# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (CW8 4SP) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 1 OAK TREE CLOSE, NORTHWICH, BARNTON, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER CW8 4SP | | Price | £385,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Last sold | £385,000 Apr 2026 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 13/06/2034 - **Current heating cost:** £1,198/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £14,725 ### Recommendations - A (£100 - £350) - W2 (£4,000 - £6,000) - 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/0900-6040-0322-3395-3643) ## Description SUPERBLY APPOINTED DETACHED HOME - FINISHED TO THE HIGHEST OF STANDARDS - SOUGHT AFTER LOCK ESTATE POSITION - FOUR BEDROOMS - NO ONWARD CHAIN - IDEAL FAMILY PURCHASE....... Royal Fox Estates are very pleased to offer to the open market this fabulous family home that6 is presented to a extremely high standard. Features include gas fired central heating, UPVC double glazed windows, feature bespoke Oak and glass staircase, Bi-Fold doors giving access to the rear garden and quality fittings and fixtures throughout to include kitchen, bathroom, en-suite and guest WC. ACCOMMODATION - Comprises briefly : entrance hallway, living room, dining kitchen, snug area, guest WC, four bedrooms - en-suite and family bathroom/WC. OUTSIDE - The property is approached via a generous driveway with parking for several vehicles which in turn leads to an integral garage. The side access gate allows access to the rear garden which is laid to lawn with a attractive porcelain paved patio area. LOCATION - The Locke Estate in Barnton is ever popular with families for it's proximity to local schools & nurseries as well as outdoor pursuits being found just around the corner with Marbury Country Park & Anderton Boat Lift museum & nature reserve. There is a good range of local amenities within the village and the market town of Northwich is just a 10 minute drive away with many large supermarkets, national chains & multi screen Odeon Cinema. Property Information Approx. Sq. Ft - Freehold Council Band - D EPC Rating - D Services - Mains - Gas - Electric - Water - (Meter) - Sewer Parking - Driveway & Garage ## Property Photos - ![Main Photo](/listings/photos/165664229/1751951) - Main Photo - ![Modern Kitchen](/listings/photos/165664229/1751953) - Modern Kitchen - ![Rear Elevation](/listings/photos/165664229/1751955) - Rear Elevation - ![Welcome Home](/listings/photos/165664229/1751957) - Welcome Home - ![Reception Hallway](/listings/photos/165664229/1751959) - Reception Hallway - ![Reception Hallway](/listings/photos/165664229/1751960) - Reception Hallway - ![Bespoke Staircase](/listings/photos/165664229/1751962) - Bespoke Staircase - ![Lounge](/listings/photos/165664229/1751964) - Lounge - ![Lounge](/listings/photos/165664229/1751965) - Lounge - ![Lounge](/listings/photos/165664229/1751966) - Lounge - ![Modern Kitchen](/listings/photos/165664229/1751967) - Modern Kitchen - ![Modern Kitchen](/listings/photos/165664229/1751968) - Modern Kitchen - ![Modern Kitchen](/listings/photos/165664229/1751969) - Modern Kitchen - ![Dining Area](/listings/photos/165664229/1751970) - Dining Area - ![Guest WC](/listings/photos/165664229/1751971) - Guest WC - ![First Floor landing](/listings/photos/165664229/1751973) - First Floor landing - ![Bedroom One](/listings/photos/165664229/1751975) - Bedroom One - ![Bedroom One](/listings/photos/165664229/1751977) - Bedroom One - ![Bedroom Two](/listings/photos/165664229/1751979) - Bedroom Two - ![Bedroom Two](/listings/photos/165664229/1751981) - Bedroom Two - ![En-Suite](/listings/photos/165664229/1751982) - En-Suite - ![En-Suite](/listings/photos/165664229/1751983) - En-Suite - ![Bedroom Three](/listings/photos/165664229/1751984) - Bedroom Three - ![Bedroom Four](/listings/photos/165664229/1751985) - Bedroom Four - ![Family Bathroom/WC](/listings/photos/165664229/1751986) - Family Bathroom/WC - ![Free Standing Bath](/listings/photos/165664229/1751987) - Free Standing Bath - ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/165664229/1751988) - Rear Garden - ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/165664229/1751990) - Rear Garden - ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/165664229/1751992) - Rear Garden ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/165664229/1751994) - Floorplan 1 - ![Floorplan 2](/listings/photos/165664229/1751999) - Floorplan 2 - ![Floorplan 3](/listings/photos/165664229/1752000) - Floorplan 3 ## EPC Graphs - ![Energy Performance Certificate](/listings/photos/165664229/1752001) - Energy Performance Certificate ## FENSA Certificates This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #1702585 - **Address:** 1 Oak Tree Close, Barnton, CW8 4SP - **Certificate Issued:** 17/05/2004 - **Work Completed:** 19/04/2004 - **Items:** 10 window(s), 1 door(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 1 OAK TREE CLOSE, BARNTON, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4SP | £385,000 | 20/04/2026 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 8 HOUGH LANE, ANDERTON, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 6AB | £302,000 | 29/01/2026 | Detached | | 9 PINE TREE CLOSE, BARNTON, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4NY | £275,000 | 06/12/2023 | Detached | | 46 HOUGH LANE, ANDERTON, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 6AB | £220,000 | 14/09/2023 | Detached | | 72 ELMWOOD ROAD, BARNTON, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4ND | £185,000 | 28/07/2023 | Detached | | 91 ELMWOOD ROAD, BARNTON, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4NG | £224,000 | 19/04/2023 | Detached | | 70 HOUGH LANE, ANDERTON, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 6AB | £260,000 | 17/03/2023 | Detached | | 14 HOUGH LANE, ANDERTON, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 6AB | £325,000 | 15/11/2022 | Detached | | 2 REDWOOD CLOSE, BARNTON, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4NX | £310,000 | 21/10/2022 | Detached | | 7 PINE TREE CLOSE, BARNTON, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4NY | £380,000 | 20/10/2022 | Detached | | 20 SYCAMORE CRESCENT, BARNTON, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4NS | £365,000 | 19/10/2022 | Detached | | 31 SYCAMORE CRESCENT, BARNTON, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4NS | £340,000 | 10/10/2022 | Detached | | 18 LIMEWOOD GROVE, BARNTON, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4NW | £370,000 | 30/09/2022 | Detached | | 126 ELMWOOD ROAD, BARNTON, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4NG | £280,000 | 26/09/2022 | Detached | | 30 ELMWOOD ROAD, BARNTON, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4ND | £230,000 | 06/06/2022 | Detached | | 6 MAPLE GROVE, BARNTON, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4SN | £345,000 | 01/04/2022 | Detached | | 7 PINE TREE CLOSE, BARNTON, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4NY | £375,000 | 25/03/2022 | Detached | | 47 ELMWOOD ROAD, BARNTON, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4NE | £360,000 | 14/12/2021 | Detached | **Area average:** £302,706 (17 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £537,563 (95 Detached, CW8, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -28.4% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Cheshire West and Chester). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £883/mo - **Realistic:** £981/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,079/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.25% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £122,625 - **Target investor price (1%):** £98,100 *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:** £3,702/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 1.8% - **10y growth:** 28.2% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Cheshire West and Chester; Detached series; as of May 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 5.5% - **5y growth (index):** 22.2% - **10y growth (index):** 48.5% ## 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)