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THE WOODLANDS, THE GRANGE, NORTHWICH, HARTFORD, CHESHIRE CW8 1GJ

5 baths 365 m² Listed 15 May 2026 (-31d)

£2,000,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

365 m²

Council tax band

H

Last sold

£890,000 May 2004

Local average

£544,676 (+267.2%)

Deprivation

Decile 9 (29,715 of 33,755)

Street crime

47 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Situated on a private plot extending to over half an acre, within a secure gated development comprising only four exclusive properties
  • Generously proportioned with 6,612 sq. ft. of flexible living space
  • Features a 40ft heated swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna, and steam room – ideal for year-round relaxation
  • A striking orangery seamlessly connecting the main house to the dedicated leisure area
  • Expansive kitchen/breakfast/family/dining room – perfect for entertaining and family living
  • Elegant formal sitting room and dining room, designed for sophisticated gatherings
  • Convenient downstairs study, cloakroom, and separate utility room
  • Five well-appointed bedrooms, three with en-suite bathrooms, plus a luxurious family bathroom
  • Triple garage with an independent studio apartment above, offering additional living or working space
  • Impressive wraparound gardens, providing a perfect setting for outdoor entertaining and recreation

Additional details

Parking
Garage, Driveway, EV charging
Garden
Yes

Description

Exceptional detached luxury home set within the exclusivity of a rarely available small gated enclave. Unfolding over 6612sq ft, a superbly composed layout includes a magnificent orangery connecting the main accommodation to the capacious gardens, a heated leveldeck indoor swimming pool, jacuzzi, steam room, sauna and self contained apartment.

Elegantly styled with impeccable precision, its architecture is both striking and tastefully contemporary. A gated driveway and triple garaging supply secure off-road parking, and the hugely private location offers an enviable slice of tranquillity and seclusion.

3 The Woodlands, The Grange, Hartford, Cheshire, CW8 1GJ

Elegantly styled with impeccable precision, its architecture is both striking and tastefully contemporary. A gated driveway and triple garaging supply secure off-road parking, and the hugely private location offers an enviable slice of tranquillity and seclusion.


GATED EXCLUSIVITY
Nestled within a prestigious gated community of just four properties, this outstanding residence effortlessly blends the outside and in, flowing with ease to allow a sublime interplay with its own idyllic gated grounds. Perfectly curated for family life, entertaining and a healthy lifestyle, its expansive layout signifies an exemplary understanding of light and space that gives options for multi-generational living, guests and working or running a business from home. The fluidity of its design is simply impeccable.


A GRAND WELCOME
With the beautiful warming tones of solid wood and a palette of soft neutral hues, the main accommodation unfurls from the grandeur of a central entrance hall where a split staircase rises gracefully to the galleried landing above. The decorative borders of the Amtico flooring and elegant cornicing demonstrate the attention to detail that features throughout, whilst double doors to either side connect with a wonderful array of reception rooms.


A ROOM FOR LIVING
With bay windows and a refined stone fireplace an excellent formal sitting room conjures a tremendous place in which to catch up with one another’s lives. Impressively generous, its notable dimensions connect at the rear to a vast dining room with gracefully high ceiling and twin sets of French doors leading out to the garden and patio.


ENTERTAIN, INDULGE, UNWIND
However, it is to the side that further doors allow the space to flow into somewhere incredibly special – the breathtaking design of a spacious orangery. Bathed in sunlight and warmed year-round by underfloor heating, it offers a wealth of adaptable places to relax and entertain.

A sleek contemporary log burner adds both a striking focal point and a cosy ambience on cooler evenings, while above, a glorious vaulted glazed ceiling enhances the sense of light and space. Centred around a sublime contemporary kitchen area, the room gives the illusion of al fresco entertaining and dining no matter the weather.

An expansive wall of bi-fold doors allows a landscaped patio to engender a seamless extension of the space while a series of glazed double doors tempt you into the heavenly addition of an indoor pool room where a heated level-deck swimming pool and jacuzzi sit beneath a voluminous timber clad ceiling that engenders a prized feeling of height and space. Whether you love to entertain, sit and sip cocktails around the curved bar of a central island or stay fit and healthy with regular laps in the 40ft heated pool, this sensational duo of spaces captivates and inspires for all the right reasons.

