Sold STC Cottage

Guy Lane

Waverton, Chester, CH3 7RZ

3 beds 1 baths Listed 5 Mar 2026 (-113d)

£500,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Council tax band

D

Local average

£620,660 (-19.4%)

Deprivation

Decile 6 (17,987 of 33,755)

Street crime

0 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Extensive plot extending to approx. 0.56-acres
  • Three Bedroom Cottage
  • No Chain
  • Generous Gardens
  • Driveway Providing Off Road Parking
  • Separate Paddock

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply
Water
Mains supply
Sewerage
Private supply
Heating
Oil
Parking
Garage, Driveway
Garden
Yes
Listed property
No
Restrictions
Yes
Required access
No
Rights of way
No
Flooded in last 5 years
No
Flood defences
No

Description

NO ONWARD CHAIN - Charming Period Farm Cottage with Land – Waverton

Occupying a generous plot in the highly sought-after village of Waverton, this charming 1700s former farm cottage has been extended over the past 150 years and now presents an exciting opportunity for renovation or development (subject to the necessary planning consents).

Full of character and potential, the property benefits from oil central heating, a septic tank system, and comes with a separate paddock, offering fantastic scope for those seeking a lifestyle move, equestrian use, or further enhancement.

Living Room - A characterful living space with windows to the front and side elevations, a log-burning stove creating a cosy focal point, radiator, and stairs rising to the first floor.

Kitchen / Dining Room - Fitted with a range of wall and base units and housing the boiler. A window to the front enjoys countryside views, while a door provides access to the rear garden. There is ample space for a large dining table, making this an ideal family gathering space.

Family Bathroom - Window to the front elevation, panelled bath, WC and wash hand basin, with cupboard housing the water tank.

Bedroom One - Window to the rear elevation enjoying countryside views, radiator and power points.

Bedroom Two - Window to the front elevation with built-in storage cupboard.

Bedroom Three - Window to the front elevation, radiator, power points and water tank.

External - The property occupies a substantial plot, featuring generous gardens and a separate paddock, offering exceptional potential for renovation, extension, or redevelopment (subject to the necessary planning permissions). This is a rare opportunity to acquire a period home with land in a highly sought-after village setting.

Externally, the property benefits from an expansive garden, predominantly laid to lawn with mature planting, creating a peaceful and private environment. The separate paddock provides excellent scope for a variety of uses, including leisure or the keeping of small animals, and benefits from its own independent road access.

Additional features include useful storage sheds, established trees offering natural screening, and ample off-road parking.

Outbuilding - With high ceilings and original beams, this former cowshed offers a wealth of character and charm. The spacious interior lends itself to a variety of multifunctional uses, making it an exciting addition to this fantastic renovation and development opportunity.

Location - Waverton offers an excellent range of amenities for everyday needs, including a post office, church, primary school and doctors’ surgery. A parade of shops includes a popular convenience store, pharmacy, hairdressers and sandwich shop. The picturesque Shropshire Union Canal runs through the village, providing beautiful walks into the surrounding countryside and towards Chester.

Further amenities are available in nearby Christleton, while schooling is extremely well catered for, including Christleton High School and Sixth Form College, Abbey Gate College and The King's School, Chester and The Queen's School, Chester.

The historic cathedral city of Chester offers extensive retail, leisure and cultural facilities, including Chester Racecourse and Grosvenor Park, which hosts open-air theatre in the summer months. The ever-popular Georgian village of Tarporley is approximately six miles away.

The area enjoys excellent transport links, with easy access to the M53 and M56 motorways for commuting to Liverpool and Manchester, both served by international airports. Direct rail services from Chester provide sub-two-hour travel to London Euston.





Tenure - * Tenure - understood to be Freehold. Purchasers should verify this through their solicitor.

Council Tax - * Council Tax Band D - Cheshire West & Chester

Agent's Notes - * Services - we understand that oil central heating, a septic tank system, water and drainage area connected.

Anti Money Laundering Regulations - Anti-Money Laundering Verification

Should you wish to proceed with the purchase of this property, you will be required to complete an Anti-Money Laundering (AML) verification check in accordance with current legislation.

