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33 THE HOLKHAM

CHESTER, VICARS CROSS, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER CH3 5NE

3 beds 2 baths 98 m² Listed 2 Feb 2026 (-262d)

£325,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

98 m²

Council tax band

D

EPC rating

C

Last sold

£322,500 Jul 2026

Price per m²

£3,316/m²

Local average

£251,697 (+29.1%)

Deprivation

Decile 8 (24,001 of 33,755)

Street crime

95 incidents within 1 mile (Aug 2026)

Key features

  • Stylish three-bedroom, three-storey townhouse in a sought-after Chester development
  • Desirable canal-side setting along the Shropshire Union Canal
  • Stunning upgraded Kitchen Diner with vaulted extension and bi-fold doors
  • Principal bedroom with modern en-suite plus elegant family bathroom
  • Garage with parking, and low-maintenance enclosed rear garden with porcelain paved patio terrace
  • Connected to all mains services; GCH

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply
Broadband
FTTC (fibre to the cabinet)
Water
Mains supply
Sewerage
Mains supply
Heating
Gas central
Parking
Yes
Garden
Private garden
Listed property
No
Restrictions
No
Required access
No
Rights of way
No
Flooded in last 5 years
No
Flood defences
No

Description

A versatile and superbly appointed three-bedroom, three-storey townhouse, ideally positioned on a popular and highly regarded development in Chester, enjoying a delightful setting alongside the Shropshire Union Canal. The location offers excellent accessibility to a wide range of amenities, schools and transport links, making it well suited to a variety of buyers.
The property has been significantly upgraded during our clients’ ownership, with a wealth of modern and contemporary touches found throughout, creating a true turnkey opportunity. Of particular note is the impressive ground floor extension, which has created a wonderful dining area adjoining the Kitchen beneath a vaulted ceiling with skylight windows. Bi-folding doors provide a seamless transition to the rear patio terrace, beautifully finished with porcelain paving and offering the perfect space for relaxing or alfresco dining.
Internally, the home presents exceptionally well. The welcoming entrance hallway features quality herringbone-style LVT flooring, which continues through into the stunning Kitchen Diner. The Kitchen is fitted with an attractive range of shaker-style units complemented by polished stone work surfaces, a Belfast-style sink, and a selection of quality integrated appliances — a space that is both stylish and practical.
The hallway also benefits from a spindled staircase and a useful understairs storage cupboard. To the first floor, the principal reception room is a cosy yet spacious Living Room, enjoying a pleasant outlook towards the canal. Also on this level is the third bedroom, currently utilised as a home office, highlighting the flexibility of the accommodation. A handy laundry cupboard is also located off the landing.
To the top floor are the principal and guest bedrooms. The main bedroom enjoys the added luxury of upgraded en-suite shower facilities, whilst the guest bedroom is served by a beautifully appointed family Bathroom. The Bathroom features a three-piece white suite, including an elegant roll-top ball-and-claw bath, continuing the tasteful styling evident throughout the home.
The property is connected to all mains services and further benefits from double glazing and gas central heating.
Externally, the home enjoys an enclosed, low-maintenance rear garden, predominantly laid with porcelain paving and enhanced by outside lighting and power points. Gated access leads to the side and onwards to a nearby garage block, where the property benefits from a single garage with up-and-over door, power and lighting, as well as the ability to park directly in front. Additional on-street parking is available subject to availability.
All in all, this is a fabulous home in a sought-after canal-side setting, offering stylish and upgraded accommodation that can only truly be appreciated by viewing.
1. Money Laundering Regulations: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2. General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. Measurements: These approximate room sizes are only intended as general guidance. You must verify the dimensions carefully before ordering carpets or any built-in furniture.
4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment.
EPC Rating: C

Listed by

Chester

The Property Franchise Group

Reference: 171713522

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 20/11/2023

Expiry date: 19/11/2033

Current heating cost: £517/year

Potential heating cost: £487/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £9,950

Recommendations

  • Party wall insulation (£300 - £600)
  • 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)

Registered land (INSPIRE)

This location falls inside an HM Land Registry INSPIRE registered freehold polygon.

Plot: ~117 m² (0.03 acres)

Source: HM Land Registry INSPIRE Index Polygons.

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

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Price history

95% since 2012

Event Date Price % change
Sold 20/07/2026 (3 months ago) £322,500 +67.1%
Sold 02/12/2015 (10 years ago) £193,000 +17%
Sold 04/10/2012 (14 years ago) £165,000 —

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
Same street 12 THE HOLKHAM, VICARS CROSS, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 5NE £497,500 30/01/2026 Detached
Same street 8 THE HOLKHAM, VICARS CROSS, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 5NE £550,000 16/01/2026 Detached
76 VICARS CROSS ROAD, VICARS CROSS, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 5NW £302,000 21/12/2022 Terraced
14 WHITCHURCH ROAD, GREAT BOUGHTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 5QA £235,000 01/11/2022 Terraced
4 BALLATER CRESCENT, VICARS CROSS, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 5JE £190,000 16/09/2022 Terraced
Same street 37 THE HOLKHAM, VICARS CROSS, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 5NE £350,000 22/08/2022 Terraced
4 CHELFORD MEWS, VICARS CROSS, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 5AA £325,000 04/08/2022 Terraced
34 BOUGHTON HALL AVENUE, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 5EL £415,000 25/07/2022 Terraced
34 BALLATER CRESCENT, VICARS CROSS, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 5JE £230,000 12/05/2022 Terraced
8 PEARL LANE, VICARS CROSS, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CH3 5NX £275,000 05/11/2021 Terraced

Street average: £465,833 (3 sales)

Area average: £281,714 (7 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 19.3%
10y growth 26.5%

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

1y (index) 6.5%
5y (index) 22.7%
10y (index) 50.9%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Cheshire West and Chester. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £892/mo
Realistic £991/mo
Optimistic £1,090/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Cheshire West and Chester.

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Shop National Tyres & Autocare 0.1 miles
Shop Chester Food & Wine 0.1 miles
Bus stop Vicars Cross, Vicars Cross Road / Green lane 0.1 miles
Bus stop Vicars Cross, Tarvin Road / Vicars Cross Court 0.1 miles
Train station Chester 1.0 miles
Train station Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway 1.0 miles
University Queen's Park Campus 1.2 miles
University Creative Campus, Kingsway 1.3 miles
Hospital The Mulberry Centre 2.8 miles
Hospital Tarporley War Memorial Hospital 8.2 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 44
Anti-social behaviour 15
Public order 15
Other theft 7
Shoplifting 5
Burglary 3
Bicycle theft 2
Vehicle crime 2
Criminal damage and arson 1
Drugs 1
Total incidents 95

Within 1 mile during Aug 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
Cherry Grove Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 2 Nov 2015
Boughton Heath Academy Primary 0.4 miles Outstanding — 25 Sep 2024
Oldfield Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 28 Nov 2013
Hoole Church of England Primary School Primary 0.6 miles Good — 2 Mar 2015
Maple Grove School Other 0.6 miles Good — 24 Jan 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
3 Bed Flat, Granary Wharf, CH3 £1,400/mo 3 0.97 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,400/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.43%
Max investor price (0.8%) £175,000
Target investor price (1%) £140,000
Gross yield 5.2%
Cost-to-rent ratio 19.3×
Monthly cashflow £-45/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI -0.6%
  • 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).