For sale Detached

SEYMOUR HOUSE

WHITCHURCH ROAD, NANTWICH, ASTON, CHESHIRE EAST CW5 8DJ

4 beds 3 baths 2,013 sq ft Listed 1 Sep 2025 (-266d)

£400,000

Reduced on 19 Mar 2026

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# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (CW5 8DJ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | SEYMOUR HOUSE, WHITCHURCH ROAD, NANTWICH, ASTON, CHESHIRE EAST CW5 8DJ |
| Price | £400,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 3 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: before 1900 |
| Floor area | 187 m² |
| Last sold | £370,000 Jun 2022 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** F
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Current heating cost:** £2,223/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £29,900

### Recommendations
- Internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
- Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Replace single glazed windows with low-E double glazed windows (£3,300 - £6,500)
- High performance external doors (£1,500)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

## Description

Elegantly proportioned throughout, the property boasts four bedrooms on the first floor with two beautifully appointed en suite shower rooms and a stylish family bathroom, all finished to a high specification. The heart of the home is the expansive open-plan kitchen, dining, and living area, flooded with natural light and framed by sleek aluminium bi-folding doors-complete with multi-point locking-that open onto the enclosed rear garden, ideal for seamless indoor-outdoor living. There is a separate living room with front and side-facing windows along with utility and guest WC access off the kitchen.

Constructed with a traditional brick structure and finished with Marley Edgemere roof tiles and semi-dry-cast artstone window sills, this home showcases craftsmanship and durability. High-quality double-glazed UPVC windows are fitted throughout, each with secure window locks, complemented by a composite external door with a multi-point locking mechanism for added peace of mind.

Further features include a 10-Year ICW New Home Warranty, oak stair handrails, oak veneer internal doors, flag paving to paths and patios along with block paved driveways and fibre broadband to the property.

This home delivers elegance and practicality in equal measure, offering contemporary comfort in a countryside location. Viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the exceptional finish and setting of these remarkable homes with each plot completed and ready to move into - you could be calling Alderwood Gardens your home before you know it!

Edgefold Homes

Edgefold Homes build unique homes in outstanding locations applying shared building knowledge to each new property and focusing on every detail to create intuitive design solutions to enhance your living experience.

Alderwood Gardens

A stunning development of 31 new family homes within the village of Aston Near Nantwich. With a range of 3 and 4 bedroom homes benefiting from traditional brick construction and a design palette using local architectural details.

Availability

Plot 11 - £420,000

Plot 22 - RESERVED

Plot 24 - RESERVED

Plot 27 - £415,000

For modern convenience, the home is equipped with an electric vehicle Mode 2 charging point, making it as future-ready as it is beautiful. This outstanding property also comes with the assurance of a 10-Year ICW New Home Warranty.

Combining understated luxury, quality craftsmanship, and a peaceful rural location within a prestigious development, this is a truly special home that must be seen to be fully appreciated

Edgefold Homes

Edgefold Homes builds unique homes in outstanding locations applying shared building knowledge to each new property and focusing on every detail to create intuitive design solutions to enhance your living experience

Alderwood Gardens

Availability

Plot 11 - £420,000 Plot 22 - £420,000 Plot 24 - £415,000 Plot 27 - £415,000

Garden

A generous enclosed rear garden

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## Floorplans

- ![Floor Plan](/listings/photos/166439318/529883) - Floor Plan

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| SEYMOUR HOUSE WHITCHURCH ROAD, ASTON, NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW5 8DJ | £370,000 | 10/06/2022 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| HOLLYCROFT WHITCHURCH ROAD, ASTON, NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW5 8DJ | £600,000 | 21/04/2023 | Detached |

**Area average:** £600,000 (1 sale)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £481,516 (63 Detached, CW5, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -16.9%

## 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 Bolton and Bury (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £947/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.24% (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:** £2,139/m²

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** 18.9%
- **10y growth:** 28.4%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Cheshire East; Detached series; as of February 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 0.7%
- **5y growth (index):** 21.5%
- **10y growth (index):** 51.1%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

187 m²

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: before 1900

Last sold

£370,000 Jun 2022

Price per m²

£2,139/m²

Local average

£481,516 (-16.9%)

Deprivation

Decile 7 (20,338 of 33,755)

Street crime

2 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)

Key features

REDUCED FOR QUICK SALE
AWARD WINNING DEVELOPER
BEAUTIFUL DESIGNER SIEMATIC KITCHEN
PRIVATE SMALL DEVELOPMENT
FULL FLOORING PACKAGE
BI-FOLD DOORS LEADING ONTO GENEROUS GARDEN
INTEGRAL GARAGE
10 MINUTE DRIVE TO NANTWICH
ATTRACTIVE CHESHIRE HOME
ALL APPLIANCES INCLUDING SELF CIRCULATING HOB

Additional details

Heating: Gas, Central
Parking: Garage, Allocated
Garden: Yes

Description

Introducing The Marley, this outstanding four-bedroom detached residence, combining timeless design with premium modern living is set within a peaceful and prestigious rural location in Aston near Nantwich. Built to exacting standards, this exceptional home offers space, security, and sophistication in equal measure-perfect for discerning buyers seeking countryside serenity without compromising on luxury.

