Narrow Lane
Crewe Green, Crewe, CW1 5UN
Listing type
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Property details
Listing category
Auction
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Council tax band
C
Local average
£295,630 (-35.7%)
Street crime
115 incidents within 1 mile (Jun 2026)
Key features
- Charming Duchy of Lancaster Cottage Full Of Character And Period Features
- Offered For Sale Via Modern Method Of Auction
- Excellent Opportunity For Buyers Seeking A Renovation Project
- Situated In A Desirable Village Location Near Crewe
- Wealth Of Original Features With Scope For Enhancement
- Private Off-Road Parking
- Good Transport Links Including Crewe Mainline Railway Station
- Convenient Access To Crewe, Haslington & Sandbach,
- Viewing Highly Recommended To Appreciate The Property's Potential
- Highly Regarded Schools Within The Vicinity
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
A rare opportunity to acquire this charming Grade II listed Duchy of Lancaster semi-detached cottage, offered for sale via the Modern Method of Auction. Occupying a pleasant position within a sought after village location close to Crewe, position nicely within gardens that extend to the front, side and rear. The property boasts a wealth of character and period charm, while offering an exciting opportunity for a new owner to undertake a programme of renovation and modernisation, allowing them to incorporate their own individual style and taste, making it a home to be cherished for years to come, making precious memories along the way.
The accommodation extends across two floors and retains a number of original features synonymous with a property of this age and style. Although requiring improvement throughout, the cottage presents significant scope to create a delightful home tailored to individual tastes and requirements, subject to any necessary building consents. There is mains gas central heating installed.
Externally, the property enjoys a generous garden area to the front, providing an attractive outdoor space with potential for landscaping and enjoyment throughout the seasons. To the rear, an enclosed courtyard offers a more private and low maintenance seating area, ideal for outdoor dining or relaxation. The property also benefits from allocated parking tucked nicely at the front of the property, a valuable feature for a period cottage of this nature.
Conveniently situated for access to Crewe, Haslington, Sandbach and surrounding amenities, while enjoying the character and appeal of village life, this property is likely to appeal to a range of purchasers including those seeking a renovation project, investors, and buyers looking for a distinctive period home.
Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the character, setting, and potential on offer
Auctioneers Comments Ftb - This property is for sale by the Modern Method of Auction, meaning the buyer and seller are to Complete within 56 days (the "Reservation Period"). Interested parties personal data will be shared with the Auctioneer (iamsold).
If considering buying with a mortgage, inspect and consider the property carefully with your lender before bidding.
A Buyer Information Pack is provided. The winning bidder will pay £349.00 including VAT for this pack which you must view before bidding.
The buyer signs a Reservation Agreement and makes payment of a non-refundable Part Payment Deposit of 4.5% of the purchase price, subject to a minimum of £6,600.00. This is paid to reserve the property to the buyer during the Reservation Period and is used as part-payment towards the purchase price. This is considered within calculations for Stamp Duty Land Tax.
Services may be recommended by the Agent or Auctioneer in which they will receive payment from the service provider if the service is taken. Any payment that will be received by the Agent or Auctioneer will be confirmed to you in writing before services are taken. Services are optional.
Lounge - 4.831m x 2.688m (15'10" x 8'9" ) -
Kitchen - 3.068m x 2.119m (10'0" x 6'11" ) -
Lobby -
Shower Room -
Stairs To First Floor -
Landing -
Bedroom One - 4.839m x 2.726m (15'10" x 8'11" ) -
Bedroom Two - 3.126m x 2.201m (10'3" x 7'2" ) -
Externally - To the front of the property is a generous garden area, predominantly laid to lawn with mature planting and established boundaries, providing an attractive outdoor space with scope for further landscaping. To the rear, there is an enclosed courtyard. The property also benefits from an allocated parking space, adding practicality and convenience to this characterful village cottage.
Council Tax - Band C
Tenure - We understand from the vendor that the property is freehold. We would however recommend that your solicitor check the tenure prior to exchange of contracts.
Why Choose Us? - At Stephenson Browne Crewe, our commitment to outstanding service and extensive local knowledge has earned us recognition as one of the UK’s leading independent estate agents. In a highly competitive industry, we are proud to be named among the Top 500 Sales & Lettings Agents in the country and honoured by ESTA's as winners of Gold Awards in both Sales and Lettings.