A perfectly positioned sauna and steam room are accomplished additions that enhance the quality of life further still, and tucked away out of sight, you will find the plant room, shower room and w.c.


A SPACE TO COME TOGETHER
Equally impressive and extensive, to the other side of the entrance hall the open plan layout of a pristine breakfast room, kitchen, family room and dining area is a hugely considered place for family life. Subtly defined yet easy flowing, they deftly merge to produce somewhere far greater than their individual sums.

With a lovely measure of light tumbling in through modern sash bay windows, the inviting breakfast area unites with a fully fitted modern kitchen to create a stylish dining space for both day to day life and entertaining. Rich granite countertops complement bespoke cabinetry, a prodigious central island has bar stool seating and whilst true cooks will admire the choice of integrated ovens, caffeine lovers will appreciate the integrated coffee machine.


FLEXIBLE BY DESIGN
Matching cabinetry creates a focal point media wall in the central family room and to the rear a triple aspect dining area has the flexibility to be adapted to your own needs. Currently used as a restful seating area, its French doors garner further excuse to step out into the gardens and listen to the birds singing.


DISCREET & PRACTICAL
Sitting hidden from view behind the entrance hall, a study with fitted desk furniture echoes the design themes adding a peaceful retreat in which to work from home when the need arises. A handy cloakroom and utility room complete the ground floor.


RETREAT, RELAX, RECHARGE
Upstairs a choice of five double bedrooms wrap-around the galleried landing of the first floor. An enviable principal bedroom has a fitted dressing room as well as the luxury of a divine en suite with a contemporary double ended freestanding bathtub, countertop basins and a walk-in waterfall shower.


ROOM TO GROW
Perfect for a growing family, two of the additional bedrooms have en suite shower rooms, and bedroom three has French doors that entice you out onto a fabulously large balcony that is a heavenly place to sit and take in the garden vistas and bird song.


A SOOTHING SANCTUARY
These immaculate bedrooms share a family bathroom that adds a final demonstration of the tasteful deluxe design that features cohesively throughout each and every aspect of this superior residence.

Illuminated by mood LEDs, a freestanding bathtub on a gently raised platform takes centre stage giving a decadently indulgent feel, whilst a glass framed walk-in shower has a ceiling mounted waterfall head.


CHARM FROM GATE TO GARDEN
Behind the wrought iron railings and secure gates of a considerable brick paved driveway the colour and greenery of established lawns and blooming flowerbeds lead you down to the canopied entrance of a double fronted facade with feature quoins and modern sash bay windows.

Attached triple garaging increases the amount of secure off-road parking and French doors give guests the opportunity to join you directly in the spectacular orangery that progresses seamlessly out onto a secluded patio.

Its breadth and positioning gives an open and easy transition that is ideal for al fresco days and dining, while the symmetry of its landscaping extends down to a picture perfect summerhouse set to a backdrop of timber framed beds, majestic trees and leafy borders. Substantial lawns give you a chance to stroll in the sunshine and for children to play and the dappled shade of the trees supplies soothing spots to recline with an afternoon tea or sundowner.


VERSATILE SELF-CONTAINED LIVING ANNEX
Accessed via a dedicated indoor staircase, a thoughtfully incorporated triple aspect studio apartment stretches out above the attached garaging. Matching the laudable sense of space that you have come to expect at this point, it generates a fantastic self-contained option equally ideal for guests, a nanny, home office, multi-generational living or teenagers in need of a place to call their own. Its open plan living space has the capacity for a large double bedroom area, copious sofas and a games/media zone. A stylish kitchenette and en suite are perfect for longer term guests or dependent relatives.


Number 3 The Woodlands is located just a stroll from the village, yet perfectly hidden away in one of Hartford’s premier addresses.

