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MARBURY COURT, CHESTER WAY, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER CW9 5FQ

1 beds 1 baths 538 sq ft Listed 20 Feb 2023 (-1215d)

£110,000

Reduced on 20 Nov 2024

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Property details

Tenure

LEASEHOLD (115 years remaining on lease)

Floor area

50 m²

Council tax band

B

EPC rating

C

Year built

England and Wales: 2012 onwards

Last sold

£185,000 Mar 2020

Price per m²

£2,200/m²

Local average

£123,909 (-11.2%)

Deprivation

Decile 2 (3,851 of 33,755)

Street crime

159 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • One bedroom apartment, oblique river view
  • Guest suite for friends and family
  • Table service restaurant, homeowners social lounge
  • Lift to all floors
  • Roof terrace with amazing views
  • Domestic assistance (1hr included in service charge - additional hours by arrangement)
  • Personal care packages available from the onsite CQC registered care agency
  • Estates Manager, 24-Hour emergency call system
  • Part exchange scheme available
  • To arrange an appointment to view telephone

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

A ONE BEDROOM THIRD FLOOR APARTMENT - close to the lift - with side RIVER VIEW in this MCCARTHY STONE RETIREMENT LIVING PLUS DEVELOPMENT on CHESTER WAY, part of the RIVER WEAVER NORTHWICH MARINA COMPLEX. The communal facilities on offer within this development include; an IN-HOUSE RESTAURANT, Homeowners social lounge and a STUNNING ROOF TERRACE. A wide range of Northwich centre local amenities in easy reach.

Marbury Court was built by McCarthy & Stone purpose built for retirement living plus. The development consists of 57 one and two-bedroom retirement apartments with design features to make day-to-day living easier.
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 homeowners’ 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 homeowners 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 river views from the roof terrace and a guest suite for visitors who wish to stay (additional charges apply). 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.

Local Area - Marbury Court is situated in Northwich lying in the heart of the Cheshire Plain, at the confluence of the River Weaver and River Dane. It 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. Waitrose supermarket nearby, with a wide range of town centre amenities.

The Apartment - A nicely presented one bedroom third floor apartment well placed near to the lift for ease of access, and with side views of the river. Added improvements include fitted wardrobes to the bedroom and a washing machine.

Entrance Hall - Front door with spy hole leads to the large entrance hall - the 24-hour Tunstall emergency response pull cord system is situated in the hall. From the hallway there is a door to a walk-in storage cupboard/airing cupboard. Illuminated light switches, smoke detector, apartment security door entry system with intercom and emergency pull cord located in the hall. Doors lead to the lounge, bedroom and shower room.

Lounge - Spacious lounge benefiting from a Juliet balcony with partial river views and ample space for dining table. There is a feature electric fire which acts as an attractive focal point. TV and telephone points, Sky/Sky+ connection point. Fitted carpets, raised electric power sockets. Leading onto an open plan kitchen.

Kitchen - Fully tiled and fitted kitchen with a range of modern low and eye level units and drawers with a roll top work surface. Stainless steel sink with mono lever tap and drainer. Eye level oven, ceramic hob, cooker hood and integral fridge freezer. Plumbed for washing machine, which can be included within the sale. UPVC window.

Bedroom - Double bedroom with a walk-in wardrobe housing rails and shelving. Additional built-in/fitted furniture incorporating wardrobes, drawers and above-bed cupboards. Ceiling lights, TV and phone point.

Shower Room - Fully tiled and fitted with wet room suite comprising of level access shower. Low level WC, vanity unit with wash basin and mirror above. Shaving point, electric heater and extractor fan.

Service Charge (Breakdown) - • Cleaning of communal windows
• Water rates for communal areas and apartments
• Electricity, heating, lighting and power to communal areas
• 24 hour emergency call system
• Upkeep of gardens and grounds
• Repairs and maintenance to the interior and exterior communal areas
• Contingency fund including internal and external redecoration of communal areas
• Buildings insurance
The Service charge does not cover external costs such as your Council Tax, electricity or TV, but does include the cost of your Estate Manager, your water rates, our 24 hour emergency call system, the heating and maintenance of all communal areas, exterior property maintenance and gardening. To find out more about the service charges please please contact your Property Consultant or Estate Manager.

