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2 MERLIN CLOSE

WINSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER CW7 3ED

3 beds 2 baths 840 sq ft Listed 3 Oct 2022 (-1349d)

£230,000

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# 3 bedroom detached house for sale (CW7 3ED)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 2 MERLIN CLOSE, WINSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER CW7 3ED |
| Price | £230,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1991-1995 |
| Floor area | 78 m² |
| Last sold | £220,000 Apr 2023 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 03/10/2032
- **Current heating cost:** £727/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £17,500

### Recommendations
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- G (£350 - £450)
- I (£2,200 - £3,000)
- 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/5417-0032-1002-0200-1992)

## Description

**Entrance Hall** - Accessed via double glazed entrance door into hallway, radiator, stairs leading to first floor

**Lounge** - 4.29m x 3.71m (14'1" x 12'2") - Double glazed bay window to the front elevation and double glazed window to the side elevation, radiator and french doors into dining room. Wall mounted gas fire with surround.

**Dining Room** - 2.39m x 3.63m (7'10" x 11'11") - Patio doors to the rear garden, radiator and door leading to kitchen.

**Kitchen** - 2.18m x 3.58m (7'2" x 11'9") - Range of wall and base units with roll top work surfaces over incorporating 1 sink with mixer tap, integrated electric oven with hob over and extractor above, space and plumbing for washing machine, space for fridge freezer, under stairs storage cupboard, radiator, part tiled walls, double glazed window to rear elevation and double glazed door to side elevation.

**Cloakroom W.C.** - Double glazed window to the front elevation, , radiator, low level WC and hand wash basin.

**Landing** - Double glazed window to side elevation.

**Bedroom One** - 2.84m x 3.66m (9'4" x 12'0") - Double glazed window to the front elevation, radiator and door to en-suite. Fitted Wardribes and draw units.

**Ensuite Shower Room** - Three piece suite consisting of low level WC, hand wash basin and shower cubicle, radiator and partially tiled walls.

**Bedroom Two** - 3.48m x 2.64m (11'5" x 8'8") - Double glazed window to the rear elevation and radiator. Fitted Wardrobe.

**Bedroom Three** - 1.83m x 2.69m (6'0" x 8'10") - Double glazed window to the front elevation, radiator. Storage cupboard.

**Family Bathroom** - Double glazed window to the rear elevation, fitted with a three piece suite consisting of low level WC, panelled bath with electric shower over and wash hand basin.Tiled flooring and tiled walls, radiator.

**Externally** - Front

**Garage** - Up and over door to the front as well as door to the rear.

Ligthing and power

**Front** - Garden laid to lawn enclsoed with hedgerow that continues along one side of the property. Off road parking that continues to the garage.

**Rear** - Enclsoed garden mailnly laid to lawn as well well stocked borders with mature shrubs and plants.

**Council Tax** - Council Tax Band - C

Local Authority  - Cheshire West and Chester

## Property Photos

- ![Externally](/listings/photos/127641410/183689) - Externally
- ![Externally](/listings/photos/127641410/183690) - Externally
- ![Entrane Hall](/listings/photos/127641410/183691) - Entrane Hall
- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/127641410/183692) - Lounge
- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/127641410/183693) - Lounge
- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/127641410/183694) - Lounge
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/127641410/183695)
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/127641410/183696) - Kitchen
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/127641410/183697) - Kitchen
- ![Landing](/listings/photos/127641410/183698) - Landing
- ![Bedroom One](/listings/photos/127641410/183699) - Bedroom One
- ![Ensuite Shower Room](/listings/photos/127641410/183700) - Ensuite Shower Room
- ![Ensuite Shower Room](/listings/photos/127641410/183701) - Ensuite Shower Room
- ![Bedroom One](/listings/photos/127641410/183702) - Bedroom One
- ![Bedroom Two](/listings/photos/127641410/183703) - Bedroom Two
- ![Bedroom Two](/listings/photos/127641410/183704) - Bedroom Two
- ![Landing](/listings/photos/127641410/183705) - Landing
- ![Bedroom Three](/listings/photos/127641410/183706) - Bedroom Three
- ![Family Bathroom](/listings/photos/127641410/183707) - Family Bathroom
- ![Externally](/listings/photos/127641410/183708) - Externally
- ![Externally](/listings/photos/127641410/183709) - Externally

## Floorplans

- ![2merlinclose-High.jpg](/listings/photos/127641410/183710) - 2merlinclose-High.jpg

## EPC Graphs

- ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/127641410/183711) - EE Rating

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #3810592
- **Address:** 2 Merlin Close, WINSFORD, CW7 3ED
- **Certificate Issued:** 19/06/2006
- **Work Completed:** 30/05/2006
- **Items:** 7 window(s)

