# 3 bedroom detached house for sale (CH2 1HF) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 2 WHITTON DRIVE, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER CH2 1HF | | Price | £335,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | D | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1976-1982 | | Floor area | 82 m² | | Last sold | £320,000 Dec 2024 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 18/06/2034 - **Current heating cost:** £879/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £14,540 ### Recommendations - W2 (£4,000 - £6,000) - E (£40) - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - U (£3,500 - £5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9900-6117-0822-2398-3643) ## Description Presenting for sale, this well-maintained three-bedroom detached property, nestled in a peaceful close. This 1980s home is in good condition but offers the prospective buyer an opportunity to put their stamp on it with modernisation potential. An added bonus is the EPC rating of C and a council tax band D. The property is being offered with no onward chain, making it an excellent opportunity for investors and families alike. The house comes with two reception rooms: a spacious lounge with an electric fireplace and a large window to the front, and a separate extended dining/sitting room with a garden view. The dining room features sliding doors leading to the garden, providing a seamless indoor-outdoor living experience. The U-shaped kitchen comes with free-standing appliances and its own access to the garden. Completing the downstairs is the integral garage, which can be accessed from the interior and houses the modern combi boiler along with utility space. Upstairs, we find three bedrooms: two spacious double rooms, with one serving as the master bedroom, and a good-sized single bedroom. The bathroom has been newly refurbished, featuring a walk-in shower, a three-piece suite, underfloor heating, and a modern heated towel rail, ensuring comfort and ease. To the exterior, the front offers off-street parking for two cars and an astro-turfed lawn. At the rear, a garden with established shrubs and flower beds provides a quiet and private retreat for relaxation. The property is positioned in a peaceful location within Upton, with nearby schools, shops, local library and parks, perfect for families. Public transport is easily accessible and Bache trainstation is close by for people needing to commute to Liverpool! Chester city centre is less than a ten-minute drive away, and has easy cycling or walking alternatives. This property is a blend of comfort and potential, making it a fantastic opportunity in a sought-after close. Don’t miss the chance to own this brilliant family home! ## Property Photos - ![Front](/listings/photos/149587628/265872) - Front - ![Garden](/listings/photos/149587628/265873) - Garden - ![Lounge](/listings/photos/149587628/265874) - Lounge - ![Sitting/Dining](/listings/photos/149587628/265875) - Sitting/Dining - ![Sitting Area](/listings/photos/149587628/265876) - Sitting Area - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/149587628/265877) - Kitchen - ![Master Bed](/listings/photos/149587628/265878) - Master Bed - ![Bedroom 2](/listings/photos/149587628/265879) - Bedroom 2 - ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/149587628/265880) - Bathroom - ![Stairwell](/listings/photos/149587628/265881) - Stairwell - ![Stairwell](/listings/photos/149587628/265882) - Stairwell - ![Master Bed](/listings/photos/149587628/265883) - Master Bed - ![Bedroom 2](/listings/photos/149587628/265884) - Bedroom 2 - ![Bedroom 3](/listings/photos/149587628/265885) - Bedroom 3 - ![Rear View](/listings/photos/149587628/265886) - Rear View - ![Patio](/listings/photos/149587628/265887) - Patio - ![Integral Garage](/listings/photos/149587628/265888) - Integral Garage ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/149587628/265889) - Floorplan ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/149587628/265890) - EPC Rating Graph ## FENSA Certificates This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #13523866 - **Address:** 2 Whitton Drive, CHESTER, CH2 1HF - **Certificate Issued:** 22/04/2019 - **Work Completed:** 15/04/2019 - **Items:** 8 window(s), 2 door(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 2 WHITTON DRIVE, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 1HF | £320,000 | 16/12/2024 | Detached | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 18 MILBORNE CLOSE, UPTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 1HH | £321,500 | 10/12/2025 | Detached | | 6 DAWPOOL CLOSE, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 2DJ | £435,000 | 08/12/2025 | Detached | | 14 MILBORNE CLOSE, UPTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 1HH | £522,500 | 01/12/2025 | Detached | | 4 DENHALL CLOSE, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 2HT | £410,000 | 28/11/2025 | Detached | | 9 BANK CLOSE, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 1PB | £385,000 | 06/07/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 15 WHITTON DRIVE, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 1HF | £545,000 | 15/05/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 5 WHITTON DRIVE, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 1HF | £416,000 | 11/04/2023 | Detached | | 39 NEWTON LANE, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 2HJ | £1,140,000 | 05/12/2022 | Detached | | 3 DENHALL CLOSE, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 2HT | £318,000 | 02/11/2022 | Detached | | 32 NESTON DRIVE, UPTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 2HR | £290,000 | 31/10/2022 | Detached | | 48 APPLETON ROAD, UPTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 1JJ | £530,000 | 06/07/2022 | Detached | | 21 DAWPOOL CLOSE, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 2DJ | £352,000 | 06/07/2022 | Detached | | 3 PLAS NEWTON LANE, NEWTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 1PA | £480,000 | 24/06/2022 | Detached | | 7 PLAS NEWTON LANE, NEWTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 1PA | £316,500 | 12/04/2022 | Detached | | 44 NEWTON LANE, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 2HJ | £453,500 | 11/01/2022 | Detached | | 54 WEALSTONE LANE, UPTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 1HB | £420,000 | 02/12/2021 | Detached | | 10 ARRADON COURT, UPTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 1HW | £490,000 | 15/11/2021 | Detached | | 28 WEALSTONE LANE, UPTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 1HB | £387,530 | 17/09/2021 | Detached | | 61 WEALSTONE LANE, UPTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 1HB | £680,000 | 03/09/2021 | Detached | | 44 PLAS NEWTON LANE, NEWTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 1PJ | £496,000 | 27/08/2021 | Detached | | 48A WEALSTONE LANE, UPTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 1HB | £487,000 | 30/07/2021 | Detached | | 35 QUEENSWAY, NEWTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH2 1PF | £465,000 | 30/06/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £480,500 (2 sales) **Area average:** £468,977 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £379,679 (24 Detached, CH2, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -11.8% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Cheshire West and Chester). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £869/mo - **Realistic:** £966/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,063/mo ## Rental Comparables *Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.* | Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on | |------|------|------|------|------| | 3 Bed Terraced House, Hoole Lane, CH2 | £3,600/mo | 3 | 1.1 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £3,600/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 1.07% (strong) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £450,000 - **Target investor price (1%):** £360,000 *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 OpenRent comparables.* ## Rent-driven metrics *Based on OpenRent comparables (median £3,600/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 12.9% - **Cost-to-rent:** 7.8× - **Monthly cashflow:** £1,896/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 23.4% *Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £4,085/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 10.8% - **10y growth:** 42.5% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Cheshire West and Chester; Detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 2.6% - **5y growth (index):** 22.9% - **10y growth (index):** 52.4% ## 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)