# 3 bedroom detached house for sale (CW3 0HP) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | IVY COTTAGE, MONKS LANE, CREWE, AUDLEM, CHESHIRE EAST CW3 0HP | | Price | £650,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | E | | Construction age | England and Wales: before 1900 | | Floor area | 128 m² | | Last sold | £385,000 Aug 2013 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** E - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 11/05/2036 - **Current heating cost:** £1,588/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £38,250 ### Recommendations - Q (£7,500 - £11,000) - W2 (£5,000 - £10,000) - U (£8,000 - £10,000) - V2 (£5,000 - £20,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/5836-0625-3600-0982-2296) ## Description No Upward Chain. A detached thoughtfully extended period home dating from around 1800, combining early character with practical modern living. Set within approximately 0.16 of an acre, the property is approached via a generous frontage providing parking for several vehicles, complemented by a detached annexe offering notable flexibility. The ground floor has been arranged to suit both everyday life and more formal occasions. An 18ft living room provides a comfortable focal point, while the 15ft dining room connects naturally for entertaining. A separate 17ft sitting room offers further space to relax, each principal room benefiting from a zoned heating system, plus the warmth and atmosphere of two log burners. The 15ft kitchen and family room forms the centre of the house, designed for informal dining and day to day use, supported by a utility room and cloakroom. Upstairs, the main bedroom includes an ensuite, with two further well proportioned double bedrooms served by a family bathroom. The house is presented to a high standard throughout and benefits from a Honeywell Evohome multi zone heating system, allowing efficient control across the accommodation. The detached annexe introduces additional potential, subject to any necessary consents. Currently arranged with a utility, store, double garage and an impressive 20ft first floor room, it could lend itself to ancillary accommodation or workspace. The gardens are mature and carefully arranged, incorporating lawn, stocked beds and areas that encourage wildlife. From here, Audlem village is within a short walk, offering a range of independent shops, cafes and essential amenities, all contributing to its reputation as one of south Cheshire’s most sought after settings. **IMPORTANT NOTE TO POTENTIAL PURCHASERS & TENANTS:** We endeavour to make our particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All photographs and measurements have been taken as a guide only and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are traveling some distance to view. POTENTIAL PURCHASERS: Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller. POTENTIAL TENANTS: All properties are available for a minimum length of time, with the exception of short term accommodation. Please contact the branch for details. A security deposit of at least one month’s rent is required. Rent is to be paid one month in advance. It is the tenant’s responsibility to insure any personal possessions. Payment of all utilities including water rates or metered supply and Council Tax is the responsibility of the tenant in most cases. NAN250281/2 ## Property Photos - ![Front](/listings/photos/88294488/348839) - Front - ![Kitchen/Diner](/listings/photos/88294488/348840) - Kitchen/Diner - ![Garden](/listings/photos/88294488/348841) - Garden - ![Bedroom One](/listings/photos/88294488/348842) - Bedroom One - ![Snug/Sitting Room](/listings/photos/88294488/348844) - Snug/Sitting Room - ![Detached Annex](/listings/photos/88294488/348845) - Detached Annex - ![Kitchen/Diner](/listings/photos/88294488/348846) - Kitchen/Diner - ![Garden](/listings/photos/88294488/348848) - Garden - ![Bedroom Two](/listings/photos/88294488/348849) - Bedroom Two - ![Bedroom One](/listings/photos/88294488/348850) - Bedroom One - ![Ensuite](/listings/photos/88294488/348852) - Ensuite - ![Bedroom Three](/listings/photos/88294488/348853) - Bedroom Three - ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/88294488/348854) - Bathroom - ![Living Room](/listings/photos/88294488/348855) - Living Room - ![Living Room](/listings/photos/88294488/348857) - Living Room - ![Snug/Sitting Room](/listings/photos/88294488/348858) - Snug/Sitting Room - ![Landing](/listings/photos/88294488/348860) - Landing - ![Landing](/listings/photos/88294488/348861) - Landing - ![Store](/listings/photos/88294488/348862) - Store - ![Garage](/listings/photos/88294488/348864) - Garage - ![First Floor Room](/listings/photos/88294488/348865) - First Floor Room - ![Front](/listings/photos/88294488/348866) - Front - ![Garden](/listings/photos/88294488/348867) - Garden - ![Garden](/listings/photos/88294488/348869) - Garden - ![Garden](/listings/photos/88294488/348870) - Garden - ![Driveway](/listings/photos/88294488/348871) - Driveway - ![Garden](/listings/photos/88294488/348872) - Garden - ![Garden](/listings/photos/88294488/348874) - Garden - ![Garden](/listings/photos/88294488/348875) - Garden - ![Garden](/listings/photos/88294488/348876) - Garden - ![Garden](/listings/photos/88294488/348878) - Garden - ![Map](/listings/photos/88294488/348879) - Map ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/88294488/671598) - Floorplan ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/88294488/671599) - EPC Rating Graph ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | IVY COTTAGE MONKS LANE, AUDLEM, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW3 0HP | £385,000 | 28/08/2013 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 4 SYCAMORE CLOSE, AUDLEM, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW3 0EZ | £370,000 | 13/01/2026 | Detached | | 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 | | 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 | | 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 | | 6 VILLAGE VIEW CLOSE, AUDLEM, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW3 0HY | £410,000 | 10/10/2022 | Detached | | 40 HEATHFIELD ROAD, AUDLEM, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW3 0HH | £665,000 | 07/09/2022 | Detached | | 11A SYCAMORE CLOSE, AUDLEM, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW3 0EZ | £377,500 | 27/07/2022 | Detached | | 78 MCKELVEY WAY, AUDLEM, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW3 0FJ | £407,500 | 30/05/2022 | Detached | | 85 MCKELVEY WAY, AUDLEM, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW3 0FH | £515,000 | 29/04/2022 | Detached | | 29 MCKELVEY WAY, AUDLEM, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW3 0FH | £390,000 | 29/04/2022 | Detached | | 27 HEATHFIELD ROAD, AUDLEM, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW3 0HH | £337,500 | 28/02/2022 | Detached | | 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 | **Area average:** £466,987 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £435,107 (22 Detached, CW3, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +49.4% ## 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):** £678/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.15% (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:** £5,078/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 1.8% - **10y growth:** 20.1% ## 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)