These checks are carried out by our partner, Lifetime Legal, and include verification of your identity and source of funds. There is a charge of £54 including VAT, payable directly to Lifetime Legal.

Please note that these checks must be completed before we are able to formally progress a sale.

Material Information Report - The Material Information Report for this property can be viewed on the Rightmove listing. Alternatively, a copy can be requested from our office which will be sent via email.

Extra Services - Mortgage referrals, conveyancing referral and surveying referrals will be offered by Cavendish Estate Agents. If a buyer or seller should proceed with any of these services then a commission fee will be paid to Cavendish Estate Agents Ltd upon completion.

Priority Investor Club - If you are considering purchasing this property as a buy to let investment, our award winning lettings and property management department offer a preferential rate to anyone who purchases a property through Cavendish and lets with Cavendish. For more information contact Lettings Manager, David Adams on or david.

Viewing - By appointment through the Agent's Chester Office.

FLOOR PLANS - included for identification purposes only, not to scale.

Listed by

Chester

Cavendish Services UK Ltd

Reference: 172923842

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
Bates Cottage, Guy Lane, Waverton, CHESTER 26 76 77 m² England and Wales: before 1900 Detached
Guy Lane Farm Cottage, Guy Lane, Waverton 38 90 199 m² England and Wales: before 1900 House
Guy Lane Farm Cottage, Guy Lane, Waverton 43 67 199 m² England and Wales: before 1900 House
Guy Lane Farm Cottage, Guy Lane, Waverton, CHESTER 38 90 199 m² England and Wales: before 1900 Detached
Guy Lane Farm Cottage, Guy Lane, Waverton, CHESTER 43 67 199 m² England and Wales: before 1900 Detached
Guy Lane Farm Cottage, Guy Lane, Waverton, CHESTER 57 77 216 m² England and Wales: before 1900 Detached
Guy Lane Farm, Guy Lane, Waverton 26 84 317 m² England and Wales: before 1900 House
Guy Lane Farm, Guy Lane, Waverton, CHESTER 26 84 317 m² England and Wales: before 1900 Detached
Maple Cottage, Guy Lane, Waverton 74 101 120 m² 2021 House
Maple Cottage, Guy Lane, Waverton, CHESTER 74 101 120 m² Detached
Rosebank, Guy Lane, Waverton 53 84 326 m² England and Wales: 1900-1929 House
Rosebank, Guy Lane, Waverton, CHESTER 53 84 326 m² England and Wales: 1900-1929 Detached
Stapleford House, Guy Lane, Waverton 64 79 335 m² England and Wales: 1950-1966 House
Stapleford House, Guy Lane, Waverton 57 74 271 m² England and Wales: 1950-1966 House
Stapleford House, Guy Lane, Waverton, CHESTER 64 79 335 m² England and Wales: 1950-1966 Detached

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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EE Rating

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale £500,000

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
Same street STONE COTTAGE GUY LANE, WAVERTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 7RZ £825,000 30/09/2021 Detached

Street average: £825,000 (1 sale)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 5.5%
10y growth 22%

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.

Location

Address

Guy Lane

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Waverton, Guy Lane / The Crocky Trail 0.5 miles
Bus stop Waverton, Village Road / St Peter's Church 1.1 miles
Shop One Stop 1.2 miles
Shop MAC 1.2 miles
Train station Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway 4.2 miles
University University of Chester - Queen's Park Campus 4.3 miles
Train station Chester 4.3 miles
University University of Chester - Kingsway 4.5 miles
Hospital Unknown 4.6 miles
Hospital Tarporley War Memorial Hospital 4.9 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Total incidents 0

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
Waverton Community Primary School Primary 1.4 miles Good — 5 Oct 2016
Tarvin Primary School Primary 1.5 miles Good — 18 May 2012
Christleton High School Secondary 2.2 miles Good — 1 Jul 2024
Christleton Primary School Primary 2.4 miles Outstanding — 24 Jul 2014
Duddon St Peter's CofE Primary School Primary 2.4 miles Requires improvement — 8 Mar 2023

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.19%
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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