# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (CW3 0BE) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 8 WINDMILL DRIVE, CREWE, AUDLEM, CHESHIRE CW3 0BE | | Price | £385,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | E | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1967-1975 | | Floor area | 126 m² | | Last sold | £248,000 May 2007 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 20/04/2036 - **Current heating cost:** £1,365/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £23,050 ### Recommendations - A (£900 - £1,200) - W2 (£5,000 - £10,000) - N (£4,000 - £7,000) - U (£8,000 - £10,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2812-3718-5325-1111-7158) ## Description Tucked away in a quiet and highly desirable cul-de-sac position on Windmill Drive, right in the heart of the award-winning village of Audlem, this exceptional detached family home is offered with the benefit of no onward chain. Representing a fantastic opportunity for a growing family to secure a home in one of Cheshire’s most sought-after locations, the property occupies an impressively large plot with a generous rear garden, ample off-road parking, and a large attached garage. The ground floor layout has been thoughtfully designed to offer both practical family spaces and excellent areas for entertaining. Passing through the storm porch and entrance hall, which features a useful downstairs WC, you are welcomed into the central hallway. From here, double doors open into a remarkably spacious, dual-aspect sitting and dining room that spans the full depth of the property, flooding the space with natural light. The kitchen is centrally positioned and leads through to a highly functional boot room, providing a perfect transition area from the garden or garage. Beyond the boot room, a lovely reception room with double doors opening to the patio serves as a versatile space, ideal as a playroom, snug, or garden room. Moving upstairs, the sense of space continues across a well-balanced landing with built-in storage. The property boasts four spacious bedrooms, ensuring everyone in the household has their own comfortable retreat. The main bedroom is a particular highlight, featuring built-in wardrobe space and its own private en-suite shower room. The remaining three bedrooms are well-proportioned and share a modern family bathroom. Situated within easy walking distance of Audlem's vibrant village centre, scenic canal pathways, and excellent local schooling, this superb home is ready for its next exciting chapter. **Porch** - 1.3 x 0.7 (4'3" x 2'3") - **Wc** - 0.9 x 2.2 (2'11" x 7'2") - **Entrance Hall** - 2.7 x 3.4 (8'10" x 11'1") - **Lounge** - 3.4 x 8.9 (11'1" x 29'2") - **Kitchen** - 2.7 x 4.4 (8'10" x 14'5") - **Rear Hallway** - 2.4 x 1.8 (7'10" x 5'10") - **Conservatory** - 2.4 x 3.7 (7'10" x 12'1") - **Landing** - **Bedroom One** - 2.9 x 3.7 (9'6" x 12'1") - **En-Suite** - 2.3 x 1.8 (7'6" x 5'10") - **Bedroom Two** - 2.9 x 3.1 (9'6" x 10'2") - **Bedroom Three** - 3.1 x 2.3 (10'2" x 7'6") - **Bedroom Four** - 3.1 x 2.3 (10'2" x 7'6") - **Bathroom** - 2.3 x 2.1 (7'6" x 6'10") - **Garage** - 4.5 x 5.2 (14'9" x 17'0") - ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88667616/467742) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88667616/467743) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88667616/467744) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88667616/467745) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88667616/467746) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88667616/467747) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88667616/467748) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88667616/467749) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88667616/467750) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88667616/467751) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88667616/467752) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88667616/467753) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88667616/467754) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88667616/467755) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88667616/467756) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88667616/467757) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88667616/467758) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan.jpg](/listings/photos/88667616/467759) - Floorplan.jpg ## EPC Graphs - ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/88667616/467760) - EE Rating ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 8 WINDMILL DRIVE, AUDLEM, CREWE, CREWE AND NANTWICH, CHESHIRE, CW3 0BE | £248,000 | 18/05/2007 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 1 TELFORD WAY, AUDLEM, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW3 0BQ | £207,500 | 01/09/2025 | Detached | | [Same street] 32 WINDMILL DRIVE, AUDLEM, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW3 0BE | £365,000 | 07/02/2025 | Detached | | SPRING WOOD SCHOOL LANE, AUDLEM, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW3 0BA | £850,000 | 27/03/2023 | Detached | | 23 CHESHIRE STREET, AUDLEM, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW3 0AH | £430,000 | 30/09/2022 | Detached | | 18 MOORSFIELD AVENUE, AUDLEM, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW3 0LA | £400,000 | 13/06/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 24 WINDMILL DRIVE, AUDLEM, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW3 0BE | £372,000 | 10/02/2022 | Detached | | ADDERLEY HOUSE, 3 MATTHEWS WAY, AUDLEM, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW3 0LT | £535,000 | 28/01/2022 | Detached | | 11 TELFORD WAY, AUDLEM, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW3 0BQ | £237,000 | 19/01/2022 | Detached | | 4 SALFORD, AUDLEM, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW3 0AT | £395,000 | 20/12/2021 | Detached | | 15 MOORSFIELD AVENUE, AUDLEM, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW3 0LA | £385,000 | 10/12/2021 | Detached | | 13 CHAPEL CLOSE, AUDLEM, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW3 0BG | £365,000 | 03/12/2021 | Detached | | 10 MOORSFIELD AVENUE, AUDLEM, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW3 0LA | £315,000 | 12/11/2021 | Detached | | [Same street] 22 WINDMILL DRIVE, AUDLEM, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW3 0BE | £430,000 | 30/09/2021 | Detached | | 3 CHAPEL CLOSE, AUDLEM, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW3 0BG | £375,000 | 28/09/2021 | Detached | | [Same street] 3 WINDMILL DRIVE, AUDLEM, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW3 0BE | £299,950 | 30/06/2021 | Detached | | 3 WILLOW CLOSE, AUDLEM, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW3 0JT | £545,000 | 30/06/2021 | Detached | | 5 CHAPEL CLOSE, AUDLEM, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW3 0BG | £445,000 | 29/06/2021 | Detached | | [Same street] 24 WINDMILL DRIVE, AUDLEM, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW3 0BE | £380,101 | 28/06/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £369,410 (5 sales) **Area average:** £421,885 (13 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £435,107 (22 Detached, CW3, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -11.5% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Cheshire East). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £881/mo - **Realistic:** £979/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,077/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for South Cheshire (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £992/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.25% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £122,375 - **Target investor price (1%):** £97,900 *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:** £3,056/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -4.5% - **10y growth:** 12.6% ## 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)