Sold STC Detached

9 AMBLESIDE

CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER CH2 2PU

4 beds 1 baths 1,012 sq ft Listed 2 Jul 2024 (-713d)

£400,000

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# 4 bedroom detached bungalow for sale (CH2 2PU)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 9 AMBLESIDE, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER CH2 2PU |
| Price | £400,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | D |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1950-1966 |
| Floor area | 94 m² |
| Last sold | £402,000 Nov 2024 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 02/06/2034
- **Current heating cost:** £925/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £14,500

### Recommendations
- 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/0300-2137-0360-2604-6835)

## Description

**OFFERED** **FOR** **SALE** **WITH** **NO** **ON-GOING** **CHAIN!** **** Welcome to this stunning, detached four bedroom bungalow in the charming location of Ambleside, Newton, Chester. This impressive property boasts an abundance of living space perfect for entertaining guests or simply relaxing with the family. Situated in a popular close, this bungalow offers open green views to the front, providing a peaceful and picturesque setting. The location is exceptional with excellent amenities on your doorstep including a range of local shops, frequent bus links, close access to motorway links, catchment of well regarded schools & Chester city less than 10 minutes away by car. In brief, the property benefits from hallway, lounge, shower room, four bedrooms, dining room with feature log burner, open plan kitchen/family room with a vaulted ceiling, creating a bright and airy space for cooking and dining, utility room, access to the garage with a W/C and a good sized conservatory overlooking the private garden. The gorgeous landscaped rear garden is a true gem, ideal for enjoying the outdoors in the comfort of your own home. Mainly laid to lawn, there are several seating areas ideal for entertaining. Don't miss the opportunity to make this beautiful bungalow your new home. With its desirable location, spacious rooms, and charming features, this property is sure to capture your heart. Book a viewing today and envision the wonderful lifestyle that awaits you in this delightful home in Ambleside, Chester.

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/149768195/262272) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/149768195/262273) - EPC 1

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 9 AMBLESIDE, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 2PU | £402,000 | 07/11/2024 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 52 ST JAMES AVENUE, UPTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 1NL | £280,000 | 11/09/2025 | Detached |
| 71 ST JAMES AVENUE, UPTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 1NN | £200,000 | 13/04/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 15 AMBLESIDE, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 2PU | £250,000 | 09/03/2023 | Detached |
| 14 ARLEY CLOSE, UPTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 1NW | £590,000 | 28/10/2022 | Detached |
| 20 WINDERMERE AVENUE, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 2PT | £330,200 | 28/10/2022 | Detached |
| 59 ULLSWATER CRESCENT, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 2PN | £328,000 | 20/10/2022 | Detached |
| 55 ULLSWATER CRESCENT, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 2PN | £395,000 | 29/09/2022 | Detached |
| CROSSFIELDS, 65 PLAS NEWTON LANE, NEWTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 1PL | £455,000 | 10/06/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 7 AMBLESIDE, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 2PU | £337,500 | 16/05/2022 | Detached |
| 55 ULLSWATER CRESCENT, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 2PN | £265,000 | 08/04/2022 | Detached |
| 73 ST JAMES AVENUE, UPTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 1NN | £275,000 | 02/02/2022 | Detached |
| 2 ULLSWATER CRESCENT, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 2PW | £351,000 | 01/02/2022 | Detached |
| 44 PLAS NEWTON LANE, NEWTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 1PJ | £496,000 | 27/08/2021 | Detached |
| 123 ST JAMES AVENUE, UPTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 1NN | £637,500 | 25/06/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £293,750 (2 sales)
**Area average:** £383,558 (12 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £379,679 (24 Detached, CH2, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +5.4%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £869/mo
- **Realistic:** £966/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,063/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.24% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £120,750
- **Target investor price (1%):** £96,600

*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:** £4,255/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 12.7%
- **10y growth:** 42.5%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

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

- **1y growth (index):** 2.6%
- **5y growth (index):** 22.9%
- **10y growth (index):** 52.4%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

94 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1950-1966

Last sold

£402,000 Nov 2024

Price per m²

£4,255/m²

Local average

£379,679 (+5.4%)

Deprivation

Decile 9 (29,795 of 33,755)

Street crime

145 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

AN IMPRESSIVE FOUR BEDROOM DETACHED BUNGALOW
OFF ROAD PARKING AND GARAGE
BEAUTIFUL REAR GARDEN
NO ON-GOING CHAIN
TUCKED AWAY IN A POPOULAR QUIET CUL-DE-SAC LOCATION
LOUNGE, DINING ROOM, OPEN PLAN KITCHEN/MORNING ROOM AND CONSERVATORY

