# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (CW1 3GG) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 11 KIDSTON DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST CW1 3GG | | Price | £300,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 3 | | Council tax | D | | Construction age | England and Wales: 2003-2006 | | Floor area | 120 m² | | Last sold | £214,500 Nov 2016 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 03/10/2026 - **Current heating cost:** £522/year ### Recommendations - N (6,000) - U (8,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0648-4964-7260-4776-4994) ## Description Whitegates Crewe are pleased to present this impressive four-bedroom detached family home, occupying an enviable corner position within a quiet cul-de-sac on the highly desirable Kidston Drive, CW1. Enjoying a larger plot than many neighbouring properties, this superb home offers spacious and versatile accommodation throughout, making it an excellent choice for growing families, professional couples or buyers looking for a home that provides both comfort and practicality. Beautifully presented and thoughtfully laid out, the property is ready to move straight into whilst still offering exciting potential for a purchaser to make it their own over time. Stepping inside, you are welcomed by a generous entrance hall which immediately creates a wonderful first impression, offering a bright and spacious introduction to this impressive detached family home. From here, the accommodation flows effortlessly into the principal reception rooms, creating a practical layout that perfectly complements modern family living. Positioned at the front of the property is the spacious living room, a warm and inviting space filled with natural light, providing the ideal setting for relaxing with family or entertaining guests. Offering generous proportions and excellent flexibility for a variety of furniture arrangements, it is a comfortable room that can easily accommodate everyday life as well as larger social gatherings. To the rear of the property, the dining room enjoys pleasant views across the garden and offers an excellent setting for family meals, formal entertaining and special occasions. Its position adjacent to the kitchen creates a sociable flow through the home, making it particularly well suited to modern lifestyles. The well-appointed kitchen is fitted with an excellent range of units, generous worktop space and ample storage, providing both practicality and style for everyday cooking. A separate utility room sits just off the kitchen, offering additional storage, space for laundry appliances and convenient side access to the property. Completing the ground floor is a useful cloakroom with WC, adding further convenience for both residents and visiting guests. The first floor has been thoughtfully designed to cater for growing families and comprises four well-proportioned bedrooms. The impressive principal bedroom provides a luxurious retreat, benefitting from a dedicated walk-in wardrobe together with a stylish en-suite shower room. Bedroom two is another generous double room and also enjoys the advantage of its own en-suite shower room, making it ideal for older children, guests or multi-generational living. Bedroom three is a further spacious double bedroom, comfortably accommodating a double bed along with additional furniture. The fourth bedroom is the smallest of the four and offers excellent versatility, making it ideal as a nursery, child's bedroom, home office or hobby room. Completing the first floor is the contemporary family bathroom, fitted with a modern suite to comfortably serve the remaining bedrooms. Externally, one of the standout features of this detached home is its enviable corner plot position, providing noticeably more outdoor space and a greater degree of privacy than many neighbouring properties. The substantial rear garden is predominantly laid to lawn, creating a wonderful outdoor space for families with children and pets alike. Whether enjoying summer barbecues, entertaining friends or simply relaxing in the sunshine, this generous garden offers endless possibilities and is perfectly suited to outdoor family living. Kidston Drive is situated within a highly regarded residential area of Crewe, offering excellent access to a wide range of everyday amenities. Families will appreciate the selection of well-regarded primary and secondary schools nearby, whilst local convenience stores, supermarkets and retail parks cater for day-to-day shopping. Crewe town centre is only a short drive away, offering an extensive range of shops, restaurants, cafés and leisure facilities. The property is also ideally positioned for those employed at Leighton Hospital and Bentley Motors, both of which are within easy reach, making it an excellent choice for healthcare professionals and commuters alike. Furthermore, the property benefits from superb transport links, with convenient access to the A500, M6 motorway network and Crewe Railway Station, which provides direct rail services to Manchester, Birmingham, Liverpool and London. Combining generous family accommodation, three spacious double bedrooms, two en-suite shower rooms, a larger-than-average corner plot and an excellent location, this exceptional detached home offers everything required for modern family living. Early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the size, position and quality of accommodation on offer. Tenure - Freehold EPC - C Council Tax - D To comply with legal requirements, all buyers must complete an Anti-Money Laundering (AML) check. If your offer is accepted, you will need to undergo this check through our recommended provider. The fee for the AML check is £48.00, which includes VAT. Thinking about selling your property? For a FREE valuation from one of our local experts, please call or e-mail our Whitegates office, and we