# 2 bedroom retirement property for sale (CW9 5FQ) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | Chester Way, Northwich, CW9, CW9 5FQ | | Price | £285,000 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | C | | Last sold | £285,000 | ## Description An immaculate, large two bedroom corner apartment with stunning elevated river views, situated on the highest floor in this prestigious retirement block in an excellent central location in the middle of the town centre. Watch the seasons and daily boating activity roll by, there's always something to look at from this fantastically positioned apartments' two huge corner picture windows. Built by McCarthy and Stone retirement living and one of nearly 60 properties in the scheme, there are many things that make this the ideal place for buyers in this sector, from the in house lunch time restaurant, which also provides room service, to the 24 hour reception and concierge facilities. The scheme lies adjacent to Waitrose, very easy for day to day needs, with he wider town centre just beyond, and offers residents lots of things to do including barbecues on the roof top deck, movie and game evenings, craft days and bus trips in the summer months. The apartment is situated on the top floor in the corner, with a double sunny aspect and has two large double bedrooms, is energy-efficient and offers captivating views overlooking the picturesque River Weaver. This is a McCarthy Stone Retirement Living Plus development, exclusively designed for individuals aged 70 and above, and consists of 57 one and two-bedroom retirement apartments with features to make day-to-day independent living easier. As well as the privacy of your own apartment, there’s the opportunity to lead a full and active social life. You can call into the homeowners’ lounge whenever you feel like company, it’s a lovely place to meet up with friends or join in the many activities organised by homeowners and the Estate Management team. The lounge is also the perfect space to invite friends and family over for a special celebration. Open every day, the table service restaurant serves tasty and nutritious lunches for homeowners and their friends and family, at a very reasonable price. All the food is freshly prepared and for a special occasion or celebration, owners can book the function room. Marbury Court also benefits from a large river view roof terrace and a guest suite for visitors, who wish to stay (additional charges apply). For peace of mind, there is an Estate Manager on site and 24-hour emergency call system provided via a personal pendant alarm, and with call points in all rooms. Marbury Court is situated in the centre of Northwich lying in the heart of the Cheshire Plain, at the confluence of the River Weaver and River Dane. It is only 18 miles from the beautiful City of Chester and within easy reach of both Liverpool and Manchester. Northwich is on the main railway line between Chester and Manchester and is only a short distance from the M56 and the M6. **Service Charge (Breakdown)** • 1 hour domestic assistance per week • Cleaning of communal windows • Water rates for communal areas and apartments • Electricity, heating, lighting and power to communal areas • 24 hour emergency call system • Upkeep of gardens and grounds • Repairs and maintenance to the interior and exterior communal areas • Contingency fund including internal and external redecoration of communal areas • Buildings insurance The Service charge does not cover external costs such as owners Council Tax, electricity or TV, but does include the cost of the Estate Manager, water rates, a 24 hour emergency call system, the heating and maintenance of all communal areas, exterior property maintenance and gardening. Service charge: £13,398.48 per annum (for financial year ending 09/2024) Lease length: Residue of 125 years (from 2015). Ground rent: £510 per annum **Car Parking Permit Scheme-Subject To Availability** - Parking is by allocated space subject to availability. The fee is £250 per annum. Permits are available on a first come, first served basis.   EPC Rating: C ## Property Photos - ![Photo 2](/listings/photos/157700726/1195482) - Photo 2 - ![Photo 7](/listings/photos/157700726/1195486) - Photo 7 - ![Photo 23](/listings/photos/157700726/1195488) - Photo 23 - ![Photo 19](/listings/photos/157700726/1195490) - Photo 19 - ![Photo 18](/listings/photos/157700726/1195492) - Photo 18 - ![Photo 20](/listings/photos/157700726/1195494) - Photo 20 - ![Photo 18](/listings/photos/157700726/1195496) - Photo 18 - ![Photo 23](/listings/photos/157700726/1195498) - Photo 23 - ![Photo 22](/listings/photos/157700726/1195500) - Photo 22 - ![Photo 22](/listings/photos/157700726/1195502) - Photo 22 - ![Photo 20](/listings/photos/157700726/1195504) - Photo 20 - ![Photo 16](/listings/photos/157700726/1195507) - Photo 16 - ![Photo 21](/listings/photos/157700726/1195508) - Photo 21 - ![Photo 13](/listings/photos/157700726/1195510) - Photo 13 - ![Photo 17](/listings/photos/157700726/1195512) - Photo 17 - ![Photo 12](/listings/photos/157700726/1195514) - Photo 12 - ![Photo 5](/listings/photos/157700726/1195515) - Photo 5 - ![Photo 9](/listings/photos/157700726/1195516) - Photo 9 - ![Photo 11](/listings/photos/157700726/1195517) - Photo 11 ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/157700726/1195519) - Floorplan 1 - ![Floorplan 2](/listings/photos/157700726/1195520) - Floorplan 2 ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | [Same street] MARBURY COURT 29 CHESTER WAY, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 5FQ | £93,000 | 05/12/2025 | Flat | | [Same street] MARBURY COURT 49 CHESTER WAY, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 5FQ | £170,000 | 17/11/2025 | Flat | | [Same street] MARBURY COURT 5 CHESTER WAY, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 5FQ | £160,000 | 29/11/2023 | Flat | | [Same street] MARBURY COURT 3 CHESTER WAY, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 5FQ | £230,000 | 30/08/2023 | Flat | | [Same street] MARBURY COURT 18 CHESTER WAY, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 5FQ | £170,000 | 21/07/2023 | Flat | | [Same street] MARBURY COURT 39 CHESTER WAY, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 5FQ | £146,000 | 19/05/2023 | Flat | | [Same street] MARBURY COURT 16 CHESTER WAY, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 5FQ | £161,500 | 24/08/2022 | Flat | | [Same street] MARBURY COURT 12 CHESTER WAY, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 5FQ | £200,000 | 27/05/2022 | Flat | | [Same street] MARBURY COURT 56 CHESTER WAY, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 5FQ | £260,000 | 13/10/2021 | Flat | | 2 - 2A HIGH STREET BULL RING, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 5BT | £194,500 | 13/09/2021 | Other | **Street average:** £176,722 (9 sales) **Area average:** £194,500 (1 sale) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £741,689 (13 Other, CW9, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -61.6% ## 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 ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Kendal (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £648/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.34% (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.* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 184.7% - **10y growth:** 366.8% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Cheshire West and Chester; All dwelling types series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 2.1% - **5y growth (index):** 20.3% - **10y growth (index):** 49.7% ## 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)