For sale Detached

Highfield

5, OLD SCHOOL LANE, CREWE, HANKELOW, CHESHIRE EAST CW3 0JN

3 beds 2 baths Listed 11 May 2026 (-29d)

£500,000

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Reduced on 6 Jun 2026 · Was £525,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Council tax band

E

Last sold

£330,000 Mar 2013

Local average

£435,107 (+14.9%)

Deprivation

Decile 7 (20,338 of 33,755)

Street crime

7 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

NO CHAIN - MOTIVATED SELLERS - MUST BE VIEWED TO BE FULLY APPRECIATED
Nestled in a picturesque sought after village set by a pretty village green close to the charming village of Audlem. This delightful INCREDIBLY DECEPTIVE three bedroom, two bathroom spacious detached dormer bungalow offers distinctive and wonderfully light versatile accommodation providing the perfect blend of comfort and charm. The superb residence can easily work as a house configuration with buyers having the flexibility to also use the additional ground floor bedroom. The property is ideal for families or those seeking a peaceful retreat close to open countryside. The two spacious reception rooms provide ample space for relaxation and entertaining and enjoy superb outlooks to the front & rear. Boasting generous gardens that invite you to enjoy the beauty of the outdoors whilst the single garage & extensive driveway adds practicality. Just a stone's throw away is the charming village green with duck pond and beautiful 'gastro' village pub.

Description - NO CHAIN - AN APPOINTMENT TO VIEW IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED - MOTIVATED SELLERS
Standing in a highly sought after location within the extremely pretty village of Hankelow being a short distance from the quintessential thriving village of Audlem.
Nestled in a particularly pretty location just beyond the village green this delightful three bed, two bath detached dormer bungalow offers distinctive, spacious, versatile and wonderfully light accommodation over two floors providing the perfect blend of comfort and charm.
The property is ideal for a variety of discerning buyers including families (school pick up & drop off close by) or those simply seeking a peaceful retreat close to fantastic open countryside.
Well maintained the accommodation briefly comprises; Entrance Hall, Living Room, Sitting Room, Kitchen, Bedroom Three / Study, Ensuite Shower Room. First Floor Landing, Bedroom One, Bedroom Two, Bathroom. Internally the two spacious reception rooms provide ample space for relaxation and entertaining and enjoy super outlooks to both the front & rear. Boasting generous gardens that invite you to enjoy the beauty of the outdoors they feature lawns, pretty raised pond to the rear, fruit trees and incredibly pretty planting. The detached single garage adds practicality, providing secure storage for your vehicle or additional belongings. Impressively just a stone's throw away is the charming village green with duck pond, perfect for leisurely strolls or community gatherings. The recently renovated country 'gastro pub' adjacent to the village green has a sophisticated yet cosy feel.
This country home presents an excellent opportunity to embrace a tranquil lifestyle in a friendly village setting, making it a must-see for anyone looking to settle in this lovely part of Cheshire. Oil fired central heating & double glazing.

Directions - From Nantwich take the A529 Audlem road, proceed for approx. 5 miles through the villages of Stapeley & Hatherton. Upon reaching the charming village of Hankelow turn left by the little community hall/chapel into Old School Lane where the property will be observed on the right hand side.

Hankelow & Nearby Audlem - Set in a rural hamlet, amidst open countryside, the property is convenient for Nantwich (6 miles) & nearby Audlem village (2 miles). Situated in the pretty hamlet of Hankelow, set in classic English countryside within the beautiful surroundings of rural South Cheshire.
For the more adventurous, just after the property, there is one of the best country walks in Cheshire, leading to the River Weaver, and the Shropshire Union Canal. For specialist shopping & exceptional dining, you are near the historic market town of Nantwich.
Audlem is an attractive, extremely well serviced award-winning country village, the centre of which is designated as a Conservation Area, well known for its Church dating back to 1279. Audlem has a medical practice, chemist, primary school, play group, three public houses and a range of shops. It is also the location of 15 locks on the Shropshire Union Canal. Approx distances: Nantwich 6 Miles, Crewe 10 miles, Manchester 40 Minutes, Walled City of Chester 26 miles, Newcastle Under Lyme 14 miles, Telford 25 miles, Shrewsbury 25 miles, M6 motorway - Junction 16 - 10 miles. Annual events in the Village include a Transport Festival, Music & Arts Festival and Open Gardens Weekend. Recent Awards won by Audlem Village: Regional title for North England as well as overall award for Building Community Life (sponsored by DEFRA-Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs) in the 2005 Calor Village of the Year. The Village has previously won awards for 'Most Vibrant Village in Cheshire' & the 'Building Community Life' title, 'Best Kept Village' in the Cheshire Community Action Awards and numerous 'Britain in Bloom' awards.