For a FREE valuation, please call or email and we will be delighted to assist.
Additional Information - The property is on a septic tank, it is no-compliant, we believe the vendors do have planning, costing and drawings relating to this.
Please Note - The vendors have Listed Building Consent to carry out various refurbishment works including the installation of an external EV Charger and can provide more details to interested parties.
The CO Environmental rating is E with the potential to be a B.
Listed by
Crewe
Stephenson Browne Ltd
Reference: 89927697
EPC ratings on this postcode
We don't have a matched EPC for this property yet. Below are efficiency scores and details for other addresses on this postcode.
| Address | Current | Potential | Floor area | Age band | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluebell Cottage, Narrow Lane, Crewe Green, CREWE | 61 | 83 | 106 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Detached |
| Bluebell Cottage, Narrow Lane, Crewe Green, CREWE | 55 | 56 | 101 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Detached |
| Fir Tree Cottage, Narrow Lane, Crewe Green, CREWE | 48 | 82 | 115 m² | England and Wales: 1900-1929 | Detached |
| Fir Tree Cottage, Narrow Lane, Crewe Green, CREWE | 47 | 67 | 108 m² | — | Detached |
| Lime Tree Cottage, Narrow Lane, Crewe Green, CREWE | 56 | 97 | 136 m² | England and Wales: 1900-1929 | Detached |
| Lime Tree Cottage, Narrow Lane, Crewe Green, CREWE | 49 | 85 | 121 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Detached |
| Lobelia Cottage, Narrow Lane, Crewe Green, CREWE | 51 | 81 | 74 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Detached |
| Lobelia Cottage, Narrow Lane, Crewe Green, CREWE | 41 | 72 | 75 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Detached |
| Pear Tree Cottage, Narrow Lane, Crewe Green, CREWE | 48 | 52 | — | England and Wales: before 1900 | — |
| Pear Tree Cottage, Narrow Lane, Crewe Green, CREWE | 61 | 86 | 108 m² | England and Wales: 1900-1929 | Detached |
| Pear Tree Cottage, Narrow Lane, Crewe Green, CREWE | 54 | 87 | 103 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Detached |
| St. Michaels Vicarage, Narrow Lane, Crewe Green, CREWE | 30 | 81 | 178 m² | England and Wales: 1967-1975 | Detached |
| St. Michaels Vicarage, Narrow Lane, Crewe Green, CREWE | 53 | 76 | 177 m² | England and Wales: 1983-1990 | Detached |
| Stable House, Narrow Lane, Crewe Green, CREWE | 64 | 84 | 217 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Detached |
| Vicarage Cottage, Narrow Lane, Crewe Green, CREWE | 55 | 88 | 59 m² | England and Wales: 1900-1929 | Detached |
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Registered land (INSPIRE)
This location is outside the imported HM Land Registry INSPIRE registered freehold polygons.
Source: HM Land Registry INSPIRE Index Polygons.
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed for sale | — | £190,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same street STABLE HOUSE NARROW LANE, CREWE GREEN, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 5UN | £733,900 | 13/01/2022 | Detached |
Street average: £733,900 (1 sale)
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 May 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 South Cheshire: £573/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Address
Narrow Lane
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Crewe Green, Crewe Road / Narrow Lane | 0.0 miles |
| University | University of Buckingham Crewe Campus | 0.5 miles |
| Shop | One Stop | 0.7 miles |
| Shop | Food for Thought Bakery | 0.7 miles |
| Train station | Crewe | 1.0 miles |
| Hospital | Leighton Hospital | 3.2 miles |
| Train station | Sandbach | 3.9 miles |
| University | Keele University | 8.7 miles |
| Hospital | Haywood Hospital Walk-in Centre | 9.5 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 40 |
| Shoplifting | 19 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 |
| Drugs | 11 |
| Public order | 11 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total incidents | 115 |
Within 1 mile during Jun 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safe Opportunities | Other | 0.3 miles | — (No rating) |
| Springfield School | Other | 0.3 miles | Outstanding — 13 Dec 2013 |
| Haslington Primary Academy | Primary | 0.6 miles | Good — 4 Mar 2013 |
| Hungerford Primary Academy | Primary | 0.7 miles | Requires improvement — 13 Feb 2023 |
| The Dingle Primary School | Primary | 1.0 miles | Outstanding — 9 Nov 2023 |
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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.
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- 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).
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