THE WILLOWS
PLANT LANE, SANDBACH, MOSTON, CHESHIRE EAST CW11 3QD
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
123 m²
Council tax band
G
Last sold
£585,000 Jul 2016
Local average
£413,691 (+99.4%)
Street crime
20 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- STUNNING PROPERTY
- OVER 3 ACRES OF LAND
- MULTI-FUNCTIONAL OUTBUILDINGS
- BEAUTIFUL VIEWS
- FOUR BEDROOMS
- TWO RECEPTION ROOMS
- SEMI-RURAL LIVING
- 10 MINUTES TO SANDBACH TOWN CENTRE
- NO ONWARD CHAIN
- CALL NOW TO ARRANGE YOUR VIEWING
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
Parts of the house date back to the 17th century and it is grade 2 listed, and yet the property is equally modern and welcoming. This detached house provides ample space for comfortable living, with the ground floor briefly comprising of; a beautiful cosy lounge with an inglenook and log burner, a grand dining room, the lovely dining kitchen with panoramic open aspect views, utility room, the fourth bedroom and a downstairs bathroom/en-suite. The second floor boasts three double bedrooms with traditional features, and the modernised bathroom. The property is fantastically unique, oozing an array of traditional features with a modern twist. Over the years the cottage has seen a number of updates and renovations to make it what it is today.
Situated on over 3 acres of land, this property offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of countryside paradise. The grounds include a large formal garden area, an enclosed duck pond, a second pond, an orchard, a wooded field and substantial grass fields that can be used for play or grazing. There is also a large greenhouse and a chicken enclosure.
The multi-functional outbuildings add versatility to the property, allowing for various potential uses. These buildings are currently set-up to accommodate a games room, home office, workshop and storage and in the past some have been used as stables. There is also existing planning permission to convert the outbuilding closest to the house to further accommodation and to link to the main house.
Whether you're looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life or simply seeking a peaceful retreat, this fantastic home provides the perfect setting. Don't miss out on the chance to own this beautiful farmhouse on the outskirts of Sandbach.
Accommodation -
Lounge - 4.52m x 3.48m (14'9" x 11'5") -
Dining Room - 4.95m x 4.52m (16'2" x 14'9") -
Dining Kitchen - 7.04m x 3.46m (23'1" x 11'4") -
Utility Room - 3.11m x 2.16m (10'2" x 7'1") -
Bedroom Four - 4.52m x 2.86m (14'9" x 9'4") -
Shower Room - 2.20m x 2.03m (7'2" x 6'7") -
First Floor -
Landing -
Bedroom One - 4.66m x 4.29m (15'3" x 14'0") -
Bedroom Two - 3.90m x 3.73m (12'9" x 12'2") -
Bedroom Three - 4.63m x 2.83m (15'2" x 9'3") -
Bathroom - 3.63m x 1.32m (11'10" x 4'3") -
Outside -
Garage/Games Room - 9.04m x 4.60m' (29'8" x 15'1') -
Home Office - 4.60m x 2.92m (15'1" x 9'7") -
Barn/Store - 4.50m x 3.74m (14'9" x 12'3") -
Workshop - 3.58m x 3.25m (11'9" x 10'8") -
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Listed by
Sandbach
Stephenson Browne Ltd
Reference: 148838399
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Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed for sale | — | £825,000 | +41% |
| Sold | 06/07/2016 (9 years ago) | £585,000 | — |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.
Sold Comparables
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Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Cheshire East. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Cheshire East. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Cheshire East.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for South Cheshire: £992/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Address
120 Plant Lane
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shop | ElleJay Designs | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Stud Green, Booth Lane / Dragon's Lane | 0.6 miles |
| Train station | Sandbach | 0.8 miles |
| Shop | Wise Pharmacy Elworth | 0.9 miles |
| University | University of Buckingham Crewe Campus | 4.1 miles |
| Train station | Holmes Chapel | 4.1 miles |
| Hospital | Tarporley War Memorial Hospital | 10.6 miles |
| Hospital | Haywood Hospital Walk-in Centre | 11.3 miles |
| University | Keele University | 11.9 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total incidents | 20 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warmingham CofE Primary School | Primary | 0.9 miles | Good — 8 Nov 2023 |
| Elworth CofE Primary School | Primary | 1.0 miles | Good — 16 Oct 2018 |
| Elworth Hall Primary School | Primary | 1.2 miles | — (Inspected (no overall grade)) |
| Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College | Secondary | 1.6 miles | Good — 27 Nov 2022 |
| Sandbach School | Secondary | 1.8 miles | Good — 10 Dec 2014 |
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- 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).