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4 EARLSWOOD MEWS

NORTHWICH, DAVENHAM, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER CW9 8JA

3 beds 2 baths 1,582 sq ft Listed 22 May 2026 (-22d)

£550,000

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# 3 bedroom mews property for sale (CW9 8JA)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 4 EARLSWOOD MEWS, NORTHWICH, DAVENHAM, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER CW9 8JA |
| Price | £550,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Council tax | D |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1996-2002 |
| Floor area | 147 m² |
| Last sold | £284,000 May 2018 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 13/06/2026
- **Current heating cost:** £1,014/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £19,550

### Recommendations
- D (£80 - £120)
- E (£50)
- G (£350 - £450)
- I (£2,200 - £3,000)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- O (£3,300 - £6,500)
- U (£5,000 - £8,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8506-7326-4350-6514-7996)

## Description

**** **** Located in the heart of Davenham, this exceptional former schoolhouse, dating back to 1856, has been beautifully converted to create a spacious and character-filled family home. Rich in original charm, the property boasts feature beams, impressive high ceilings, and an abundance of period features, all complemented by stylish contemporary décor throughout. Entry is via the original school entrance, leading into a welcoming reception hall that immediately sets the tone for this unique home. The ground floor offers a stunning lounge, perfect for relaxing and entertaining, alongside a spacious kitchen diner and a light-filled orangery overlooking the garden. Upstairs, there are three well proportioned bedrooms and a study, including a superb principal bedroom with ensuite facilities, in addition to a modern shower room. Externally, the property enjoys a delightful cottage-style garden along with allocated parking spaces. A rare opportunity to acquire a distinctive and beautifully presented character home in one of Cheshire's most desirable village locations.

**ENTRANCE** **PORCH** **** A striking approach welcomes you to this distinctive home through the original gated entrance. The entrance area features tiled flooring and a useful storage cupboard, while the original school entrance hallway has been beautifully retained, adding character and charm before opening into the welcoming reception hall beyond.

**ENTRANCE** **HALL** **** The welcoming entrance hall sets the tone for the rest of the home, featuring stylish herringbone flooring, a feature column radiator, and useful understairs storage complete with pull-out drawers. Doors lead through to the lounge and kitchen, while stairs rise to the first floor accommodation.

**LOUNGE** **20' 8" x 19' 2" (6.32m x 5.85m)** Truly the hub of the home, this superb living space features original wood flooring, a feature column radiator, bespoke fitted units with integrated lighting, and a beautiful brick fireplace with hearth and inset gas fire. Doors open into the orangery, while a feature arched doorway leads through to the kitchen.

**KITCHEN/DINER** **20' 2" x 13' 10" (6.16m x 4.22m)** The kitchen diner enjoys windows to both the front and side elevations, flooding the room with natural light. The kitchen is fitted with a range of base and wall units with work surfaces over, incorporating a one and a half bowl sink unit and Britannia six burner integrated cooker, integrated dishwasher and washing machine / tumble dryer. Further features include part tiled walls, feature herringbone flooring, a wall-mounted boiler, and ample space for a dining table and chairs, creating an ideal setting for family dining and entertaining. A feature arched doorway leads through to the lounge.

**ORANGERY** **10' 10" x 17' 2" (3.32m x 5.25m)** This peaceful orangery enjoys tiled flooring and double doors opening onto the garden, creating a wonderful connection between the indoor and outdoor living spaces.

**LANDING** **** The landing features exposed beams and provides access to the loft via a pull-down ladder. The loft benefits from lighting and electrics and offers excellent full-length storage spanning the house. A storage cupboard houses the water tank.

**BEDROOM** **ONE** **** The principal bedroom features beautiful colonial shutters to the front elevation, built-in wardrobes, and feature column radiator, with a door leading through to the ensuite shower room.

**EN-SUITE** **** The ensuite is fitted with a contemporary suite comprising a shower cubicle with shower, low-level WC, hand wash basin, heated towel rail, and inset spot lighting.

**BEDROOM** **TWO** **11' 6" x 9' 2" (3.52m x 2.81m)** With a feature window to the side elevation and wall mounted radiator.

**BEDROOM** **THREE** **9' 8" x 8' 1" (2.96m x 2.47m)** With a feature window to the side elevation and wall mounted radiator.

**STUDY** **7' 11" x 13' 4" (2.42m x 4.08m)** A fantastic space for working from home, with a wall mounted radiator.

**SHOWER** **ROOM** **** The ensuite is fitted with a contemporary suite comprising a shower cubicle with shower, low-level WC, hand wash basin, heated towel rail, and inset spot lighting.

**EXTERNALLY** **** The beautiful cottage-style garden perfectly complements the character of the home, featuring well-stocked borders filled with a variety of plants and shrubs. The garden provides a lovely setting for al fresco dining and outdoor entertaining, while the property also benefits from allocated parking spaces.

