# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (CW11 4AX) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 2 SWAIN DRIVE, SANDBACH, WINTERLEY, CHESHIRE EAST CW11 4AX | | Price | £450,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | E | | Floor area | 124 m² | | Last sold | £310,000 Dec 2018 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** B - **Potential rating:** A - **Expiry date:** 02/12/2028 - **Current heating cost:** £304/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/9960-3817-7020-9708-3241) ## Description *NO ONWARD CHAIN* Occupying a generous corner plot on a private road of just three properties, this superbly presented family home is sure to tick more than a few boxes for any families out there who are looking for their next home! This home is guaranteed to impress with its fantastically spacious living spaces, four double bedrooms, detached double garage, and huge rear garden. Entered via a large and bright entrance hall, you will then find the large kitchen to the right-hand side with a range of modern wall and base units including an integrated fridge/freezer, oven, 4 ring electric hob, dishwasher, plus space and plumbing for a washing machine and plenty of countertop workspace. At the rear aspect of the property there is a large separate dining room with a built-in storage cupboard and French doors leading out the garden. In addition to this the superb lounge stretches from the front of the property to the rear and has French doors leading out the garden, so with light from both the front and back of the property is a wonderfully bright space. The ground floor is completed by a WC with automatic light sensors. On the first floor the master bedroom overlooks the front of the property and is a large room with enough space for a double or king size bed and enjoys access off to a three-piece suite shower room ensuite. The remaining bedrooms are also all superbly sized double bedrooms, all with enough space for a double bed plus additional furniture and room to spare. The accommodation is completed by a four-piece suite family bathroom with both a shower and bath, perfect for those with little ones. Externally the property has off-road parking for at least three vehicles easily enough with an EV charger available, plus there is a detached double garage if required or for extra storage. At the rear there is a huge rear garden with a patio seating area which gets all the afternoon and evening sunshine! **Ground Floor** - **Lounge** - 3.3 x 5.9 (10'9" x 19'4") - **Dining Room** - 4 x 3.4 (13'1" x 11'1") - **Kitchen/Diner** - 2.9 x 4.9 (9'6" x 16'0") - **First Floor** - **Bedroom One** - 2.9 x 3.6 (9'6" x 11'9") - **Ensuite** - 1.9 x 1.6 (6'2" 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/93179718/2467790) - External - ![External](/listings/photos/93179718/2467791) - External - ![Hallway](/listings/photos/93179718/2467792) - Hallway - ![Living Room](/listings/photos/93179718/2467793) - Living Room - ![Living Room](/listings/photos/93179718/2467794) - Living Room - ![Living Room](/listings/photos/93179718/2467795) - Living Room - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/93179718/2467796) - Kitchen - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/93179718/2467797) - Kitchen - ![Dining Room](/listings/photos/93179718/2467798) - Dining Room - ![WC](/listings/photos/93179718/2467799) - WC - ![Landing](/listings/photos/93179718/2467800) - Landing - ![Bedroom One](/listings/photos/93179718/2467801) - Bedroom One - ![Ensuite](/listings/photos/93179718/2467802) - Ensuite - ![Bedroom Two](/listings/photos/93179718/2467803) - Bedroom Two - ![Bedroom Three](/listings/photos/93179718/2467804) - Bedroom Three - ![Bedroom Four](/listings/photos/93179718/2467805) - Bedroom Four - ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/93179718/2467806) - Bathroom - ![Garden](/listings/photos/93179718/2467807) - Garden - ![Garden](/listings/photos/93179718/2467808) - Garden - ![Aerial](/listings/photos/93179718/2467809) - Aerial ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan.jpg](/listings/photos/93179718/2467810) - Floorplan.jpg ## EPC Graphs - ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/93179718/2467811) - EE Rating ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 2 SWAIN DRIVE, WINTERLEY, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4AX | £310,000 | 20/12/2018 | 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:** £423,905 (53 Detached, CW11, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +6.2% ## 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 | 3.76 miles | Rightmove | | [37 Newcastle Road South, Sandbach](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/55202ee) | £2,000/mo | 4 | 4.34 miles | Rightmove | **Average rent: £1,850/mo (2 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.41% (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:** 4.9% - **Cost-to-rent:** 20.3× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-132/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -1.2% *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:** £3,629/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 33.7% - **10y growth:** 50.4% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Cheshire East; Detached series; as of July 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 4.6% - **5y growth (index):** 27.4% - **10y growth (index):** 51.1% ## 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)