5 BASSET CLOSE
NANTWICH, WILLASTON, CHESHIRE EAST CW5 6RJ
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Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
121 m²
Council tax band
E
EPC rating
C
Year built
England and Wales: 1996-2002
Last sold
£250,000 May 2011
Price per m²
£3,926/m²
Local average
£486,939 (-2.5%)
Deprivation
Decile 9 (29,647 of 33,755)
Street crime
26 incidents within 1 mile (Jul 2026)
Key features
- EXTENDED, ENHANCED AND IMPROVED DETACHED FAMILY HOME
- HIGHLY REGARDED ESTATE AND QUIET CUL-DE-SAC LOCATION
- STUNNING LIVING ROOM WITH BAY WINDOW
- FANTASTIC OPEN PLAN LIVING/DINING/SITTING ROOM WITH UTILITY ROOM OFF
- STYLISH CLOAKROOM, EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM AND BATHROOM
- FOUR GENEROUS BEDROOMS
- MUST BE VIEWED!
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
Basset Close is ideally located close to the A500 providing easy access to the M6 Junction 16, Willaston is on a convenient bus route and trains can be accessed from both Nantwich and Crewe. Nantwich is a short five minute drive away and Crewe is ten minutes away. Willaston itself has pubs, shop café, gym, nursey and a highly regarded primary school as well as a community social club.
As part of the enhancement and improvements to the property there have been solid oak doors and replastered ceilings throughout.
Approached over the tarmac driveway which leads to the front door opening on to the:
Entrance Hall
With high quality wood flooring fitted, oak balustrade leading to the first floor landing and doors leading to all ground floor rooms.
Downstairs Cloakroom
Fitted with a suite of low-level WC with useful shelving over and wash hand basin with cupboard under. A storage cupboard provides storage and there is a continuation of the oak flooring.
Living Room
A generously proportioned living room with bay window to the front. Continuation of high quality oak flooring and central feature fireplace with inset coal effect gas fire in marble surround, hearth and mantle.
Open Plan Kitchen/Dining/Sitting Room
Extended to the rear this superb open plan kitchen/dining/living room is an incredible heart of the home. Throughout the space there is the continuation of oak flooring, there are windows from both the kitchen area and from the sitting area overlooking the rear garden and French doors open to the rear garden. There is an extensive range of wall and base units incorporating cupboards and drawers with Quartz work surfaces over with matching upstand and butlers sink. There is a range style cooker, built in fridge, freezer and dishwasher. Recessed ceiling spotlights, anthracite upright radiator, pendant light fittings over the breakfast bar. Door leading to the:
Utility Room
Fitted with matching wall and base units with cupboards fitted with work surfaces over Undermounted sink. Space and plumbing for washer/dryer. Door leading to the side.
First Floor Landing
With doors leading to all four bedrooms, family bathroom and airing cupboard.
Bedroom One
A superb main bedroom with bay window to the front, range of fitted wardrobes proving hanging space & shelving and door leading to the:
En-Suite Shower Room
Beautifully appointed with a suite of low-level WC, pedestal wash hand basin and shower enclosure with rainfall shower and handheld shower heads, shower tray and screen doors fitted. There are marble effect aqua panels, wood effect flooring fitted, frosted window to the front, shaver point and extractor fan fitted.
Bedroom Two
Well-proportioned double bedroom with window to the front. Fitted wardrobes providing hanging space and shelving.
Bedroom Three
A third double bedroom with window to the rear overlooking the rear garden.
Bedroom Four
A fourth bedroom with window overlooking the rear garden.
Bathroom
Tastefully and stylishly appointed with a suite of low level WC, wash hand basin in vanity surround with drawers under and cupboards adjacent and bath with rainfall shower head and hand held shower attachment and shower screen fitted. There are tiled walls, tiled floor, frosted window to the rear, extractor fan fitted.
Externally
To the front there is off road parking for four cars, electric car charging point which leads to the integral garage with electric shutter door to the front, personnel door to the side, power and light. The rear garden is a superb feature of the property being well landscaped and immaculately maintained with paved patios and pergola seating area ideal for evening drinks or barbecues. There is an electric awning providing a shaded seating area. There is artificial lawn ideal for children to play. There are well stocked shrubbery borders and ornamental trees. There is storage to the side of the house for bins.
Listed by
Nantwich
The Property Franchise Group
Reference: 87925410
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: C
Potential rating: C
Inspection date: 20/05/2026
Expiry date: 19/05/2036
Current heating cost: £1,183/year
Potential heating cost: £1,188/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £9,228
Recommendations
- Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£210 - £245)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Registered land (INSPIRE)
This location falls inside an HM Land Registry INSPIRE registered freehold polygon.
