# 3 bedroom detached house for sale (CW1 3RZ) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 28 MERLIN WAY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST CW1 3RZ | | Price | £215,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | B | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1983-1990 | | Floor area | 61 m² | | Last sold | £146,000 Sep 2025 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 25/06/2035 - **Current heating cost:** £581/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £21,945 ### Recommendations - W2 (£5,000 - £10,000) - E (£180 - £210) - O (£4,500 - £6,000) - U (£8,000 - £10,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2245-1132-8416-5514-7930) ## Description Stephenson Browne are delighted to present to the market this stunning three-bedroom detached property situated on the sought-after Merlin Way, offering beautifully presented accommodation that has been fully renovated throughout to an exceptional standard. Upon entering the property, you are welcomed into a stylish and contemporary home, thoughtfully modernised to create a bright and inviting living environment. The ground floor boasts a spacious open-plan living and dining room, creating a fantastic space for both everyday family life and entertaining guests. The property further benefits from a separate modern kitchen, offering ample storage, worktop space, and practicality for modern living To the first floor, the property offers three well-proportioned bedrooms, providing comfortable accommodation for growing families, professionals, or those looking for additional guest space or a home office. A contemporary family bathroom completes the upstairs accommodation, finished to a high standard and complementing the quality found throughout the home. Externally, the property benefits from well-maintained outdoor space, providing the perfect setting for relaxing and entertaining. Occupying a desirable position on Merlin Way, the property is conveniently located for local amenities, schools, and excellent transport links. Having been fully renovated throughout, this exceptional detached home is ready for its next owners to move straight into and enjoy. Early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the quality, space, and finish this outstanding property has to offer. **Entrance Hall** - **Lounge** - 3.6m x 3.8m (11'9" x 12'5" ) - **Dining Room** - 2.25m x 2.4m (7'4" x 7'10") - **Kitchen** - 2.15m x 2.4m (7'0" x 7'10" ) - **Stairs To First Floor** - **Landing** - **Bedroom One** - 2.6m x 3.65m (8'6" x 11'11" ) - **Bedroom Two** - 2.6m x 2.65m (8'6" x 8'8" ) - **Bedroom Three** - 2m x 2.3m (6'6" x 7'6" ) - **Bathroom** - 1.95m x 1.7m (6'4" x 5'6") - **Externally** - A generous enclosed rear garden, mainly laid to lawn, with a patio area and a detached brick-built garage. **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. **Council Tax** - Band B **Tenure** - We understand from the vendor that the property is freehold. We would however recommend that your solicitor check the tenure prior to exchange of contracts. **Why Choose Us?** - At Stephenson Browne Crewe, our commitment to outstanding service and extensive local knowledge has earned us recognition as one of the UK’s leading independent estate agents. In a highly competitive industry, we are proud to be named among the Top 500 Sales & Lettings Agents in the country and honoured by ESTA's as winners of Gold Awards in both Sales and Lettings. For a FREE valuation, please call or email and we will be delighted to assist. ## Property Photos - ![79162bf6-IMG_3764-IMG_3766.jpg](/listings/photos/89236743/615364) - 79162bf6-IMG_3764-IMG_3766.jpg - ![tlc_b32e90db-9217-4004-83a9-bbc555adbdc1_6e188af.j](/listings/photos/89236743/615365) - tlc_b32e90db-9217-4004-83a9-bbc555adbdc1_6e188af.j - ![b3c38446-IMG_3749-IMG_3751.jpg](/listings/photos/89236743/615366) - b3c38446-IMG_3749-IMG_3751.jpg - ![0c8a045a-IMG_3692-IMG_3694.jpg](/listings/photos/89236743/615367) - 0c8a045a-IMG_3692-IMG_3694.jpg - ![62b6a8a8-IMG_3695-IMG_3697.jpg](/listings/photos/89236743/615369) - 62b6a8a8-IMG_3695-IMG_3697.jpg - ![9582f5d9-IMG_3710-IMG_3712.jpg](/listings/photos/89236743/615370) - 9582f5d9-IMG_3710-IMG_3712.jpg - ![f5e5d387-IMG_3701-IMG_3703.jpg](/listings/photos/89236743/615372) - f5e5d387-IMG_3701-IMG_3703.jpg - ![9ca8a39d-IMG_3704-IMG_3706.jpg](/listings/photos/89236743/615374) - 9ca8a39d-IMG_3704-IMG_3706.jpg - ![cf8197d3-IMG_3698-IMG_3700.jpg](/listings/photos/89236743/615376) - cf8197d3-IMG_3698-IMG_3700.jpg - ![403a3e7c-IMG_3707-IMG_3709.jpg](/listings/photos/89236743/615379) - 403a3e7c-IMG_3707-IMG_3709.jpg - ![d8075afd-IMG_3716-IMG_3718.jpg](/listings/photos/89236743/615381) - d8075afd-IMG_3716-IMG_3718.jpg - ![e06f3733-IMG_3731-IMG_3733.jpg](/listings/photos/89236743/615382) - e06f3733-IMG_3731-IMG_3733.jpg - ![108bf49f-IMG_3740-IMG_3742.jpg](/listings/photos/89236743/615384) - 108bf49f-IMG_3740-IMG_3742.jpg - ![tlc_8d50da57-ecd5-4301-a9f1-3c19f5e68d69_8254e4f.j](/listings/photos/89236743/615386) - tlc_8d50da57-ecd5-4301-a9f1-3c19f5e68d69_8254e4f.j - ![ebb8aa85-IMG_3722-IMG_3724.jpg](/listings/photos/89236743/615388) - ebb8aa85-IMG_3722-IMG_3724.jpg - ![12b2d913-IMG_3734-IMG_3736.jpg](/listings/photos/89236743/615391) - 12b2d913-IMG_3734-IMG_3736.jpg - ![ca50f401-IMG_3737-IMG_3739.jpg](/listings/photos/89236743/615393) - ca50f401-IMG_3737-IMG_3739.jpg - ![106016db-IMG_3719-IMG_3721.jpg](/listings/photos/89236743/615394) - 106016db-IMG_3719-IMG_3721.jpg - ![508f78e4-IMG_3725-IMG_3727.jpg](/listings/photos/89236743/615396) - 508f78e4-IMG_3725-IMG_3727.jpg - ![dba02d32-IMG_3746-IMG_3748.jpg](/listings/photos/89236743/615398) - dba02d32-IMG_3746-IMG_3748.jpg - ![8fe51fe2-IMG_3752-IMG_3754.jpg](/listings/photos/89236743/615400) - 8fe51fe2-IMG_3752-IMG_3754.jpg - ![678a6421-IMG_3767-IMG_3769.jpg](/listings/photos/89236743/615402) - 678a6421-IMG_3767-IMG_3769.jpg - ![e64c3cfd-IMG_3770-IMG_3772.jpg](/listings/photos/89236743/615404) - e64c3cfd-IMG_3770-IMG_3772.jpg - ![f23066e2-IMG_3761-IMG_3763.jpg](/listings/photos/89236743/615406) - f23066e2-IMG_3761-IMG_3763.jpg ## Floorplans - ![Floor paln.png](/listings/photos/89236743/615409) - Floor paln.png ## EPC Graphs - ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/89236743/615411) - EE Rating ## FENSA Certificates This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #17142506 - **Address:** 28 Merlin Way, CREWE, CW1 3RZ - **Certificate Issued:** 01/02/2026 - **Work Completed:** 18/01/2026 - **Items:** 9 window(s), 3 door(s) ### FENSA Certificate #17161657 - **Address:** 28 Merlin Way, CREWE, CW1 3RZ - **Certificate Issued:** 15/02/2026 - **Work Completed:** 31/01/2026 - **Items:** 9 window(s), 3 door(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 28 MERLIN WAY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3RZ | £146,000 | 26/09/2025 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 17 SEDGEMERE AVENUE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3YU | £260,000 | 09/01/2026 | Detached | | 19 SEDGEMERE AVENUE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3YU | £220,000 | 28/11/2025 | Detached | | 33 SEDGEMERE AVENUE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3YU | £292,000 | 31/07/2024 | Detached | | 12 TOLLEMACHE DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3YA | £215,000 | 15/12/2023 | Detached | | 33 MERLIN WAY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3YP | £195,000 | 28/04/2023 | Detached | | 77 MERLIN WAY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3YP | £200,000 | 16/09/2022 | Detached | | 39 MERLIN WAY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3YP | £190,000 | 12/09/2022 | Detached | | 11 SEDGEMERE AVENUE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3YU | £245,000 | 22/08/2022 | Detached | | 23 BECCONSALL DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4RU | £250,000 | 01/08/2022 | Detached | | 8 MELROSE DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3YD | £180,000 | 28/07/2022 | Detached | | 4 SEDGEMERE AVENUE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3YU | £275,000 | 17/06/2022 | Detached | | 1 CARRINGTON WAY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3YE | £205,000 | 06/06/2022 | Detached | | 6 PRIORY CLOSE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3YJ | £231,000 | 01/06/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 4 MERLIN WAY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3RZ | £180,500 | 01/04/2022 | Detached | | 2 MELROSE DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3YD | £185,000 | 25/03/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 8 MERLIN WAY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3RZ | £195,000 | 14/02/2022 | Detached | | 17 MABLINS LANE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3RF | £181,000 | 07/02/2022 | Detached | | 41 CARRINGTON WAY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3YE | £192,000 | 28/01/2022 | Detached | | 14 LYCEUM CLOSE, LEIGHTON, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3YB | £180,000 | 28/01/2022 | Detached | | 69 MERLIN WAY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3YP | £190,000 | 16/12/2021 | Detached | | 17 TOLLEMACHE DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3YA | £240,000 | 16/12/2021 | Detached | | 46 BECCONSALL DRIVE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 4RU | £150,000 | 14/12/2021 | Detached | | [Same street] 80 MERLIN WAY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3RZ | £190,000 | 20/08/2021 | Detached | | [Same street] 104 MERLIN WAY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3RZ | £215,000 | 25/06/2021 | Detached | | [Same street] 106 MERLIN WAY, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW1 3RZ | £170,000 | 25/06/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £190,100 (5 sales) **Area average:** £213,800 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £299,802 (48 Detached, CW1, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -28.3% ## 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 ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.45% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £121,875 - **Target investor price (1%):** £97,500 *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:** £3,525/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 4.7% - **10y growth:** 67.1% ## 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)