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 2 MERLIN CLOSE, WINSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW7 3ED | £220,000 | 13/04/2023 | Semi-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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 17 SPINNEY CLOSE, WINSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW7 3UB | £289,200 | 11/07/2025 | Detached |
| 75 PROUDMAN WAY, WINSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW7 3GQ | £330,000 | 20/12/2024 | Detached |
| 4 SPINNEY CLOSE, WINSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW7 3UB | £270,000 | 20/12/2023 | Detached |
| 23 HATTON LANE, WINSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW7 3GT | £390,000 | 25/01/2023 | Detached |
| GLENDALE RILSHAW LANE, WINSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW7 3PE | £419,000 | 21/12/2022 | Detached |
| 17 ELMWOOD GROVE, WINSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW7 3UD | £270,000 | 13/12/2022 | Detached |
| 9 SPINNEY CLOSE, WINSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW7 3UB | £120,000 | 09/12/2022 | Detached |
| 7 DELAISY WAY, WINSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW7 3GH | £280,000 | 08/12/2022 | Detached |
| 37 LINNET CLOSE, WINSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW7 3FA | £261,000 | 25/11/2022 | Detached |
| 12 WOODLARK CLOSE, WINSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW7 3HL | £317,000 | 21/11/2022 | Detached |
| 11 HATTON LANE, WINSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW7 3GT | £287,000 | 28/10/2022 | Detached |
| 19 HATTON LANE, WINSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW7 3GT | £310,000 | 27/10/2022 | Detached |
| 21 HATTON LANE, WINSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW7 3GT | £310,000 | 27/10/2022 | Detached |
| 9 HATTON LANE, WINSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW7 3GT | £304,000 | 29/09/2022 | Detached |
| 35 PINETREE CLOSE, WINSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW7 3FR | £200,000 | 31/08/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 6 MERLIN CLOSE, WINSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW7 3ED | £235,000 | 25/08/2022 | Detached |
| 28 ROOKERY RISE, WINSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW7 3EA | £255,000 | 18/08/2022 | Detached |
| 8 LINNET CLOSE, WINSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW7 3FA | £238,000 | 29/07/2022 | Detached |
| 38 LINNET CLOSE, WINSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW7 3FA | £315,000 | 21/07/2022 | Detached |
| 37 PINETREE CLOSE, WINSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW7 3FR | £206,500 | 19/07/2022 | Detached |
| 24 HATTON LANE, WINSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW7 3GT | £304,000 | 18/07/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 15 MERLIN CLOSE, WINSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW7 3ED | £210,000 | 22/10/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £222,500 (2 sales)
**Area average:** £283,785 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £323,110 (40 Detached, CW7, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -28.8%

## 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

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for South Cheshire (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £678/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.42% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £120,750
- **Target investor price (1%):** £96,600

*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 Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £2,949/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 33.8%
- **10y growth:** 62%

## 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)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

78 m²

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1991-1995

Last sold

£220,000 Apr 2023

Price per m²

£2,949/m²

Local average

£323,110 (-28.8%)

Deprivation

Decile 6 (19,245 of 33,755)

Street crime

116 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

Well kept and cared for Detached home
Lovely plot
Cul de Sac located off Rookery Rise
No Ongoing Chain
Garage and Off roada parking
Bay fronted Lounge

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

Offered with NO ONGOING CHAIN is this Three Bedroom detahed home that is well cared for by its current owners that is situated on the popular Rookery Rise development and sits on a lovely plot allowing gardens to all sides. On viewing you are greeted with Entrance Hall, Lounge with doors onto dining room. Fitted Kitchen with under stairs storage and there is also a cloakroom w.c. On the first floor there are three bedrooms as well as ensuite to bedroom one and a family bathroom. Externally with this home there is off road parking as well as access to the garage and gardens surrounding,

Entrance Hall - Accessed via double glazed entrance door into hallway, radiator, stairs leading to first floor

Lounge - 4.29m x 3.71m (14'1" x 12'2") - Double glazed bay window to the front elevation and double glazed window to the side elevation, radiator and french doors into dining room. Wall mounted gas fire with surround.

Dining Room - 2.39m x 3.63m (7'10" x 11'11") - Patio doors to the rear garden, radiator and door leading to kitchen.

Kitchen - 2.18m x 3.58m (7'2" x 11'9") - Range of wall and base units with roll top work surfaces over incorporating 1 sink with mixer tap, integrated electric oven with hob over and extractor above, space and plumbing for washing machine, space for fridge freezer, under stairs storage cupboard, radiator, part tiled walls, double glazed window to rear elevation and double glazed door to side elevation.

Cloakroom W.C. - Double glazed window to the front elevation, , radiator, low level WC and hand wash basin.

Landing - Double glazed window to side elevation.

Bedroom One - 2.84m x 3.66m (9'4" x 12'0") - Double glazed window to the front elevation, radiator and door to en-suite. Fitted Wardribes and draw units.

Ensuite Shower Room - Three piece suite consisting of low level WC, hand wash basin and shower cubicle, radiator and partially tiled walls.

