For sale Bungalow

Hoofield Lane

Huxley, Chester, Cheshire, CH3, CH3 9BR

3 beds 2 baths Listed 13 Oct 2025 (-243d)

£645,000

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Reduced on 26 Dec 2025

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Council tax band

F

Local average

£620,660 (+3.9%)

Deprivation

Decile 6 (17,987 of 33,755)

Street crime

0 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • No onward chain
  • Impressive single storey cottage
  • Beautiful and open countryside views
  • Spacious double garage and further outbuilding
  • Situated in a charming Cheshire village
  • EPC Rating = F

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply
Water
Mains supply
Sewerage
Private supply
Heating
Oil
Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

An attractive detached cottage in a beautiful rural setting.

Description

This exceptional single-storey detached cottage offers immense charm and character, situated in a picturesque location just four miles from the centre of Tarporley village.

Set within approximately 0.30 acres, the property enjoys superb open views across the surrounding countryside, creating a private atmosphere.

Architecturally impressive and constructed with high-quality materials, the cottage features a thoughtful layout comprising three bedrooms, including a principal suite with an en suite bathroom and excellent fitted wardrobes. A separate modern shower room serves the additional bedrooms.

The living accommodation is generous and versatile, with three reception rooms including a light-filled conservatory that brings the outdoors in. The breakfast kitchen is spacious and well-appointed, offering ample room for a dining table and chairs, making it ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. The interior blends cosy elegance with contemporary style, featuring bespoke radiator covers, exposed wooden beams, and a charming fireplace with a wood-burning stove. The overall ambiance is one of warmth, comfort, and understated sophistication.

Externally, the property benefits from a detached double garage, a log store, two stables, and an additional storage area. The large driveway provides ample parking and turning space, while the gardens are beautifully maintained with lawns and seating areas that take full advantage of the stunning rural views.

This home has been lovingly cared for over many years and is offered for sale with no onward chain. It presents an ideal opportunity for those seeking space, privacy, and a well-established residence in a highly desirable location. Early viewing is strongly recommended to fully appreciate the quality and lifestyle this property affords.

Services
Mains Electricity
Mains Water
Private Drainage by way of septic tank.
Oil Heating

Location

The property is located in the charming hamlet of Huxley, a peaceful rural enclave just four miles from the highly sought-after village of Tarporley. Chester lies approximately nine miles to the northwest, while Nantwich is twelve miles to the southeast, offering excellent access to both historic and commercial centres.

Huxley is ideally positioned in the heart of Cheshire’s countryside, surrounded by rolling fields and scenic landscapes. Delamere Forest and the Peckforton Hills are both within four miles, offering outstanding opportunities for walking, cycling, and outdoor recreation. The area benefits from excellent transport links, with access to the M53, M56, M6, A556, and A500, making it a convenient base for commuting to Chester, Wrexham, Warrington, Liverpool, Manchester, and Crewe. Crewe railway station, located 18 miles away, provides direct services to London Euston in approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes. Huxley has a local pub serving food and for families a primary school.

Tarporley itself is a picturesque village renowned for its vibrant High Street, which features a wide array of amenities including independent shops, clothing boutiques, antique stores, and convenience outlets. Residents enjoy a selection of cafés, restaurants, and traditional pubs, alongside essential services such as a pharmacy, DIY store, health centre, cottage hospital, dental surgery, veterinary practice, and a petrol station with a SPAR. The village also boasts a strong sense of community, supported by a community centre, three churches, and highly regarded primary and secondary schools.

