6 HEATH LANE
CHESTER, GREAT BARROW, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER CH3 7LL
£410,000
Property details
Floor area
158 m²
EPC rating
D
Year built
England and Wales: 1967-1975
Last sold
£387,000 Aug 2015
Price per m²
£2,595/m²
Local average
£620,660 (-33.9%)
Deprivation
Decile 5 (15,891 of 33,755)
Street crime
154 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Spacious detached bungalow
- Unspoilt wooded outlook
- Delightful gardens
- Conservatory reception
- Lounge. Dining room
- Conservatory. Kitchen
- Four Bedrooms. Bathroom
- Car Port and Garage
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
Great Barrow is conveniently located just off the A51 and approximately 4 miles from Chester. Easy access is available to the M56 and the motorway network via Junction 14. The A55 to North Wales is easily accessible, and both Liverpool and Manchester Airports are within easy reach. Local amenities include a general store, primary school, playing fields, public house, a village hall, Church and cricket club. There are numerous golf clubs in the area, together with tennis and bowling in the nearby village of Tarvin.
Agent's Note - Council Tax Band F Cheshire West and Chester
The detailed accommodation comprises:
Conservatory Entrance - 16' x 9'8" (4.88m x 2.95m) - Built on ornamental stone and brick piers, exposed stone and brickwork and ceiling fan, opening lights, electric wall heater. Panelled door with wrought iron fittings to:
Reception Hall - 16'2" widening to 17'8" X 5'5" (4.93m widening to - Hardwood block floor, double fitted cloaks cupboard, cylinder airing cupboard with lagged tank.
Lounge - 25' x 13'2" (7.62m x 4.01m) - Recessed ceiling lighting, ornamental stone fireplace with quarry tiled hearth and Baxi grate, two picture windows to the front, radiator and TV point.
Dining Room - 20'3" x 9'4" (6.17m x 2.84m) - Two radiators, hardwood block floor. Double doors to lean-to Conservatory.
Conservatory - 15'6" x 7'9" (4.72m x 2.36m) - With a particularly fine trained Grapevine. Part glazed and with double and single doors to rear garden.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 13' x 12'8" (3.96m x 3.86m) - Range of natural wood, wall and drawer units, one and a half bowl stainless steel sink unit with 'swan neck' mixer tap. Pantry cupboard and Baxi floor mounted gas fired central heating boiler in tiled recess.
Bedroom One - 15'10" x 11'5" (4.83m x 3.48m) - Two double fitted wardrobes, radiator.
Bedroom Two - 11'6" x 10'8" (3.51m x 3.25m) - Hardwood block floor, radiator, telephone point.
Bathroom - 9'2" x 7'10" (2.79m x 2.39m) - Panelled bath, pedestal wash hand basin, low level w.c., Mira tiled shower cubicle and screen, part tiled walls, radiator, recessed ceiling lighting and extractor fan.
Inner Hallway - Fitted storage cupboards.
Cloakroom - Low level w.c, pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashback, hardwood block floor.
Bedroom Three - 11'7" x 10'5" (3.53m x 3.18m) - Radiator, pine panelled wall.
Bedroom Four - 14'5" x 10'6" (4.39m x 3.20m) - Radiator, pine panelled wall. UPVC glazed door to rear garden.
Outside - The property is approached towards a Car Port with flagged pathways and flagged additional parking area to the front. The principal front garden is situated to the left hand side of the drive and provides irregular shaped lawned area with particularly well stocked borders with a variety of shrubs, a Silver Birch tree and herbaceous plants including Forsythia, Buddleia, Camellia, Wigellia, Azalea and Heathers. The boundaries are formed by mature hedging and fencing.
Detached Garage - 22'8" x 9'5" (6.91m x 2.87m) - Electric light and power point. W.C. To the rear and adjoining Potting Shed. Outside cold water tap.
Rear Gardens - The rear garden, which enjoys a sunny aspect, is a particular feature of the property and is approached by steps from the rough textured flagged and gravel patio, providing good size lawned area with fully stocked herbaceous and shrub borders including Camellia, Magnolia, flowering Cherry, Azalea, Rhododendron and Honeysuckle, together with a raised feature rockery with a waterfall on three levels. There are a number of specimen trees within the waterfall area, Yew and Norway Spruce.
Front Garden -
Directions - Proceed from the Agents Chester office out of the City via Boughton, proceeding through Vicars Cross and continuing on the A51 towards Tarvin and Kelsall. At Stamford Bridge turn left at the traffic lights and proceed up the hill into the village. Once in Gt Barrow take the first turning right by the White Horse Public House and proceed down Village Road and continue out of the village. The property will be located on the right hand side.
Viewing - By arrangements made through the Agent's Chester office on 01244 404040
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Listed by
Chester
Cavendish Services UK Ltd
Reference: 52173227
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: D
Potential rating: B
Inspection date: 29/08/2013
Expiry date: 28/08/2023 (expired)
Current heating cost: £1,541/year
Potential heating cost: £979/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £9,340
Recommendations
- Floor insulation (£800 - £1,200)
- Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£40)
- Hot water cylinder thermostat (£200 - £400)
- Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
- Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
- Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
FENSA Certificates
This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #4705929
Property Details
Street: 6 Heath Lane
Town: Great Barrow
Postcode: CH3 7LL
Installation Details
Items: 2 windows and 1 door
Certificate Issued: 21/05/2007
Work Completed: 23/04/2007
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 24/08/2015 (10 years ago) | £387,000 | — |
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 2 HEATH LANE, GREAT BARROW, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 7LL | £360,000 | 28/04/2023 | Detached |
| 179 CHRISTLETON ROAD, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 5TA | £351,000 | 15/12/2022 | Detached |
| 2 STOCKS LANE, BOUGHTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 5TF | £295,000 | 17/08/2022 | Detached |
| 15 STOCKS LANE, BOUGHTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 5TE | £640,500 | 20/05/2022 | Detached |
| 38 MARIAN DRIVE, GREAT BOUGHTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 5RY | £315,000 | 13/04/2022 | Detached |
Street average: £360,000 (1 sale)
Area average: £400,375 (4 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Cheshire West and Chester. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Cheshire West and Chester. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Cheshire West and Chester.
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Boughton, Heath Lane / The Peacock | 0.0 miles |
| Bus stop | Boughton, Christleton Road / The Peacock | 0.0 miles |
| Shop | Jewson | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Co-op Food | 0.1 miles |
| Train station | Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway | 0.8 miles |
| Train station | Chester | 0.9 miles |
| University | University of Chester - Kingsway | 1.3 miles |
| University | University of Chester | 1.5 miles |
| Hospital | The Mulberry Centre | 2.6 miles |
| Hospital | Tarporley War Memorial Hospital | 8.4 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 56 |
| Public order | 21 |
| Shoplifting | 21 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 |
| Other theft | 12 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 |
| Drugs | 9 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Total incidents | 154 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Grove Primary School | Primary | 0.2 miles | Good — 2 Nov 2015 |
| Boughton Heath Academy | Primary | 0.2 miles | Outstanding — 25 Sep 2024 |
| The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School | Secondary | 0.4 miles | Good — 6 Jan 2020 |
| Dee Banks School | Other | 0.6 miles | Good — 9 Dec 2016 |
| Hoole Church of England Primary School | Primary | 0.6 miles | Good — 2 Mar 2015 |
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 — 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).