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20 SARK AVENUE

ELLESMERE PORT, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER CH65 9LU

4 beds 1 baths 122 m² Listed 23 Jun 2020 (-2218d)

£370,000

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# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (CH65 9LU)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 20 SARK AVENUE, ELLESMERE PORT, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER CH65 9LU |
| Price | £370,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Last sold | £380,000 Sep 2020 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 21/06/2030
- **Current heating cost:** £584/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £12,823

### Recommendations
- C (£15 - £30)
- F (£200 - £400)
- G (£350 - £450)
- I (£2,200 - £3,000)
- 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/2328-3035-6246-9420-5240)

## Description

This exceptional four bedroom detached family home offering spacious and modern accommodation throughout, is situated in the highly sought after Stanney Oaks estate, just off the A5117.  The location is ideal for families being within easy reach of some fantastic amenities, including shopping, restaurants, schools, excellent transport links and is within easy reach to the popular Cheshire Oaks designer outlet.  In addition, the location offers fantastic motorway links to Chester, Wirral, Liverpool and the North West.  The property itself is situated on a particularly large corner plot and offers great potential for possible expansion.  In brief, the property comprises of a spacious hallway, large bay fronted reception room, open plan lounge/kitchen/diner/utility space, which has created a wonderful family space, a conservatory, downstairs W.C. And a study.  To the first floor, there are four bedrooms; the master having a good sized en-suite shower room, and a family bathroom.  Externally, there is a large lawned area to the front of the property and a driveway, allowing parking for several cars, there is also a double garage and a large rear garden, which has several patio areas and a large lawned space to enjoy as a family.

## Property Photos

- ![Front](/listings/photos/71381865/768644) - Front
- ![Garden](/listings/photos/71381865/768645) - Garden
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/71381865/768646) - Kitchen
- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/71381865/768647) - Lounge
- ![Kitchen/Diner](/listings/photos/71381865/768648) - Kitchen/Diner
- ![Conservatory](/listings/photos/71381865/768649) - Conservatory
- ![Study](/listings/photos/71381865/768650) - Study
- ![Master Bedroom](/listings/photos/71381865/768651) - Master Bedroom
- ![Ensuite](/listings/photos/71381865/768652) - Ensuite
- ![Bedroom Two](/listings/photos/71381865/768653) - Bedroom Two
- ![Bedroom Three](/listings/photos/71381865/768654) - Bedroom Three
- ![Bedroom Four](/listings/photos/71381865/768655) - Bedroom Four
- ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/71381865/768656) - Bathroom
- ![Garden](/listings/photos/71381865/768657) - Garden
- ![Plot Details](/listings/photos/71381865/768658) - Plot Details

## Floorplans

- ![CWQuickSketch.jpg](/listings/photos/71381865/768659) - CWQuickSketch.jpg

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC](/listings/photos/71381865/768660) - EPC
- ![EPC.jpg](/listings/photos/71381865/768661) - EPC.jpg

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 20 SARK AVENUE, ELLESMERE PORT, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH65 9LU | £380,000 | 16/09/2020 | Detached |

## Sold Comparables

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 1 LEWIS CLOSE, ELLESMERE PORT, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH65 9LR | £85,000 | 18/11/2025 | Detached |
| 11 FAIR ISLES CLOSE, ELLESMERE PORT, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH65 9LQ | £55,000 | 07/11/2025 | Detached |
| 20 HANDA DRIVE, ELLESMERE PORT, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH65 9HL | £300,000 | 27/08/2024 | Detached |
| 7 LUNDY DRIVE, ELLESMERE PORT, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH65 9JS | £275,000 | 22/09/2023 | Detached |
| 26 WOODBANK ROAD, WHITBY, ELLESMERE PORT, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH65 6PU | £324,000 | 10/11/2022 | Detached |
| 7 FARNE CLOSE, ELLESMERE PORT, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH65 9JT | £280,000 | 26/08/2022 | Detached |
| 10 RHUM CLOSE, ELLESMERE PORT, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH65 9LD | £320,000 | 12/08/2022 | Detached |
| 8 PUFFIN CLOSE, ELLESMERE PORT, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH65 9JP | £330,000 | 12/08/2022 | Detached |
| 10 WOODSOME CLOSE, WHITBY, ELLESMERE PORT, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH65 6QE | £335,000 | 08/07/2022 | Detached |
| 3 FAIR ISLES CLOSE, ELLESMERE PORT, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH65 9LQ | £270,000 | 28/01/2022 | Detached |
| 30 LUNDY DRIVE, ELLESMERE PORT, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH65 9JS | £350,000 | 25/11/2021 | Detached |
| 10 ISLAY CLOSE, ELLESMERE PORT, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH65 9LS | £350,000 | 29/09/2021 | Detached |
| 8 STAFFIN AVENUE, ELLESMERE PORT, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH65 9HP | £350,000 | 13/08/2021 | Detached |

**Area average:** £278,769 (13 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £287,290 (17 Detached, CH65, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +28.8%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £877/mo
- **Realistic:** £974/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,071/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.26% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £121,750
- **Target investor price (1%):** £97,400

