For sale Character Property

The Hill

Sandbach, CW11 1FG

3 beds 1 baths Listed 9 Jul 2025 (-388d)

£900,000

Guide Price

Reduced on 23 Jan 2026

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Council tax band

F

Local average

£394,333 (+128.2%)

Deprivation

Decile 7 (22,185 of 33,755)

Street crime

62 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • Detached Grade II Listed period residence,
  • Development Opportunity With Lapsed Planning Permission For A Detached Bungalow- Application Number 29607/1
  • Enviable Position Sat in 1.1Acres Of Grounds
  • Two Spacious Reception Rooms
  • Dining Kitchen With Adjoining Pantry and Service Area.
  • Three Good Size Bedrooms With An Additional Dressing Room
  • Private Sweeping Driveway With Ample Off-Road Parking
  • Wrap-Around Mature Gardens
  • Prestigious Location Of The Hill In Sandbach
  • No Upward Chain

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply
Water
Mains supply
Sewerage
Mains supply
Heating
Gas central
Parking
Garage, Driveway
Garden
Yes
Listed property
Yes
Restrictions
No
Required access
No
Rights of way
No
Flooded in last 5 years
No
Flood defences
No

Description

*NEW PRICE* £50,000 PRICE ADJUSTMENT *DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY DETACHED PROPERTY WITH OUTBUILDINGS * GROUNDS TOTALLING 1.1 ACRES WITH PREVIOUS PLANNING PERMISSION GRANTED FOR A DETACHED BUNGLAOW* Standing proudly behind a sweeping frontage and nestled amidst mature gardens, Oakley House represents a rare opportunity to acquire a Grade II Listed period residence, occupying an enviable position on The Hill in Sandbach. Rich in character and history, this imposing detached property offers extensive accommodation with significant development potential, all set within grounds of just over one acre, backing onto open fields.

Originally constructed in the early 19th century, the house retains a wealth of original features and architectural charm, including sash windows, high ceilings, moulded architraves and traditional fireplaces. There are an assortment of outbuildings including a former coach house and grounds totalling 1.1 acres, offering future development potential (subject to approval). The grounds include lapsed planning permission for a detached bungalow planning -application number 29607/1 former building plot offers an opportunity to resurrect previous planning permission, potentially yielding a secondary dwelling for extended family, ancillary accommodation, or resale.

There is possible further development of the land for those wishing to maximise the site’s potential.

Any redevelopment would be subject to listed building and planning approvals, due to the Grade II status. This is an exciting opportunity for developers, renovators and families alike.

The accommodation comprises of -
Grand Entrance Hall with timber panelling and original feature staircase, Two Spacious Reception Rooms, both brimming with period detail and natural light via the sash windows & wooden shutters. Dining Kitchen, generous in scale, with adjoining pantry and service area. Adjoining ancillary area & Coal Store. Separate External Washroom with scope for restoration or repurposing. Multi-Room Cellar, ideal for storage, wine cellar or conversion (STPP)

To the first floor First Floor there are Three Bedrooms – all well-proportioned and exuding traditional characteristics and charm, Dressing Room with potential to convert into a fourth bedroom or en-suite, Bathroom.

The external setting of Oakley House offers a Magnificent Frontage being set well back from the road behind mature hedging, assessable via a private sweeping driveway with ample off-road parking and turning space. The Mature gardens surround the property, interspersed with established trees and lawned areas that could be formalised or kept in their current charmingly natural state.

Location
Located on the prestigious Hill in Sandbach, Oakley House is perfectly positioned for access to the charming market town centre, respected local schooling, and key transport links including the M6 motorway and rail connections to Crewe and Manchester. A fine balance of rural seclusion and town convenience.

Agents Note
Oakley House is offered to the market with no upward chain, representing a rare opportunity to acquire a statement period home on a truly magnificent plot. With scope to renovate, develop and enhance, this property stands ready for its next chapter.

To register your interest or arrange a private viewing, please contact us as viewings are strictly by prior appointment only.

Covered Entrance Porch -

Formal Entrance Hall - 5.90m x 2.40m (19'4" x 7'10") - Timber front entrance door with clear glazed side panels and fitted bifolding shutters. Ornate panelled staircase with curved banister and open staircase to first floor landing. Original coved ceiling, radiator. Rear external access door. Door to cellar rooms.

Front Lounge - 4.00m x 3.64m (13'1" x 11'11") - Having dual aspect sash windows to the front and side aspect accompanied by wooden shutters. Exposed floorboards, original coved ceiling, built-in store cupboard, radiator.

Lounge - 5.90m into bay by 3.93m (19'4" into bay by 12'10") - Feature walk in bay window to the rear aspect overlooking the gardens. Sash window to side aspect with timber shutters. Radiator, original coved ceiling, picture rail, feature fireplace with ornate surround with tiled open fireplace with matching hearth.

Dining Kitchen - 5.65m x 4.27m maximum measurements (18'6" x 14'0" - Sash window with wooden shutters, picture window to the rear aspect single drainer sink unit. Original feature cast-iron oven and fire with tiled half. Servant bells. Pantry store with fixed shelving.

Vestibule & Ancillary Area - Having front and rear access doors. Electric light and power, wall mounted gas fired central heating boiler. Coal store having side hatch and electric light

Cellar Room One - 2.37m x 5.65m (7'9" x 18'6") - Accessed from the main hallway, staircase leading to the adjoining cellar rooms. Windows providing some natural light.

Cellar Room Two - 3.96m x 3.67 (12'11" x 12'0") - Having natural light.

