# 1 bedroom apartment for sale (CW9 5FQ) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 41, MARBURY COURT, CHESTER WAY, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER CW9 5FQ | | Price | £105,000 | | Bedrooms | 1 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Construction age | England and Wales: 2012 onwards | | Floor area | 56 m² | | Last sold | £175,000 Jun 2020 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 31/03/2035 - **Current heating cost:** £145/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £655 ### Recommendations - Y (£585 - £725) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2211-2707-6105-3384-5873) ## Description **NEWLY REFURBISHED!** EXCLUSIVE! Gorgeous 2nd Floor Luxury apartment in the prestigious MARBURY COURT by McCarthy & Stone. Freshly carpeted and professionally decorated in IMMACULATE CONDITION. NO CHAIN! EXCEPTIONAL VALUE! Call NOW to view.  Surely one of the very best on the market at this luxury development in the heart of Northwich Town Centre for the over 70s. Refurbished to a high standard with brand new, quality carpets, and professionally decorated, this prime second floor apartment is on the cooler side of the building, ideal for those with vision or other issues that benefit from avoidance of direct sunlight. Exclusive to Morgans of Cheshire, and priced to sell, offers are invited in excess of £140,000, with no onward chain. Call us today to arrange your exclusive tour!  Described by Messers McCarthy & Stone as follows:  "Conveniently located in the heart of the historic town of Northwich, Marbury Court is a stunning Retirement Living Plus development which promises high quality retirement properties, boasting a convenient location which is well placed to provide easy access to the town’s traditional shops, impressive scenery and stunning landscapes. Lying in the heart of the Cheshire Plain, at the confluence of the River Weaver and River Dane, Northwich 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. Marbury Court consists of 57 one and two-bedroom retirement apartments for the over 70’s with design features to make day-to-day living easier. These stunning retirement apartments incorporate intelligent design, giving you gorgeous, yet practical living spaces that are safe, secure and energy efficient. 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 residents’ 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 residents 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 a guest suite for visitors who wish to stay and 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. However, what sets this development apart from the rest is it’s stunning roof terrace. With breathtaking views of the River Weaver, this is the perfect place to relax with a glass of wine and watch the world go by with new friends. With all this and more, Marbury Court really is the ideal place to enjoy your later life." The properties at this development are leasehold properties with a term of 125 years from and including 1/1/2015. **Service Charge*:** £9,750.00 (1 Bed), £13,398.45 (2 Bed) **Ground Rent:** £435 (1 Bed), £510 (2 Bed) *Reviewed annually. What’s Included What’s Not Included Electricity, heating and lighting (communal areas) Electricity, heating and lighting (apartments) Water and sewage (communal areas and apartments) Council Tax Maintenance of building and gardens *Ground rent Building Insurance* Home and contents insurance Development staff Phone / Broadband Future maintenance fund TV Licence and/or TV service Professional fees   Emergency call system   Income to Guest Suite and sundry income EPC Rating: C ## Property Photos - ![MAIN](/listings/photos/87777129/296376) - MAIN - ![Hall](/listings/photos/87777129/296383) - Hall - ![Lounge](/listings/photos/87777129/296386) - Lounge - ![Lounge](/listings/photos/87777129/296388) - Lounge - ![Lounge](/listings/photos/87777129/296389) - Lounge - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/87777129/296391) - Kitchen - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/87777129/296393) - Kitchen - ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/87777129/296395) - Bedroom - ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/87777129/296397) - Bedroom - ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/87777129/296398) - Bedroom - ![Shower Room](/listings/photos/87777129/296400) - Shower Room - ![Communal Area](/listings/photos/87777129/296402) - Communal Area - ![Communal Area](/listings/photos/87777129/296404) - Communal Area - ![View](/listings/photos/87777129/296406) - View ## Floorplans - ![All](/listings/photos/87777129/296407) - All - ![All](/listings/photos/87777129/296408) - All ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | MARBURY COURT 41 CHESTER WAY, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 5FQ | £175,000 | 05/06/2020 | Flat | | MARBURY COURT 41 CHESTER WAY, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 5FQ | £157,999 | 28/02/2017 | Flat | | MARBURY COURT 41 CHESTER WAY, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 5FQ | £124,568 | 14/08/2015 | 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 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 | | 4 DRILLFIELD COURT, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 5GE | £136,000 | 31/10/2023 | 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 | | 43 FRESHWATER VIEW, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 1GL | £138,500 | 05/08/2022 | Flat | | [Same street] MARBURY COURT 12 CHESTER WAY, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 5FQ | £200,000 | 27/05/2022 | Flat | | [Same street] MARBURY COURT 56 CHESTER WAY, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 5FQ | £260,000 | 13/10/2021 | Flat | | [Same street] MARBURY COURT 27 CHESTER WAY, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 5FQ | £315,000 | 28/06/2021 | Flat | **Street average:** £190,550 (10 sales) **Area average:** £98,570 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £123,909 (11 Flat, CW9, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -15.3% ## 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 ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Kendal (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £573/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 1 Bed Flat, Church Road, CW9 | £650/mo | 1 | 0.49 miles | OpenRent | | Bedsit, London Road, CW9 | £750/mo | 1 | 0.82 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £700/mo (2 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.67% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £87,500 - **Target investor price (1%):** £70,000 *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 £700/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 8% - **Cost-to-rent:** 12.5× - **Monthly cashflow:** £191/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 7.5% *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:** £1,875/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:** 18.7% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Cheshire West and Chester; Flats and maisonettes series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** -2.5% - **5y growth (index):** 9.3% - **10y growth (index):** 33.5% ## 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)