Bedroom Two - 3.48m x 2.64m (11'5" x 8'8") - Double glazed window to the rear elevation and radiator. Fitted Wardrobe.

Bedroom Three - 1.83m x 2.69m (6'0" x 8'10") - Double glazed window to the front elevation, radiator. Storage cupboard.

Family Bathroom - Double glazed window to the rear elevation, fitted with a three piece suite consisting of low level WC, panelled bath with electric shower over and wash hand basin.Tiled flooring and tiled walls, radiator.

Externally - Front

Garage - Up and over door to the front as well as door to the rear.
Ligthing and power

Front - Garden laid to lawn enclsoed with hedgerow that continues along one side of the property. Off road parking that continues to the garage.

Rear - Enclsoed garden mailnly laid to lawn as well well stocked borders with mature shrubs and plants.

Council Tax - Council Tax Band - C
Local Authority - Cheshire West and Chester

Listed by

Winsford

CW Estate Agents Ltd

Reference: 127641410

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 04/10/2022

Expiry date: 03/10/2032

Current heating cost: £727/year

Potential heating cost: £539/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £17,500

EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

2merlinclose-High.jpg

EPC Graphs

EE Rating

FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #3810592

Property Details

Street: 2 Merlin Close

Town: WINSFORD

Postcode: CW7 3ED

Installation Details

Items: 7 windows

Certificate Issued: 19/06/2006

Work Completed: 30/05/2006

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	13/04/2023 (3 years ago)	£220,000	—

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
17 SPINNEY CLOSE, WINSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW7 3UB	£289,200	11/07/2025	Detached
75 PROUDMAN WAY, WINSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW7 3GQ	£330,000	20/12/2024	Detached
4 SPINNEY CLOSE, WINSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW7 3UB	£270,000	20/12/2023	Detached
23 HATTON LANE, WINSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW7 3GT	£390,000	25/01/2023	Detached
GLENDALE RILSHAW LANE, WINSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW7 3PE	£419,000	21/12/2022	Detached
17 ELMWOOD GROVE, WINSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW7 3UD	£270,000	13/12/2022	Detached
9 SPINNEY CLOSE, WINSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW7 3UB	£120,000	09/12/2022	Detached
7 DELAISY WAY, WINSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW7 3GH	£280,000	08/12/2022	Detached
37 LINNET CLOSE, WINSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW7 3FA	£261,000	25/11/2022	Detached
12 WOODLARK CLOSE, WINSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW7 3HL	£317,000	21/11/2022	Detached
11 HATTON LANE, WINSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW7 3GT	£287,000	28/10/2022	Detached
19 HATTON LANE, WINSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW7 3GT	£310,000	27/10/2022	Detached
21 HATTON LANE, WINSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW7 3GT	£310,000	27/10/2022	Detached
9 HATTON LANE, WINSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW7 3GT	£304,000	29/09/2022	Detached
35 PINETREE CLOSE, WINSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW7 3FR	£200,000	31/08/2022	Detached
Same street 6 MERLIN CLOSE, WINSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW7 3ED	£235,000	25/08/2022	Detached
28 ROOKERY RISE, WINSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW7 3EA	£255,000	18/08/2022	Detached
8 LINNET CLOSE, WINSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW7 3FA	£238,000	29/07/2022	Detached
38 LINNET CLOSE, WINSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW7 3FA	£315,000	21/07/2022	Detached
37 PINETREE CLOSE, WINSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW7 3FR	£206,500	19/07/2022	Detached
24 HATTON LANE, WINSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW7 3GT	£304,000	18/07/2022	Detached
Same street 15 MERLIN CLOSE, WINSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW7 3ED	£210,000	22/10/2021	Detached

Street average: £222,500 (2 sales)

Area average: £283,785 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 33.8%

10y growth 62%

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.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for South Cheshire: £678/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View CW7 3ED

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Shop	K & L Newsagents	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Wharton, Station Road / Princes Feathers	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Wharton, Station Road / Delaisy Way	0.1 miles
Shop	Ford	0.1 miles
Hospital	Weaver Lodge Independent Hospital	0.4 miles
Train station	Winsford	0.5 miles
Hospital	The NeuroMuscular Centre	2.0 miles
Train station	Hartford	4.1 miles
University	University of Buckingham Crewe Campus	7.5 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	55
Anti-social behaviour	16
Public order	15
Criminal damage and arson	6
Other theft	6
Drugs	5
Shoplifting	4
Vehicle crime	4
Other crime	3
Burglary	1
Theft from the person	1
Total incidents	116

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
Wharton CofE Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	— (Inspected (no overall grade))
Willow Wood Community Nursery and Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 12 Jul 2023
St. Chad's Church of England Primary and Nursery School	Primary	0.8 miles	Good — 5 Jul 2017
Winsford High Street Community Primary School	Primary	1.0 miles	Good — 9 Jan 2018
Jefferson House	Other	1.2 miles	Outstanding — 18 Jan 2024

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.42%

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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