Hartford village offers the perfect balance of rural charm and city convenience. With excellent transport links to Chester, Manchester, and Liverpool, it's a peaceful location surrounded by beautiful countryside, green spaces, and long walks along the River Weaver. The village boasts a strong, family-friendly community with excellent local schools, including the independent Grange, Hartford Church of England High School, and St Nicholas’s Roman Catholic High School – all conveniently close by. Hartford also features historic buildings, local pubs, cafes, and shops, all within a secure, tranquil environment. For golf enthusiasts, there are several top-quality golf clubs nearby, including Hartford Golf Club, Delamere Forest Golf Club, and Sandiway Golf Club

Listed by

Davenham

J Lord & Co

Reference: 88542912

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale £2,000,000 +124.7%
Sold 07/05/2004 (22 years ago) £890,000

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 BEECHFIELD GARDENS, HARTFORD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 1LQ £370,000 15/12/2025 Detached
8 HOMEWOOD CRESCENT, HARTFORD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 1NH £400,000 12/12/2025 Detached
23 PARKER AVENUE, HARTFORD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 3AH £375,000 01/12/2025 Detached
45 LANCASTER CRESCENT, HARTFORD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 1RY £595,000 14/08/2025 Detached
18 BEECHFIELD GARDENS, HARTFORD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 1LQ £325,000 08/11/2023 Detached
4 LANCASTER CRESCENT, HARTFORD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 1RY £675,000 09/12/2022 Detached
21 LANCASTER CRESCENT, HARTFORD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 1RY £883,000 09/11/2022 Detached
30 LANCASTER CRESCENT, HARTFORD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 1RY £615,000 07/09/2022 Detached
2 SPRINGMOUNT CLOSE, HARTFORD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 1TL £850,000 25/08/2022 Detached
6B THE GRANGE, HARTFORD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 1QH £700,000 01/08/2022 Detached
8 SPRINGMOUNT CLOSE, HARTFORD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 1TL £850,000 28/07/2022 Detached
8 BEECHFIELD GARDENS, HARTFORD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 1LQ £335,000 16/06/2022 Detached
1 WHITWORTH GREEN, HARTFORD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 1FZ £815,000 20/05/2022 Detached
16 LANCASTER CRESCENT, HARTFORD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 1RY £665,000 31/03/2022 Detached
9 BEECHFIELD GARDENS, HARTFORD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 1LQ £327,000 01/02/2022 Detached
10 SPRINGMOUNT CLOSE, HARTFORD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 1TL £675,000 17/12/2021 Detached
4 SPRINGMOUNT CLOSE, HARTFORD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 1TL £770,000 17/12/2021 Detached
14 LANCASTER CRESCENT, HARTFORD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 1RY £610,000 29/11/2021 Detached
5 SCHOOL LANE, HARTFORD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 1NP £720,500 29/11/2021 Detached
2 WHITWORTH GREEN, HARTFORD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 1FZ £770,000 20/08/2021 Detached

Area average: £616,275 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 1.3%
10y growth 29.1%

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

The Grange

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Hartford, Chester Road / St John the Baptist Church 0.1 miles
Shop Mode 0.2 miles
Shop Press Hartford 0.2 miles
Train station Hartford 0.5 miles
Train station Greenbank 0.6 miles
Hospital Victoria Infimary 1.5 miles
Hospital The NeuroMuscular Centre 4.5 miles
University University of Chester - Warrington Campus 11.6 miles
University University of Buckingham Crewe Campus 11.9 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 26
Anti-social behaviour 4
Burglary 4
Public order 4
Criminal damage and arson 2
Drugs 2
Other crime 2
Other theft 2
Shoplifting 1
Total incidents 47

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
The Grange School Other 0.1 miles (No rating)
Hartford Church of England High School Secondary 0.4 miles Good — 12 Nov 2023
Hartford Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 25 Jan 2022
Hartford Manor Primary School & Nursery Primary 0.5 miles Good — 14 Jun 2023
Cloughwood Academy Other 0.7 miles Outstanding — 4 Mar 2013

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area. Bedroom counts vary — use the Beds column to compare like-for-like lets. Student lets are excluded.

Title Rent Beds Distance As seen on
2 Bed Flat, Kingsmead Square, CW9 £1,100/mo 2 1.16 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,100/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.06%
Max investor price (0.8%) £137,500
Target investor price (1%) £110,000
Gross yield 0.7%
Cost-to-rent ratio 151.5×
Monthly cashflow £-6,911/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI -14.3%
  • 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).
  • Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
  • Cashflow — Rent minus 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).