# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (CW4 7HJ) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 89 RAVENSCROFT, CREWE, HOLMES CHAPEL, CHESHIRE CW4 7HJ | | Price | £550,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | F | | Last sold | £235,000 Jan 2003 | ## Description An outstanding four bedroom detached family home, which is located in an enviable cul-de-sac of only 6 high quality homes that rarely come to the market. The accommodation features three reception areas including a remodelled open plan kitchen diner at its heart. This is the perfect enclave for receiving guests and exactly the space young families search for. Garages are seldom used for parking these days, so one half of it has been converted to create a flexible home office or playroom. The plot extends to approximately 0.12 acres or thereabouts; that's considerable by comparison to many modern homes. The rear garden enjoys a great degree of privacy and is not overlooked. It faces directly due South and and will enjoy the longest duration of sunlight of any orientation, with sunshine throughout the day. Ravenscroft is located toward the West of Holmes Chapel and is a privileged location only a short walk to Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School. It is a highly sought area, with a mix of family friendly homes and a strong community feel. At weekends the car does not need to leave the drive, the village offers a blend of cultural and leisure activities; It hosts a number of independent and chain shops and when combined with the broad range of cafes, restaurants and bars it is effortlessly possible to while away the hours and unwind from the working week with family and friends. It is located amongst the Cheshire countryside and you are never far from a picturesque scene fit for a postcard. It is very fortunate to enjoy some very beautiful open green spaces, with the likes of Dane Meadow on your doorstep and Boundary Water Park and Brereton Heath Nature Reserve only a very short drive away. Holmes Chapel provides excellent access of the North West Motorway network. It is a very short drive to Junction 18 of the M6 and trunk roads readily connect Stoke-On-Trent and Manchester. It is only a short walk from Holmes Chapel Railway Station which sits on the Crewe to Manchester Line and provides frequent access to both. Closer inspections are highly recommended, why not start by taking a moment to admire our immersive, interactive virtual tour. EPC GRADE TBC. **IMPORTANT NOTE TO POTENTIAL PURCHASERS & TENANTS:** We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are traveling some distance to view. POTENTIAL PURCHASERS: Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller. POTENTIAL TENANTS: All properties are available for a minimum length of time, with the exception of short term accommodation. Please contact the branch for details. A security deposit of at least one month’s rent is required. Rent is to be paid one month in advance. It is the tenant’s responsibility to insure any personal possessions. Payment of all utilities including water rates or metered supply and Council Tax is the responsibility of the tenant in most cases. 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Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 89 RAVENSCROFT, HOLMES CHAPEL, CREWE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE, CW4 7HJ | £235,000 | 06/01/2003 | Detached | | 89 RAVENSCROFT, HOLMES CHAPEL, CREWE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE, CW4 7HJ | £170,000 | 11/07/2000 | Detached | | 89 RAVENSCROFT, HOLMES CHAPEL, CREWE, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE, CW4 7HJ | £115,000 | 30/04/1997 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 49 CONISTON DRIVE, HOLMES CHAPEL, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 7LB | £325,000 | 29/11/2023 | Detached | | 4 LINGMELL GARDENS, HOLMES CHAPEL, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 7LH | £275,000 | 18/08/2023 | Detached | | 3 CARTMEL CLOSE, HOLMES CHAPEL, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 7JS | £330,000 | 11/08/2023 | Detached | | 2 ELMORE CLOSE, HOLMES CHAPEL, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 7HW | £310,000 | 26/05/2023 | Detached | | 5 CARTMEL CLOSE, HOLMES CHAPEL, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 7JS | £330,000 | 20/12/2022 | Detached | | 24 COTTON FIELD ROAD, HOLMES CHAPEL, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 7PD | £460,000 | 16/12/2022 | Detached | | 40 COTTON FIELD ROAD, HOLMES CHAPEL, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 7PD | £565,000 | 14/10/2022 | Detached | | 6 MARDALE COURT, HOLMES CHAPEL, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 7JP | £306,000 | 10/10/2022 | Detached | | 7 CONISTON DRIVE, HOLMES CHAPEL, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 7JU | £435,000 | 30/09/2022 | Detached | | 16 MARDALE COURT, HOLMES CHAPEL, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 7JP | £250,000 | 28/09/2022 | Detached | | 16 DARESBURY CLOSE, HOLMES CHAPEL, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 7HN | £685,000 | 15/09/2022 | Detached | | 2 DERWENT CLOSE, HOLMES CHAPEL, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 7JY | £600,000 | 31/08/2022 | Detached | | 8 HIGHER GREEN ROAD, HOLMES CHAPEL, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 7PE | £466,000 | 26/08/2022 | Detached | | 2 LONG CROFT CLOSE, HOLMES CHAPEL, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 7PU | £520,000 | 18/07/2022 | Detached | | 12 COTTON FIELD ROAD, HOLMES CHAPEL, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 7PD | £461,000 | 30/06/2022 | Detached | | 1 BEESTON CLOSE, HOLMES CHAPEL, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 7HB | £600,000 | 04/05/2022 | Detached | | 1 CAVENDISH WAY, HOLMES CHAPEL, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 7GZ | £725,000 | 29/04/2022 | Detached | | 38 COTTON FIELD ROAD, HOLMES CHAPEL, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 7PD | £444,000 | 07/04/2022 | Detached | | 11 GRASMERE DRIVE, HOLMES CHAPEL, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 7JW | £325,000 | 25/03/2022 | Detached | | 10 BOWNESS CLOSE, HOLMES CHAPEL, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 7JX | £340,000 | 25/03/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 67 RAVENSCROFT, HOLMES CHAPEL, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 7HJ | £257,250 | 12/08/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £257,250 (1 sale) **Area average:** £437,600 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £644,740 (31 Detached, CW4, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -14.7% ## 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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | [Holly Close, Holmes Chapel](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/36861fa) | £1,795/mo | 4 | 1.1 miles | Rightmove | **Average rent: £1,795/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.33% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £224,375 - **Target investor price (1%):** £179,500 *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 OpenRent comparables.* ## Rent-driven metrics *Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,795/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 3.9% - **Cost-to-rent:** 25.5× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-575/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -4.3% *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).* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 88.6% - **10y growth:** 78.9% ## 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)