Swan Farm
Knutsford Road, Cranage, Crewe, Cheshire CW4 8EQ
Listing type
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Property details
Listing category
Auction
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Council tax band
G
Local average
£611,124 (-26.4%)
Deprivation
Decile 10 (31,372 of 33,755)
Street crime
14 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)
Key features
- FOR SALE VIA ONLINE AUCTION ON MONDAY 10th AUGUST AT 1PM UNTIL TUESDAY 11th AUGUSTAT 1PM.
- OPEN HOUSE EVENT 10th JULY 2.00PM to 2.30PM
- BUYER'S FEES APPLY (PLEASE READ LEGAL PACK)
- GUIDE PRICE £450,000
- DETACHED GRADE II LISTED FARM HOUSE
- SET IN APPROX 1 ACRE PLOT
- BARN OUTBUILDING
Additional details
- Garden
- Yes
Description
FOR SALE VIA ONLINE AUCTION ON MONDAY 10th AUGUST AT 1PM UNTIL TUESDAY 11th AUGUSTAT 1PM.
NO NEED TO BOOK PLEASE ATTEND
OPEN HOUSE EVENT 10th JULY 2.00PM to 2.30PM
Auction House welcomes this LARGE GRADE II LISTED DETACHED THREE STOREY PROPERTY ON A SUBSTANTIONAL APPROX 1 ACRE PLOT to Auction which holds a great investment opportunity. Currently being sold vacant, this family home, this would be a great opportunity for a builder, developer or self build grand designs project.
In brief, the accommodation comprises of has large entrance hall, three large reception rooms, Kitchen and second kitchen area, W/C, Utility room and downstairs shower room leading to the cellar.
To the first floor there is four large bedrooms, bathroom, large landing and stairs leading to the loft area which has potential to be developed into further bedrooms 2/3 bedrooms.
Externally, the property benefits from a large brick-built barn, offering further development potential for conversion into an additional dwelling or ancillary accommodation, subject to planning permission and listed building consent. There are generous wrap-around gardens, providing a substantial plot with scope for landscaping and improvement.
This property is located just outside of Holmes Chapel town centre close to local schools, shops and major road networks. M6, A34.
PLEASE NOTE No appliances have been tested by Auction House. Any measurements or boundary illustrations are approximate. We recommend any would be bidders conduct their own due diligence in good time prior to the auction taking place.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION Buying at auction is a contractual commitment, you are legally obliged to buy the lot on the terms of the sale memorandum at the price you bid. If you are the successful bidder, you are required to pay the deposit and auction fees immediately. As agent for the seller, we treat any failure to satisfy your obligations as your repudiation of the contract and the seller may then have a claim against you for breach of contract. You must not bid unless you wish to be bound by the common conditions of auction.
Any purchasers choosing to buy without viewing in person are doing so at their own risk and acknowledge that the auctioneer will not be held responsible for any issues that may arise due to them being unintentionally missed from the video or sales particulars.
Tenure: Freehold
EPC Rating: G
Administration Fee: £1800 inc VAT payable on exchange of contracts.
Buyer's Premium Fee: £1800 inc VAT payable on exchange of contracts.
Disbursements: Please see the legal pack for any disbursements listed that may become payable by the purchaser on completion.
Listed by
Covering Cheshire, Staffordshire & Shropshire
Auction House (UK) Limited
Reference: 90429123
EPC ratings on this postcode
We don't have a matched EPC for this property yet. Below are efficiency scores and details for other addresses on this postcode.
