West Lodge
CHURCH STREET, MALPAS, CHESHIRE SY14 8PF
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
248 m²
Council tax band
G
Last sold
£249,950 Sep 1999
Local average
£816,140 (+16.4%)
Deprivation
Decile 5 (15,445 of 33,755)
Street crime
16 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Located in a private setting within the heart of the village
- Extended Georgian residence with a wealth of period charm
- 5 beautiful bedrooms
- 3 elegant reception rooms
- Kitchen with AGA and adjoining pantry and utility
- 4 bath/shower rooms and a WC
- Wine cellar and general cellar
- Approx 261 sq m (2812 sq ft) of living accommodation
- Gated entrance with extensive parking
- Mature private gardens
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
A beautifully presented period property offering spacious accommodation. The property enjoys extensive private parking, has an outbuilding and established landscaped gardens.
Ground floor
• A welcoming and imposing reception hall with parquet wood flooring and a noteworthy turned staircase
• The sitting room features a woodburning stove within a striking marble French surround, along with an adjoining sun room
• A well-proportioned dining room exhibiting quarry tile flooring and views to the garden
• The snug features a woodburning stove within a marble French fire surround
• The kitchen is fitted with a comprehensive range of bespoke wooden cabinets with granite worksurfaces, a four oven AGA, and an adjoining pantry and utility room
• There are two cellars, one tanked and serves as an elaborate wine cellar.
First floor
• The principal bedroom has lovely views and enjoys a walk-through dressing area and en suite facilities
• There are three further bedrooms on this level
• Two family bath/shower rooms.
Second floor
• A wonderful bedroom suite with sitting room and an en suite bathroom.
Gardens and Grounds
The gardens are beautifully landscaped, there is extensive parking and a detached outbuilding/garage,
• Remote double gates open to a large courtyard providing parking, ideal for those with a motorhome and/or boat
• The west facing gardens are established and stocked with Magnolia, Hydrangea, Camelia and a range of evergreen shrubs
• A sunken garden displays a delightful, twisted Hazel tree
• The detached brick-built outbuilding was a former garage, but now offers general storage facilities
• To the rear of the house is a courtyard and path leading to Church Street.
Situation
West Lodge is situated off the highly regarded Church Street, within a short walk of Malpas High Street, which offers an excellent array of local amenities, including convenience stores, bakery, hairdressers, public houses, restaurants and a first-rate doctor’s surgery.
Local recreational opportunities include cricket, tennis and football at Malpas and District Sports Club, a village recreational ground and a Youth Club. The four-star luxury Carden Park Hotel complex is within a short drive, with an AA Rosette awarded restaurant, two championship golf courses and an award-winning spa.
Malpas is well-served for state schooling, including Malpas Allport Primary School and Bishop Heber High School, the latter deemed “outstanding” by Ofsted. Independent schooling includes Abbey Gate College, Saighton, and King’s and Queen’s Schools in Chester.
Malpas is well-positioned for commuting to the commercial centres of the North West via the A41 and A49 leading to the motorway network. Wrexham, Crewe and Chester Stations offer direct services to London Euston within two hours.
Fixtures and Fittings
All fixtures, fittings and furniture such as curtains, light fittings, garden ornaments and statuary are excluded from the sale. Some may be available by separate negotiation.
Services
Mains water, drainage, electricity and gas. None of the services or appliances, heating installations, plumbing or electrical systems have been tested by the selling agents.
The estimated fastest download speed currently achievable for the property postcode area is around 1000 Mbps (data taken from checker.ofcom.org.uk on 30/04/2024). Actual service availability at the property or speeds received may be different.
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Tenure
The property is to be sold freehold with vacant possession.
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester Council
Council Tax Band - G
Public Rights of Way, Wayleaves and Easements
The property is sold subject to all rights of way, wayleaves and easements whether or not they are defined in this brochure.
Plans and Boundaries
The plans within these particulars are based on Ordnance Survey data and provided for reference only. They are believed to be correct but accuracy is not guaranteed. The purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and the extent of ownership. Neither the vendor nor the vendor’s agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or the ownership thereof.
Viewings
Strictly by appointment through Fisher German LLP.
Directions
Postcode – SY14 8PF
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Covering Cheshire and North Wales
Fisher German
Reference: 147922982
EPC ratings on this postcode
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| Address | Current | Potential | Floor area | Age band | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Lodge, Church Street | 55 | 76 | 248 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | House |
| West Lodge, Church Street, MALPAS | 55 | 76 | 248 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Detached |
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed for sale | — | £950,000 | +280.1% |
| Sold | 20/09/1999 (26 years ago) | £249,950 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| OAKRIDGE BERWYN VIEW, MALPAS, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, SY14 7FH | £940,000 | 17/05/2024 | Detached |
| 40 HUGHES LANE, MALPAS, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, SY14 7FB | £420,000 | 16/12/2022 | Detached |
| 46 HUGHES LANE, MALPAS, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, SY14 7FB | £387,500 | 04/11/2022 | Detached |
| ORCHARD VIEW OLD HALL STREET, MALPAS, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, SY14 8NE | £662,000 | 06/05/2022 | Detached |
| THE HOLLIES OLD HALL STREET, MALPAS, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, SY14 8NE | £1,050,000 | 08/04/2022 | Detached |
| 6 HUGHES LANE, MALPAS, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, SY14 7FB | £370,000 | 25/03/2022 | Detached |
| 8 HAYSIDE WALK, MALPAS, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, SY14 8PE | £435,000 | 01/03/2022 | Detached |
| 1 HAYSIDE WALK, MALPAS, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, SY14 8PE | £450,000 | 17/02/2022 | Detached |
| LABURNUM HOUSE, 2 CHURCH STREET, MALPAS, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, SY14 8NU | £430,000 | 03/12/2021 | Detached |
| WEST END HOUSE CHURCH STREET, MALPAS, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, SY14 8PH | £695,000 | 30/09/2021 | Detached |
| 10 HUGHES LANE, MALPAS, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, SY14 7FB | £420,000 | 29/09/2021 | Detached |
| 3 OAK TREE RISE, MALPAS, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, SY14 7FA | £370,000 | 27/09/2021 | Detached |
Area average: £552,458 (12 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
Address
Hayside Walk
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Malpas, High Street / Jubilee Hall | 0.2 miles |
| Bus stop | Malpas, Old Hall Street / The Cross | 0.2 miles |
| Shop | Launderette | 0.2 miles |
| Shop | Huxley's Bakery | 0.2 miles |
| Hospital | Whitchurch Community Hospital | 4.9 miles |
| Train station | Whitchurch | 5.4 miles |
| Hospital | Penley Hospital | 6.1 miles |
| Train station | Wrenbury | 7.2 miles |
| University | Wrexham University, School of Creative Arts | 9.8 miles |
| University | Wrexham University | 10.1 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Public order | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total incidents | 16 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malpas Alport Endowed Primary School | Primary | 0.3 miles | Requires improvement — 18 Jan 2024 |
| Bishop Heber High School | Secondary | 0.9 miles | Good — 12 Dec 2022 |
| Tushingham With Grindley CofE Primary School | Primary | 2.4 miles | Outstanding — 26 Jan 2018 |
| Tilston Parochial CofE Primary School | Primary | 3.1 miles | Good — 29 Apr 2014 |
| Shocklach Oviatt CofE Primary School | Primary | 3.2 miles | Good — 29 Jun 2015 |
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Rent-driven metrics
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- Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
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- 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).
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