Nearby Nantwich Town - Nantwich is a charming market town set beside the River Weaver with a rich history, a wide range of speciality shops & 4 supermarkets. Nantwich in Bloom in November 2015 was delighted to have once again scooped the prestigious Gold award from the Britain in Bloom competition. In Cheshire, Nantwich is second only to Chester in its wealth of historic buildings. The High Street has many of the town's finest buildings, including the Queen's Aid House and The Crown Hotel built in 1585. Four major motorways which cross Cheshire ensure fast access to the key commercial centres of Britain and are linked to Nantwich by the A500 Link Road. Manchester Airport, one of Europe's busiest and fastest developing, is within a 45 minute drive of Nantwich. Frequent trains from Crewe railway station link Cheshire to London-Euston in only 1hr 30mins. Manchester and Liverpool offer alternative big city entertainment. Internationally famous football teams, theatres and concert halls are just some of the many attractions.

The Accommodation:- - With approximate dimensions comprises;

Entrance Hall - 5.36m x 1.70m (17'7 x 5'7) -

Living Room - 4.85m x 4.06m (15'11 x 13'4) -

Formal Dining / Sitting Room - 4.85m x 4.83m (15'11 x 15'10) -

Kitchen Breakfast Room - 3.73m x 3.15m (12'3 x 10'4) -

Side Porch - 2.11m x 0.89m (6'11 x 2'11) -

Bedroom Three / Study - 4.22m x 3.02m (13'10 x 9'11) -

Ensuite Shower Room - 3.12m x 1.02m (10'3 x 3'4) -

First Floor Landing -

Master Bedroom One - 5.03m x 4.80m (16'6 x 15'9) -

Bedroom Two - 2.97m x 2.72m (9'9 x 8'11) -

Family Bathroom - 3.10m x 1.83m (10'2 x 6'0) -

Exterior - The property stands in a leafy position set back from the village green.
Approached over a small single width lane there is a generous lawned front garden with graveled driveway providing ample off road parking for several vehicles which also leads to the detached single garage. Outside WC & additional garden store.
The exceptional rear garden being predominantly laid to lawn offers a wonderful space in which to fully enjoy the glorious village setting with the adjoining open fields to the rear.
Various fruit trees (including Victoria Plum), pretty planting & a small raised pond provide colourful features too.
Oil storage tank. The exterior is simply sublime & enables the perfect enjoyment of the idyllic location the delightful property is nestled in.

Detached Single Garage - 5.54m x 2.74m (18'2 x 9'0) -

Epc Rating: E -

Council Tax Band: E -

Services - All mains water & electricity services are connected or available locally (subject to statutory undertakers costs & conditions).
Oil fired central heating. Private drainage.
NOTE: No tests have been made of electrical, water, drainage and heating systems and associated appliances, nor confirmation obtained from the statutory bodies of the presence of these services.

Tenure - Presumed Freehold with vacant possession upon completion (Subject to Contract).

Viewing - Strictly by appointment with the Agents Wright Marshall Nantwich Office. Tel:
E-mail: . Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 9.00-5.30pm, Sat 9.00-4.00pm.

Sales Particulars & Plans - The sale particulars and plan/s have been prepared for the convenience of prospective purchasers and, whilst every care has been taken in their preparation, their accuracy is not guaranteed nor, in any circumstances, will they give grounds for an action in law.