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/88814526/514944) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Front Page](/listings/photos/88814526/514948) - EPC Front Page

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 3 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #10639336
- **Address:** 4 Hartford Road, Davenham, CW9 8JA
- **Certificate Issued:** 10/11/2014
- **Work Completed:** 29/10/2014
- **Items:** 1 window(s), 1 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #9542914
- **Address:** 4 Hartford Road, Davenham, CW9 8JA
- **Certificate Issued:** 13/05/2013
- **Work Completed:** 01/05/2013
- **Items:** 4 window(s)

### FENSA Certificate #8965736
- **Address:** 4 Hartford Road, Davenham, CW9 8JA
- **Certificate Issued:** 16/07/2012
- **Work Completed:** 02/07/2012
- **Items:** 3 window(s)

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 4 EARLSWOOD MEWS, DAVENHAM, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 8JA | £284,000 | 30/05/2018 | Terraced |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 9 - 13 CHURCH STREET, DAVENHAM, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 8NE | £65,000 | 23/11/2023 | Other |
| [Same street] 6 EARLSWOOD MEWS, DAVENHAM, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 8JA | £365,000 | 28/04/2023 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 3 EARLSWOOD MEWS, DAVENHAM, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 8JA | £395,000 | 05/11/2021 | Terraced |
| 104A MOUNT PLEASANT ROAD, DAVENHAM, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 8JH | £90,000 | 09/08/2021 | Other |

**Street average:** £380,000 (2 sales)
**Area average:** £77,500 (2 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £741,689 (13 Other, CW9, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -25.8%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Cheshire West and Chester). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £869/mo
- **Realistic:** £966/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,063/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Kendal (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £773/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.18% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £120,750
- **Target investor price (1%):** £96,600

*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:** £3,741/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 371.6%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Cheshire West and Chester; All dwelling types series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 2.4%
- **5y growth (index):** 22.5%
- **10y growth (index):** 53.2%

## 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)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

147 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1996-2002

Last sold

£284,000 May 2018

Price per m²

£3,741/m²

Local average

£741,689 (-25.8%)

Deprivation

Decile 10 (32,752 of 33,755)

Street crime

43 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

Beautifully presented converted former schoolhouse dating back to 1856
Located in the heart of Davenham
Stunning lounge with charming period appeal
Spacious kitchen diner, bright and airy orangery
Three bedrooms and study
En-suite and shower room
Cottage garden and allocated parking
Unique blend of historic charm and modern living
Council tax band D
Tenure: Freehold

Additional details

Electricity: Mains supply
Sewerage: Mains supply
Heating: Gas central
Parking: Allocated
Garden: Yes

Description

** Located in the heart of Davenham, this exceptional former schoolhouse, dating back to 1856, has been beautifully converted to create a spacious and character-filled family home. Rich in original charm, the property boasts feature beams, impressive high ceilings, and an abundance of period features, all complemented by stylish contemporary décor throughout. Entry is via the original school entrance, leading into a welcoming reception hall that immediately sets the tone for this unique home. The ground floor offers a stunning lounge, perfect for relaxing and entertaining, alongside a spacious kitchen diner and a light-filled orangery overlooking the garden. Upstairs, there are three well proportioned bedrooms and a study, including a superb principal bedroom with ensuite facilities, in addition to a modern shower room. Externally, the property enjoys a delightful cottage-style garden along with allocated parking spaces. A rare opportunity to acquire a distinctive and beautifully presented character home in one of Cheshire's most desirable village locations.

ENTRANCE PORCH A striking approach welcomes you to this distinctive home through the original gated entrance. The entrance area features tiled flooring and a useful storage cupboard, while the original school entrance hallway has been beautifully retained, adding character and charm before opening into the welcoming reception hall beyond.

ENTRANCE HALL The welcoming entrance hall sets the tone for the rest of the home, featuring stylish herringbone flooring, a feature column radiator, and useful understairs storage complete with pull-out drawers. Doors lead through to the lounge and kitchen, while stairs rise to the first floor accommodation.

LOUNGE 20' 8" x 19' 2" (6.32m x 5.85m) Truly the hub of the home, this superb living space features original wood flooring, a feature column radiator, bespoke fitted units with integrated lighting, and a beautiful brick fireplace with hearth and inset gas fire. Doors open into the orangery, while a feature arched doorway leads through to the kitchen.

KITCHEN/DINER 20' 2" x 13' 10" (6.16m x 4.22m) The kitchen diner enjoys windows to both the front and side elevations, flooding the room with natural light. The kitchen is fitted with a range of base and wall units with work surfaces over, incorporating a one and a half bowl sink unit and Britannia six burner integrated cooker, integrated dishwasher and washing machine / tumble dryer. Further features include part tiled walls, feature herringbone flooring, a wall-mounted boiler, and ample space for a dining table and chairs, creating an ideal setting for family dining and entertaining. A feature arched doorway leads through to the lounge.

