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MARBURY COURT, CHESTER WAY, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER CW9 5FQ

2 beds 1 baths 80 m² Listed 5 Jan 2021 (-2033d)

£265,000

Guide Price

Reduced on 17 Mar 2021

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Property details

Tenure

LEASEHOLD

Floor area

80 m²

Last sold

£260,000 Oct 2021

Local average

£116,038 (+128.4%)

Deprivation

Decile 2 (3,851 of 33,755)

Street crime

168 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • Two Bedroom Apartment with Juliet Balcony
  • Situated on the Top Floor
  • Homeowners' Lounge where social events take place
  • Stunning Communal Roof Terrace
  • In-house Table Service Restaurant
  • Vacant apartment - no forward chain
  • Close to Waitrose
  • Laundry Room
  • Guest Suite for visiting family & friends
  • Part exchange scheme available

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

VACANT APARTMENT - NO FORWARD CHAIN. A well presented SOUTH FACING top floor TWO BEDROOM retirement apartment in the prestigious McCarthy Stone MARBURY COURT development for the OVER 70'S. The communal facilities on offer within this development include; an IN-HOUSE RESTAURANT, Homeowners Lounge where SOCIAL ACTIVITIES take place and a STUNNING ROOF TERRACE.

Marbury Court - Marbury Court was built by McCarthy & Stone purpose built for retirement living plus formally assisted living. The development consists of 57 one and two-bedroom retirement apartments for the over 70s with design features to make day-to-day 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, and 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, our table service restaurant serves tasty and nutritious lunches for our homeowners and their friends and family, at a very reasonable price. All the food is freshly prepared and we can cater for special dietary requirements. For a special occasion or celebration, you’re also welcome to book our function room and there is a computer available to use here.

Marbury Court also benefits from river views from the 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 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.

Entrance Hallway - Front door with spy hole leads to a pleasant entrance hall - the apartment security door entry system with intercom and 24 hr emergency system and a smoke detector are located in the hall. From the hallway there is a door to a walk-in storage cupboard/airing cupboard. Illuminated light switches. Further doors lead to the lounge, bedrooms and shower room.

Living Room - Bright and airy South facing Living Room with a Juliet Balcony. TV and telephone points, Sky/Sky+ connection point, fitted carpets and raised electric power sockets. Oak effect door with partially glazed windows lead to a separate kitchen, and further door leads to the separate Dining Room/Bedroom Two.

Kitchen - Fitted kitchen with a range of modern low and eye level units and drawers with a roll top work surface. Stainless steel sink with mono lever tap, drainer and UPVC window above. Eye level oven, ceramic hob, cooker hood and integral fridge freezer.

Bedroom One - A very good sized double bedroom. TV and telephone points, Sky/Sky+ connection point, fitted carpets and raised electric power sockets.

Bedroom Two/Dining Room - Currently used as a Dining Room, and accessible from the Hallway and Living Room. A good size double bedroom benefiting from a door to a walk-in wardrobe housing rails and shelving. TV and telephone points, Sky/Sky+ connection point, fitted carpets and raised electric power sockets.

Shower Room - Fully tiled and fitted with suite comprising of level access shower. Low level WC, vanity unit with wash basin and mirror above. Shaving point, electric heater and extractor fan.

Service Charge (Breakdown) - - 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 your Council Tax, electricity or TV, but does include the cost of your Estate Manager, your water rates, our 24 hour emergency call system, the heating and maintenance of all communal areas, exterior property maintenance and gardening. To find out more about the service charges please please contact your Property Consultant or Estate Manager.

Ownership Details - Lease Length: 125 years from 2015
Ground rent: £510 per annum
Managed by: Your Life Management Services
It is a condition of the purchase that the resident's of the property must meet the age requirement of 70+

Parking - Parking is by allocated space subject to availability. The fee is usually £250 per annum, but may vary by development. Permits are available on a first come, first served basis. Please check with the Estate Manager on site for availability.