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All Measurements - All measurements are approximate and are converted from the metric for the convenience of prospective purchasers. The opinions expressed are those of the selling agents at the time of marketing and any matters of fact material to your buying decision should be separately verified prior to an exchange of contracts.

Market Appraisal - "Thinking of Selling"? Wright Marshall have the experience and local knowledge to offer you a free marketing appraisal of your own property without obligation. Budgeting your move is probably the first step in the moving process. It is worth remembering that we may already have a purchaser waiting to buy your home.

Financial Advice - We can help you fund your new purchase with mortgage advice!

Contact one of our sales team today on , pop in to chat further at our friendly Nantwich Office at 56 High Street, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 5BB or email us if this is more convenient initially on; , so we can discuss your requirements further

For whole of market mortgage advice with access to numerous deals and exclusive rates not available on the high street, please ask a member of the Wright Marshall, Nantwich team for more information.

Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.

Listed by

Nantwich

Petty Real

Reference: 88319208

EPC ratings on this postcode

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Address Current Potential Floor area Age band Type
5 Old School Lane, Hankelow, CREWE 45 79 130 m² England and Wales: 1976-1982 Detached
WILLOWMEAD, 9 OLD SCHOOL LANE, HANKELOW, HANKELOW 34 53 138 m² Detached

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale £500,000 +51.5%
Sold 22/03/2013 (13 years ago) £330,000

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
LODGE FARM AUDLEM ROAD, HANKELOW, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW3 0JE £695,000 14/03/2025 Detached
PADDOCK HOUSE LONGHILL LANE, HANKELOW, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW3 0JG £485,000 28/04/2023 Detached
CHIMNEYS HALL LANE, HANKELOW, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW3 0JB £775,000 10/11/2022 Detached
THE GRANARY AUDLEM ROAD, HANKELOW, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW3 0JE £975,000 06/07/2022 Detached
9 WELL FIELD WAY, HANKELOW, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW3 0FP £455,000 27/08/2021 Detached
7 WELL FIELD WAY, HANKELOW, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW3 0FP £480,000 12/08/2021 Detached
5 WELL FIELD WAY, HANKELOW, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW3 0FP £480,000 28/06/2021 Detached
Same street WILLOWMEAD, 9 OLD SCHOOL LANE, HANKELOW, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW3 0JN £395,000 18/06/2021 Detached
17 WELL FIELD WAY, HANKELOW, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW3 0FP £455,500 17/06/2021 Detached
3 WELL FIELD WAY, HANKELOW, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW3 0FP £495,000 16/06/2021 Detached

Street average: £395,000 (1 sale)

Area average: £588,389 (9 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 15%
10y growth 38.3%

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

1y (index) 1.6%
5y (index) 23.6%
10y (index) 51.5%

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 South Cheshire: £678/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Address

Old School Lane

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Hankelow, Old School Lane / White Lion PH 0.0 miles
Bus stop Hankelow, Audlem Road / White Lion PH 0.0 miles
Shop Oxtail & Trotter 1.3 miles
Shop Audlem Dry Cleaners 1.3 miles
Train station Nantwich 4.2 miles
Train station Wrenbury 4.4 miles
University University of Buckingham Crewe Campus 6.7 miles
Hospital Leighton Hospital 7.9 miles
Hospital Whitchurch Community Hospital 8.1 miles
University Keele University 9.2 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 6
Public order 1
Total incidents 7

Within 1 mile during Apr 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
Audlem St James' CofE Primary School Primary 1.1 miles Good — 9 Nov 2023
Wybunbury Delves CofE Primary School Primary 3.0 miles Good — 7 Jun 2012
Sound and District Primary School Primary 3.1 miles Good — 24 Apr 2024
Stapeley Broad Lane CofE Primary School Primary 3.2 miles Outstanding — 6 Feb 2015
Adderley CofE Primary School Primary 3.3 miles Outstanding — 4 Jul 2024

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.2%
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).

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