Additional details

Parking: Garage
Garden: Yes

Description

OFFERED FOR SALE WITH NO ON-GOING CHAIN! **** Welcome to this stunning, detached four bedroom bungalow in the charming location of Ambleside, Newton, Chester. This impressive property boasts an abundance of living space perfect for entertaining guests or simply relaxing with the family. Situated in a popular close, this bungalow offers open green views to the front, providing a peaceful and picturesque setting. The location is exceptional with excellent amenities on your doorstep including a range of local shops, frequent bus links, close access to motorway links, catchment of well regarded schools & Chester city less than 10 minutes away by car. In brief, the property benefits from hallway, lounge, shower room, four bedrooms, dining room with feature log burner, open plan kitchen/family room with a vaulted ceiling, creating a bright and airy space for cooking and dining, utility room, access to the garage with a W/C and a good sized conservatory overlooking the private garden. The gorgeous landscaped rear garden is a true gem, ideal for enjoying the outdoors in the comfort of your own home. Mainly laid to lawn, there are several seating areas ideal for entertaining. Don't miss the opportunity to make this beautiful bungalow your new home. With its desirable location, spacious rooms, and charming features, this property is sure to capture your heart. Book a viewing today and envision the wonderful lifestyle that awaits you in this delightful home in Ambleside, Chester.

Listed by

Chester

DWELL ESTATE AGENTS CHESTER LIMITED

Reference: 149768195

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 03/06/2024

Expiry date: 02/06/2034

Current heating cost: £925/year

Potential heating cost: £843/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £14,500

Recommendations

Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
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

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	07/11/2024 (1 year ago)	£402,000	—

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
52 ST JAMES AVENUE, UPTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 1NL	£280,000	11/09/2025	Detached
71 ST JAMES AVENUE, UPTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 1NN	£200,000	13/04/2023	Detached
Same street 15 AMBLESIDE, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 2PU	£250,000	09/03/2023	Detached
14 ARLEY CLOSE, UPTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 1NW	£590,000	28/10/2022	Detached
20 WINDERMERE AVENUE, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 2PT	£330,200	28/10/2022	Detached
59 ULLSWATER CRESCENT, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 2PN	£328,000	20/10/2022	Detached
55 ULLSWATER CRESCENT, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 2PN	£395,000	29/09/2022	Detached
CROSSFIELDS, 65 PLAS NEWTON LANE, NEWTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 1PL	£455,000	10/06/2022	Detached
Same street 7 AMBLESIDE, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 2PU	£337,500	16/05/2022	Detached
55 ULLSWATER CRESCENT, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 2PN	£265,000	08/04/2022	Detached
73 ST JAMES AVENUE, UPTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 1NN	£275,000	02/02/2022	Detached
2 ULLSWATER CRESCENT, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 2PW	£351,000	01/02/2022	Detached
44 PLAS NEWTON LANE, NEWTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 1PJ	£496,000	27/08/2021	Detached
123 ST JAMES AVENUE, UPTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 1NN	£637,500	25/06/2021	Detached

Street average: £293,750 (2 sales)

Area average: £383,558 (12 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 12.7%

10y growth 42.5%

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 £869/mo

Realistic £966/mo

Optimistic £1,063/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Cheshire West and Chester.

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View CH2 2PU

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Newton, Coniston Road / Pear Tree Way	0.1 miles
Shop	Kingsway Barbers	0.2 miles
Shop	Chester Trophies	0.2 miles
University	University of Chester - Kingsway	0.3 miles
Train station	Bache	0.9 miles
Train station	Chester	1.1 miles
Hospital	Countess of Chester Hospital	1.2 miles
University	University of Chester	1.3 miles
Hospital	The Mulberry Centre	2.5 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	51
Anti-social behaviour	27
Shoplifting	18
Criminal damage and arson	8
Other theft	8
Public order	8
Burglary	6
Drugs	6
Bicycle theft	4
Other crime	4
Vehicle crime	3
Possession of weapons	1
Theft from the person	1
Total incidents	145

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
Upton-by-Chester High School	Secondary	0.2 miles	Good — 16 Jun 2015
The Firs School	Other	0.4 miles	— (No rating)
Upton Westlea Primary School	Primary	0.5 miles	Requires improvement — 13 Sep 2023
Mill View Primary School	Primary	0.5 miles	Outstanding — 19 Jun 2024
Newton Primary School	Primary	0.6 miles	Requires improvement — 10 Jan 2024

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 0.24%

Max investor price (0.8%) £120,750

Target investor price (1%) £96,600

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).