# 3 bedroom terraced house for sale (CW9 7GW) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 7 COTTAGE CLOSE, NORTHWICH, RUDHEATH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER CW9 7GW | | Price | £230,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | C | | Last sold | £155,000 Mar 2018 | ## Description AN IDEAL STARTER HOME OR FOR THOSE DOWNSIZING, is this lovely mid mews property. The property is well presented throughout & is warmed by gas fired central heating (boiler installed 2022) & UPVc double glazing & offers accommodation over two floors, which comprises in brief; entrance hall, lounge with door to the garden, kitchen, utility, WC & to the first floor is a family bathroom, main bedroom with dressing area & ensuite shower room & two further bedrooms. Externally, the property offers a front garden, which has been designed for ease & driveway parking, leading to the single integral garage & to the rear, is an enclosed garden, which is also designed for ease of maintenance with mature borders, paved patio & fenced boundaries. Lease Details - Term - 999years from 1st January 2003 Ground Rent - Peppercorn amount. (please note that lease details should be confirmed with your solicitors, when a sale is agreed) Located to the East side of Northwich on the outskirts of the town, Rudheath is a popular residential area due to its access to commuter links, in addition to schooling. The property is within a 15/20 minute walk of Northwich train station, which offers access to Manchester & Chester. In addition, the property is well placed with links to A roads & motorways nearby, leading to Manchester Airport, Chester, Liverpool, Warrington & Chester and Northwich town centre is close to hand with an array of independent shops, bars and restaurants sitting alongside more established brands. Manchester airport is approximately 14 miles away and can be accessed in around 20 minutes in normal traffic conditions. There are also many local amenities in Rudheath, including shops, takeaways, schools, barbers/hairdressers, public houses and eateries within a 15minute walk. Nearby Northwich offers a more diverse range of shopping & leisure facilities including Waitrose, Sainsbury's, Boots, WH Smith, H&M & River Island to name but a few. The new Barons Quay development also offers a five screen Odeon cinema and Wildwood restaurant and bar. There are also a range of other eateries within Northwich and on the outskirts. The Memorial Court, incorporates a Brio Leisure and entertainment Centre which hosts numerous events throughout the year, including 'Jason Manfords Comedy Tour' & festive panto's. For the avid walker, the property is also located on the doorstep to some of Cheshire's finest countryside, so blow the cobwebs away & can take in some ## Property Photos - ![Front](/listings/photos/89557317/1006601) - Front - ![Front Garden](/listings/photos/89557317/1006602) - Front Garden - ![Living Room](/listings/photos/89557317/1006603) - Living Room - ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/89557317/1006604) - Rear Garden - ![Lounge/Diner](/listings/photos/89557317/1006605) - Lounge/Diner - ![Dining Area](/listings/photos/89557317/1006606) - Dining Area - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/89557317/1006607) - Kitchen - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/89557317/1006608) - Kitchen - ![Utility ](/listings/photos/89557317/1006609) - Utility - ![WC](/listings/photos/89557317/1006610) - WC - ![Main Bedroom](/listings/photos/89557317/1006611) - Main Bedroom - ![Main Bedroom](/listings/photos/89557317/1006612) - Main Bedroom - ![Ensuite](/listings/photos/89557317/1006613) - Ensuite - ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/89557317/1006614) - Bathroom - ![Bedroom Two](/listings/photos/89557317/1006615) - Bedroom Two - ![Bedroom Two](/listings/photos/89557317/1006616) - Bedroom Two - ![Bedroom Three](/listings/photos/89557317/1006617) - Bedroom Three - ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/89557317/1006618) - Rear Garden - ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/89557317/1006619) - Rear Garden - ![Front](/listings/photos/89557317/1383532) - Front - ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/89557317/1383533) - Rear Garden - ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/89557317/1383534) - Rear Garden - ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/89557317/1383535) - Rear Garden - ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/89557317/1383536) - Rear Garden - ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/89557317/1383537) - Rear Garden - ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/89557317/1383538) - Rear Garden - ![Front Garden](/listings/photos/89557317/1383539) - Front Garden ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/89557317/1006620) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Graph](/listings/photos/89557317/1006621) - EPC Graph ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 7 COTTAGE CLOSE, RUDHEATH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7GW | £155,000 | 09/03/2018 | Terraced | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | [Same street] 27 COTTAGE CLOSE, RUDHEATH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7GW | £248,000 | 10/12/2025 | Detached | | 19 ST JOHNS CLOSE, RUDHEATH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7DZ | £155,000 | 24/11/2023 | Terraced | | [Same street] 30 COTTAGE CLOSE, RUDHEATH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7GW | £232,000 | 26/05/2023 | Detached | | 299 MIDDLEWICH ROAD, RUDHEATH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7DU | £135,000 | 19/08/2022 | Terraced | | [Same street] 12 COTTAGE CLOSE, RUDHEATH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7GW | £200,000 | 05/08/2022 | Terraced | | 17 ST JOHNS CLOSE, RUDHEATH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7DZ | £190,000 | 18/03/2022 | Terraced | | [Same street] 39 COTTAGE CLOSE, RUDHEATH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7GW | £170,000 | 01/02/2022 | Semi-detached | | 351 MIDDLEWICH ROAD, RUDHEATH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7DX | £176,000 | 14/10/2021 | Terraced | | 32 ST JOHNS CLOSE, RUDHEATH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7DZ | £175,000 | 07/10/2021 | Terraced | | 36 FARM ROAD, RUDHEATH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7DY | £144,000 | 27/08/2021 | Terraced | | [Same street] 53 COTTAGE CLOSE, RUDHEATH, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW9 7GW | £160,000 | 26/08/2021 | Terraced | **Street average:** £202,000 (5 sales) **Area average:** £162,500 (6 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £194,317 (26 Terraced, CW9, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +18.4% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Cheshire West and Chester). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £877/mo - **Realistic:** £974/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,071/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Kendal (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £773/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.42% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £121,750 - **Target investor price (1%):** £97,400 *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.* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -4.2% - **10y growth:** 23.2% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Cheshire West and Chester; Terraced series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 2.7% - **5y growth (index):** 21.3% - **10y growth (index):** 52.7% ## 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)