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MANOR COTTAGES, SCHOOL LANE, TARPORLEY, BUNBURY, CHESHIRE EAST CW6 9NR

3 beds 2 baths 1,302 sq ft Listed 14 Apr 2026 (-64d)

£550,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

121 m²

Council tax band

D

EPC rating

E

Year built

England and Wales: before 1900

Last sold

£375,000 Feb 2021

Price per m²

£4,545/m²

Local average

£424,941 (+29.4%)

Deprivation

Decile 7 (21,647 of 33,755)

Street crime

3 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Garden
  • Parking
  • Local Amenities
  • Highly Regarded Nearby Schools
  • Original Character Features
  • Sought After Location
  • Ideal for Families or Professionals
  • Nearby Nature Walks

Additional details

Parking
Driveway
Garden
Private garden

Description

REF: MR0788

The Property.
Tucked away behind an attractive frontage on a quiet lane in the heart of Bunbury, this beautifully presented three-bedroom semi-detached cottage offers a perfect blend of character features and modern family living.
Set back from the road, the property benefits from a front garden with off-road parking, creating a welcoming first impression. To the rear, a generous private garden with patio and pergola provides an ideal setting for outdoor dining, entertaining, and relaxed summer evenings.
Internally, the home has been thoughtfully arranged to create a natural flow between living spaces, combining cosy cottage charm with practical, contemporary design.
 
Reception Rooms.
Upon entering through a charming porch and solid wood door, you are welcomed into a bright and inviting hallway that sets the tone for the rest of the home.
The principal living room is a warm and characterful space, centred around a wood-burning stove that creates a cosy focal point. This room offers an ideal setting for relaxing evenings, with a comfortable layout suited to both everyday living and entertaining.
To the rear, an additional reception room, currently utilised as a bedroom, provides excellent versatility. This space would work equally well as a home office, snug, or playroom, offering flexibility to suit a variety of lifestyles.
 
Flexible Living Area.
The heart of the home is the impressive open-plan kitchen and dining area, designed to create a sociable and functional space for modern living.
The kitchen is beautifully appointed with quartz work surfaces, a traditional Belfast sink, double oven, integrated dishwasher, and hob with built-in extractor. A breakfast bar with seating forms a natural gathering point, perfect for casual dining or entertaining.
The dining area enjoys views over the garden, with a layout that allows for seamless interaction between cooking, dining, and socialising, making it ideal for family life and hosting.
A separate utility room adds excellent practicality, providing additional storage and workspace, and benefits from a stable door offering convenient side access to the property.
 
Bedrooms.
To the first floor, the landing opens into a useful dressing area, adding both practicality and a subtle sense of luxury to the space.
The property offers three well-proportioned double bedrooms, each enjoying a pleasant outlook and an abundance of natural light. Thoughtfully balanced in size, the rooms provide comfortable and versatile accommodation, perfectly suited to family living, guest use, or adaptable space such as a home office.
 
Bathrooms.
The ground floor is enhanced by a well-appointed bathroom featuring a bath with shower over, WC, and wash basin. The first floor is served by a contemporary shower room, fitted with a modern suite including walk-in shower, WC, and wash hand basin, finished in a clean and stylish design.
 
Outdoor Living.
Externally, the property continues to impress with a generous rear garden, mainly laid to lawn and complemented by a patio area and pergola.
This space is perfect for outdoor dining, entertaining, or simply enjoying the peaceful surroundings. The garden offers a good degree of privacy and provides a safe and enjoyable space for families.
To the front, off-road parking and a neat garden area enhance the property’s kerb appeal and practicality.
 
Location.
Bunbury is one of Cheshire’s most desirable villages, known for its strong community feel and charming character.
The village offers a range of local amenities, including a well-regarded primary school, popular pubs, independent shops, and scenic countryside walks. Nearby Tarporley provides a wider selection of restaurants, cafés, and boutique shopping.
The property is also well-positioned for access to Chester, Nantwich, and the wider motorway network, while Crewe railway station offers direct links to London and Manchester, making it ideal for commuters seeking a balance between rural living and connectivity.
REF: MR0788

Listed by

North West

exp world uk limited

Reference: 174419912

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: E

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 02/06/2023

Expiry date: 01/06/2033

Current heating cost: £2,235/year

Potential heating cost: £1,234/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £25,600

Recommendations

  • Room-in-roof insulation (£1,500 - £2,700)
  • 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
  • Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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Floorplan 2

Floorplan 2

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

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FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #15686659 Recent

Property Details

Street: 3 Manor Cottages

Town: School Lane

Postcode: CW6 9NR

Installation Details

Items: 13 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 26/03/2023

Work Completed: 13/01/2023

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale £550,000 +46.7%
Sold 12/02/2021 (5 years ago) £375,000

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
Same street WHITEHOUSE COTTAGES 2 SCHOOL LANE, BUNBURY, TARPORLEY, CHESHIRE EAST, CW6 9NR £420,000 25/07/2022 Semi-detached
Same street THE COTTAGE SCHOOL LANE, BUNBURY, TARPORLEY, CHESHIRE EAST, CW6 9NR £780,000 15/07/2022 Detached
Same street RUTLAND HOUSE SCHOOL LANE, BUNBURY, TARPORLEY, CHESHIRE EAST, CW6 9NR £1,050,000 25/03/2022 Detached
16 THE HIGHLANDS, BUNBURY, TARPORLEY, CHESHIRE EAST, CW6 9NT £323,750 10/12/2021 Semi-detached
Same street ALVASTON SCHOOL LANE, BUNBURY, TARPORLEY, CHESHIRE EAST, CW6 9NR £560,000 24/11/2021 Semi-detached
IVY HOUSE WHITCHURCH ROAD, BUNBURY HEATH, TARPORLEY, CHESHIRE EAST, CW6 9SX £300,000 30/09/2021 Semi-detached

Street average: £702,500 (4 sales)

Area average: £311,875 (2 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 3.8%
10y growth 76.8%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Cheshire East. Series: Semi-detached. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 2.3%
5y (index) 25.2%
10y (index) 56.5%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Cheshire East. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £878/mo
Realistic £975/mo
Optimistic £1,073/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Cheshire East.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Lancaster: £648/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Bunbury, School Lane / Primary School 0.1 miles
Shop RF Burrows & Sons 0.3 miles
Shop The Co-operative Food 0.4 miles
Hospital Tarporley War Memorial Hospital 2.8 miles
Hospital The NeuroMuscular Centre 6.2 miles
Train station Nantwich 6.9 miles
Train station Wrenbury 7.3 miles
University University of Buckingham Crewe Campus 10.0 miles
University University of Chester - Queen's Park Campus 10.5 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Burglary 1
Other theft 1
Violence and sexual offences 1
Total incidents 3

Within 1 mile during Apr 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
Bunbury Aldersey CofE Primary School Primary 0.1 miles Good — 28 Jan 2020
Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College Secondary 2.4 miles Good — 28 Jun 2023
Tarporley CofE Primary School Primary 2.7 miles Good — 10 Dec 2014
Calveley Primary Academy Primary 3.0 miles Good — 22 Jul 2019
Eaton Primary School Primary 3.4 miles Good — 21 Dec 2023

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.18%
Max investor price (0.8%) £121,875
Target investor price (1%) £97,500
  • 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).