# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (CW11 4AX) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 3 SWAIN DRIVE, SANDBACH, WINTERLEY, CHESHIRE EAST CW11 4AX | | Price | £425,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | D | | Floor area | 104 m² | | Last sold | £285,000 Jan 2019 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** B - **Potential rating:** A - **Expiry date:** 02/12/2028 - **Current heating cost:** £275/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £11,500 ### Recommendations - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - U (£5,000 - £8,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0678-3902-7302-6818-7924) ## 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") - ## Property Photos - ![External](/listings/photos/174050735/161297) - External - ![Lounge](/listings/photos/174050735/161298) - Lounge - ![Lounge](/listings/photos/174050735/161299) - Lounge - ![Lounge](/listings/photos/174050735/161300) - Lounge - ![Playroom](/listings/photos/174050735/161301) - Playroom - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/174050735/161302) - Kitchen - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/174050735/161303) - Kitchen - ![Utility Room](/listings/photos/174050735/161304) - Utility Room - ![Entrance Hall](/listings/photos/174050735/161306) - Entrance Hall - ![Landing](/listings/photos/174050735/161307) - Landing - ![Bedroom One](/listings/photos/174050735/161308) - Bedroom One - ![Bedroom One](/listings/photos/174050735/161309) - Bedroom One - ![Ensuite](/listings/photos/174050735/161311) - Ensuite - ![Bedroom Two](/listings/photos/174050735/161314) - Bedroom Two - ![Bedroom Two](/listings/photos/174050735/161316) - Bedroom Two - ![Bedroom Three](/listings/photos/174050735/161318) - Bedroom Three - ![Bedroom Four](/listings/photos/174050735/161320) - Bedroom Four - ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/174050735/161322) - Bathroom - ![Garden](/listings/photos/174050735/161324) - Garden - ![Garden Office](/listings/photos/174050735/161326) - Garden Office - ![External](/listings/photos/174050735/161328) - External - ![External](/listings/photos/174050735/161331) - External - ![Rear](/listings/photos/174050735/161333) - Rear - ![External](/listings/photos/174050735/161334) - External - ![Aerial](/listings/photos/174050735/161336) - Aerial ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan.jpg](/listings/photos/174050735/161339) - Floorplan.jpg ## EPC Graphs - ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/174050735/161342) - EE Rating ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 3 SWAIN DRIVE, WINTERLEY, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4AX | £285,000 | 18/01/2019 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 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) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £413,691 (39 Detached, CW11, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +2.7% ## 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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | [37 Newcastle Road South, Sandbach](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/aaced26) | £2,000/mo | 4 | 4.33 miles | Rightmove | **Average rent: £2,000/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.47% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £250,000 - **Target investor price (1%):** £200,000 *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 £2,000/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 5.6% - **Cost-to-rent:** 17.7× - **Monthly cashflow:** £101/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 1% *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:** £4,087/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 17.6% - **10y growth:** 44.8% ## 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)