# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (CW3 0FH) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | Mckelvey Way, Audlem, CW3, CW3 0FH | | Price | £419,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | D | | Last sold | £284,995 | ## Description Set within the highly regarded village of Audlem, this well-proportioned four-bedroom family home enjoys an enviable position overlooking a green park to the front, while the rear benefits from a high degree of privacy with no properties directly behind. Offered chain free, the property presents a straightforward and appealing opportunity for buyers seeking a smooth move into a home that combines practical living with a peaceful setting. The ground floor is centred around a spacious kitchen/diner, fitted with grey shaker-style matt wall and base units, along with an integrated fridge/freezer, double oven, five-ring gas hob and integrated dishwasher, making it ideal for both everyday family life and entertaining. A separate utility room adds further practicality with plumbing for a washing machine, additional storage and direct access to the rear garden. The lounge provides a comfortable space to relax, complete with an electric fire and plantation shutters, while a convenient downstairs WC completes the layout. Thoughtful modern touches such as plug sockets with integrated USB ports add everyday convenience throughout the home. Upstairs, the property offers four well-proportioned bedrooms. The principal bedroom benefits from a built-in wardrobe and a modern en-suite shower room with mains-fed shower, WC and sink. The remaining bedrooms provide flexible accommodation for family, guests or home working, with bedroom two also featuring built-in storage and plantation shutters. A family bathroom serves the additional bedrooms and is fitted with a bath and handheld shower, WC and sink. Externally, the property continues to impress with a spacious rear garden designed for both enjoyment and ease of maintenance, featuring a lawn, established shrubs, a garden shed and a patio area with raised beds, ideal for outdoor dining and relaxing. The open outlook to the front across the park, combined with the private rear aspect, gives the home a particularly appealing setting. The property also benefits from a driveway providing off-road parking for two vehicles, along with an integral garage offering additional storage or parking options. Further features include LPG gas via a shared, metered supply and an annual service charge of approximately £205, contributing to the upkeep of the surrounding communal areas including nearby green space and play areas. **Location:** Audlem is a charming Cheshire village with a bustling heart that is a designated conservation area and is centred around St James Church with it's stunning 13th century gothic architecture. The village offers an excellent range of facilities include a selection of independent shops, butcher, post office, three public houses, coffee shops, mini-supermarket, medical practice, and a 'Good' OFSTED rated primary school. For further schooling Audlem is within the catchment area of the 'Good' OFSTED rated Brine Leas secondary school and sixth form college in Nantwich. A more comprehensive range of facilities can be found in the market towns of Nantwich and Whitchurch which are only a short drive away or there is a bus service from the village to both of these towns. Audlem is a thriving village that hosts a number of annual events including a Festival of Transport, Music and Arts Festival, Beer Festival, Party on the Park and the Christmas lights 'Big Switch On'. The village is a past winner of numerous awards including Regional North of England Village of Year, Cheshire Village of the Year, Best Kept Cheshire Village of the Year, and a Cheshire Community Pride Award. Located within picturesque Cheshire countryside and with the Shropshire Union Canal running through the village, Audlem is sure to delight lovers of the outdoors with an abundance of scenic rural routes to walk, run, or cycle including the canal towpath along the famous run of 15 locks which has been described as one of the finest walks in lowland England. For commuters, junction 16 of the M6 is approximately 12 miles away and provides excellent links to the north and south whilst Crewe railway station is within 10 miles and provides a fast commute into London, Manchester, Liverpool, and other major cities. Nearest airports are Birmingham to the south and Liverpool and Manchester to the north. 