For sale Detached

Chapel House

WESTAGE LANE, NORTHWICH, GREAT BUDWORTH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER CW9 6HJ

5 beds 4 baths Listed 25 Jun 2026 (-1d)

£1,200,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Council tax band

F

Last sold

£715,000 May 2018

Local average

£466,124 (+157.4%)

Deprivation

Decile 7 (20,972 of 33,755)

Street crime

1 incident within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Additional details

Parking
Yes

Description

Nestled within the heart of the picture-perfect Cheshire hamlet of Great Budworth, this 'has to be seen to be believed' beautiful Grade II listed four/five-bedroom detached former chapel offers a harmonious blend of tranquillity, luxury and convenience, embodying an ideal haven for modern living. 3227 square feet in size internally over three buidlings and featuring a magnificent sunkissed courtyard, this property epitomises space, privacy, exclusivity and the dream of country village living.
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Upon entering, one is greeted by a sense of space and elegance, evident in the stunning entrance hall showcasing a gallery landing, exposed brickwork and original flooring. The hallway connects seamlessly to the beautiful modern kitchen with an island, and the true heart of the home; an open plan living / dining room with double doors leading the courtyard. The ground floor is truly a culinary and entertaining haven and ideal for modern, versatile family living.

The first floor is adorned with a stunning landing, three double bedrooms - each featuring their own beautiful ensuite facilities and a dressing room, completing the first floor living space.

Externally a detached double garage offers storage and parking space with a large luxury self-contained apartment above with a lounge, double bedroom and an ensuite shower room representing an opportunity for guest living space and terrific scope for rental.

Stepping outside, the property unfolds onto a substantial plot with a sizeable electric-gated driveway allowing parking for multiple vehicles leading to the double garage. The cottage also features a five-room annex to the west of the property comprising storage, living, utility and WC facilities with terrific potential for business or additional living use. The courtyard area showcases mature trees and beautiful flowers - perfect for relaxation, al-fresco dining and children's play dependant on the buyer's own needs.

The rural location is certain to appeal to those looking to embrace country life in Cheshire and is well situated for commuting into Knutsford, Manchester, Altrincham and Warrington using the motorway network nearby. Manchester Airport is approximately a 20-minute drive from the property.

Rarely do properties of this unique size, character and calibre remain on the market for long and as such, an early internal viewing is strongly advised to avoid disappointment.

Listed by

Knutsford

Countrywide UK Sales - Connells

Reference: 90150867

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
11, Westage Lane, Great Budworth, NORTHWICH 57 85 107 m² England and Wales: 1983-1990 Detached
16 Westage Lane, Great Budworth, NORTHWICH 69 82 85 m² England and Wales: 1930-1949 Detached
21, Westage Lane, Great Budworth, NORTHWICH 64 78 135 m² England and Wales: 1983-1990 Detached
22 Westage Lane, Great Budworth, NORTHWICH 65 77 102 m² England and Wales: 1930-1949 Detached
25, Westage Lane, Great Budworth, NORTHWICH 54 77 96 m² England and Wales: 1991-1995 Detached
26, Westage Lane, Great Budworth, NORTHWICH 64 85 45 m² England and Wales: 1950-1966 Detached
27, Westage Lane, Great Budworth, NORTHWICH 69 81 143 m² England and Wales: 1983-1990 Detached
28, Westage Lane, Great Budworth, NORTHWICH 82 86 45 m² England and Wales: 1967-1975 Detached
28, Westage Lane, Great Budworth, NORTHWICH 67 88 45 m² England and Wales: 1950-1966 Detached
30, Westage Lane, Great Budworth, NORTHWICH 69 79 154 m² England and Wales: 1991-1995 Detached
30, Westage Lane, Great Budworth, NORTHWICH 67 86 45 m² England and Wales: 1950-1966 Detached
31, Westage Lane, Great Budworth, NORTHWICH 73 84 172 m² England and Wales: 1983-1990 Detached
31, Westage Lane, Great Budworth, NORTHWICH 53 79 191 m² England and Wales: 1983-1990 Detached
32 Westage Lane, Great Budworth, NORTHWICH 84 88 45 m² England and Wales: 1967-1975 Detached
32, Westage Lane, Great Budworth, NORTHWICH 68 87 45 m² England and Wales: 1950-1966 Detached

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan

Floorplan

Price history

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale £1,200,000 +67.8%
Sold 25/05/2018 (8 years ago) £715,000

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
62 HIGH STREET, GREAT BUDWORTH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 6HF £490,000 14/01/2026 Detached
THE OLD HALL HIGH STREET, GREAT BUDWORTH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 6HF £2,700,000 21/11/2025 Detached
SMITHY COTTAGE SMITHY LANE, GREAT BUDWORTH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 6HL £830,000 16/09/2022 Detached

Area average: £1,340,000 (3 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 32.2%
10y growth 80.8%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Cheshire West and Chester. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 2.6%
5y (index) 22.9%
10y (index) 52.4%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Cheshire West and Chester. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £877/mo
Realistic £974/mo
Optimistic £1,071/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Cheshire West and Chester.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Kendal: £992/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Address

Westage Lane

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Great Budworth, High Street / George & Dragon 0.1 miles
Bus stop Great Budworth, Warrington Road / Budworth Pump 0.3 miles
Shop Village Store and Cafe 1.6 miles
Shop Unknown 2.1 miles
Train station Northwich 2.4 miles
Train station Lostock Gralam 2.5 miles
University University of Chester - Warrington Campus 8.5 miles
Hospital Altrincham Hospital 8.8 miles
Hospital Altrincham Health and Wellbeing Centre 8.9 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Criminal damage and arson 1
Total incidents 1

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
Great Budworth CofE Primary School Primary 0.1 miles Good — 20 Jul 2012
Cransley School Other 0.8 miles (No rating)
Comberbach Nursery and Primary School Primary 1.3 miles Good — 5 Jul 2016
Wincham Community Primary School Primary 1.5 miles Good — 13 Dec 2023
Antrobus St Mark's CofE Primary School Primary 1.8 miles Good — 17 Sep 2012

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.08%
Max investor price (0.8%) £121,750
Target investor price (1%) £97,400
  • 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).

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