| Address | Current | Potential | Floor area | Age band | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Cranage Manor, Knutsford Road, Cranage, CREWE | 75 | 83 | 162 m² | England and Wales: 2003-2006 | Detached |
| 3 Cranage Manor, Knutsford Road, Cranage, CREWE | 78 | 88 | 166 m² | England and Wales: 2003-2006 | Terraced |
| 4 Cranage Manor, Knutsford Road, Cranage, CREWE | 75 | 83 | 135 m² | England and Wales: 2003-2006 | Terraced |
| 5 Cranage Manor, Knutsford Road, Cranage, CREWE | 75 | 80 | 131 m² | England and Wales: 2003-2006 | Terraced |
| 5 Cranage Manor, Knutsford Road, Cranage, CREWE | 74 | 84 | 132 m² | England and Wales: 2003-2006 | Terraced |
| Cranage Manor House, Knutsford Road, Cranage, CREWE | 81 | 83 | 689 m² | England and Wales: 2007-2011 | Detached |
| FRENCH PARK KNUTSFORD ROAD, CRANAGE | 71 | 104 | 95 m² | England and Wales: 1967-1975 | Detached |
| Northgate, Knutsford Road, Cranage, CREWE | 68 | 79 | 115 m² | England and Wales: 1967-1975 | Detached |
| Northgate, Knutsford Road, Cranage, CREWE | 63 | 78 | 115 m² | England and Wales: 1967-1975 | Detached |
| Swan Farm, Knutsford Road, CREWE | 12 | 44 | 229 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Detached |
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Floorplans
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Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed for sale | — | £450,000 | — |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.
Sold Comparables
Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.
| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRANAGE MANOR HOUSE KNUTSFORD ROAD, CRANAGE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 8EQ | £2,600,000 | 30/11/2022 | Detached |
| 6 NEEDHAM DRIVE, CRANAGE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 8FB | £540,000 | 16/09/2022 | Detached |
| HIGHER HEATH 4 KNUTSFORD ROAD, CRANAGE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 8FX | £625,000 | 03/05/2022 | Detached |
| 43 NEEDHAM DRIVE, CRANAGE, CREWE, CHESHIRE EAST, CW4 8FB | £580,000 | 28/09/2021 | Detached |
Area average: £1,086,250 (4 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Cheshire East. Series: Detached. As of April 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Cheshire East. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Cheshire East.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for South Cheshire: Apr 2025 – Mar 2026
Location
Address
Knutsford Road
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Cranage, Knutsford Road / Needham Drive | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Hopley Tyres Ltd | 0.3 miles |
| Shop | Co-op Food | 0.8 miles |
| Train station | Holmes Chapel | 1.2 miles |
| Train station | Goostrey | 1.9 miles |
| University | University of Buckingham Crewe Campus | 8.5 miles |
| Hospital | Rosemount Resource Centre | 9.8 miles |
| Hospital | Altrincham Hospital | 12.0 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total incidents | 14 |
Within 1 mile during May 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).
Schools nearby
Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.
| Name | Type | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holmes Chapel Primary School | Primary | 0.8 miles | Outstanding — 17 Jul 2015 |
| Hermitage Primary School | Primary | 0.9 miles | Good — 20 Nov 2023 |
| Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School | Secondary | 1.0 miles | Good — 10 Mar 2020 |
| Goostrey Community Primary School | Primary | 1.8 miles | Good — 16 Mar 2022 |
| Byley Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 1.9 miles | Good — 12 Mar 2023 |
Rental Comparables
Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area. Bedroom counts vary — use the Beds column to compare like-for-like lets. Student lets are excluded.
| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juniper Close, Holmes Chapel, Crewe | £1,850/mo | 3 | 1.14 miles | Rightmove |
| Holly Close, Holmes Chapel | £1,795/mo | 4 | 1.16 miles | Rightmove |
| Dee Avenue, Holmes Chapel, Crewe, Cheshire, CW4 | £1,300/mo | 3 | 1.43 miles | Rightmove |
| Eden Grove, Holmes Chapel | £1,450/mo | 3 | 1.49 miles | Rightmove |
Average rent: £1,599/mo (4 listings)
Rent-driven metrics
Based on OpenRent comparables.
- Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
- Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
- Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
- Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).
- Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
- Cashflow — Rent minus 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).
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