Cellar Room Three - 3.89m x 4.49m (12'9" x 14'8") - Having natural light. Open fire grate.

First Floor Galleried Landing - Having stripped exposed floorboards, stained glass window to the rear aspect.

Bedroom One - 6.13m into bay x 3.97m (20'1" into bay x 13'0" ) - Having dual aspect/windows to the side and rear aspect having views over the gardens and adjoining fields. Original coved ceiling, radiators, ceramic tiled fireplace.

Bedroom Two - 3.66 m x 3.96m (12'0" m x 12'11") - Sash window to the side aspect overlooking the adjoining fields. Feature fireplace with tiled hearth and matching inset. Original coved Ceiling. Radiator, exposed floorboards.

Inner Landing - Having picture window to the rear aspect overlooking the gardens. Also giving access to bedroom and bathroom. Access to loft space.

Bedroom Three - 4.51m x 4.28m (14'9" x 14'0") - Having sash windows to the front aspect overlooking the front gardens and adjacent fields. Exposed boards, feature tiled fireplace, radiator, built-in storage cupboard/wardrobe. Door to adjoining dressing room.

Dressing Room - 2.40m x 1.79m (7'10" x 5'10") - Having sash window to the front aspect, radiator, exposed floorboards.

Bathroom - 4.69m into airing cupboard by 1.19m maximum (15'4 - Having a white panelled bath with matching wash hand basin. Radiator, picture window to the rear aspect, airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder.

Separate Wc - Having picture window to the rear aspect, WC.

Externally - Leading from the rear of the property, there is a an adjoining courtyard leading to the rear washroom. Double timber side gates providing vehicle access from the front of the property through to the courtyard, also leading to the formal gardens, separate former building plot, former two storey coach house, pig sty and wash room.

Washroom - 3.11m x 3.10m (10'2" x 10'2") - Ceramic wall mounted Belfast sink, plumbing for washing machine. Window to side, open fire grate.

Coach House - overall width measurement 6.98m (overall width me - Currently divided into two separate areas

Having double timber opening doors, access to the first floor.

Piggery - Having a timber stable door. Separate store room.

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Listed by

Congleton

Rostons

Reference: 164354753

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
103 The Hill 74 79 217 m² England and Wales: 1930-1949 House
103 The Hill, SANDBACH 74 79 217 m² England and Wales: 1930-1949 Detached
103, The Hill 40 66 180 m² England and Wales: 1930-1949 House
103, The Hill, SANDBACH 40 66 158 m² England and Wales: 1930-1949 Detached
113 The Hill 46 70 161 m² England and Wales: before 1900 House
113 The Hill, SANDBACH 46 70 161 m² England and Wales: before 1900 Detached
91, The Hill 55 82 66 m² England and Wales: 1930-1949 Bungalow
91, The Hill, SANDBACH 55 82 66 m² England and Wales: 1930-1949 Detached
95, The Hill 63 74 182 m² England and Wales: 1900-1929 House
95, The Hill 68 75 174 m² England and Wales: 1930-1949 House
95, The Hill, SANDBACH 63 74 182 m² England and Wales: 1900-1929 Detached

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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Oakley House FP

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale — £900,000 —

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
2 LEONARD CHESHIRE HOME BUNGALOWS, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 1FD £300,000 17/11/2023 Other
OAK VIEW, 7 WRIGHTS LANE, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 2JX £525,000 27/01/2023 Other
15 MILL ROW, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 1JX £179,950 26/08/2022 Other
3 LEONARD CHESHIRE HOME BUNGALOWS, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 1FD £325,000 25/04/2022 Other

Area average: £332,488 (4 sales)

Capital growth trend

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Cheshire East. Series: All dwelling types. As of April 2026.

1y (index) 1%
5y (index) 20.4%
10y (index) 48.8%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Cheshire East. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £884/mo
Realistic £982/mo
Optimistic £1,080/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Cheshire East.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for South Cheshire: £678/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Address

The Hill

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Sandbach Heath, Manor Road / Manor Park (Hail & Ride) 0.1 miles
Shop Co-op Food 0.2 miles
Shop Griffiths & Booth 0.2 miles
Train station Sandbach 1.9 miles
Train station Alsager 3.9 miles
University University of Buckingham Crewe Campus 4.4 miles
Hospital Leighton Hospital 5.4 miles
Hospital Congleton War Memorial Hospital 6.2 miles
University Keele University 10.2 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 15
Public order 14
Shoplifting 10
Anti-social behaviour 6
Drugs 4
Burglary 2
Criminal damage and arson 2
Other crime 2
Other theft 2
Robbery 2
Theft from the person 2
Bicycle theft 1
Total incidents 62

Within 1 mile during May 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
St John's CofE Primary School Primary 0.5 miles Inadequate — 5 Feb 2024
Sandbach Primary Academy Primary 0.8 miles — (Inspected (no overall grade))
Offley Primary Academy Primary 0.9 miles — (Inspected (no overall grade))
Sandbach School Secondary 0.9 miles Good — 10 Dec 2014
Wheelock Primary School Primary 1.0 miles Good — 12 Mar 2024

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
St. Oswalds Crescent, Sandbach, CW11 £1,500/mo 3 2.38 miles Rightmove

Average rent: £1,500/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.17%
Max investor price (0.8%) £187,500
Target investor price (1%) £150,000
Gross yield 2%
Cost-to-rent ratio 50×
Monthly cashflow £-2,219/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI -10.2%
  • 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).
  • Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
  • Cashflow — Rent minus 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).
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