# 6 bedroom detached house for sale (CW4 8EQ) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | Swan Farm, Knutsford Road, Cranage, Crewe, Cheshire CW4 8EQ | | Price | £450,000 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | G | ## Description 6 BED DETACHED GRADE II LISTED FARM HOUSE FOR SALE BY AUCTION 10TH - 11TH AUGUST 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. ## Property Photos - ![5886247 100DRONE SING0345 T202606241237.jpg](/listings/photos/90429123/1048433) - 5886247 100DRONE SING0345 T202606241237.jpg - ![IMG 5977 T202606241237.jpeg](/listings/photos/90429123/1048434) - IMG 5977 T202606241237.jpeg - ![IMG 5945 T202606241236.jpeg](/listings/photos/90429123/1048435) - IMG 5945 T202606241236.jpeg - ![IMG 5948 T202606241237.jpeg](/listings/photos/90429123/1048436) - IMG 5948 T202606241237.jpeg - 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Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | 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) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £611,124 (34 Detached, CW4, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -26.4% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Cheshire East). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £881/mo - **Realistic:** £979/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,077/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for South Cheshire (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* ## 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](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/50d042b) | £1,850/mo | 3 | 1.14 miles | Rightmove | | [Holly Close, Holmes Chapel](http://87.117.209.195:8080/listings/36861fa) | £1,795/mo | 4 | 1.16 miles | Rightmove | **Average rent: £1,823/mo (2 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.41% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £227,875 - **Target investor price (1%):** £182,300 *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 £1,823/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 4.9% - **Cost-to-rent:** 20.6× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-156/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -1.4% *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).* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 41.6% - **10y growth:** 69.9% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Cheshire East; Detached series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 0.9% - **5y growth (index):** 20.9% - **10y growth (index):** 48.3% ## 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)