48 STONES MANOR LANE
NORTHWICH, HARTFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER CW8 1NU
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
121 m²
Council tax band
C
EPC rating
D
Year built
England and Wales: 1950-1966
Last sold
£165,000 Jan 2019
Price per m²
£2,397/m²
Local average
£253,149 (+14.6%)
Deprivation
Decile 9 (29,715 of 33,755)
Street crime
73 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)
Key features
- Shops and amenities nearby
- Fitted Kitchen
- Double glazing
- Close to public transport
- Close to Schools
- Driveway
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
Warmed by gas fired central heating & UPVc double glazing throughout, the property offers accommodation over three floors, which comprises; entrance hall, open plan lounge/diner with log burner fire, kitchen with solid wood worktops & leading to the dining area, which offers French doors to the rear garden & utility room & to the first floor is a shower room, bedroom overlooking the front elevation & main bedroom to the rear (formerly two bedrooms) & loft room with shower room (due to an absence of building regulations, these rooms are classed as non-habitable rooms).
Externally, there is a block paved driveway to the front with parking for several vehicles & steps leading to the side access & to the rear, there is an large & enclosed mature garden with three paved seating areas, including one with a covered pergola, lawn, well stocked board, bar area, shed & boasting a SUNNY ASPECT.
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. In addition, there are two very popular cafes/wine bars that also serve food throughout the day.
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, St Wilfred's Primary School, Hartford Manor Primary School & Nursery, St Nicholas's Roman Catholic High School and a day nursery.
With regards to leisure facilities, there are several golf clubs nearby, a tennis/bowls club 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.
Within walking distance 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 minutes drive.
Listed by
Northwich
Bowyer Estates Ltd
Reference: 87994713
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: D
Potential rating: B
Inspection date: 15/06/2023
Current heating cost: £2,185/year
Potential heating cost: £1,422/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £16,600
Recommendations
- Room-in-roof insulation (£1,500 - £2,700)
- 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)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
FENSA Certificates
This property has 4 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #3052885
Property Details
Street: 48 Stones Manor Lane
Town: Hartford
Postcode: CW8 1NU
Installation Details
Items: 1 door
Certificate Issued: 19/09/2005
Work Completed: 30/08/2005
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
FENSA Certificate #12698904
Property Details
Street: 48 Stones Manor Lane
Town: Hartford
Postcode: CW8 1NU
Installation Details
Items: 10 windows
Certificate Issued: 11/12/2017
Work Completed: 16/10/2017
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
FENSA Certificate #14909107 Recent
Property Details
Street: 48 Stones Manor Lane
Town: Hartford
Postcode: CW8 1NU
Installation Details
Items: 1 door
Certificate Issued: 28/11/2021
Work Completed: 18/11/2021
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
FENSA Certificate #14202355
Property Details
Street: 48 Stones Manor Lane
Town: Hartford
Postcode: CW8 1NU
Installation Details
Items: 1 door
Certificate Issued: 20/09/2020
Work Completed: 09/09/2020
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed for sale | — | £290,000 | +75.8% |
| Sold | 28/01/2019 (7 years ago) | £165,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 PARKS CLOSE, HARTFORD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 1RZ | £338,000 | 08/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 1 PARKS CLOSE, HARTFORD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 1RZ | £338,000 | 08/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 9 HOMEWOOD CRESCENT, HARTFORD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 1NH | £360,000 | 22/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 22 DOUGLAS CLOSE, HARTFORD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 1SH | £160,000 | 30/01/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 32 SCHOOL LANE, HARTFORD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 1PE | £381,307 | 21/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 9 WOODLANDS ROAD, HARTFORD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 1NS | £310,000 | 16/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 2 STONES MANOR LANE, HARTFORD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 1NU | £367,000 | 02/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 3 PIMLOTTS GROVE, HARTFORD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 1SP | £334,000 | 04/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 42 WOODLANDS ROAD, HARTFORD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 1NS | £421,000 | 17/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 30 WOODLANDS ROAD, HARTFORD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 1NS | £525,000 | 16/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 15 HOMEWOOD CRESCENT, HARTFORD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 1NH | £250,000 | 09/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 3 WESTMINSTER CLOSE, HARTFORD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 1GQ | £250,000 | 28/01/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 3 SCHOOL LANE, HARTFORD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 1NP | £527,500 | 02/12/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 4 PARKS CLOSE, HARTFORD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 1RZ | £285,000 | 09/11/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 14 PARKS CLOSE, HARTFORD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 1RZ | £215,000 | 20/08/2021 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 46 STONES MANOR LANE, HARTFORD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 1NU | £220,000 | 16/07/2021 | Semi-detached |
| THE YARD, 43A SCHOOL LANE, HARTFORD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 1NP | £360,000 | 28/06/2021 | Semi-detached |
Street average: £293,500 (2 sales)
Area average: £336,987 (15 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: Semi-detached. As of February 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 | Hartford, School Lane / Whitehall Offices | 0.2 miles |
| Bus stop | Hartford High School (Bay 1) | 0.2 miles |
| Shop | Press Hartford | 0.3 miles |
| Shop | Barber Bullet | 0.3 miles |
| Train station | Greenbank | 0.4 miles |
| Train station | Hartford | 0.7 miles |
| Hospital | Tarporley War Memorial Hospital | 8.0 miles |
| University | University of Buckingham Crewe Campus | 11.6 miles |
| University | University of Chester - Warrington Campus | 11.8 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 |
| Public order | 11 |
| Drugs | 7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total incidents | 73 |
Within 1 mile during Mar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford Manor Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 0.1 miles | Good — 14 Jun 2023 |
| Hartford Church of England High School | Secondary | 0.2 miles | Good — 12 Nov 2023 |
| Cloughwood Academy | Other | 0.3 miles | Outstanding — 4 Mar 2013 |
| The Grange School | Other | 0.4 miles | — (No rating) |
| OneSchool Global Northwich | Other | 0.4 miles | — (No rating) |
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