Just a short drive away, the village of Tattenhall adds further appeal with its impressive Victorian architecture and a comprehensive range of amenities. These include a school, church, refurbished SPAR convenience store, butcher, chemist, doctor’s surgery, coffee shop, pubs, cafés, and restaurants. On the outskirts of the village, the popular Ice Cream Farm is a favourite destination for families. Tattenhall also supports an active lifestyle with a well-equipped sports club offering cricket, tennis, netball, squash, a gym, and a croquet club

Tattenhall 3.5 miles| Tarporley 4 miles | Chester 9 miles | Crewe Station 18 miles | Liverpool Airport 30 miles | Manchester Airport 31 miles

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Photos taken Jan & Aug 2025

Square Footage: 2,515 sq ft


Acreage: 0.3 Acres

Listed by

Chester

Savills

Reference: 168166457

EPC ratings on this postcode

We don't have a matched EPC for this property yet. Below are efficiency scores and details for other addresses on this postcode.

Address Current Potential Floor area Age band Type
Ashcroft, Hoofield Lane, Huxley 33 77 128 m² England and Wales: 1900-1929 House
Ashcroft, Hoofield Lane, Huxley 26 89 139 m² England and Wales: before 1900 House
Ashcroft, Hoofield Lane, Huxley, CHESTER 33 77 128 m² England and Wales: 1900-1929 Detached
Ashcroft, Hoofield Lane, Huxley, CHESTER 26 89 139 m² England and Wales: before 1900 Detached
Brook House, Hoofield Lane, Huxley 60 76 558 m² England and Wales: before 1900 House
Brook House, Hoofield Lane, Huxley 36 55 616 m² England and Wales: before 1900 House
Brook House, Hoofield Lane, Huxley, CHESTER 60 76 558 m² England and Wales: before 1900 Detached
Brook House, Hoofield Lane, Huxley, CHESTER 36 55 616 m² England and Wales: before 1900 Detached
Cob Hall, Hoofield Lane, Huxley 29 63 306 m² England and Wales: 1930-1949 House
Cob Hall, Hoofield Lane, Huxley, CHESTER 29 63 306 m² England and Wales: 1930-1949 Detached
Eaton Villa, Hoofield Lane, Huxley 59 79 291 m² England and Wales: 1983-1990 House
Eaton Villa, Hoofield Lane, Huxley, CHESTER 59 79 291 m² England and Wales: 1983-1990 Detached
Little Brown Heath Croft, Hoofield Lane, Huxley 53 61 242 m² England and Wales: 1983-1990 House
Millway Cottage, Hoofield Lane, Huxley 62 81 207 m² England and Wales: 1930-1949 House
Millway Cottage, Hoofield Lane, Huxley 53 75 203 m² England and Wales: 1930-1949 House

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale £645,000

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
Same street EATON VILLA HOOFIELD LANE, HUXLEY, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 9BR £1,060,000 15/09/2022 Detached

Street average: £1,060,000 (1 sale)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 20.2%
10y growth 29.4%

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

1y (index) 2.6%
5y (index) 22.9%
10y (index) 52.4%

Rental Range

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

Low £869/mo
Realistic £966/mo
Optimistic £1,063/mo

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

Location

Address

Hoofield Lane

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Huxley, Huxley Lane / Church 0.1 miles
Bus stop Huxley, Hoofield Lane / Church 0.1 miles
Shop Huxley Deli, Store & Butchery 0.4 miles
Shop Unknown 0.8 miles
Hospital Tarporley War Memorial Hospital 2.7 miles
Train station Mouldsworth 5.7 miles
Train station Delamere 6.1 miles
University University of Chester - Queen's Park Campus 6.9 miles
Hospital Unknown 7.1 miles
University University of Chester - Riverside Campus 7.1 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Total incidents 0

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
Huxley CofE Primary School Primary 0.2 miles Inadequate — 27 May 2022
Duddon St Peter's CofE Primary School Primary 1.8 miles Requires improvement — 8 Mar 2023
Tattenhall Park Primary School Primary 2.5 miles Good — 10 Jun 2024
Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College Secondary 2.7 miles Good — 28 Jun 2023
Tarporley CofE Primary School Primary 2.7 miles Good — 10 Dec 2014

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.15%
Max investor price (0.8%) £120,750
Target investor price (1%) £96,600
  • 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).

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