will be happy to assist you with an award winning service. ## Property Photos - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/90174699/953602) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/90174699/953603) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/90174699/953604) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/90174699/953605) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/90174699/953606) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/90174699/953607) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/90174699/953608) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/90174699/953609) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/90174699/953610) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/90174699/953611) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/90174699/953612) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/90174699/953613) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/90174699/953614) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/90174699/953615) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/90174699/953616) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/90174699/953617) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/90174699/953618) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/90174699/953619) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/90174699/953620) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/90174699/953621) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/90174699/953622) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/90174699/953623) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/90174699/953624) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/90174699/953625) - pbox-IMG.jpg ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/90174699/953626) - Floorplan ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/90174699/953627) - EPC Rating Graph ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 11 KIDSTON DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3GG | £214,500 | 30/11/2016 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 82 JAMES ATKINSON WAY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3NU | £328,000 | 09/01/2026 | Detached | | 4 BARNATO CLOSE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3GH | £260,000 | 19/12/2025 | Detached | | 4 JAMES ATKINSON WAY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3NU | £280,000 | 19/05/2023 | Detached | | 6 ALLMAN CLOSE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3NY | £315,000 | 21/04/2023 | Detached | | 16 ROLLS AVENUE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3GE | £210,000 | 15/12/2022 | Detached | | 7 CLAYTON CLOSE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3QQ | £283,000 | 31/10/2022 | Detached | | 15 ROLLS AVENUE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3GE | £315,000 | 27/10/2022 | Detached | | 3 ASTBURY CLOSE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3WY | £292,000 | 23/09/2022 | Detached | | 60 ROLLS AVENUE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3GE | £262,000 | 23/09/2022 | Detached | | 27 ROLLS AVENUE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3GE | £265,000 | 16/09/2022 | Detached | | 92 JAMES ATKINSON WAY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3NU | £342,000 | 01/09/2022 | Detached | | 88 JAMES ATKINSON WAY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3NU | £315,000 | 11/08/2022 | Detached | | 6 BARNATO CLOSE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3GH | £322,500 | 29/07/2022 | Detached | | 82 JAMES ATKINSON WAY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3NU | £325,000 | 15/07/2022 | Detached | | 95 JAMES ATKINSON WAY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3NX | £260,000 | 31/05/2022 | Detached | | 18 ROLLS AVENUE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3GE | £310,000 | 30/03/2022 | Detached | | 9 BOLSHAW CLOSE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3WX | £325,000 | 18/03/2022 | Detached | | 47 JAMES ATKINSON WAY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3NX | £270,000 | 04/03/2022 | Detached | | 9 CLAYTON CLOSE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3QQ | £230,000 | 02/11/2021 | Detached | | 39 CHASSAGNE SQUARE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3GJ | £180,000 | 14/10/2021 | Detached | | [Same street] 16 KIDSTON DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3GG | £197,500 | 08/10/2021 | Detached | | [Same street] 6 KIDSTON DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3GG | £250,000 | 03/09/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £223,750 (2 sales) **Area average:** £284,475 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £298,265 (49 Detached, CW1, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +0.6% ## 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):** £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 End Terrace, Chassagne Square, CW1 | £420/mo | 4 | 0.04 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £420/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.14% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £52,500 - **Target investor price (1%):** £42,000 *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 £420/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 1.7% - **Cost-to-rent:** 59.5× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-828/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -11.4% *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:** £2,500/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 18.8% - **10y growth:** 45.7% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Cheshire East; Detached series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 0.9% - **5y growth (index):** 20.9% - **10y growth (index):** 48.3% ## 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)