# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (CW4 7DG) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 17 WEST WAY, CREWE, HOLMES CHAPEL, CHESHIRE EAST CW4 7DG | | Price | £375,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | C | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1950-1966 | | Floor area | 139 m² | | Last sold | £379,500 Nov 2024 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** B - **Current heating cost:** £1,560/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £10,515 ### Recommendations - B (£500 - £1,500) - W2 (£4,000 - £6,000) - E (£15) - U (£3,500 - £5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/5134-2222-7300-0282-4292) ## Description An absolutely stunning home with the most impressive open plan living dining kitchen across the rear overlooking the private garden. **** Having been extended and enhanced by the current owners this immaculate home offers ready to walk into accommodation throughout. Offering a very modern and contemporary interior with oak internal doors with black handles, wood effect tiled flooring with under floor heating throughout the downstairs along with modern and neutral decor. The accommodation is approached via the large hallway with staircase to the first floor, under stairs storage and a downstairs wc. The living room to the front, has a continuation of the beautiful tiled flooring, complete with log burning stove for the cosy winter evenings. An oak door with glass inserts leads to the heart of this home, the most impressive open plan living dining kitchen with Velux roof windows and bi-folding doors to the garden. The kitchen area is fitted with a range of contrasting units, integrated appliances and an island unit with wine cooler. A double cupboard opens to reveal a utility area hiding away the washing machine. The rest of this room offers plenty of space for a large seating and dining area. The stunning home continues on the ground floor where there are three bedrooms, two double bedrooms and a single/nursery/home office. The main bedroom has a range of wardrobes fitted to one wall while the bathroom is fitted with a four piece white suite which includes a large walk in shower enclosure. The exterior of this property will also not disappoint. The block paved driveway to the front provides off road parking for several vehicles, while gated access to the side leads onto the rear garden where there is space for a garden shed and wood store. The remainder of the private garden is mainly laid to lawn with fence boundaries and two patio area. A freehold property which will not disappoint. ## Property Photos - ![ (Main)](/listings/photos/144097667/302818) - (Main) - ![Living Room](/listings/photos/144097667/302819) - Living Room - ![Garden](/listings/photos/144097667/302820) - Garden - ![Open plan living din](/listings/photos/144097667/302821) - Open plan living din - ![Hallway](/listings/photos/144097667/302822) - Hallway - ![Entrance Hall](/listings/photos/144097667/302823) - Entrance Hall - ![Living Room](/listings/photos/144097667/302824) - Living Room - ![Family Area](/listings/photos/144097667/302825) - Family Area - ![Family area](/listings/photos/144097667/302826) - Family area - ![Family Area](/listings/photos/144097667/302827) - Family Area - ![Kitchen diner](/listings/photos/144097667/302828) - Kitchen diner - ![Kitchen diner](/listings/photos/144097667/302829) - Kitchen diner - ![Kitchen diner](/listings/photos/144097667/302830) - Kitchen diner - ![Landing](/listings/photos/144097667/302831) - Landing - ![Bedroom One](/listings/photos/144097667/302832) - Bedroom One - ![Bedroom One](/listings/photos/144097667/302833) - Bedroom One - ![Bedroom Two](/listings/photos/144097667/302834) - Bedroom Two - ![Bedroom Three](/listings/photos/144097667/302835) - Bedroom Three - ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/144097667/302836) - Bathroom - ![Garden](/listings/photos/144097667/302837) - Garden - ![Garden](/listings/photos/144097667/302838) - Garden - ![Garden](/listings/photos/144097667/302839) - Garden ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/144097667/302840) - Floorplan ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 17 WEST WAY, HOLMES CHAPEL, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 7DG | £379,500 | 21/11/2024 | Semi-detached | | 17 WEST WAY, HOLMES CHAPEL, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 7DG | £265,000 | 01/09/2020 | Semi-detached | | 17 WEST WAY, HOLMES CHAPEL, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 7DG | £145,000 | 27/11/2012 | Semi-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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 24 WEST WAY, HOLMES CHAPEL, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 7DH | £257,500 | 14/01/2026 | Semi-detached | | 23 MIDDLEWICH ROAD, HOLMES CHAPEL, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 7EH | £370,000 | 30/11/2023 | Semi-detached | | 72 CHESTER ROAD, HOLMES CHAPEL, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 7DR | £350,000 | 20/10/2023 | Semi-detached | | 28 BALMORAL DRIVE, HOLMES CHAPEL, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 7JQ | £285,000 | 26/05/2023 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 41 WEST WAY, HOLMES CHAPEL, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 7DG | £215,000 | 12/05/2023 | Terraced | | 40 WEST WAY, HOLMES CHAPEL, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 7DH | £295,000 | 04/05/2023 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 69 WEST WAY, HOLMES CHAPEL, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 7DG | £323,000 | 06/04/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 49 WEST WAY, HOLMES CHAPEL, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 7DG | £270,000 | 13/01/2023 | Terraced | | [Same street] 59 WEST WAY, HOLMES CHAPEL, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 7DG | £401,500 | 16/12/2022 | Semi-detached | | 5 GLENEAGLES DRIVE, HOLMES CHAPEL, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 7JA | £300,000 | 30/06/2022 | Semi-detached | | 47 MIDDLEWICH ROAD, HOLMES CHAPEL, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 7ER | £250,000 | 27/06/2022 | Semi-detached | | 45 BESSANCOURT, HOLMES CHAPEL, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 7AN | £195,000 | 25/03/2022 | Semi-detached | | 4 GLENEAGLES DRIVE, HOLMES CHAPEL, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 7JA | £250,000 | 23/12/2021 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £302,375 (4 sales) **Area average:** £283,611 (9 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £334,810 (24 Semi-detached, CW4, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +12% ## 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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | [Dee Avenue, Holmes Chapel, Crewe, Cheshire, CW4](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/7bcf173) | £1,400/mo | 3 | 0.75 miles | Rightmove | **Average rent: £1,400/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.37% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £175,000 - **Target investor price (1%):** £140,000 *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 £1,400/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 4.5% - **Cost-to-rent:** 22.3× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-242/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -2.7% *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).* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £2,698/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 11.5% - **10y growth:** 39.5% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Cheshire East; Semi-detached series; as of February 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 2.3% - **5y growth (index):** 24.1% - **10y growth (index):** 56.2% ## 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)