# 2 bedroom apartment for sale (CW8 1QE) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | FLAT 3, WREKIN HOUSE, OLD VICARAGE LANE, NORTHWICH, HARTFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER CW8 1QE | | Price | £130,000 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | A | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1967-1975 | | Floor area | 71 m² | | Last sold | £94,000 Jul 2014 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 08/05/2020 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting) - **Current heating cost:** £464/year ### Recommendations - B - E [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0818-5094-6205-7850-7970) ## Description Positioned within a stones’ throw of the centre of Hartford, this stunning first-floor apartment offers a wealth of space throughout. Benefitting from two bedrooms and a large amount of natural light that filters through. This property is being offered to market with no onward chain and benefits from off road parking. **Location** - Hartford is one of Cheshire's most popular villages, combining rural appeal with first class accessibility and a superb range of amenities. The village boasts a number of shops, including newsagents, pharmacy, florist, butchers and two general convenience stores - a Co-Operative and Sainsbury's. In addition, there are two very popular cafés/wine bars that also serve food throughout the day. Other facilities include the Hartford Hall Hotel, two public houses and two thriving churches. Hartford is renowned for its superb educational facilities catering for all age groups, including the highly reputable and very popular Grange School (Junior and Secondary level), Hartford Church of England High School, two excellent state junior schools, St Wilfred's Primary School, St Nicholas's Roman Catholic High School and a day nursery. With regards to leisure facilities, there are several good golf clubs nearby, a tennis/bowls club within walking distance of the property and many beautiful walks along the river Weaver, accessed from well-planned public footpaths. Hartford is well positioned to take advantage of outdoor activities in central Cheshire, including dog walking, horse riding and rambling, with the Whitegate Way, Marbury Country Park, Delamere Forest and the Sandstone Trail all with easy travel distance. Several golf courses, including Hartford, Sandiway and Vale Royal are a few minute’s drive away. Within walking distance of the house are two railway stations - Greenbank (Manchester to Chester line) and Hartford (Liverpool - Crewe - London). Road access to the M6, M53 and M56 is afforded by the A556 and the A49, making commuting to Chester, Warrington, Liverpool and Manchester and MediaCityUK easily accessible. For those who require European or international travel, Liverpool and Manchester International Airports can be accessed within 45 minute’s drive. **In Further Details The Accommodation Comprises:-** - Please note that we have not checked any of the appliances or the central heating system included in the sale (if any). All prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves on this point prior to entering the contract. **First Floor** - **Entrance Hall** - **Lounge Dining Room** - 6.43 x 5.82 (21'1" x 19'1") - **Kitchen** - 2.98 x 2.10 (9'9" x 6'10") - **Bedroom One** - 3.73 x 3.44 (12'2" x 11'3") - **Bedroom Two** - 3.73 x 2.30 (12'2" x 7'6") - **Bathroom** - 1.81 x 1.70 (5'11" x 5'6") - **Outside** - **Common Areas** - **Off Road Parking** - **Tenure** - Leasehold. Subject to verification by Vendor's Solicitor. **Services (Not Tested)** - We believe that mains water, electricity, central heating and drains are connected. **Local Authority** - Cheshire West And Chester Council. Council Tax – Band A. **Post Code** - CW8 1QE **Possession** - Vacant possession upon completion. **Viewing** - Viewing strictly by appointment through the Agents. ## Property Photos - ![3 Wrekin House-001.jpg](/listings/photos/91345527/1633940) - 3 Wrekin House-001.jpg - ![3 Wrekin House-002.jpg](/listings/photos/91345527/1633941) - 3 Wrekin House-002.jpg - ![3 Wrekin House-003.jpg](/listings/photos/91345527/1633942) - 3 Wrekin House-003.jpg - ![3 Wrekin House-004.jpg](/listings/photos/91345527/1633943) - 3 Wrekin House-004.jpg - ![3 Wrekin House-005.jpg](/listings/photos/91345527/1633944) - 3 Wrekin House-005.jpg - ![3 Wrekin House-006.jpg](/listings/photos/91345527/1633945) - 3 Wrekin House-006.jpg - ![3 Wrekin House-007.jpg](/listings/photos/91345527/1633946) - 3 Wrekin House-007.jpg - ![3 Wrekin House-008.jpg](/listings/photos/91345527/1633947) - 3 Wrekin House-008.jpg - ![3 Wrekin House-009.jpg](/listings/photos/91345527/1633948) - 3 Wrekin House-009.jpg - ![3 Wrekin House-010.jpg](/listings/photos/91345527/1633949) - 3 Wrekin House-010.jpg - ![3 Wrekin House-011.jpg](/listings/photos/91345527/1633950) - 3 Wrekin House-011.jpg - ![3 Wrekin House-012.jpg](/listings/photos/91345527/1633951) - 3 Wrekin House-012.jpg - ![3 Wrekin House-013.jpg](/listings/photos/91345527/1633952) - 3 Wrekin House-013.jpg - ![3 Wrekin House-014.jpg](/listings/photos/91345527/1633953) - 3 Wrekin House-014.jpg - ![3 Wrekin House-015.jpg](/listings/photos/91345527/1633954) - 3 Wrekin House-015.jpg - ![3 Wrekin House-016.jpg](/listings/photos/91345527/1633955) - 