# 4 bedroom barn conversion for sale (SY13 4DA) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 3 WILKESLEY CROFT, WHITCHURCH, WILKESLEY, CHESHIRE EAST SY13 4DA | | Price | £630,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | F | | Construction age | England and Wales: 2007-2011 | | Floor area | 183 m² | | Last sold | £385,000 Oct 2013 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 25/06/2034 - **Current heating cost:** £1,502/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £9,500 ### Recommendations - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - U (£3,500 - £5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9900-4560-0222-8321-3643) ## Description Haystacks is an exceptional barn conversion offering light and spacious family accommodation and a wealth of character features. Favourably situated in the corner of this exclusive development the property benefits from far reaching views over open countryside and beautifully landscaped gardens. The property comprises a large dining hallway, living room with log burner, cloaks with W.C, utility, large open plan kitchen with feature AGA, dining and family area. There are four double bedrooms and two bathrooms. The landscaped rear gardens include flower borders with a wide range of plants, shrubs and trees, a paved patio area and oak framed summerhouse with seating area. There are two allocated parking spaces as well as 2 large single garages with loft storage above each. **Location** - The property is situated an idyllic rural hamlet of Wilkesley in a large courtyard setting. The development is still very close to the village of Audlem with its excellent local facilities. The towns of Market Drayton, Whitchurch and Nantwich are all within 10 miles of the property. The property is within the current catchment area for Brine Leas School in Nantwich and is also on the bus route. There are primary schools located in Audlem and Sound. Within these towns are a wider range of amenities, sports clubs and other leisure facilities. Access to the railway network is at either Whitchurch or Nantwich. Junction 15 of the M6 is 20 miles from the property. There is good access to Manchester, Liverpool and Birmingham airports from the property. **The Property** - Haystacks was converted in 2013 and forms part of an exclusive development of seven properties. The spacious accommodation measures just under 2,200 sq.ft. and has many original windows to both floors to ensure it is bathed in natural light. The property is presented to an exceptional standard and the gardens are a paradise for any garden lover. When you walk up to the front door you will see the spacious landscaped vehicle free courtyard that leads down to the original farmhouse. The accommodation comprises spacious reception hall / music room, living room with full length windows to the courtyard and a log burner. Off the hall is a cloaks with W.C. There is a utility room and wonderful open plan kitchen/dining/family room with a large picture window overlooking the south facing gardens. A beautiful Magnet Fitted country style kitchen and family room featuring a range of solid wood shaker style base and wall units, granite worktops and breakfast bar. There is a Belfast range of integrated appliances, American style fridge freezer. There is a feature electric AGA, window to side and rear door to the gardens. The dining/family area has a feature exposed brick wall and archway surrounding the French doors with views to the rear garden, oak ceiling beams, engineered oak flooring, ceiling downlights and two radiators. The stairs ascend to the first floor. There is a large master bedroom with built in wardrobes, dressing area, port hole style windows and a luxurious en suite shower room. There are three further double bedrooms all with exposed beams and timbers and a large family bathroom. **Outbuildings & Gardens** - The property is approached via a shared gated private gravel driveway leading into the exclusive courtyard development. The courtyard area is expertly landscaped with borders containing mature trees and shrubs, gavelled areas and paved pathways leading to each property. The gardens to the rear and side of the property are outstanding and have been carefully curated by the current owners. French doors from the kitchen/diner lead out onto a paved patio area, steps lead to the raised lawn with full flower borders containing a wide selection of cottage style plants, trees and mature shrubs. The oak summerhouse provides the perfect outdoor dining area and enjoys far reaching views over the adjoining countryside. There are also two raised vegetable beds, fruit trees, a log store, a brick garden storage shed and various seating places. All of the paved areas in and around the gardens are Indian sandstone. To the right of the front entrance there is a side entrance door with access to the rear garden and under cover storage area. The property has two generous sized single garages with tiled floors, under floor heating and loft storage space. The garages have "Garage Pride" fitted cabinets and there are two allocated