Elegantly proportioned throughout, the property boasts four bedrooms on the first floor with two beautifully appointed en suite shower rooms and a stylish family bathroom, all finished to a high specification. The heart of the home is the expansive open-plan kitchen, dining, and living area, flooded with natural light and framed by sleek aluminium bi-folding doors-complete with multi-point locking-that open onto the enclosed rear garden, ideal for seamless indoor-outdoor living. There is a separate living room with front and side-facing windows along with utility and guest WC access off the kitchen.

Constructed with a traditional brick structure and finished with Marley Edgemere roof tiles and semi-dry-cast artstone window sills, this home showcases craftsmanship and durability. High-quality double-glazed UPVC windows are fitted throughout, each with secure window locks, complemented by a composite external door with a multi-point locking mechanism for added peace of mind.

Further features include a 10-Year ICW New Home Warranty, oak stair handrails, oak veneer internal doors, flag paving to paths and patios along with block paved driveways and fibre broadband to the property.

This home delivers elegance and practicality in equal measure, offering contemporary comfort in a countryside location. Viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the exceptional finish and setting of these remarkable homes with each plot completed and ready to move into - you could be calling Alderwood Gardens your home before you know it!

Edgefold Homes

Edgefold Homes build unique homes in outstanding locations applying shared building knowledge to each new property and focusing on every detail to create intuitive design solutions to enhance your living experience.

Alderwood Gardens

A stunning development of 31 new family homes within the village of Aston Near Nantwich. With a range of 3 and 4 bedroom homes benefiting from traditional brick construction and a design palette using local architectural details.

Availability

Plot 11 - £420,000
Plot 22 - RESERVED
Plot 24 - RESERVED
Plot 27 - £415,000

For modern convenience, the home is equipped with an electric vehicle Mode 2 charging point, making it as future-ready as it is beautiful. This outstanding property also comes with the assurance of a 10-Year ICW New Home Warranty.

Combining understated luxury, quality craftsmanship, and a peaceful rural location within a prestigious development, this is a truly special home that must be seen to be fully appreciated

Edgefold Homes

Edgefold Homes builds unique homes in outstanding locations applying shared building knowledge to each new property and focusing on every detail to create intuitive design solutions to enhance your living experience

Alderwood Gardens

A stunning development of 31 new family homes within the village of Aston Near Nantwich. With a range of 3 and 4 bedroom homes benefiting from traditional brick construction and a design palette using local architectural details.

Availability

Plot 11 - £420,000 Plot 22 - £420,000 Plot 24 - £415,000 Plot 27 - £415,000

Garden

A generous enclosed rear garden

Listed by

Alderwood Gardens

Edgefold Homes Ltd

Reference: 166439318

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: F

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 25/10/2021

Current heating cost: £2,223/year

Potential heating cost: £1,045/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £29,900

EPC F or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Replace single glazed windows with low-E double glazed windows (£3,300 - £6,500)
High performance external doors (£1,500)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floor Plan

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Listed for sale	—	£400,000	+8.1%
Sold	10/06/2022 (3 years ago)	£370,000	—

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
HOLLYCROFT WHITCHURCH ROAD, ASTON, NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW5 8DJ	£600,000	21/04/2023	Detached

Area average: £600,000 (1 sale)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 18.9%

10y growth 28.4%

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

1y (index) 0.7%

5y (index) 21.5%

10y (index) 51.1%

Rental Range

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

Low £878/mo

Realistic £975/mo

Optimistic £1,073/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Cheshire East.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Bolton and Bury: £947/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Address

Whitchurch Road

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Newhall, Whitchurch Road / Council Houses	0.2 miles
Bus stop	Newhall, Whitchurch Road / Bakkavor Bread	0.3 miles
Shop	Auto Bodycraft	0.8 miles
Train station	Wrenbury	0.9 miles
Shop	Wenbury Village Stores	1.4 miles
Train station	Nantwich	4.6 miles
Hospital	Whitchurch Community Hospital	4.7 miles
University	University of Buckingham Crewe Campus	8.9 miles
Hospital	Tarporley War Memorial Hospital	10.9 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	2
Total incidents	2

Within 1 mile during Mar 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
Wrenbury Primary School	Primary	1.2 miles	Good — 6 Mar 2018
Sound and District Primary School	Primary	1.8 miles	Good — 24 Apr 2024
Weaver Primary School	Primary	4.2 miles	Good — 5 Nov 2013
St Anne's Catholic Primary School	Primary	4.3 miles	Good — 25 Feb 2020
Brine Leas School	Secondary	4.3 miles	Good — 17 May 2017

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.24%

Max investor price (0.8%) £121,875

Target investor price (1%) £97,500

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).