3 Wrekin House-016.jpg - ![3 Wrekin House-017.jpg](/listings/photos/91345527/1633956) - 3 Wrekin House-017.jpg - ![3 Wrekin House-018.jpg](/listings/photos/91345527/1633957) - 3 Wrekin House-018.jpg - ![3 Wrekin House-019.jpg](/listings/photos/91345527/1633958) - 3 Wrekin House-019.jpg - ![3 Wrekin House-020.jpg](/listings/photos/91345527/1633959) - 3 Wrekin House-020.jpg - ![3 Wrekin House-021.jpg](/listings/photos/91345527/1633960) - 3 Wrekin House-021.jpg - ![3 Wrekin House-022.jpg](/listings/photos/91345527/1633962) - 3 Wrekin House-022.jpg - ![3 Wrekin House-023.jpg](/listings/photos/91345527/1633963) - 3 Wrekin House-023.jpg - ![3 Wrekin House-024.jpg](/listings/photos/91345527/1633965) - 3 Wrekin House-024.jpg - ![3 Wrekin House-025.jpg](/listings/photos/91345527/1633967) - 3 Wrekin House-025.jpg - ![3 Wrekin House-026.jpg](/listings/photos/91345527/1633968) - 3 Wrekin House-026.jpg - ![3 Wrekin House-027.jpg](/listings/photos/91345527/1633970) - 3 Wrekin House-027.jpg ## Floorplans - ![Flat 3 Wrekin House-plan.jpg](/listings/photos/91345527/1633971) - Flat 3 Wrekin House-plan.jpg ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | WREKIN HOUSE FLAT 3 OLD VICARAGE LANE, HARTFORD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 1QE | £94,000 | 04/07/2014 | Flat | | WREKIN HOUSE FLAT 3 OLD VICARAGE LANE, HARTFORD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 1QE | £93,000 | 03/06/2011 | Flat | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 1C PARK LANE, HARTFORD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 1PZ | £155,000 | 21/11/2023 | Flat | | WINDSOR HOUSES FLAT 4 OLD VICARAGE LANE, HARTFORD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 1PD | £117,500 | 05/05/2023 | Flat | | BELGRAVIA COURT FLAT 12 SANDRINGHAM PLACE, HARTFORD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 1GW | £120,000 | 18/11/2022 | Flat | | NORMAN HOUSES FLAT 4 OLD VICARAGE LANE, HARTFORD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 1PA | £127,500 | 18/11/2022 | Flat | | HANOVER HOUSE FLAT 4 OLD VICARAGE LANE, HARTFORD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 1QB | £128,000 | 21/10/2022 | Flat | | RICHMOND COURT FLAT 1 SANDRINGHAM PLACE, HARTFORD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 1GP | £125,000 | 30/09/2022 | Flat | | HILLSIDE HOUSES FLAT 1 OLD VICARAGE LANE, HARTFORD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 1QD | £100,000 | 16/08/2022 | Flat | | NORMAN HOUSES FLAT 5 OLD VICARAGE LANE, HARTFORD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 1PA | £117,000 | 07/04/2022 | Flat | | 1A PARK LANE, HARTFORD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 1PZ | £150,000 | 17/03/2022 | Flat | | HANOVER HOUSE FLAT 5 OLD VICARAGE LANE, HARTFORD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 1QB | £118,000 | 17/12/2021 | Flat | | 18 DOUGLAS CLOSE, HARTFORD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 1SH | £160,000 | 08/12/2021 | Flat | | SAXON BARNS 2 OLD VICARAGE LANE, HARTFORD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 1PH | £158,000 | 08/11/2021 | Flat | | 26 DOUGLAS CLOSE, HARTFORD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 1SH | £45,000 | 30/09/2021 | Flat | | BELGRAVIA COURT FLAT 2 SANDRINGHAM PLACE, HARTFORD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 1GW | £115,000 | 24/09/2021 | Flat | | 12 THORN LANE, HARTFORD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 1NX | £200,000 | 27/08/2021 | Flat | **Area average:** £129,067 (15 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £198,788 (12 Flat, CW8, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -34.6% ## 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 ## Rental Comparables *Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.* | Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on | |------|------|------|------|------| | 2 Bed Terraced House, Sydney Street, CW8 | £950/mo | 2 | 0.58 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Flat, Holly Walk, CW8 | £795/mo | 2 | 0.6 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Flat, Limehouse, CW8 | £625/mo | 2 | 0.73 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Flat, Tiverton Court, CW9 | £825/mo | 2 | 0.82 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Terraced House, Flower St, CW8 | £875/mo | 2 | 0.87 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £814/mo (5 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.63% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £103,125 - **Target investor price (1%):** £82,500 *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 OpenRent comparables.* ## Rent-driven metrics *Based on OpenRent comparables (median £825/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 7.6% - **Cost-to-rent:** 13.1× - **Monthly cashflow:** £206/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 6.5% *Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £1,831/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 17.4% - **10y growth:** 32.9% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Cheshire West and Chester; Flats and maisonettes series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** -2.2% - **5y growth (index):** 7.3% - **10y growth (index):** 30.3% ## 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)