# 5 bedroom detached house for sale (WA6 6XN) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | Tarvin Road, Frodsham, WA6, WA6 6XN | | Price | £1,600,000 | | Bedrooms | 5 | | Bathrooms | 3 | | Council tax | F | ## Description A rare opportunity to acquire a substantial rural property, set in four acres of private gardens and land, in a beautiful setting, offering a variety of lifestyle options and exciting development potential. The sale comprises of Chestnut Farmhouse, a distinctive and impressive detached family home with spacious, high quality accommodation. In addition, there is a substantial brick built detached two storey barn with planning consent for holiday let use or conversion to full residential. There are also extensive additional outbuildings, currently used for general storage. The combined total area of the house, barn and storage buildings extends to over 7100 square feet (662 square metres). This provides scope for a wide range of uses, appealing to those seeking an incredible family home with space and privacy, multi-generational or extended family occupation, the operation of a home business or further development of the buildings and the land, subject to planning permission. The property enjoys an enviable semi-rural position, with incredible views over adjoining open countryside, standing in 4 acres of private gardens and land, with three separate access points. The farmhouse has been continually invested in and enhanced through the years creating a wonderful home. The layout is spacious and flexible, offering a combination of interconnecting entertaining rooms with separate spaces for when privacy is required.  The configuration can be adapted to suit individual requirements but in brief, provides three living rooms, home office, open plan kitchen/diner, utility area, up to five bedrooms and three bathrooms. It is presented in first class order throughout with many unique design features and considerable character. There are beautiful gardens with large areas laid to lawn, an expansive terrace with separate seating and entertainment areas, outdoor former swimming pool, ornamental pond, sandstone pillared pergola and a sandstone-built garden room. There is a sweeping driveway and extensive parking space. The land extends beyond the garden area and will be ideal for those with livestock, ponies or have a love of the outdoors.  There is a range of useful storage buildings that also offer potential for further development, subject to planning. The detached barn represents a great opportunity for those families looking for a multi-generational living arrangement, an income generating holiday let, home working space or those who want privacy, establishment and their own space. It extends to around 3000 square feet and could be configured to provide spacious family accommodation. The land extends in total to approximately 4 acres and enjoys a high level of privacy. It is encompassed by established hedgerows and trees and the lower edge is bordered by open greenbelt farmland. There are open views towards Fox Hill and Helsby Hill. The house is in an ideal location for families seeking to combine country living with easy access to Manchester and it's International Airport. It is a delightful rural setting, surrounded by open countryside whilst also being convenient for access to a wide range of local facilities. The location is between Frodsham and Helsby with some woodland walks and footpaths through open fields can be enjoyed without the need for a car. The centre of Frodsham is just 1.7 miles away with a good selection of shops, cafes and bars plus an historic street market held each Thursday. There are excellent recreational and leisure facilities locally with a number of golf and sports clubs whilst Delamere Forest is close by. The road, rail and motorway networks allow access to many parts of the North West. Chester, Warrington, Liverpool and Manchester are all within daily commuting distance whilst trains run from Runcorn to London Euston (journey time around 2 hours). Liverpool John Lennon and Manchester International Airport are both within 30 minutes’ drive of the house.   ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91060380/1344523) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91060380/1344524) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91060380/1344525) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91060380/1344526) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91060380/1344527) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91060380/1344528) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91060380/1344529) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91060380/1344530) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91060380/1344531) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91060380/1344532) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91060380/1344533) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91060380/1344534) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91060380/1344535) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91060380/1344536) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91060380/1344537) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91060380/1344538) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91060380/1344539) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91060380/1344540) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91060380/1344541) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91060380/1344542) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91060380/1344543) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91060380/1344544) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91060380/1344545) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91060380/1344546) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91060380/1344547) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91060380/1344548) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91060380/1344549) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91060380/1344550) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91060380/1344551) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91060380/1344552) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91060380/1344553) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91060380/1344554) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91060380/1344555) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91060380/1344556) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91060380/1344557) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91060380/1344558) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91060380/1344559) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91060380/1344560) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91060380/1344561) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91060380/1344562) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91060380/1344563) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91060380/1344564) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91060380/1344565) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91060380/1344566) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91060380/1344567) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91060380/1344568) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91060380/1344569) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91060380/1344570) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91060380/1344571) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91060380/1344572) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91060380/1344573) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91060380/1344574) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91060380/1344575) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91060380/1344576) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/91060380/1344577) ## Floorplans - ![Chestnut Farmhouse](/listings/photos/91060380/1344578) - Chestnut Farmhouse - ![Chestnut Barn](/listings/photos/91060380/1344579) - Chestnut Barn - ![Storage Buildings](/listings/photos/91060380/1344580) - Storage Buildings ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £579,393 (30 Detached, WA6, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +176.2% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Cheshire West and Chester). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £900/mo - **Realistic:** £1,000/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,100/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Central Lancs (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £922/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.06% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £125,000 - **Target investor price (1%):** £100,000 *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:** 55.6% - **10y growth:** 72.6% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Cheshire West and Chester; Detached series; as of August 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 3.4% - **5y growth (index):** 20.5% - **10y growth (index):** 48.9% ## 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)