# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (CW11 1FY) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 12 DINGLE LANE, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST CW11 1FY | | Price | £950,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 3 | | Council tax | F | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1983-1990 | | Floor area | 245 m² | | Last sold | £457,500 Aug 2017 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** B - **Current heating cost:** £2,051/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £17,550 ### Recommendations - A (£900 - £1,200) - W2 (£5,000 - £10,000) - U (£8,000 - £10,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0018-5036-5002-0074-1502) ## Description Perfectly positioned in one of Sandbach’s most desirable and discreet locations, Dingle Lane offers an exceptional opportunity to acquire a high end family residence that blends exclusivity with unrivalled convenience. Set on an impressively large and private plot, the property sits elegantly back from the lane, framed by a generous front garden, extensive off road parking, and the added benefit of a double garage. Despite its peaceful setting, it is just moments from the heart of Sandbach town centre, giving residents immediate access to boutique shops, artisan cafés, award?winning restaurants, and the historic cobbled market square. It is a rare combination of privacy and centrality that very few homes can offer. Upon entering the property, you are welcomed into a grand, spacious hallway that immediately sets the tone for the rest of the home. To the left, a beautifully presented lounge enjoys natural daylight from the front aspect and features a contemporary media wall with a floating electric fire, creating a sophisticated yet cosy atmosphere. Portions of the lounge also benefit from underfloor heating, adding an extra layer of comfort to the space. To the right, a dedicated office provides the perfect environment for remote working or quiet study, and a well appointed downstairs WC is conveniently positioned off the hallway. The rear of the property opens into a breathtaking open plan kitchen, living, and dining space, which has been thoughtfully extended to create a modern, luxurious environment ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. The bespoke kitchen features a central island, sleek cabinetry, and premium finishes throughout. Above the dining area, a stunning glass ceiling floods the space with natural light, while sliding patio windows seamlessly connect the indoors with the outdoors. Underfloor heating runs through parts of the living and dining area, ensuring year round warmth and comfort. From here, the views stretch across the bowling green and towards the picturesque Sandbach Park, offering a serene backdrop year round. A generously sized utility room sits just off the kitchen, providing additional storage and practicality. Upstairs, the property offers four beautifully proportioned bedrooms. Bedrooms three and four enjoy peaceful views over the rear garden, with bedroom three benefitting from built in wardrobes. Bedroom two features its own en-suite, ideal for guests or older children. The primary suite is a standout feature of the home, a spacious, luxurious retreat complete with a private shower room, a dedicated gym or dressing room, and even a sauna, offering a spa like experience within your own home. Both the en-suite and the dressing room benefit from underfloor heating, enhancing the sense of luxury and comfort within the primary suite. The gardens at 12 Dingle Lane have been meticulously landscaped to create a series of beautiful, functional spaces designed for relaxation, entertaining, and family life. A raised, slabbed terrace provides multiple seating areas with ample room for outdoor furniture, making it the perfect spot to unwind while enjoying the open views. Stepping down to the lower garden, you’ll find a well kept lawn, additional seating zones, and a charming outdoor pizza oven, ideal for hosting gatherings on warm summer evenings. A dedicated area with rattan furniture offers yet another inviting space to enjoy the tranquillity and privacy of this exceptional plot. Sandbach itself is one of Cheshire’s most sought after market towns, celebrated for its blend of heritage, community spirit, and modern amenities. Residents enjoy highly regarded schools, beautiful parks and green spaces, a thriving food and drink scene, excellent transport links to Manchester, Crewe, and the wider Cheshire region, and the charm of weekly artisan and farmers’ markets. Living at Dingle Lane means enjoying all of this right on your doorstep, without compromising on privacy, space, or luxury. With its premium location, expansive plot, high end finishes, and thoughtful design throughout, Dingle Lane represents a rare opportunity to acquire a truly outstanding home in the heart of Sandbach a property that offers not just a place to live, but an exceptional lifestyle. ## Property Photos - ![Picture No. 75](/listings/photos/170634422/42764) - Picture No. 75 - ![Drone](/listings/photos/170634422/42772) - Drone - ![Picture No. 98](/listings/photos/170634422/42777) - Picture No. 98 - ![Picture No. 38](/listings/photos/170634422/42782) - Picture No. 38 - ![Picture No. 78](/listings/photos/170634422/42786) - Picture No. 78 - ![Picture No. 93](/listings/photos/170634422/42792) - Picture No. 93 - ![Picture No. 95](/listings/photos/170634422/42796) - Picture No. 95 - ![Picture No. 