# 2 bedroom bungalow for sale (CW5 6LD) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 25 BIRCHIN CLOSE, NANTWICH, CHESHIRE CW5 6LD | | Price | £319,999 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | C | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1967-1975 | | Floor area | 54 m² | | Last sold | £48,000 May 2000 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 17/09/2033 - **Current heating cost:** £368/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/0917-1201-5307-9806-0400) ## Description Having been subject to a full refurbishment this semi-detached true bungalow is positioned towards the head of the cul-de-sac in this highly regarded and sought after residential location. The enhancement throughout offers any intending buyer a turn key opportunity to unpack and enjoy this fantastic home. There is a high-quality kitchen, luxury four-piece bathroom suite, two double bedrooms and a spacious living room with French doors leading to the recently landscaped garden. To the front there is a driveway with parking for at least three cars leading to the detached single garage as well as low maintenance front garden. Birchin Close is a favoured cul-de-sac just a fifteen-minute walk from Nantwich town centre and the bus station and the train station is also close by providing easy local and national travel. There is NO ONWARD CHAIN. .Having had all new double glazing and doors and a new combination gas boiler the property is entered via the canopy entrance porch with composite front door with glazed inserts leading to the: Entrance Hall With internal oak doors leading to all rooms, built in cupboards and carpet fitted. Bathroom Beautifully appointed with a suite of low-level WC, wash hand basin with cupboard under, bath with mixer taps over and shower enclosure with shower, shower tray and screen doors fitted. There are part tiled walls, tiled floor and frosted window to the side. Bedroom One A generous double bedroom with window to the front overlooking the front garden. New carpet fitted Bedroom Two A second double bedroom with window to the front overlooking the front garden. New carpet fitted. Living Room A generously proportioned living room with French doors overlooking the rear garden. New carpet fitted. Door leading to the: Kitchen Tastefully appointed with a brand-new kitchen comprising a range of wall and base units incorporating cupboards and drawers with work surfaces over. There in an inset induction hob with extractor hood over and single oven under. There is an integrated fridge/freezer, space & plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher. There are two windows to the rear, recessed ceiling spotlights and wood style flooring fitted. Door leading to the driveway. Externally There is a driveway providing off road parking for three cars leading to the detached single garage with up and over door to the front and window to the side. The front garden is low maintenance laid attractively to gravel. To the rear of the property is a well landscaped garden laid to lawn, there is an Indian paved patio that runs across the back of the property and down the side of the garage ideal for barbecuing or evening drinks. ## Property Photos - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/92719659/2262327) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/92719659/2262328) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/92719659/2262329) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/92719659/2262330) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/92719659/2262331) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/92719659/2262332) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/92719659/2262333) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/92719659/2262334) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/92719659/2262335) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/92719659/2262336) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/92719659/2262337) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/92719659/2262338) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/92719659/2262339) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/92719659/2262340) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/92719659/2262341) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/92719659/2262342) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/92719659/2262343) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/92719659/2262344) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/92719659/2262345) - pbox-IMG.jpg ## Floorplans - ![pbox-FP.jpg](/listings/photos/92719659/2262346) - pbox-FP.jpg ## FENSA Certificates This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #17376527 - **Address:** 25 Birchin Close, NANTWICH, CW5 6LD - **Certificate Issued:** 26/07/2026 - **Work Completed:** 10/03/2026 - **Items:** 7 window(s), 1 door(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 25 BIRCHIN CLOSE, NANTWICH, CREWE AND NANTWICH, CHESHIRE, CW5 6LD | £48,000 | 25/05/2000 | Semi-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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 30 MOUNT DRIVE, NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW5 6JG | £650,000 | 19/12/2025 | Detached | | 19 PENLINGTON COURT, NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW5 6SA | £365,000 | 11/12/2025 | Detached | | 16 MOUNT DRIVE, NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW5 6JF | £550,000 | 09/12/2025 | Detached | | 8 PENLINGTON COURT, NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW5 6SB | £345,000 | 09/06/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 17 BIRCHIN CLOSE, NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW5 6LD | £250,000 | 01/06/2023 | Semi-detached | | 50 MOUNT DRIVE, NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW5 6JQ | £370,000 | 04/11/2022 | Detached | | 3 HORNBY DRIVE, NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW5 6JP | £835,000 | 30/09/2022 | Detached | | 14 HORNBY DRIVE, NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW5 6JP | £320,000 | 19/05/2022 | Detached | | 7 HARVEY AVENUE, NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW5 6LE | £350,000 | 11/04/2022 | Detached | | 6 MOUNT DRIVE, NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW5 6JF | £440,100 | 30/03/2022 | Detached | | 11 HORNBY DRIVE, NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW5 6JP | £635,000 | 04/03/2022 | Detached | | 48 MOUNT DRIVE, NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW5 6JQ | £345,000 | 17/09/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £250,000 (1 sale) **Area average:** £473,191 (11 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £486,939 (74 Detached, CW5, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -34.3% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Cheshire East). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £886/mo - **Realistic:** £984/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,082/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Bolton and Bury (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £573/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 2 Bed Semi-Detached House, Crewe Road, CW5 | £975/mo | 2 | 0.45 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £975/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.3% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £121,875 - **Target investor price (1%):** £97,500 *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 OpenRent comparables.* ## Rent-driven metrics *Based on OpenRent comparables (median £975/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 3.7% - **Cost-to-rent:** 27.4× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-408/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -5.3% *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:** £5,926/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 39.5% - **10y growth:** 39.1% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Cheshire East; Detached series; as of June 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 4.2% - **5y growth (index):** 22% - **10y growth (index):** 49.3% ## 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)