# 2 bedroom flat for sale (CW9 5FQ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 56, MARBURY COURT, CHESTER WAY, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER CW9 5FQ |
| Price | £265,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Floor area | 80 m² |
| Last sold | £260,000 Oct 2021 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** B
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 20/04/2025 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0135-3849-7245-9125-6991)

## 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.

## Property Photos

- ![Marbury Court (4).jpg](/listings/photos/101685404/1195536) - Marbury Court (4).jpg
- ![Kitchen.jpg](/listings/photos/101685404/1195537) - Kitchen.jpg
- ![Marbury Bedroom](/listings/photos/101685404/1195538) - Marbury Bedroom
- ![Marbury Shower Room](/listings/photos/101685404/1195539) - Marbury Shower Room
- ![Marbury Living Room](/listings/photos/101685404/1195540) - Marbury Living Room
- ![Marbury Living/ Dining](/listings/photos/101685404/1195541) - Marbury Living/ Dining
- ![Marbury Bedroom](/listings/photos/101685404/1195542) - Marbury Bedroom
- ![Bedroom 2/Dining room.jpg](/listings/photos/101685404/1195543) - Bedroom 2/Dining room.jpg
- ![Marbury Court- Roof Terrace](/listings/photos/101685404/1195544) - Marbury Court- Roof Terrace
- ![Marbury Hallway](/listings/photos/101685404/1195545) - Marbury Hallway
- ![Marbury Dining .jpg](/listings/photos/101685404/1195546) - Marbury Dining .jpg
- ![Residents Lounge.jpg](/listings/photos/101685404/1195547) - Residents Lounge.jpg
- ![Marbury Lounge .jpg](/listings/photos/101685404/1195548) - Marbury Lounge .jpg
- ![View from roof terrace .jpg](/listings/photos/101685404/1195549) - View from roof terrace .jpg
- ![View Marbury Court (2).jpg](/listings/photos/101685404/1195550) - View Marbury Court (2).jpg
- ![View from roof terrace.jpg](/listings/photos/101685404/1195551) - View from roof terrace.jpg

## Floorplans

- ![Marbury Court- Floorplan.jpg](/listings/photos/101685404/1195552) - Marbury Court- Floorplan.jpg

## EPC Graphs

- ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/101685404/1195553) - EE Rating

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| MARBURY COURT 56 CHESTER WAY, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 5FQ | £260,000 | 13/10/2021 | Flat |
| MARBURY COURT 56 CHESTER WAY, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 5FQ | £210,486 | 10/06/2015 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 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)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £116,038 (13 Flat, CW9, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +128.4%

## 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

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Kendal (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £648/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.37% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £122,625
- **Target investor price (1%):** £98,100

*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:** £3,313/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 13.7%
- **10y growth:** 2.9%

## 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)