96](/listings/photos/170634422/42799) - Picture No. 96 - ![Picture No. 99](/listings/photos/170634422/42802) - Picture No. 99 - ![Picture No. 23](/listings/photos/170634422/42805) - Picture No. 23 - ![Picture No. 24](/listings/photos/170634422/42808) - Picture No. 24 - ![Picture No. 30](/listings/photos/170634422/42811) - Picture No. 30 - ![Picture No. 31](/listings/photos/170634422/42814) - Picture No. 31 - ![Picture No. 39](/listings/photos/170634422/42817) - Picture No. 39 - ![Picture No. 40](/listings/photos/170634422/42821) - Picture No. 40 - ![Picture No. 45](/listings/photos/170634422/42823) - Picture No. 45 - ![Picture No. 15](/listings/photos/170634422/42826) - Picture No. 15 - ![Picture No. 09](/listings/photos/170634422/42829) - Picture No. 09 - ![Picture No. 80](/listings/photos/170634422/42833) - Picture No. 80 - ![Picture No. 82](/listings/photos/170634422/42837) - Picture No. 82 - ![Picture No. 86](/listings/photos/170634422/42839) - Picture No. 86 - ![Picture No. 87](/listings/photos/170634422/42843) - Picture No. 87 - ![Picture No. 88](/listings/photos/170634422/42847) - Picture No. 88 - ![Picture No. 89](/listings/photos/170634422/42851) - Picture No. 89 - ![Picture No. 90](/listings/photos/170634422/42855) - Picture No. 90 - ![Picture No. 92](/listings/photos/170634422/42858) - Picture No. 92 - ![Picture No. 22](/listings/photos/170634422/42861) - Picture No. 22 - ![Picture No. 25](/listings/photos/170634422/42864) - Picture No. 25 - ![Picture No. 02](/listings/photos/170634422/42867) - Picture No. 02 - ![Picture No. 20](/listings/photos/170634422/42870) - Picture No. 20 - ![Picture No. 04](/listings/photos/170634422/42873) - Picture No. 04 - ![Picture No. 07](/listings/photos/170634422/42875) - Picture No. 07 - ![Picture No. 46](/listings/photos/170634422/42877) - Picture No. 46 - ![Picture No. 05](/listings/photos/170634422/42880) - Picture No. 05 - ![Picture No. 06](/listings/photos/170634422/42883) - Picture No. 06 - ![Picture No. 43](/listings/photos/170634422/42886) - Picture No. 43 - ![Picture No. 29](/listings/photos/170634422/42888) - Picture No. 29 - ![Picture No. 08](/listings/photos/170634422/42891) - Picture No. 08 - ![Drone](/listings/photos/170634422/42894) - Drone - ![Drone](/listings/photos/170634422/42897) - Drone - ![Drone](/listings/photos/170634422/42900) - Drone - ![Drone](/listings/photos/170634422/42903) - Drone ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/170634422/42907) - Floorplan ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/170634422/42910) - EPC Rating Graph ## FENSA Certificates This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #12322429 - **Address:** 12 Dingle Lane, SANDBACH, CW11 1FY - **Certificate Issued:** 01/05/2017 - **Work Completed:** 27/02/2017 - **Items:** 12 window(s), 1 door(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 12 DINGLE LANE, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 1FY | £457,500 | 31/08/2017 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | [Same street] CHURCH VIEW DINGLE LANE, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 1FY | £1,125,000 | 11/12/2023 | Other | | [Same street] CHURCH BARN DINGLE LANE, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 1FY | £918,072 | 12/05/2023 | Detached | | 2A BATH STREET, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 1EX | £237,000 | 21/04/2023 | Detached | | 7 DUNHAM CLOSE, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4EL | £365,000 | 17/06/2022 | Detached | | 1 DUNHAM CLOSE, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4EL | £355,000 | 10/06/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] DINGLE FARM DINGLE LANE, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 1FY | £650,000 | 30/03/2022 | Other | | 2 DUNHAM CLOSE, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 4EL | £336,000 | 17/03/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 5 DINGLE LANE, SANDBACH, CHESHIRE EAST, CW11 1FY | £390,000 | 14/01/2022 | Detached | **Street average:** £770,768 (4 sales) **Area average:** £323,250 (4 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £415,893 (38 Detached, CW11, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +128.4% ## 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 ## Rental Comparables *Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.* | Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on | |------|------|------|------|------| | [Pulford Road, Arclid, Sandbach](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/03fc6cb) | £1,600/mo | 4 | 1.93 miles | Rightmove | **Average rent: £1,600/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.17% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £200,000 - **Target investor price (1%):** £160,000 *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 OpenRent comparables.* ## Rent-driven metrics *Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,600/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 2% - **Cost-to-rent:** 49.5× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-2,326/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -10.1% *Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £3,878/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 18% - **10y growth:** 44.4% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Cheshire East; Detached series; as of February 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 0.7% - **5y growth (index):** 21.5% - **10y growth (index):** 51.1% ## 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)