# 3 bedroom detached house for sale (CW8 1BN) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 46 DARWIN STREET, NORTHWICH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE CW8 1BN | | Price | £270,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | D | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1930-1949 | | Floor area | 98 m² | | Last sold | £177,000 Mar 2007 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** F - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 08/02/2025 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting) - **Current heating cost:** £1,492/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £17,635 ### Recommendations - A (£100 - £350) - B (£500 - £1,500) - W2 (£4,000 - £6,000) - E (£60) - G (£350 - £450) - I (£2,200 - £3,000) - T2 (£400 - £900) - O3 (£1,000 - £1,400) - U (£5,000 - £8,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8615-6322-5730-5801-5906) ## Description An impressive extended 1930s bay-fronted detached home, combining the character and proportions of a traditional property with a number of modern additions. Offering three bedrooms, versatile living space, a private garden and a fantastic tandem garage, this is a home with plenty to offer. Set back behind established hedgerow, the home enjoys a good degree of privacy from the road. Stepping inside, the entrance hallway provides access to a beautiful bay-fronted lounge, while the ground floor also benefits from a useful WC and shower room. There is dining room which provides a fantastic space for everyday family life and entertaining, opening directly into the recently fitted kitchen. Bi-fold doors lead from the dining area onto the garden, creating a lovely connection between the indoor and outdoor spaces during the warmer months. Upstairs, there are three well-proportioned bedrooms alongside the family bathroom, which features a stylish freestanding bath. Outside, the enclosed rear garden includes a decked seating area ideal for relaxing or entertaining. Double gates provide the option for additional off-road parking if required. A real added bonus is the detached tandem garage, offering excellent storage, workshop or parking space. The rear section is currently being utilised as an additional room, providing further flexibility for anyone looking for a home office, hobby room, gym or similar space. With its classic 1930s bay-fronted appearance, extended accommodation, modern kitchen and versatile outside space, 46 Darwin Street is a home that really needs to be viewed to appreciate everything it has to offer. **Entrance Hall** - **Lounge** - 4.04m x 3.18m (13'3 x 10'5) - **Dining Area** - 4.55m x 3.15m (14'11 x 10'4) - **Kitchen** - 3.23m x 2.08m (10'7 x 6'10) - **Utility Area** - 3.15m x 1.32m (10'4 x 4'4) - **Downstairs Shower Room** - **Landing** - **Bedroom One** - 3.68m x 3.15m (12'1 x 10'4) - **Bedroom Two** - 4.06m x 3.20m (13'4 x 10'6) - **Bedroom Three** - 2.13m x 1.85m (7'00 x 6'1) - **Family Bathroom** - **Externally** - Garden to the front and rear. Detached garage with room at the rear. G **Garage** - 5.11m x 3.20m (16'9 x 10'6) - **Additional Room** - 4.09m x 3.02m (13'5 x 9'11) - ## Property Photos - ![DSC00059.jpg](/listings/photos/93480225/2478155) - DSC00059.jpg - ![DJI_0522-Edit.jpg](/listings/photos/93480225/2478156) - DJI_0522-Edit.jpg - ![DSC00063.jpg](/listings/photos/93480225/2478157) - DSC00063.jpg - ![DSC09967.jpg](/listings/photos/93480225/2478158) - DSC09967.jpg - ![DSC00062.jpg](/listings/photos/93480225/2478159) - DSC00062.jpg - ![DSC09977.jpg](/listings/photos/93480225/2478160) - DSC09977.jpg - ![DSC09972.jpg](/listings/photos/93480225/2478161) - DSC09972.jpg - ![DSC09987.jpg](/listings/photos/93480225/2478162) - DSC09987.jpg - ![DSC09962.jpg](/listings/photos/93480225/2478163) - DSC09962.jpg - ![DSC00061.jpg](/listings/photos/93480225/2478164) - DSC00061.jpg - ![DSC09997.jpg](/listings/photos/93480225/2478165) - DSC09997.jpg - ![DSC00073.jpg](/listings/photos/93480225/2478166) - DSC00073.jpg - ![DSC00008.jpg](/listings/photos/93480225/2478167) - DSC00008.jpg - ![DSC00013.jpg](/listings/photos/93480225/2478168) - DSC00013.jpg - ![DSC00070.jpg](/listings/photos/93480225/2478169) - DSC00070.jpg - ![DSC00018.jpg](/listings/photos/93480225/2478170) - DSC00018.jpg - ![DSC00071.jpg](/listings/photos/93480225/2478171) - DSC00071.jpg - ![DSC00028.jpg](/listings/photos/93480225/2478172) - DSC00028.jpg - ![DSC00074.jpg](/listings/photos/93480225/2478173) - DSC00074.jpg - ![DSC00033.jpg](/listings/photos/93480225/2478174) - DSC00033.jpg - ![DSC00038.jpg](/listings/photos/93480225/2478175) - DSC00038.jpg - ![DSC00075.jpg](/listings/photos/93480225/2478176) - DSC00075.jpg - ![DSC00043.jpg](/listings/photos/93480225/2478177) - DSC00043.jpg - ![DSC00048.jpg](/listings/photos/93480225/2478180) - DSC00048.jpg - ![DSC00064.jpg](/listings/photos/93480225/2478181) - DSC00064.jpg - ![DSC00066.jpg](/listings/photos/93480225/2478182) - DSC00066.jpg - ![DSC00067.jpg](/listings/photos/93480225/2478184) - DSC00067.jpg - ![DSC00068.jpg](/listings/photos/93480225/2478186) - DSC00068.jpg - ![DSC00069.jpg](/listings/photos/93480225/2478187) - DSC00069.jpg - ![DSC09877.jpg](/listings/photos/93480225/2478189) - DSC09877.jpg - ![DSC09882.jpg](/listings/photos/93480225/2478190) - DSC09882.jpg - ![DSC09887.jpg](/listings/photos/93480225/2478191) - DSC09887.jpg - ![DSC09892.jpg](/listings/photos/93480225/2478193) - DSC09892.jpg - ![DSC09897.jpg](/listings/photos/93480225/2478194) - DSC09897.jpg - ![DSC09902.jpg](/listings/photos/93480225/2478196) - DSC09902.jpg - ![DSC09907.jpg](/listings/photos/93480225/2478197) - DSC09907.jpg - ![DSC09912.jpg](/listings/photos/93480225/2478198) - DSC09912.jpg - ![DSC09917.jpg](/listings/photos/93480225/2478199) - DSC09917.jpg - ![DSC09927.jpg](/listings/photos/93480225/2478201) - DSC09927.jpg - ![DSC09932.jpg](/listings/photos/93480225/2478202) - DSC09932.jpg - ![DSC09937.jpg](/listings/photos/93480225/2478204) - DSC09937.jpg - ![DSC09942.jpg](/listings/photos/93480225/2478205) - DSC09942.jpg - ![DSC09947.jpg](/listings/photos/93480225/2478207) - DSC09947.jpg - ![DSC09957.jpg](/listings/photos/93480225/2478208) - DSC09957.jpg - ![DSC09982.jpg](/listings/photos/93480225/2478209) - DSC09982.jpg - ![DSC09992.jpg](/listings/photos/93480225/2478210) - DSC09992.jpg - ![DSC00051.jpg](/listings/photos/93480225/2478211) - DSC00051.jpg - ![DSC00052.jpg](/listings/photos/93480225/2478212) - DSC00052.jpg - ![DSC00054.jpg](/listings/photos/93480225/2478213) - DSC00054.jpg - ![DSC00055.jpg](/listings/photos/93480225/2478214) - DSC00055.jpg - ![DSC00056.jpg](/listings/photos/93480225/2478215) - DSC00056.jpg - ![DSC00057.jpg](/listings/photos/93480225/2478216) - DSC00057.jpg - ![DSC00058.jpg](/listings/photos/93480225/2478217) - DSC00058.jpg - ![DJI_0520-Edit.jpg](/listings/photos/93480225/2478218) - DJI_0520-Edit.jpg - ![DJI_0523-Edit.jpg](/listings/photos/93480225/2478219) - DJI_0523-Edit.jpg - ![DJI_0527-Edit.jpg](/listings/photos/93480225/2478220) - DJI_0527-Edit.jpg - ![DJI_0528-Edit.jpg](/listings/photos/93480225/2478221) - DJI_0528-Edit.jpg - ![DJI_0529-Edit.jpg](/listings/photos/93480225/2478222) - DJI_0529-Edit.jpg - ![DSC00060.jpg](/listings/photos/93480225/2478223) - DSC00060.jpg ## Floorplans - ![46 Darwin Street Northwich, CW8 1BN.png](/listings/photos/93480225/2478224) - 46 Darwin Street Northwich, CW8 1BN.png ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 46 DARWIN STREET, NORTHWICH, VALE ROYAL, CHESHIRE, CW8 1BN | £177,000 | 30/03/2007 | Detached | | 46 DARWIN STREET, NORTHWICH, VALE ROYAL, CHESHIRE, CW8 1BN | £132,000 | 13/03/2003 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 3 HIGHBANK ROAD, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 4AB | £197,000 | 14/12/2023 | Detached | | 10 RIVERSIDE PARK, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 1DS | £285,000 | 16/12/2022 | Detached | | 23 RIVERSIDE PARK, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 1DS | £250,000 | 31/05/2022 | Detached | | 19 FRIDA CRESCENT, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 1DJ | £152,400 | 06/05/2022 | Detached | | 10 RIVERSIDE PARK, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 1DS | £178,500 | 28/04/2022 | Detached | | 8 RIVERSIDE PARK, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 1DS | £235,000 | 10/02/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 68 DARWIN STREET, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 1BN | £217,500 | 05/01/2022 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £217,500 (1 sale) **Area average:** £216,317 (6 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £540,608 (88 Detached, CW8, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -50.1% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Cheshire West and Chester). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £892/mo - **Realistic:** £991/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,090/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.37% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £123,875 - **Target investor price (1%):** £99,100 *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:** £2,755/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 19.7% - **10y growth:** 49.6% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Cheshire West and Chester; Detached series; as of July 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 5.5% - **5y growth (index):** 21.9% - **10y growth (index):** 48.3% ## 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)