ORANGERY 10' 10" x 17' 2" (3.32m x 5.25m) This peaceful orangery enjoys tiled flooring and double doors opening onto the garden, creating a wonderful connection between the indoor and outdoor living spaces.

LANDING The landing features exposed beams and provides access to the loft via a pull-down ladder. The loft benefits from lighting and electrics and offers excellent full-length storage spanning the house. A storage cupboard houses the water tank.

BEDROOM ONE The principal bedroom features beautiful colonial shutters to the front elevation, built-in wardrobes, and feature column radiator, with a door leading through to the ensuite shower room.

EN-SUITE The ensuite is fitted with a contemporary suite comprising a shower cubicle with shower, low-level WC, hand wash basin, heated towel rail, and inset spot lighting.

BEDROOM TWO 11' 6" x 9' 2" (3.52m x 2.81m) With a feature window to the side elevation and wall mounted radiator.

BEDROOM THREE 9' 8" x 8' 1" (2.96m x 2.47m) With a feature window to the side elevation and wall mounted radiator.

STUDY 7' 11" x 13' 4" (2.42m x 4.08m) A fantastic space for working from home, with a wall mounted radiator.

SHOWER ROOM The ensuite is fitted with a contemporary suite comprising a shower cubicle with shower, low-level WC, hand wash basin, heated towel rail, and inset spot lighting.

EXTERNALLY ** The beautiful cottage-style garden perfectly complements the character of the home, featuring well-stocked borders filled with a variety of plants and shrubs. The garden provides a lovely setting for al fresco dining and outdoor entertaining, while the property also benefits from allocated parking spaces.

Listed by

Northwich

Coulby Conduct

Reference: 88814526

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 14/06/2016

Expiry date: 13/06/2026

Current heating cost: £1,014/year

Potential heating cost: £677/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £19,550

EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Draughtproof single-glazed windows (£80 - £120)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£50)
Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Replace single glazed windows with low-E double glazing (£3,300 - £6,500)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£5,000 - £8,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC Front Page

FENSA Certificates

This property has 3 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #10639336

Property Details

Street: 4 Hartford Road

Town: Davenham

Postcode: CW9 8JA

Installation Details

Items: 1 window and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 10/11/2014

Work Completed: 29/10/2014

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #9542914

Property Details

Street: 4 Hartford Road

Town: Davenham

Postcode: CW9 8JA

Installation Details

Items: 4 windows

Certificate Issued: 13/05/2013

Work Completed: 01/05/2013

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #8965736

Property Details

Street: 4 Hartford Road

Town: Davenham

Postcode: CW9 8JA

Installation Details

Items: 3 windows

Certificate Issued: 16/07/2012

Work Completed: 02/07/2012

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	+93.7%
Sold	30/05/2018 (8 years ago)	£284,000	—

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
9 - 13 CHURCH STREET, DAVENHAM, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 8NE	£65,000	23/11/2023	Other
Same street 6 EARLSWOOD MEWS, DAVENHAM, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 8JA	£365,000	28/04/2023	Terraced
Same street 3 EARLSWOOD MEWS, DAVENHAM, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 8JA	£395,000	05/11/2021	Terraced
104A MOUNT PLEASANT ROAD, DAVENHAM, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 8JH	£90,000	09/08/2021	Other

Street average: £380,000 (2 sales)

Area average: £77,500 (2 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 371.6%

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

1y (index) 2.4%

5y (index) 22.5%

10y (index) 53.2%

Rental Range

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

Low £869/mo

Realistic £966/mo

Optimistic £1,063/mo

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

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Kendal: £773/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View CW9 8JA

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Davenham, London Road / Green Lane	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Davenham, London Road / Bull's Head	0.1 miles
Shop	Britannia Carpets	1.3 miles
Shop	Carcraft Northwich MOT	1.4 miles
Train station	Greenbank	1.4 miles
Train station	Hartford	1.8 miles
Hospital	Tarporley War Memorial Hospital	8.3 miles
University	University of Buckingham Crewe Campus	10.5 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	22
Public order	8
Anti-social behaviour	4
Other theft	3
Burglary	2
Criminal damage and arson	2
Drugs	2
Total incidents	43

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
Davenham CofE Primary School	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 18 Sep 2024
The County High School, Leftwich	Secondary	0.5 miles	Outstanding — 25 Apr 2016
Leftwich Community Primary School	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 12 Jun 2024
Kingsmead Primary School	Primary	0.8 miles	Good — 6 Mar 2024
Moulton School	Primary	0.9 miles	Good — 12 Sep 2013

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 3-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.18%

Max investor price (0.8%) £120,750

Target investor price (1%) £96,600

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).