# 4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (CW11 3TF) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 8 JOHN ROWLANDS CLOSE, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST CW11 3TF | | Price | £290,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Floor area | 107 m² | | Last sold | £234,995 Jun 2019 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** B - **Potential rating:** A - **Expiry date:** 30/05/2029 - **Current heating cost:** £252/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £9,500 ### Recommendations - 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/8371-7735-6480-4449-8976) ## Description Beautifully Presented Four-Bedroom Semi-Detached Home in a Quiet Cul-de-Sac Situated within a peaceful cul-de-sac in the popular area of Sandbach, close to the sought-after village of Wheelock, this beautifully decorated four-bedroom semi-detached property offers a wonderful combination of comfortable living, practicality and attractive outdoor space. The property is presented to a high standard throughout, with a warm and welcoming feel and well-maintained accommodation that is ready to move into. The home provides four well-proportioned bedrooms and 2 bathrooms + downstairs WC, making it an ideal choice for families or those looking for versatile accommodation and plenty of space. The property also benefits from a spacious kitchen diner, providing a fantastic social and entertaining area and an ideal space for family meals and everyday living. The well-appointed living accommodation offers plenty of flexibility for modern family life, with the tasteful décor throughout creating a stylish yet comfortable home. Externally, the property benefits from a driveway providing parking for two cars, while to the rear is a wonderful, manageable garden offering an attractive and easy-to-maintain outdoor space — perfect for relaxing, entertaining or enjoying a little gardening without the upkeep of a large garden. Located in a quiet residential setting, the property is conveniently positioned for the amenities and facilities of Sandbach, with Wheelock and its local attractions also close by. The location offers a pleasant balance of peaceful surroundings while remaining well placed for everyday conveniences and with excellent transport links. Key Features: Four-bedroom semi-detached property Beautifully decorated and well presented throughout Spacious kitchen diner Three bathrooms Quiet cul-de-sac location Close to Wheelock Driveway parking for two cars Attractive and manageable rear garden Ideal family home Popular Sandbach location An early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the presentation, generous accommodation, excellent facilities and attractive outdoor space this lovely home has to offer. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/93755016/2577244) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/93755016/2577245) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/93755016/2577246) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/93755016/2577247) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/93755016/2577248) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/93755016/2577249) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/93755016/2577250) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/93755016/2577251) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/93755016/2577252) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/93755016/2577253) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/93755016/2577254) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/93755016/2577255) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/93755016/2577256) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/93755016/2577257) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/93755016/2577258) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/93755016/2577259) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/93755016/2577260) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/93755016/2577261) - EPC 1 ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 8 JOHN ROWLANDS CLOSE, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3TF | £234,995 | 21/06/2019 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 44 BARNTON WAY, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3DF | £280,000 | 27/04/2026 | Semi-detached | | 12 FRANK HUGHES AVENUE, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3TA | £275,000 | 18/12/2025 | Semi-detached | | 80 OLDFIELD ROAD, WHEELOCK, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3LX | £252,000 | 18/07/2025 | Semi-detached | | 10 HARRY HOUGHTON ROAD, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3SZ | £270,000 | 16/09/2024 | Semi-detached | | 12 TRENTLEA WAY, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3AZ | £250,000 | 30/08/2024 | Semi-detached | | 7 CALDON CLOSE, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3DE | £202,000 | 10/11/2023 | Semi-detached | | 16 JOSEPH JOHNSON ROAD, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3TE | £266,000 | 15/12/2022 | Semi-detached | | 9 SHARDLOW ROAD, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3DD | £248,000 | 12/12/2022 | Semi-detached | | 76 OLDFIELD ROAD, WHEELOCK, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3LX | £172,000 | 28/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | 17 CALDON CLOSE, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3DE | £240,000 | 25/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | 48 TRENTLEA WAY, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3AZ | £260,000 | 14/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 2 KIDSGROVE CLOSE, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3DR | £281,500 | 07/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 37 BARNTON WAY, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3DF | £55,000 | 15/07/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 35 JOHN ROWLANDS CLOSE, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3TF | £270,000 | 28/06/2022 | Semi-detached | | 82 OLDFIELD ROAD, WHEELOCK, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3LX | £305,000 | 20/05/2022 | Semi-detached | | 25 ANVIL CLOSE, WHEELOCK, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3RF | £197,500 | 14/02/2022 | Semi-detached | | 22 HIND HEATH ROAD, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 3LY | £250,000 | 28/01/2022 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £270,000 (1 sale) **Area average:** £237,750 (16 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £257,194 (54 Semi-detached, CW11, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +12.8% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Cheshire East). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £887/mo - **Realistic:** £985/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,084/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | [Pulford Road, Arclid, Sandbach](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/09ba382) | £1,700/mo | 4 | 3.25 miles | Rightmove | | [37 Newcastle Road South, Sandbach](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/55202ee) | £2,000/mo | 4 | 3.5 miles | Rightmove | **Average rent: £1,850/mo (2 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.64% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £231,250 - **Target investor price (1%):** £185,000 *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 £1,850/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 7.7% - **Cost-to-rent:** 13.1× - **Monthly cashflow:** £498/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 7.1% *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:** £2,710/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 36.3% - **10y growth:** 40.6% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Cheshire East; Semi-detached series; as of July 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 5.9% - **5y growth (index):** 29.6% - **10y growth (index):** 54.8% ## 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)