For sale Detached

Pear Tree Cottage

Smallwood, Sandbach, CW11 2UW

5 beds 2 baths Listed 21 Apr 2026 (-32d)

£700,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Council tax band

F

Local average

£415,893 (+68.3%)

Street crime

1 incident within 1 mile (Mar 2026)

Key features

  • Delightful Cottage
  • Four / Five Bedrooms
  • Fantastic rear garden
  • Driveway
  • Generous Plot
  • Viewings Highly Recommended

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply
Broadband
FTTP (fibre to the premises)
Water
Mains supply
Sewerage
Private supply
Heating
Gas
Parking
Driveway
Garden
Front garden, Rear garden
Listed property
No
Restrictions
No
Required access
No
Rights of way
No
Flooded in last 5 years
No
Flood defences
No

Description

Nestled on the tranquil outskirts of Sandbach in the charming hamlet of Smallwood, this impressive four/five-bedroom detached cottage offers a rare opportunity to embrace countryside living whilst remaining within easy reach of local amenities. Set within a generous plot of approximately 0.6 acres, the property is enhanced by beautifully maintained gardens, providing a peaceful retreat with ample space for outdoor entertaining or simple relaxation amidst stunning natural surroundings.

The cottage effortlessly blends character and modern comfort, boasting a welcoming inglenook fireplace that forms the heart of the main living space-perfect for cosy evenings with family and friends. Versatile accommodation is complemented by a driveway offering convenient off-road parking, ensuring both practicality and a true sense of arrival.

Smallwood is renowned for its picturesque rural landscape, yet residents benefit from the close proximity to Sandbach town centre, known for its lively artisan market, excellent schools, and a variety of local shops and pubs. The area is well-connected for commuters, with the M6 motorway and Sandbach railway station nearby, providing swift links to Manchester, Crewe, and beyond. Local highlights such as the historic Sandbach Crosses and beautiful Brereton Heath Nature Reserve are just a short drive away, offering abundant leisure opportunities.

This delightful cottage promises a lifestyle of tranquillity, space and convenience, making it a wonderful place to call home. Arrange a viewing today and experience all that this exceptional property and its idyllic setting have to offer.

Council Tax Band: F (Cheshire East)
Tenure: Freehold

Listed by

Sandbach

WLL Properties LTD

Reference: 174723752

EPC ratings on this postcode

We don't have a matched EPC for this property yet. Below are efficiency scores and details for other addresses on this postcode.

Address Current Potential Floor area Age band Type
(Wilson) Pear Tree Cottage, Martins Moss Lane, Martins Moss, Smallwood, SANDBACH 42 76 139 m² England and Wales: before 1900 Terraced
BROOKSIDE, MARTINS MOSS LANE, SMALLWOOD 41 71 143 m² England and Wales: 1900-1929 Detached
Fern Cottage, Martins Moss Lane, Martins Moss, Smallwood, SANDBACH 60 81 142 m² England and Wales: before 1900 Detached
Home Lea, Martins Moss Lane, Martins Moss, SANDBACH 40 69 101 m² England and Wales: 1983-1990 Detached
Home Lea, Martins Moss Lane, Martins Moss, Smallwood, SANDBACH 43 70 83 m² England and Wales: 1983-1990 Detached
Moss Lea, Martins Moss Lane, Martins Moss, SANDBACH 53 91 139 m² England and Wales: 1967-1975 Detached
Pear Tree Cottage, Martins Moss, Smallwood, Sandbach 46 71 159 m² England and Wales: 1976-1982 Detached
Rose Croft, Martins Moss Lane, Martins Moss, SANDBACH 49 67 127 m² England and Wales: 1976-1982 Detached
The Chapel House, Martins Moss Lane, Martins Moss, SANDBACH 50 76 169 m² England and Wales: 1900-1929 Detached

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale £700,000

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

Sold Comparables

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Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 15%
10y growth 56.2%

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

1y (index) 0.7%
5y (index) 21.5%
10y (index) 51.1%

Rental Range

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

Low £878/mo
Realistic £975/mo
Optimistic £1,073/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Cheshire East.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for South Cheshire: £992/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Address

Mill Lane

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Smallwood, Back Lane / Pear Tree Farm 0.6 miles
Bus stop Smallwood, School Lane / Primary School 0.6 miles
Shop WHSmith 1.4 miles
Train station Alsager 3.5 miles
Train station Sandbach 3.8 miles
Hospital Congleton War Memorial Hospital 4.3 miles
University University of Buckingham Crewe Campus 6.0 miles
Hospital Leighton Hospital 7.4 miles
University Keele University 9.9 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Anti-social behaviour 1
Total incidents 1

Within 1 mile during Mar 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
Smallwood CofE Primary School Primary 0.6 miles Good — 4 Apr 2019
St John's CofE Primary School Primary 1.6 miles Inadequate — 5 Feb 2024
Rode Heath Primary School Primary 2.2 miles Outstanding — 1 May 2024
Brereton CofE Primary School Primary 2.5 miles Good — 19 Jan 2018
Offley Primary Academy Primary 2.6 miles (Inspected (no overall grade))

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.14%
Max investor price (0.8%) £121,875
Target investor price (1%) £97,500
  • 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).

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