For sale Detached

42 NORTHWICH ROAD

NORTHWICH, WEAVERHAM, CHESHIRE CW8 3BD

3 beds 1 baths 1,356 sq ft Listed 29 Jul 2026 (-4d)

£475,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

126 m²

Council tax band

E

EPC rating

D

Year built

England and Wales: before 1900

Last sold

£155,500 Feb 2000

Price per m²

£3,770/m²

Local average

£534,543 (-11.1%)

Deprivation

Decile 5 (16,390 of 33,755)

Street crime

19 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • Beautiful spacious character cottage
  • Spacious extended three bedroom cottage
  • Ideally located within a short distance to local amenities
  • Substantial plot featuring gardens, orchards and wildlife areas and pond
  • Council tax band E

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply
Broadband
FTTC (fibre to the cabinet)
Water
Mains supply
Sewerage
Mains supply
Heating
Gas central
Parking
Garage, Driveway
Garden
Front garden, Back garden
Listed property
No
Restrictions
No
Required access
No
Rights of way
No
Flooded in last 5 years
No

Description

SUMMARY
A fabulous character detached cottage found within the sought after village of Weaverham offering a perfect opportunity for buyers looking for both internal and outdoor space. Featuring a substantial plot which is this properties 'hidden gem' offering large gardens, orchards and several outbuilding


DESCRIPTION
A fabulous character detached cottage found within the sought after village of Weaverham offering a perfect opportunity for buyers looking for both internal and outdoor space. Featuring a substantial plot which is this properties 'hidden gem' offering large gardens, an orchard and several outbuildings. The property itself has been extended over the years to create a spacious character cottage providing flexible accommodation which features a reception hall to the rear including a convenient cloakroom w.c, a large 19ft living room featuring a multi fuel burning stove, and large dining room featuring quarry tiled flooring, and a superb bespoke fitted kitchen offering a range of built in appliances. The first floor features a lovely galleried landing, three double bedrooms and an in-keeping tiled three piece bathroom suite. As mentioned earlier the cottage offers a wonderful large plot featuring large mature well stocked and presented gardens having an array of trees, garden areas and walkways, paved patio seating areas, a lovely orchard with its own wildlife pond and wildlife area. Also offering a range of out-buildings including large 18ft storage garage, a workshop/store, several timber sheds, and a large 28ft summer house, all perfect for a range of purposes including hobbies, a potential business (Subject to relevant planning requirements), simply outdoor living and entertaining, maybe a home office and much more..

Entrance Hall 

Cloakroom W.C 

Living Room 19' 2" x 9' 9" ( 5.84m x 2.97m )

Dining Room 12' 3" x 10' 5" ( 3.73m x 3.17m )

Kitchen 17' 5" x 11' 10" ( 5.31m x 3.61m )

First Floor Landing 

Bedroom One 18' x 8' 6" ( 5.49m x 2.59m )

Bedroom Two 13' 2" x 11' 9" ( 4.01m x 3.58m )

Bedroom Three 11' 11" x 8' 10" ( 3.63m x 2.69m )

Family Bathroom 9' x 6' 8" ( 2.74m x 2.03m )

Summerhouse 28' 8" x 15' 7" ( 8.74m x 4.75m )

Garage 18' x 9' 2" ( 5.49m x 2.79m )

Workshop 10' 3" x 6' 6" ( 3.12m x 1.98m )

Agents Note 
Please note that an AML fee is chargeable once an offer is accepted to cover the cost of carrying out the required identity and anti-money laundering checks.



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. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
5. THESE PARTICULARS ARE ISSUED IN GOOD FAITH BUT DO NOT CONSTITUTE REPRESENTATIONS OF FACT OR FORM PART OF ANY OFFER OR CONTRACT. THE MATTERS REFERRED TO IN THESE PARTICULARS SHOULD BE INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIED BY PROSPECTIVE BUYERS OR TENANTS. NEITHER SEQUENCE (UK) LIMITED NOR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS HAS ANY AUTHORITY TO MAKE OR GIVE ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WHATEVER IN RELATION TO THIS PROPERTY.

Listed by

Northwich

Sequence (UK) Limited - Connells

Reference: 175046276

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 15/07/2026

Expiry date: 14/07/2036

Current heating cost: £1,557/year

Potential heating cost: £1,019/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £25,750

Recommendations

  • 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£7,500 - £11,000)
  • Floor insulation (solid floor) (£5,000 - £10,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC

EPC

FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #15642862 Recent

Property Details

Street: 42 Northwich Road

Town: Weaverham

Postcode: CW8 3BD

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 26/02/2023

Work Completed: 17/02/2023

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #16218999 Recent

Property Details

Street: 42 Northwich Road

Town: Weaverham

Postcode: CW8 3BD

Installation Details

Items: 1 window and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 24/03/2024

Work Completed: 13/03/2024

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
Listed for sale £475,000 +205.5%
Sold 18/02/2000 (26 years ago) £155,500

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
21 WALLERSCOTE ROAD, WEAVERHAM, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 3JL £299,000 28/03/2025 Detached
Same street 58 NORTHWICH ROAD, WEAVERHAM, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 3BD £235,000 07/11/2024 Semi-detached
Same street 58 NORTHWICH ROAD, WEAVERHAM, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 3BD £173,000 28/11/2023 Semi-detached
Same street 71 NORTHWICH ROAD, WEAVERHAM, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 3BD £113,000 24/08/2023 Terraced
50 CHURCH LANE, WEAVERHAM, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 3NP £240,000 25/11/2022 Detached
1 WITHENS CLOSE, WEAVERHAM, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 3JJ £390,000 02/08/2022 Detached
48 CHURCH LANE, WEAVERHAM, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 3NP £340,000 15/07/2022 Detached
Same street 66 NORTHWICH ROAD, WEAVERHAM, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 3BD £250,000 24/06/2022 Semi-detached
26A WALLERSCOTE ROAD, WEAVERHAM, NORTHWICH, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW8 3JN £366,500 14/12/2021 Detached

Street average: £192,750 (4 sales)

Area average: £327,100 (5 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 29.6%
10y growth 43.4%

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

1y (index) 2.2%
5y (index) 20.7%
10y (index) 49.2%

Rental Range

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

Low £883/mo
Realistic £981/mo
Optimistic £1,079/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
Bus stop Weaverham, Northwich Road / Esthers Lane 0.1 miles
Bus stop Weaverham, Forster Avenue / Northwich Road 0.1 miles
Train station Acton Bridge 1.4 miles
Train station Hartford 1.5 miles
Shop Fresh Floral Design 1.5 miles
Shop Barber Bullet 1.5 miles
Hospital Tarporley War Memorial Hospital 8.0 miles
Hospital Leighton Hospital 10.5 miles
University University of Chester - Warrington Campus 10.8 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 11
Other theft 3
Anti-social behaviour 2
Criminal damage and arson 1
Possession of weapons 1
Public order 1
Total incidents 19

Within 1 mile during May 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
Weaverham Primary Academy Primary 0.1 miles Good — 12 Mar 2023
The Russett School Other 0.2 miles Outstanding — 10 Sep 2014
Weaverham High School Secondary 0.4 miles Good — 7 Mar 2011
Weaverham Forest Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 21 Sep 2022
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Weaverham Primary 0.5 miles Good — 7 Dec 2023

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.21%
Max investor price (0.8%) £122,625
Target investor price (1%) £98,100
  • 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).