*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:** £3,033/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -12.8%
- **10y growth:** 23%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Cheshire West and Chester; Detached series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 2.2%
- **5y growth (index):** 20.7%
- **10y growth (index):** 49.2%

## 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

Floor area

122 m²

EPC rating

Last sold

£380,000 Sep 2020

Price per m²

£3,033/m²

Local average

£287,290 (+28.8%)

Deprivation

Decile 10 (32,665 of 33,755)

Street crime

145 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

Large detached house situated on a corner plot
Double garage
Large driveway for several cars
Two reception rooms
Downstairs W.C.
Four bedrooms
En-suite shower room
Family bathroom
Open plan kitchen/diner/snug
Large private garden area to the rear

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

This exceptional four bedroom detached family home offering spacious and modern accommodation throughout, is situated in the highly sought after Stanney Oaks estate, just off the A5117. The location is ideal for families being within easy reach of some fantastic amenities, including shopping, restaurants, schools, excellent transport links and is within easy reach to the popular Cheshire Oaks designer outlet. In addition, the location offers fantastic motorway links to Chester, Wirral, Liverpool and the North West. The property itself is situated on a particularly large corner plot and offers great potential for possible expansion. In brief, the property comprises of a spacious hallway, large bay fronted reception room, open plan lounge/kitchen/diner/utility space, which has created a wonderful family space, a conservatory, downstairs W.C. And a study. To the first floor, there are four bedrooms; the master having a good sized en-suite shower room, and a family bathroom. Externally, there is a large lawned area to the front of the property and a driveway, allowing parking for several cars, there is also a double garage and a large rear garden, which has several patio areas and a large lawned space to enjoy as a family.

Listed by

Little Sutton

Countrywide UK Sales - Connells

Reference: 71381865

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 22/06/2020

Expiry date: 21/06/2030

Current heating cost: £584/year

Potential heating cost: £550/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £12,823

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

Recommendations

Insulate hot water cylinder with 80 mm jacket (£15 - £30)
Hot water cylinder thermostat (£200 - £400)
Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
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

CWQuickSketch.jpg

EPC Graphs

EPC

EPC.jpg

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	16/09/2020 (5 years ago)	£380,000	—

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
1 LEWIS CLOSE, ELLESMERE PORT, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH65 9LR	£85,000	18/11/2025	Detached
11 FAIR ISLES CLOSE, ELLESMERE PORT, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH65 9LQ	£55,000	07/11/2025	Detached
20 HANDA DRIVE, ELLESMERE PORT, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH65 9HL	£300,000	27/08/2024	Detached
7 LUNDY DRIVE, ELLESMERE PORT, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH65 9JS	£275,000	22/09/2023	Detached
26 WOODBANK ROAD, WHITBY, ELLESMERE PORT, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH65 6PU	£324,000	10/11/2022	Detached
7 FARNE CLOSE, ELLESMERE PORT, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH65 9JT	£280,000	26/08/2022	Detached
10 RHUM CLOSE, ELLESMERE PORT, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH65 9LD	£320,000	12/08/2022	Detached
8 PUFFIN CLOSE, ELLESMERE PORT, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH65 9JP	£330,000	12/08/2022	Detached
10 WOODSOME CLOSE, WHITBY, ELLESMERE PORT, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH65 6QE	£335,000	08/07/2022	Detached
3 FAIR ISLES CLOSE, ELLESMERE PORT, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH65 9LQ	£270,000	28/01/2022	Detached
30 LUNDY DRIVE, ELLESMERE PORT, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH65 9JS	£350,000	25/11/2021	Detached
10 ISLAY CLOSE, ELLESMERE PORT, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH65 9LS	£350,000	29/09/2021	Detached
8 STAFFIN AVENUE, ELLESMERE PORT, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH65 9HP	£350,000	13/08/2021	Detached

Area average: £278,769 (13 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -12.8%

10y growth 23%

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

1y (index) 2.2%

5y (index) 20.7%

10y (index) 49.2%

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.

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View CH65 9LU

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Whitbyheath, Stanney Woods Avenue / Ramsey Road	0.1 miles
Shop	Cheshire Oaks Fisheries	0.6 miles
Shop	Unknown	0.8 miles
Train station	Ellesmere Port	1.5 miles
Train station	Capenhurst	1.7 miles
University	University of Chester - Kingsway	3.8 miles
University	University of Chester	4.2 miles
Hospital	The Mulberry Centre	4.6 miles
Hospital	Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Wirral	7.2 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	50
Shoplifting	29
Criminal damage and arson	14
Public order	14
Anti-social behaviour	13
Other theft	10
Drugs	4
Possession of weapons	3
Bicycle theft	2
Burglary	2
Other crime	2
Robbery	1
Theft from the person	1
Total incidents	145

Within 1 mile during May 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
Ellesmere Port Christ Church CofE Primary School	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 22 Apr 2013
The Whitby High School	Secondary	0.5 miles	Good — 18 Jul 2022
The Oaks Community Primary School	Primary	0.7 miles	Requires improvement — 24 Sep 2024
Whitby Heath Primary School	Primary	0.7 miles	Outstanding — 20 Nov 2013
Woodlands Primary School	Primary	0.7 miles	Good — 9 Mar 2023

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 4-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.26%

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).