# 3 bedroom detached house for sale (CW11 4LD) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | Larch Drive, Sandbach, CW11, CW11 4LD | | Price | £300,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | C | | Last sold | £219,995 | ## Description This well-presented three-bedroom detached home is ideally located in the popular market town of Sandbach and offers spacious, modern living throughout. The property welcomes you with a large living room, a bright and inviting space featuring a generous window that allows natural light to flood in, creating a warm and comfortable atmosphere. To the rear of the home is a contemporary kitchen/diner, thoughtfully designed to combine style and practicality. The kitchen is fully equipped with integrated appliances including a fridge, freezer, dishwasher, oven and gas hob, along with space for a washing machine. There is ample room for a dining table, making it perfect for both everyday family life and entertaining. French doors open directly onto the garden, seamlessly connecting indoor and outdoor living. The ground floor also benefits from a convenient WC and internal access to the single garage. Upstairs, the master bedroom is a spacious double room with plenty of space for wardrobes and additional furniture. Multiple windows make this a particularly bright and airy room, complemented by a sleek en-suite featuring a modern walk-in shower. Bedroom two is slightly smaller yet still a very generous double. Bedroom three is a versatile space that can comfortably serve as a double bedroom or be adapted to suit individual needs, such as a home office, dressing room or nursery. The main family bathroom is well-appointed and includes a bath, ideal for relaxation. Externally, the property boasts a private rear garden, perfect for enjoying sunny days and outdoor leisure, with the added benefit of a shed for extra storage. The single garage is a good size, ideal for secure parking or additional storage, while the double driveway provides ample off-road parking. Overall, this home offers a fantastic blend of space, modern features and flexibility, making it an excellent choice for a range of buyers. **Location:** Sandbach is a historic market town famous for its Saxon Crosses on the cobbled market square and weekly market. There is a Waitrose supermarket, high street and independent shops plus restaurants and pubs. For leisure, Sandbach Leisure Centre provides a plethora of sporting facilities, including a swimming pool. There is also a selection of highly regarded primary and secondary schools in the area. Perfectly placed, the attractive towns of Nantwich, Chester and Crewe are all within easy reach. Those needing to commute will have no concerns thanks to the excellent transport links via Junction 17 of the M6 Motorway which is approximately 1.4 miles in distance and Sandbach Railway Station. Also nearby, Crewe Railway Station provides direct access into London and major cities across the country. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170639864/177404) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170639864/177406) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170639864/177409) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170639864/177411) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170639864/177413) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170639864/177415) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170639864/177417) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170639864/177420) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170639864/177423) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170639864/177427) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170639864/177428) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170639864/177430) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170639864/177432) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170639864/177434) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170639864/177435) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170639864/177437) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170639864/177441) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170639864/177443) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170639864/177447) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170639864/177450) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170639864/538114) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170639864/538115) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170639864/538116) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170639864/538117) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170639864/538118) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170639864/538119) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170639864/538120) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170639864/538121) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170639864/538122) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170639864/538123) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/170639864/538124) ## Floorplans - ![All](/listings/photos/170639864/177452) - All - ![Site Plan](/listings/photos/170639864/177455) - Site Plan ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | | £219,995 | 01/01/2020 | — | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 3 - 5 MANOR ROAD, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 2ND | £485,000 | 19/12/2025 | Detached | | 8 COMFREY AVENUE, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4BY | £315,000 | 03/12/2025 | Detached | | [Same street] 19 LARCH DRIVE, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4LD | £267,000 | 26/10/2023 | Terraced | | [Same street] 5 LARCH DRIVE, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4LD | £30,660 | 13/09/2023 | Other | | 21 BUCKTHORN ROAD, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4LA | £340,000 | 14/08/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 29 LARCH DRIVE, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4LD | £197,000 | 10/03/2023 | Terraced | | 4 BUCKTHORN ROAD, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4LA | £349,995 | 20/12/2022 | Detached | | 2 BUCKTHORN ROAD, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4LA | £369,995 | 21/11/2022 | Detached | | 5 WRIGHTS LANE, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 2JX | £345,000 | 20/10/2022 | Detached | | 205 HEATH ROAD, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 2LE | £295,000 | 12/10/2022 | Detached | | 2 HEATHER WAY, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4BU | £274,995 | 30/09/2022 | Detached | | 20 BUCKTHORN ROAD, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4LA | £274,995 | 30/09/2022 | Detached | | 22 BUCKTHORN ROAD, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4LA | £334,995 | 30/09/2022 | Detached | | 34 BUCKTHORN ROAD, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4LA | £304,995 | 10/08/2022 | Detached | | 30 BUCKTHORN ROAD, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4LA | £269,995 | 08/07/2022 | Detached | | 36 BUCKTHORN ROAD, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4LA | £254,995 | 30/06/2022 | Detached | | 32 BUCKTHORN ROAD, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4LA | £254,995 | 30/06/2022 | Detached | | 38 BUCKTHORN ROAD, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4LA | £249,495 | 30/06/2022 | Detached | | 28 BUCKTHORN ROAD, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4LA | £334,995 | 30/06/2022 | Detached | | 24 BUCKTHORN ROAD, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4LA | £334,995 | 24/06/2022 | Detached | | 26 BUCKTHORN ROAD, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4LA | £299,995 | 31/05/2022 | Detached | | 1 HEATHER WAY, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4BU | £264,495 | 31/05/2022 | Detached | | 3 HEATHER WAY, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4BU | £304,995 | 20/05/2022 | Detached | **Street average:** £164,887 (3 sales) **Area average:** £312,946 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £413,691 (39 Detached, CW11, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -27.5% ## 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):** £678/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Willow Drive, CW11 | £1,075/mo | 3 | 0.25 miles | OpenRent | | [St. Oswalds Crescent, Sandbach, CW11](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/95b5c0b) | £1,500/mo | 3 | 2.06 miles | Rightmove | **Average rent: £1,288/mo (2 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.43% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £161,000 - **Target investor price (1%):** £128,800 *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 £1,288/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 5.2% - **Cost-to-rent:** 19.4× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-47/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -0.7% *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:** 20.1% - **10y growth:** 48.3% ## 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)