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3 SWAIN DRIVE

SANDBACH, WINTERLEY, CHESHIRE EAST CW11 4AX

4 beds 2 baths 1,119 sq ft Listed 2 Apr 2026 (-82d)

£425,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

104 m²

Council tax band

D

EPC rating

B

Last sold

£285,000 Jan 2019

Price per m²

£4,087/m²

Local average

£413,691 (+2.7%)

Deprivation

Decile 9 (28,447 of 33,755)

Street crime

9 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Built in 2018, detached family home
  • Four double bedrooms
  • Two Bathrooms and Ground Floor WC
  • Insulated garden office
  • South Facing Garden
  • Quiet estate of just 3 houses
  • Council Tax Band D
  • Freehold Home

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

Prepare to be impressed by this exceptional detached family home! Built in 2018, offering four superb double bedrooms and found within a desirable and peaceful enclave of just three executive homes, this immaculately presented property in the charming village of Winterley offers the epitome of modern family living. This home boasts a thoughtful design, high-quality finishes, and an array of features tailored for contemporary comfort and convenience.

The Accommodation - Step inside to discover a spacious and welcoming interior, perfect for both everyday family life and entertaining. At the front of the property is a spacious kitchen/diner, with integrated appliances including a large fridge, oven, microwave, and dishwasher. At the rear of the property, the large lounge provides ample space for relaxation, French doors leading into the garden, and a feature wall with a faux fireplace and shelves and storage cupboards to each side offering a versatile area for family enjoyment.

From here and following a thoughtful conversion where the original garage previously was, there is now open-plan access into a large playroom also with French doors into the garden creating a bright space which provides an ideal area for children, plus there is a door off to a well-equipped utility room which keeps household chores neatly out of sight.

Upstairs, you'll find four generous double bedrooms, ensuring comfortable accommodation for all family members. The indulgent master bedroom is complete with its own modern en-suite shower room. The additional bedrooms are served by a superb four-piece main bathroom, designed with both style and practicality in mind.

Outside, the property continues to impress. The well-maintained exterior offers off-road parking for three cars, a highly sought-after feature. The rear garden is a true highlight, featuring a superb garden office built in 2021. This versatile outdoor space is fully equipped with French doors, electrics, lighting, and internet connectivity, and is fully insulated, making it an ideal environment for working from home, a creative studio, or a tranquil escape. The rear garden is south-facing and enjoys a large patio seating area with an electric folding awning overhead for some needed shade on those sunny days, plus a large lawn area with flowered borders.

Situated in Winterley, a popular Cheshire village, residents benefit from a semi-rural feel with excellent access to local amenities and good transport links to larger towns like Sandbach and Crewe, and the M6 motorway. This is an exceptional opportunity to acquire a contemporary family home in a prime location.

Early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the calibre and lifestyle this property offers.

Ground Floor -

Kitchen/Diner - 2.9 x 4.7 (9'6" x 15'5") -

Lounge - 5 x 3.5 (16'4" x 11'5") -

Playroom - 3.2 x 3.5 (10'5" x 11'5") -

Utility Room - 3.2 x 2.2 (10'5" x 7'2") -

First Floor -

Bedroom One - 2.9 x 3.6 (9'6" x 11'9") -

Ensuite - 2 x 1.6 (6'6" x 5'2") -

Bedroom Two - 4.3 x 2.8 (14'1" x 9'2") -

Bedroom Three - 4 x 2.8 (13'1" x 9'2") -

Bedroom Four - 3.3 x 2.9 (10'9" x 9'6") -

Bathroom - 2.9 x 1.7 (9'6" x 5'6") -

Listed by

Sandbach

Lewis King Ltd

Reference: 174050735

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: B

Potential rating: A

Inspection date: 03/12/2018

Expiry date: 02/12/2028

Current heating cost: £275/year

Potential heating cost: £275/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £11,500

Recommendations

  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£5,000 - £8,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

EE Rating

EE Rating

Price history

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale £425,000 +49.1%
Sold 18/01/2019 (7 years ago) £285,000

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
7 HOLLYFIELDS, WINTERLEY, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4NH £530,000 15/12/2025 Detached
Same street 1 SWAIN DRIVE, WINTERLEY, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4AX £450,000 10/11/2023 Detached
499 CREWE ROAD, WINTERLEY, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4RF £380,000 09/06/2023 Detached
507 CREWE ROAD, WINTERLEY, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4RF £425,000 16/12/2022 Detached
501 CREWE ROAD, WINTERLEY, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4RF £495,000 18/11/2022 Detached
503 CREWE ROAD, WINTERLEY, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4RF £500,000 16/06/2022 Detached
505 CREWE ROAD, WINTERLEY, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4RF £492,000 20/05/2022 Detached
7 HOLLYFIELDS, WINTERLEY, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4NH £540,000 04/05/2022 Detached
372 CREWE ROAD, WINTERLEY, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4RF £160,000 24/11/2021 Detached

Street average: £450,000 (1 sale)

Area average: £440,250 (8 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 17.6%
10y growth 44.8%

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

1y (index) 1.6%
5y (index) 23.6%
10y (index) 51.5%

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

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Wheelock Heath, Crewe Road / Foresters Arms PH 0.1 miles
Shop David Bullock Motors 0.4 miles
Shop Brookhouse Garage Wheelock 0.9 miles
University University of Buckingham Crewe Campus 2.4 miles
Train station Sandbach 2.5 miles
Train station Crewe 3.0 miles
Hospital Leighton Hospital 4.2 miles
Hospital Weaver Lodge Independent Hospital 7.1 miles
University Keele University 9.0 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 5
Anti-social behaviour 2
Public order 2
Total incidents 9

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
The Dingle Primary School Primary 1.0 miles Outstanding — 9 Nov 2023
Wheelock Primary School Primary 1.3 miles Good — 12 Mar 2024
Haslington Primary Academy Primary 1.5 miles Good — 4 Mar 2013
Sandbach Primary Academy Primary 1.8 miles (Inspected (no overall grade))
Sandbach School Secondary 1.9 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
37 Newcastle Road South, Sandbach £2,000/mo 4 4.33 miles Rightmove

Average rent: £2,000/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.47%
Max investor price (0.8%) £250,000
Target investor price (1%) £200,000
Gross yield 5.6%
Cost-to-rent ratio 17.7×
Monthly cashflow £101/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 1%
  • 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).