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Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | | £284,995 | 01/01/2019 | — | ## 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] LYME WOOD GRANGE CAR PARKING SPACE M MCKELVEY WAY, AUDLEM, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW3 0FH | £310,000 | 28/11/2025 | Other | | [Same street] LYME WOOD GRANGE APARTMENT 21 MCKELVEY WAY, AUDLEM, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW3 0FH | £310,000 | 28/11/2025 | Flat | | 9 MARSHALL DRIVE, AUDLEM, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW3 0FN | £370,000 | 31/10/2025 | Detached | | 45 CHESHIRE STREET, AUDLEM, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW3 0HB | £800,000 | 30/09/2025 | Detached | | [Same street] 95 MCKELVEY WAY, AUDLEM, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW3 0FH | £432,000 | 12/06/2023 | Detached | | 48 MCKELVEY WAY, AUDLEM, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW3 0FJ | £426,250 | 28/04/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] LYME WOOD GRANGE APARTMENT 9 MCKELVEY WAY, AUDLEM, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW3 0FH | £300,000 | 14/11/2022 | Flat | | 4 WITTON CLOSE, AUDLEM, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW3 0HZ | £695,000 | 10/11/2022 | Detached | | 6 LITTLEHEATH CLOSE, AUDLEM, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW3 0HX | £435,000 | 10/10/2022 | Detached | | 78 MCKELVEY WAY, AUDLEM, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW3 0FJ | £407,500 | 30/05/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 29 MCKELVEY WAY, AUDLEM, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW3 0FH | £390,000 | 29/04/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 85 MCKELVEY WAY, AUDLEM, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW3 0FH | £515,000 | 29/04/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] LYME WOOD GRANGE APARTMENT 12 MCKELVEY WAY, AUDLEM, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW3 0FH | £125,743 | 30/03/2022 | Flat | | [Same street] LYME WOOD GRANGE APARTMENT 4 MCKELVEY WAY, AUDLEM, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW3 0FH | £202,447 | 30/03/2022 | Flat | | [Same street] LYME WOOD GRANGE APARTMENT 22 MCKELVEY WAY, AUDLEM, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW3 0FH | £315,000 | 25/03/2022 | Flat | | [Same street] LYME WOOD GRANGE APARTMENT 17 MCKELVEY WAY, AUDLEM, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW3 0FH | £259,999 | 28/01/2022 | Flat | | [Same street] LYME WOOD GRANGE APARTMENT 25 MCKELVEY WAY, AUDLEM, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW3 0FH | £319,000 | 14/01/2022 | Flat | | [Same street] LYME WOOD GRANGE CAR PARKING SPACE V MCKELVEY WAY, AUDLEM, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW3 0FH | £319,000 | 14/01/2022 | Other | | [Same street] LYME WOOD GRANGE APARTMENT 11 MCKELVEY WAY, AUDLEM, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW3 0FH | £236,500 | 12/11/2021 | Flat | | [Same street] LYME WOOD GRANGE CAR PARKING SPACES O MCKELVEY WAY, AUDLEM, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW3 0FH | £295,000 | 28/10/2021 | Other | | [Same street] LYME WOOD GRANGE APARTMENT 23 MCKELVEY WAY, AUDLEM, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW3 0FH | £295,000 | 28/10/2021 | Flat | | 4 WITTON CLOSE, AUDLEM, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW3 0HZ | £615,000 | 17/09/2021 | Detached | | 17 MARSHALL DRIVE, AUDLEM, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW3 0FN | £345,000 | 04/09/2021 | Detached | | 4 MCKELVEY WAY, AUDLEM, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW3 0FJ | £363,995 | 30/06/2021 | Detached | | 8 MCKELVEY WAY, AUDLEM, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW3 0FJ | £419,995 | 30/06/2021 | Detached | | 1 WITTON CLOSE, AUDLEM, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW3 0HZ | £490,000 | 29/06/2021 | Detached | | 5 MARSHALL DRIVE, AUDLEM, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW3 0FN | £475,000 | 28/06/2021 | Detached | | 6 MCKELVEY WAY, AUDLEM, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW3 0FJ | £279,995 | 25/06/2021 | Detached | | 87 MCKELVEY WAY, AUDLEM, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW3 0FH | £449,995 | 25/06/2021 | Detached | | 2 MCKELVEY WAY, AUDLEM, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW3 0FJ | £294,995 | 25/06/2021 | Detached | | 48 MCKELVEY WAY, AUDLEM, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW3 0FJ | £385,000 | 25/06/2021 | Detached | | 53 MCKELVEY WAY, AUDLEM, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW3 0FH | £363,995 | 17/06/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £308,313 (15 sales) **Area average:** £448,042 (17 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £435,107 (22 Detached, CW3, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -3.7% ## 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):** £992/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.23% (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.* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 15% - **10y growth:** 18.7% ## 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)