# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (CW4 8HL)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | ROWAN TREES, 22, NORTHWICH ROAD, CREWE, CRANAGE, CHESHIRE EAST CW4 8HL |
| Price | £1,250,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 4 |
| Council tax | G |
| Last sold | £800,000 Jul 2025 |

## Description

A remarkable family home with an abundance of space, individuality and style.

Offering an exceptional blend of generous living space, distinctive design and modern-day practicality, this impressive country residence is a home that truly deserves to be explored. Set within substantial private gardens, the property provides an enviable setting for family life, with an extensive range of accommodation that caters equally well for entertaining, relaxing and enjoying time together. With its individual character and thoughtfully arranged interiors, this is a home that offers far more than first impressions alone.

The ground floor has been designed with versatility very much in mind, providing a choice of reception rooms to suit a variety of lifestyles. Whether enjoying a quiet evening in the principal lounge, spending time together in the separate family room or making use of the additional study and games room, there is space for everyone to find their own corner. A ground-floor bedroom with private en-suite facilities also adds welcome flexibility, whether for visiting guests, an independent family member or those seeking accommodation away from the first floor.Undoubtedly one of the highlights is the outstanding kitchen and adjoining dining and family area. Designed around the way people live today, this impressive space brings cooking, dining and relaxation together in one wonderfully sociable setting. The bespoke kitchen, complete with a substantial central island and integrated appliances, flows naturally into the expansive adjoining room, where generous glazing and a feature log-burning stove creates an inviting backdrop for everything from busy family mornings to memorable evenings entertaining friends and family.

Upstairs, the accommodation continues to deliver on both space and comfort. The principal bedroom suite is a particularly appealing feature, with its unusual two-level arrangement incorporating a dedicated dressing area and private bathroom. A further double bedroom enjoys its own en-suite, with additional bedroom accommodation and a family bathroom completing the first floor. This adaptable layout makes the property especially well suited to families looking for room to grow, while also offering the flexibility to accommodate guests or create dedicated spaces for work and leisure.

The outside space is equally worthy of attention. Generous gardens wrap around the property, creating a sense of seclusion and providing plenty of room to enjoy the outdoors. The enclosed rear garden offers an attractive retreat, with an ornamental pond, cascading water feature and atmospheric lighting adding to its appeal. Extensive private parking and a substantial double garage complete the picture. With its impressive scale, versatile accommodation and private grounds, this is a home that offers a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a more spacious and individual way of life.

## Property Photos

- ![Front Aspect](/listings/photos/94696824/2661308) - Front Aspect
- ![Open Plan Kitchen](/listings/photos/94696824/2661309) - Open Plan Kitchen
- ![Open Plan Space](/listings/photos/94696824/2661310) - Open Plan Space
- ![Grounds](/listings/photos/94696824/2661311) - Grounds
- ![Entrance](/listings/photos/94696824/2661312) - Entrance
- ![Hallway](/listings/photos/94696824/2661313) - Hallway
- ![Hallway](/listings/photos/94696824/2661314) - Hallway
- ![Open Plan Living Space](/listings/photos/94696824/2661315) - Open Plan Living Space
- ![Open Plan Kitchen](/listings/photos/94696824/2661316) - Open Plan Kitchen
- ![Open Plan Kitchen](/listings/photos/94696824/2661317) - Open Plan Kitchen
- ![Open Plan Kitchen](/listings/photos/94696824/2661318) - Open Plan Kitchen
- ![Open Plan Kitchen](/listings/photos/94696824/2661319) - Open Plan Kitchen
- ![Kitchen View](/listings/photos/94696824/2661320) - Kitchen View
- ![Open Plan Kitchen](/listings/photos/94696824/2661321) - Open Plan Kitchen
- ![Open Plan Space](/listings/photos/94696824/2661322) - Open Plan Space
- ![Open Plan Space](/listings/photos/94696824/2661323) - Open Plan Space
- ![Open Plan Fire ](/listings/photos/94696824/2661324) - Open Plan Fire 
- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/94696824/2661325) - Lounge
- ![Lounge Fire](/listings/photos/94696824/2661326) - Lounge Fire
- ![Family Room](/listings/photos/94696824/2661327) - Family Room
- ![Family Room View](/listings/photos/94696824/2661328) - Family Room View
- ![Utility Room](/listings/photos/94696824/2661329) - Utility Room
- ![Games Room/Study](/listings/photos/94696824/2661330) - Games Room/Study
- ![Ground Floor Bedroom](/listings/photos/94696824/2661331) - Ground Floor Bedroom
- ![Ground Floor Bedroom En-Suite](/listings/photos/94696824/2661332) - Ground Floor Bedroom En-Suite
- ![Landing](/listings/photos/94696824/2661333) - Landing
- ![Master Bedroom](/listings/photos/94696824/2661334) - Master Bedroom
- ![Master Dressing Area](/listings/photos/94696824/2661335) - Master Dressing Area
- ![Master Bedroom En-Suite](/listings/photos/94696824/2661336) - Master Bedroom En-Suite
- ![Master Bedroom En-Suite](/listings/photos/94696824/2661337) - Master Bedroom En-Suite
- ![Bedroom ](/listings/photos/94696824/2661338) - Bedroom 
- ![Guest En-Suite](/listings/photos/94696824/2661339) - Guest En-Suite
- ![Guest En-Suite](/listings/photos/94696824/2661340) - Guest En-Suite
- ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/94696824/2661341) - Bedroom
- ![Main Bathroom](/listings/photos/94696824/2661342) - Main Bathroom
- ![Front Aspect](/listings/photos/94696824/2661343) - Front Aspect
- ![Driveway & Garage](/listings/photos/94696824/2661344) - Driveway & Garage
- ![Side Aspect](/listings/photos/94696824/2661345) - Side Aspect
- ![Side Aspect](/listings/photos/94696824/2661346) - Side Aspect
- ![Grounds](/listings/photos/94696824/2661347) - Grounds
- ![Side Aspect](/listings/photos/94696824/2661348) - Side Aspect
- ![Water Feature](/listings/photos/94696824/2661349) - Water Feature
- ![Grounds](/listings/photos/94696824/2661350) - Grounds
- ![Grounds](/listings/photos/94696824/2661351) - Grounds
- ![Grounds](/listings/photos/94696824/2661352) - Grounds

## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/94696824/2661353) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![Energy Performance Certificate](/listings/photos/94696824/2661354) - Energy Performance Certificate

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| ROWAN TREES, 22 NORTHWICH ROAD, CRANAGE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 8HL | £800,000 | 18/07/2025 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| WIMBORNE HOUSE NEW PLATT LANE, CRANAGE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 8HS | £1,650,000 | 30/08/2024 | Detached |
| SHELBOURNE NEW PLATT LANE, CRANAGE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 8HS | £801,500 | 27/06/2023 | Detached |
| HAVEN NOOK NEW PLATT LANE, CRANAGE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 8HS | £1,540,000 | 15/07/2022 | Detached |

**Area average:** £1,330,500 (3 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £635,935 (35 Detached, CW4, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +96.6%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Cheshire East). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £893/mo
- **Realistic:** £992/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,091/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:** 0.08% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £124,000
- **Target investor price (1%):** £99,200

*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:** -13.3%
- **10y growth:** 3.3%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Cheshire East; Detached series; as of August 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 3.9%
- **5y growth (index):** 28.7%
- **10y growth (index):** 51.7%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

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