Listed by

Bournemouth

McCarthy & Stone Management Services

Reference: 101685404

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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Price history

24% since 2015

Event Date Price % change
Sold 13/10/2021 (4 years ago) £260,000 +23.5%
Sold 10/06/2015 (11 years ago) £210,486

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
WEAVER COURT FLAT 12 LONDON ROAD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 5EU £80,500 27/03/2026 Flat
WEAVER COURT FLAT 26 LONDON ROAD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 5EU £65,000 27/02/2026 Flat
WEAVER COURT FLAT 6 LONDON ROAD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 5EU £71,000 19/12/2025 Flat
Same street MARBURY COURT 29 CHESTER WAY, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 5FQ £93,000 05/12/2025 Flat
TOWNBRIDGE COURT 30 CASTLE STREET, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 1BG £146,000 27/11/2025 Flat
Same street MARBURY COURT 49 CHESTER WAY, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 5FQ £170,000 17/11/2025 Flat
TOWNBRIDGE COURT 40 CASTLE STREET, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 1BG £69,950 07/11/2025 Flat
Same street MARBURY COURT 5 CHESTER WAY, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 5FQ £160,000 29/11/2023 Flat
WEAVER COURT FLAT 6 LONDON ROAD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 5EU £66,000 20/10/2023 Flat
Same street MARBURY COURT 3 CHESTER WAY, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 5FQ £230,000 30/08/2023 Flat
16 FRESHWATER VIEW, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 1GL £136,000 04/08/2023 Flat
Same street MARBURY COURT 18 CHESTER WAY, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 5FQ £170,000 21/07/2023 Flat
WEAVER COURT FLAT 50 LONDON ROAD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 5EU £55,500 07/06/2023 Flat
Same street MARBURY COURT 39 CHESTER WAY, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 5FQ £146,000 19/05/2023 Flat
TOWNBRIDGE COURT 33 CASTLE STREET, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 1BG £70,000 05/12/2022 Flat
TOWNBRIDGE COURT 52 CASTLE STREET, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 1BG £58,000 01/12/2022 Flat
WEAVER COURT FLAT 40 LONDON ROAD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 5EU £60,000 22/11/2022 Flat
TOWNBRIDGE COURT 56 CASTLE STREET, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 1BG £140,000 15/11/2022 Flat
TOWNBRIDGE COURT 35 CASTLE STREET, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 1BG £74,950 31/10/2022 Flat
TOWNBRIDGE COURT 26 CASTLE STREET, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 1BG £140,000 28/10/2022 Flat
44 FRESHWATER VIEW, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 1GL £146,500 03/10/2022 Flat
TOWNBRIDGE COURT 32 CASTLE STREET, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 1BG £65,000 20/09/2022 Flat
WEAVER COURT FLAT 23 LONDON ROAD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 5EU £33,000 02/09/2022 Flat
Same street MARBURY COURT 16 CHESTER WAY, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 5FQ £161,500 24/08/2022 Flat
49 FRESHWATER VIEW, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 1GL £142,000 19/08/2022 Flat
WEAVER COURT FLAT 42 LONDON ROAD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 5EU £60,000 18/08/2022 Flat
MOAT HOUSE 7 MARINE APPROACH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 1GE £163,000 12/08/2022 Flat
Same street MARBURY COURT 12 CHESTER WAY, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 5FQ £200,000 27/05/2022 Flat

Street average: £166,313 (8 sales)

Area average: £92,120 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 13.7%
10y growth 2.9%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Cheshire West and Chester. Series: Flats and maisonettes. As of April 2026.

1y (index) -2.2%
5y (index) 7.3%
10y (index) 30.3%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Cheshire West and Chester. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £883/mo
Realistic £981/mo
Optimistic £1,079/mo

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

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Kendal: £648/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Address

Chester Way

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Northwich, Chester Way / Hayhurst Bridge 0.0 miles
Bus stop Northwich, London Road / Waitrose 0.1 miles
Shop Headwater Holidays 0.1 miles
Shop Flower Emporium 0.2 miles
Train station Northwich 0.8 miles
Train station Greenbank 0.9 miles
Hospital Tarporley War Memorial Hospital 9.3 miles
University University of Chester - Warrington Campus 11.0 miles
Hospital Altrincham Hospital 11.1 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 81
Anti-social behaviour 23
Public order 23
Shoplifting 13
Criminal damage and arson 7
Drugs 6
Other theft 6
Burglary 5
Other crime 3
Vehicle crime 1
Total incidents 168

Within 1 mile during May 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
Charles Darwin Community Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 7 Apr 2011
Witton Church Walk CofE Aided Nursery and Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Requires improvement — 30 Mar 2023
Sir John Deane's Sixth Form College Other 0.5 miles (No rating)
Winnington Park Community Primary and Nursery School Primary 0.6 miles Good — 14 Jun 2022
Victoria Road Primary School Primary 0.7 miles Good — 9 Jun 2024

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 2-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.37%
Max investor price (0.8%) £122,625
Target investor price (1%) £98,100
  • 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).