Plot: ~274 m² (0.07 acres)
Source: HM Land Registry INSPIRE Index Polygons.
FENSA Certificates
This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #14650767
Property Details
Street: 5 Basset Close
Town: Willaston
Postcode: CW5 6RJ
Installation Details
Items: 9 windows and 3 doors
Certificate Issued: 27/06/2021
Work Completed: 26/05/2021
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed for sale | — | £475,000 | +90% |
| Sold | 20/05/2011 (15 years ago) | £250,000 | — |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.
Sold Comparables
Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.
| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 HOLLY PLACE, WISTASTON, NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW5 6NG | £490,000 | 14/01/2026 | Detached |
| 45 MURRAYFIELD DRIVE, WILLASTON, NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW5 6QF | £297,500 | 14/11/2025 | Detached |
| 19 HOLLYBUSH CRESCENT, WILLASTON, NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW5 6PP | £270,000 | 04/08/2025 | Detached |
| 11 HOLLY PLACE, WISTASTON, NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW5 6NG | £385,000 | 16/04/2025 | Detached |
| THE LOOKAN BARN, 84B WISTASTON ROAD, WILLASTON, NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW5 6QU | £440,000 | 19/12/2024 | Detached |
| 61 COPPICE ROAD, WILLASTON, NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW5 6QD | £460,000 | 13/11/2024 | Detached |
| 9 MAGPIE LANE, WILLASTON, NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW5 6GS | £437,000 | 03/11/2023 | Detached |
| 4 SHANNON CLOSE, WILLASTON, NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW5 6QG | £295,000 | 12/05/2023 | Detached |
| 17 HOLLY PLACE, WISTASTON, NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW5 6NG | £510,000 | 24/04/2023 | Detached |
| 160 WISTASTON ROAD, WILLASTON, NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW5 6QT | £482,500 | 20/01/2023 | Detached |
| 20 HEALD WAY, WILLASTON, NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW5 6SR | £464,950 | 16/12/2022 | Detached |
| 18 HEALD WAY, WILLASTON, NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW5 6SR | £424,950 | 16/12/2022 | Detached |
| 5 MURRAYFIELD DRIVE, WILLASTON, NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW5 6QE | £334,000 | 14/12/2022 | Detached |
| 16 HEALD WAY, WILLASTON, NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW5 6SR | £414,950 | 02/12/2022 | Detached |
| 1 HEALD WAY, WILLASTON, NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW5 6SQ | £434,950 | 31/10/2022 | Detached |
| 19 HEALD WAY, WILLASTON, NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW5 6SQ | £449,950 | 21/10/2022 | Detached |
| 21 HEALD WAY, WILLASTON, NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW5 6SQ | £359,950 | 21/10/2022 | Detached |
| 3 HEALD WAY, WILLASTON, NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW5 6SQ | £394,950 | 18/10/2022 | Detached |
| 9 DERWENT CLOSE, WILLASTON, NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW5 6QQ | £230,000 | 16/09/2022 | Detached |
| 4 SHANNON CLOSE, WILLASTON, NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW5 6QG | £325,000 | 25/08/2022 | Detached |
Area average: £395,033 (20 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Cheshire East. Series: Detached. As of June 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Cheshire East. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Cheshire East.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Bolton and Bury: £947/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Willaston, Wistaston Road / Nags Head | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Willaston Stores | 0.2 miles |
| Shop | Premier | 0.6 miles |
| Train station | Nantwich | 1.7 miles |
| Train station | Crewe | 2.3 miles |
| University | University of Buckingham Crewe Campus | 2.9 miles |
| Hospital | Leighton Hospital | 3.3 miles |
| Hospital | Weaver Lodge Independent Hospital | 8.1 miles |
| University | Keele University | 10.0 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 13 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total incidents | 26 |
Within 1 mile during Jul 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).
Schools nearby
Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.
| Name | Type | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willaston Primary Academy | Primary | 0.2 miles | Good — 17 Oct 2013 |
| Wistaston Church Lane Academy | Primary | 0.7 miles | Good — 14 May 2019 |
| Shavington Academy | Secondary | 1.0 miles | Good — 17 Jun 2014 |
| The Berkeley Academy | Primary | 1.1 miles | Good — 3 Dec 2019 |
| Highfields Academy | Primary | 1.2 miles | Good — 14 May 2015 |
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Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
- Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
- Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
- Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).