parking spaces and ample gust parking. **Directions** - From Whitchurch drive out on the Nantwich Road and after about 4 miles turn right sign posted for Audlem. After about 1 mile turn right into Lodmore Lane and follow the road for about a mile and turn left into Heywood Lane where it is sign posted for Audlem. Drive up Heywood Lane for 200 metres and turn right into the development. Bear to the left and park by the last 2 garages. From the parking area walk towards the barns and under the drift and the property is located in the top left hand corner. What 3 Words: clinking.decimal.slurred **Council Tax - Cheshire East** - The current Council Tax Band is 'F'. For clarification of these figures please contact Cheshire East. **Services** - We believe that mains water and electricity are available to the property. The heating is via an LPG fired boiler to radiators. The drainage is to a shared treatment works. The property has Airband fibre optic with upto 900 mbps. **Tenure - Freehold** - We understand that the property is Freehold although purchasers must make their own enquiries via their solicitor. There is currently an annual service charge of Approx. £700 which covers communal gardens maintenance, communal parking areas and sewerage and water disposal. **Viewing Arrangements** - Strictly through the Agents: Halls, 8 Watergate Street, Whitchurch, SY13 1DW Right of Way & Easements The property will be sold subject to any wayleaves, public or private rights of way, easements and covenants and all outgoings whether mentioned in these sale particulars or not. Boundaries & Fences The Purchaser/s shall be deemed to have full knowledge of the boundaries and neither the Vendor, nor the Agents will be responsible for defining ownership of the boundary fences or hedges. **Anti-Money Laundering (Aml) Checks** - We are legally obligated to undertake anti-money laundering checks on all property purchasers. Whilst we are responsible for ensuring that these checks, and any ongoing monitoring, are conducted properly; the initial checks will be handled on our behalf by a specialist company, Movebutler, who will reach out to you once your offer has been accepted. The charge for these checks is £30 (including VAT) per purchaser, which covers the necessary data collection and any manual checks or monitoring that may be required. This cost must be paid in advance, directly to Movebutler, before a memorandum of sale can be issued, and is non-refundable. We thank you for your cooperation. ## Property Photos - ![mainaerial.jpg](/listings/photos/89728002/689264) - mainaerial.jpg - ![sittingrm.jpg](/listings/photos/89728002/689265) - sittingrm.jpg - ![hall.jpg](/listings/photos/89728002/689266) - hall.jpg - ![garden.jpg](/listings/photos/89728002/689267) - garden.jpg - ![kitchen1.jpg](/listings/photos/89728002/689268) - kitchen1.jpg - ![diner.jpg](/listings/photos/89728002/689269) - diner.jpg - ![bed1.jpg](/listings/photos/89728002/689270) - bed1.jpg - ![ensuite.jpg](/listings/photos/89728002/689271) - ensuite.jpg - ![bed2.jpg](/listings/photos/89728002/689272) - bed2.jpg - ![bath.jpg](/listings/photos/89728002/689273) - bath.jpg - ![sidegdn2.jpg](/listings/photos/89728002/689274) - sidegdn2.jpg - ![garden2.jpg](/listings/photos/89728002/689275) - garden2.jpg - ![courtyard.jpg](/listings/photos/89728002/689276) - courtyard.jpg - ![front1.jpg](/listings/photos/89728002/689277) - front1.jpg - ![aerialview.jpg](/listings/photos/89728002/689278) - aerialview.jpg - ![kitchen.jpg](/listings/photos/89728002/689279) - kitchen.jpg - ![utility.jpg](/listings/photos/89728002/689280) - utility.jpg - ![bed3.jpg](/listings/photos/89728002/689282) - bed3.jpg - ![bed4.jpg](/listings/photos/89728002/689284) - bed4.jpg - ![garage.jpg](/listings/photos/89728002/689286) - garage.jpg - ![garage1.jpg](/listings/photos/89728002/689287) - garage1.jpg - ![rear.jpg](/listings/photos/89728002/689289) - rear.jpg - ![sidegdn.jpg](/listings/photos/89728002/689291) - sidegdn.jpg - ![sidegdn1.jpg](/listings/photos/89728002/689293) - sidegdn1.jpg - ![sidegdn4.jpg](/listings/photos/89728002/689294) - sidegdn4.jpg ## Floorplans - ![floorplan.jpg](/listings/photos/89728002/689297) - floorplan.jpg ## EPC Graphs - ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/89728002/689298) - EE Rating ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 3 WILKESLEY CROFT, WILKESLEY, WHITCHURCH, CHESHIRE EAST, SY13 4DA | £385,000 | 01/10/2013 | Semi-detached | ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £536,750 (10 Other, SY13, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +17.4% ## 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 Wigan (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £773/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:** £3,443/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 152.4% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Cheshire East; All dwelling types series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 1.3% - **5y growth (index):** 22.9% - **10y growth (index):** 52.2% ## 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)