Service charge: £10,944.92 per annum (for financial year end 30/09/2026)

Car Parking Permit Scheme-Subject To Availability - Parking is by allocated space subject to availability. The fee is £250 per annum. Permits are available on a first come, first served basis. Please check with the Estate Manager on site for availability.

Leasehold Information - Lease Length: 125 years from 2015
Ground rent: £435 per annum
Ground rent review date: Jan 2030
Age restriction normally over 70 years OR approaching 70 years old subject to the incoming resident’s circumstances and the approval of the landlord and the property manager.

Additional Information & Services - • Ultrafast Full Fibre Broadband available
• Mains water and electricity
• Electric room heating
• Mains drainage

Listed by

Bournemouth

McCarthy & Stone Management Services

Reference: 131837597

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 24/03/2025

Expiry date: 23/03/2035

Current heating cost: £222/year

Potential heating cost: £222/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £655

Recommendations

  • Heat recovery system for mixer showers (£585 - £725)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

EE Rating

EE Rating

Price history

49% since 2015

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale £110,000 -40.5%
Sold 20/03/2020 (6 years ago) £185,000 +15.6%
Sold 26/08/2016 (9 years ago) £159,999 +28.4%
Sold 14/08/2015 (10 years ago) £124,568

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
WEAVER COURT FLAT 6 LONDON ROAD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 5EU £71,000 19/12/2025 Flat
MARBURY COURT 29 CHESTER WAY, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 5FQ £93,000 05/12/2025 Flat
MARBURY COURT 49 CHESTER WAY, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 5FQ £170,000 17/11/2025 Flat
WATERS CROSS 10 WATLING STREET, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 5FY £210,000 17/03/2025 Flat
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
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
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
MARBURY COURT 39 CHESTER WAY, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 5FQ £146,000 19/05/2023 Flat
WEAVER COURT FLAT 40 LONDON ROAD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 5EU £60,000 22/11/2022 Flat
44 FRESHWATER VIEW, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 1GL £146,500 03/10/2022 Flat
WATERS CROSS 62 WATLING STREET, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 5FY £185,000 19/09/2022 Flat
WEAVER COURT FLAT 23 LONDON ROAD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 5EU £33,000 02/09/2022 Flat
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

Area average: £129,725 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -18%
10y growth 46.4%

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

1y (index) -2.5%
5y (index) 9.3%
10y (index) 33.5%

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.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Kendal: £573/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Address

Chester Way

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Northwich, London Road / Waitrose 0.1 miles
Bus stop Northwich, Chester Way / Hayhurst Bridge 0.1 miles
Shop Headwater Holidays 0.1 miles
Shop Flower Emporium 0.1 miles
Train station Northwich 0.7 miles
Train station Greenbank 1.0 miles
Hospital Tarporley War Memorial Hospital 9.3 miles
Hospital Leighton Hospital 9.8 miles
University University of Chester - Warrington Campus 11.0 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 57
Shoplifting 23
Anti-social behaviour 20
Public order 18
Drugs 11
Other theft 8
Criminal damage and arson 7
Burglary 6
Other crime 3
Vehicle crime 3
Theft from the person 2
Possession of weapons 1
Total incidents 159

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
Witton Church Walk CofE Aided Nursery and Primary School Primary 0.3 miles Requires improvement — 30 Mar 2023
Charles Darwin Community Primary School Primary 0.5 miles Good — 7 Apr 2011
Sir John Deane's Sixth Form College Other 0.5 miles (No rating)
Victoria Road Primary School Primary 0.6 miles Good — 9 Jun 2024
Winnington Park Community Primary and Nursery School Primary 0.7 miles Good — 14 Jun 2022

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 0.44 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £650/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.59%
Max investor price (0.8%) £81,250
Target investor price (1%) £65,000
Gross yield 7.1%
Cost-to-rent ratio 14.1×
Monthly cashflow £127/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 4.8%
  • 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).