For sale Detached

THE WILLOWS

PLANT LANE, SANDBACH, MOSTON, CHESHIRE EAST CW11 3QD

4 beds 2 baths 123 m² Listed 6 Jun 2024 (-737d)

£825,000

Reduced on 8 Oct 2025

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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

Unexpectedly Back On The Market - Welcome to The Willows at Plant Lane, Moston, Sandbach - a truly stunning cottage with traditional features that exude charm and character. The property is offered for sale with NO ONWARD CHAIN.

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") -

Aml Disclosure - Agents are required by law to conduct Anti-Money Laundering checks on all those buying a property. Stephenson Browne charge £49.99 plus VAT for an AML check per purchase transaction. This is a non-refundable fee. The charges cover the cost of obtaining relevant data, any manual checks that are required, and ongoing monitoring. This fee is payable in advance prior to the issuing of a memorandum of sale on the property you are seeking to buy.

Listed by

Sandbach

Stephenson Browne Ltd

Reference: 148838399

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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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).

5y growth 16.8%
10y growth 45.9%

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: £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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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.12%
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).