21 DARKIE MEADOW
TARPORLEY, BUNBURY, CHESHIRE EAST CW6 9RB
£439,950
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Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
105 m²
Council tax band
D
Last sold
£425,000 Aug 2023
Local average
£424,941 (+3.5%)
Deprivation
Decile 7 (21,647 of 33,755)
Street crime
5 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)
Key features
- Situated in a sought-after quiet location.
- Walking distance to the village centre.
- Immaculately presented and extended.
- Semi-detached family home.
- Open plan accommodation throughout.
- Two reception rooms.
- Kitchen.
- Three bedrooms and Family Bathroom.
- Beautifully landscaped low-maintenance private gardens.
- Driveway providing off road parking for several vehicles.
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
Location - Bunbury is a small, rural picturesque village that offers a range of local amenities with a convenience store, three public houses and a beautiful Church which dates back over 1000 years. There is also a cricket club, bowls club, tennis club and Medical Centre. Of particular note is Bunbury Primary School which enjoys a reputation for academic excellence. The Primary School also acts as a feeder into Tarporley High School which can be found 3 miles away.
The award-winning village of Tarporley, is renowned for its Historic High Street which is located approximately 12 miles from Chester and offers a superb range of amenities including fashion boutiques, art galleries, DIY, florists, butcher, hairdressers, chemist, hospital, petrol station and other general stores. There is also a range of pleasant restaurants and public houses, which complete the thriving village. Additionally, Tarporley has the added benefit of two highly regarded Golf courses. Tarporley has its own two churches and both primary and secondary schools. There is easy access to the surrounding villages, motorway and railway networks including Crewe Station (which is 12 miles away), which give access to the north and south of the UK.
In Further Detail The Accommodation Comprises:- - Please note that we have not checked any of the appliances or the central heating system included in the sale (if any). All prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves on this point prior to entering the contract.
Ground Floor -
Entrance Porch -
Lounge - 6.22 x 3.82 (20'4" x 12'6") -
Dining Room - 6.26 x 2.20 (20'6" x 7'2") -
Kitchen - 7.51 x 2.89 (24'7" x 9'5") -
First Floor -
Landing -
Bedroom One - 4.83 (max) x 2.95 (15'10" (max) x 9'8") -
Bedroom Two - 3.16 x 3.00 (10'4" x 9'10") -
Bedroom Three - 3.33 (max) x 2.27 (max) (10'11" (max) x 7'5" (max) -
Family Bathroom - 2.89 x 1.96 (9'5" x 6'5") -
Outside -
Garden -
Tenure - Freehold. Subject to verification by Vendor's Solicitor.
Services (Not Tested) - We believe that mains water, electricity, LPG central heating and drainage are connected.
Local Authority - Cheshire East Council. Council Tax – Band D.
Post Code - CW6 9RB
Possession - Vacant possession upon completion.
Viewing - Viewing strictly by appointment through the Agents.
Listed by
Tarporley
Hinchliffe Holmes
Reference: 134078099
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
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Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Floorplans
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Price history
148% since 2013
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 16/08/2023 (2 years ago) | £425,000 | +147.8% |
| Sold | 16/08/2013 (12 years ago) | £171,500 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 GRANGE CLOSE, BUNBURY, TARPORLEY, CHESHIRE EAST, CW6 9QL | £375,000 | 17/07/2025 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 23 DARKIE MEADOW, BUNBURY, TARPORLEY, CHESHIRE EAST, CW6 9RB | £357,000 | 28/04/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 15 QUEEN STREET, BUNBURY, TARPORLEY, CHESHIRE EAST, CW6 9QY | £327,500 | 30/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 16 THE HIGHLANDS, BUNBURY, TARPORLEY, CHESHIRE EAST, CW6 9NT | £323,750 | 10/12/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 9 ST BONIFACE CLOSE, BUNBURY, TARPORLEY, CHESHIRE EAST, CW6 9YR | £64,995 | 04/11/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 3 GRANGE CLOSE, BUNBURY, TARPORLEY, CHESHIRE EAST, CW6 9QL | £275,000 | 15/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| THE NOOK SCHOOL LANE, BUNBURY, TARPORLEY, CHESHIRE EAST, CW6 9NX | £262,500 | 13/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 13 DARKIE MEADOW, BUNBURY, TARPORLEY, CHESHIRE EAST, CW6 9RB | £415,000 | 11/08/2021 | Detached |
| Same street 10 DARKIE MEADOW, BUNBURY, TARPORLEY, CHESHIRE EAST, CW6 9RB | £495,000 | 11/06/2021 | Detached |
Street average: £422,333 (3 sales)
Area average: £271,458 (6 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Cheshire East. Series: Semi-detached. As of February 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Cheshire East. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Cheshire East.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Lancaster: £648/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Bunbury, Bunbury Lane / Post Office | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | The Co-operative Food | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | RF Burrows & Sons | 0.1 miles |
| Hospital | Tarporley War Memorial Hospital | 3.1 miles |
| Hospital | The NeuroMuscular Centre | 6.3 miles |
| Train station | Nantwich | 6.7 miles |
| Train station | Wrenbury | 7.0 miles |
| University | University of Buckingham Crewe Campus | 9.8 miles |
| University | University of Chester - Queen's Park Campus | 10.8 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Burglary | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total incidents | 5 |
Within 1 mile during Mar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bunbury Aldersey CofE Primary School | Primary | 0.2 miles | Good — 28 Jan 2020 |
| Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College | Secondary | 2.7 miles | Good — 28 Jun 2023 |
| Calveley Primary Academy | Primary | 2.9 miles | Good — 22 Jul 2019 |
| Tarporley CofE Primary School | Primary | 3.0 miles | Good — 10 Dec 2014 |
| Eaton Primary School | Primary | 3.6 miles | Good — 21 Dec 2023 |
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- 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).