miles | OpenRent | | 4 Bed Terraced House, Adelaide St, CW1 | £3,000/mo | 4 | 1.04 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £2,248/mo (2 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.78% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £281,000 - **Target investor price (1%):** £224,800 *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 £2,248/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 9.3% - **Cost-to-rent:** 10.8× - **Monthly cashflow:** £856/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 12.2% *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:** £2,339/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 11.1% - **10y growth:** 32.4% ## 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)