# 5 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (CW11 1RH) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 3, SCHOOL FARM COURT, WALNUT TREE LANE, SANDBACH, BRADWALL, CHESHIRE EAST CW11 1RH | | Price | £580,000 | | Bedrooms | 5 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | F | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1991-1995 | | Floor area | 173 m² | | Last sold | £425,000 Aug 2018 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** E - **Potential rating:** D - **Expiry date:** 12/08/2035 - **Current heating cost:** £1,883/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £17,700 ### Recommendations - W2 (£5,000 - £10,000) - T2 (£900 - £1,500) - U (£8,000 - £10,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2162-7911-3716-1999-6115) ## Description Located down a private track to reveal just four properties which form part of the former Bradwall Reform School. School Farm Court and School Cottages is a small secluded Grade II listed development converted from the previous Bradwall Reform School. School Farm Court itself is made up of just four properties accessed via a private driveway off Walnut Tree Lane. This particular property is absolutely stunning throughout, having been well maintained and cared for by the current owners both internally and externally. The internal colour pallet is in-keeping with the character of this home, while the exterior overlooks farmland. This enclosed private plot has two access points into the house itself, starting from the modern kitchen diner with space for a large table, integrated appliances and granite worksurfaces, the kitchen diner leads into the central hallway off which is a large downstairs wc, two reception rooms - one offers a variety of uses as a formal dining room or sitting room while the living room has a central fireplace and opens to the study, which would also make an ideal play room. A turning staircase to the first floor provides access to all five generous bedrooms. The landing area has the benefit of the exposed ceiling beams, as does the master bedroom, which also has a fabulous walk in wardrobe and a four piece en-suite shower room. The remaining bedrooms are serviced by the family bathroom which is also fitted with a four piece white suite. The private driveway leads to the front entrance of this wonderful home where there is parking along with a single garage, a five bar timber gate opens to the garden area which has an abundance of mature shrubs to offer an array of colour throughout the year. A timber summer house could also be used as storage or a crafts room/studio if desired. A freehold Grade II listed home which has the most enviable semi-rural setting yet with Sandbach and Holmes Chapel within very easy reach EPC Rating: E ## Property Photos - ![(Main)](/listings/photos/174765071/138517) - (Main) - ![Other](/listings/photos/174765071/138520) - Other - ![Other](/listings/photos/174765071/138523) - Other - ![Other](/listings/photos/174765071/138525) - Other - ![Other](/listings/photos/174765071/138526) - Other - ![Other](/listings/photos/174765071/138528) - Other - ![Other](/listings/photos/174765071/138530) - Other - ![Other](/listings/photos/174765071/138532) - Other - ![Other](/listings/photos/174765071/138533) - Other - ![Other](/listings/photos/174765071/138535) - Other - ![Other](/listings/photos/174765071/138537) - Other - ![Other](/listings/photos/174765071/138539) - Other - ![Other](/listings/photos/174765071/138541) - Other - ![Other](/listings/photos/174765071/138543) - Other - ![Other](/listings/photos/174765071/138545) - Other - ![Other](/listings/photos/174765071/138547) - Other - ![Other](/listings/photos/174765071/138549) - Other - ![Other](/listings/photos/174765071/138550) - Other - ![Other](/listings/photos/174765071/138551) - Other - ![Other](/listings/photos/174765071/138553) - Other - ![Other](/listings/photos/174765071/138554) - Other ## Floorplans - ![All](/listings/photos/174765071/138556) - All ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/174765071/726475) - EPC 1 ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | SCHOOL FARM COURT 3 WALNUT TREE LANE, BRADWALL, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 1RH | £425,000 | 10/08/2018 | Terraced | | SCHOOL FARM COURT 3 WALNUT TREE LANE, BRADWALL, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 1RH | £365,000 | 14/12/2011 | Terraced | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | [Same street] SCHOOL FARM COURT 2 WALNUT TREE LANE, BRADWALL, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 1RH | £455,000 | 16/07/2025 | Terraced | | [Same street] SCHOOL FARM WALNUT TREE LANE, BRADWALL, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 1RH | £415,000 | 15/01/2024 | Detached | | [Same street] WALNUT TREE COTTAGES 1 WALNUT TREE LANE, BRADWALL, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 1RH | £250,000 | 15/09/2023 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] SCHOOL COTTAGES 3 WALNUT TREE LANE, BRADWALL, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 1RH | £403,000 | 19/12/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] SCHOOL FARM WALNUT TREE LANE, BRADWALL, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 1RH | £395,000 | 17/09/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £383,600 (5 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £266,081 (49 Semi-detached, CW11, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +118% ## 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:** 0.17% (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:** £3,353/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 29.4% - **10y growth:** 45.6% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Cheshire East; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 2.3% - **5y growth (index):** 25.2% - **10y growth (index):** 56.5% ## 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)