# 4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (CW1 4AT) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 12 HILLSIDE DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST CW1 4AT | | Price | £300,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | C | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1930-1949 | | Floor area | 102 m² | | Last sold | £164,000 Sep 2014 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 21/01/2036 - **Current heating cost:** £763/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £16,500 ### Recommendations - W1 (£5,000 - £10,000) - U (£8,000 - £10,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/4800-0327-0122-3529-3963) ## Description The Property Big on space, smart in design and ready for family life, this extended semi-detached home sits on a generous plot and offers flexible living with room to grow. Step through the entrance porch into a welcoming hallway that sets the tone for what’s to come. To the front, the lounge is bright and comfortable, a great place to unwind at the end of the day. It flows straight through to the dining room, creating an easy layout for everyday living and special occasions alike. Double doors lead you into the heart of the home: a spacious open-plan fitted kitchen and dining area. With a feature island at its centre, this is a space made for busy mornings, homework at the counter and relaxed evenings with friends. There’s plenty of storage and worktop space, and sliding doors open out to the rear garden, bringing in natural light and making indoor-outdoor living simple. A separate utility room keeps laundry neatly tucked away, while the ground floor shower room adds extra practicality. Upstairs, there are four well-proportioned bedrooms, offering flexibility for guests, hobbies or working from home. The family bathroom is well placed to serve all rooms. Outside is where this home really stands apart. To the front, driveway parking leads to a garage, giving you both convenience and useful storage. The rear garden is a standout feature. Thoughtfully landscaped with different levels and a large pond, it offers an interesting and characterful outdoor space. It’s an adventurous garden rather than a flat lawn, and buyers should note the varying levels and water feature. For keen gardeners or those needing serious workspace, there’s a substantial workshop and high-quality greenhouses that are a real asset. Whether you’re growing produce, nurturing plants year-round or working on larger projects, this setup provides space and flexibility that’s hard to find. Set in a popular area of Crewe with good local amenities and transport links nearby. Property Description DisclaimerThis is a general description of the property only, and is not intended to constitute part of an offer or contract. It has been verified by the seller(s), unless marked as 'draft'. Purplebricks conducts some valuations online and some of our customers prepare their own property descriptions, so if you decide to proceed with a viewing or an offer, please note this information may have been provided solely by the vendor, and we may not have been able to visit the property to confirm it. If you require clarification on any point then please contact us, especially if you’re traveling some distance to view. All information should be checked by your solicitor prior to exchange of contracts. Successful buyers will be required to complete anti-money laundering and proof of funds checks. Our partner, Lifetime Legal Limited, will carry out the initial checks on our behalf. The current non-refundable cost is £80 inc. VAT per offer. You’ll need to pay this to Lifetime Legal and complete all checks before we can issue a memorandum of sale. The cost includes obtaining relevant data and any manual checks and monitoring which might be required, and includes a range of benefits. Purplebricks will receive some of the fee taken by Lifetime Legal to compensate for its role in providing these checks. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172710998/73971) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172710998/73972) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172710998/73973) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172710998/73974) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172710998/73975) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172710998/73976) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172710998/73977) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172710998/73978) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172710998/73979) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172710998/73980) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172710998/73981) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172710998/73982) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172710998/73983) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172710998/73984) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172710998/73985) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172710998/73986) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172710998/73987) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172710998/73988) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172710998/105079) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172710998/105080) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172710998/105081) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172710998/105082) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/172710998/73989) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![epc](/listings/photos/172710998/73990) - epc ## FENSA Certificates This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #15343987 - **Address:** 12 Hillside Drive, CREWE, CW1 4AT - **Certificate Issued:** 14/08/2022 - **Work Completed:** 28/07/2022 - **Items:** 6 window(s) ### FENSA Certificate #12137566 - **Address:** 12 Hillside Drive, CREWE, CW1 4AT - **Certificate Issued:** 09/01/2017 - **Work Completed:** 29/11/2016 - **Items:** 6 window(s), 2 door(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 12 HILLSIDE DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4AT | £164,000 | 25/09/2014 | Semi-detached | | 12 HILLSIDE DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4AT | £150,000 | 29/07/2013 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 16 PLANE TREE DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4ER | £180,000 | 15/12/2023 | Semi-detached | | 71 BIRCH AVENUE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 5LG | £215,000 | 01/12/2023 | Semi-detached | | 146 RICHMOND ROAD, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4AX | £160,000 | 07/11/2023 | Semi-detached | | 114 PLANE TREE DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4ES | £147,000 | 03/11/2023 | Semi-detached | | 22 NEWFIELD DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4AS | £168,000 | 31/10/2023 | Semi-detached | | 178 LIME TREE AVENUE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4JA | £140,000 | 16/05/2023 | Semi-detached | | 10 HALLSHAW AVENUE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4AY | £135,000 | 31/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 5 BRAY CLOSE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 5LJ | £182,000 | 26/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 19 MARY STREET, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4AJ | £135,000 | 26/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 65 NEWFIELD DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4AR | £150,000 | 12/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 72 PLANE TREE DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4ES | £175,000 | 15/08/2022 | Semi-detached | | 22 SPRING GARDENS, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4AP | £154,000 | 12/05/2022 | Semi-detached | | 12 HALLSHAW AVENUE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4AY | £150,000 | 06/05/2022 | Semi-detached | | 3 GREENDALE GARDENS, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4JD | £150,000 | 23/03/2022 | Semi-detached | | 26 BIRCH AVENUE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 5LH | £182,150 | 08/02/2022 | Semi-detached | | 50 CORONATION STREET, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4BX | £141,007 | 14/01/2022 | Semi-detached | | 13 OAK TREE CLOSE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 5LD | £145,000 | 17/12/2021 | Semi-detached | | 59 NEWFIELD DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4AR | £110,000 | 01/11/2021 | Semi-detached | | 18 PLANE TREE DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4ER | £145,000 | 27/08/2021 | Semi-detached | | 243 LIME TREE AVENUE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4JA | £123,000 | 27/08/2021 | Semi-detached | **Area average:** £154,358 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £180,996 (62 Semi-detached, CW1, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +65.7% ## 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 ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.33% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £121,875 - **Target investor price (1%):** £97,500 *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 Area rent estimate.* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £2,941/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 20.5% - **10y growth:** 45.3% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Cheshire East; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 2.3% - **5y growth (index):** 25.2% - **10y growth (index):** 56.5% ## 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)