The Cottage, Marsh Lane, Ince, Chester, CH2 4NR
About The Cottage
The Cottage is a five-bedroom detached house in Ince, Chester, Chester (CH2 4NR). It has a recorded floor area of 189 m² (around 2034 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (July 2024) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 92), a 3-band jump. Period features are noted in the property record.
At 189 m² the property is well over the postcode median (110 m² across 11 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 73% of similar EPCs). Most recent transfer was December 2024 at £545,000 — fresh data. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£268/sq ft) was about 24.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms5
- Bathrooms2
- StudyYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- GarageYes
Building
- Period featuresYes
Everything you need to know about The Cottage
The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.
Pick your report · every report is £14.99
One time fee only - money back guarantee
The data behind every report
Energy performance
The Cottage's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.
EPC Rating
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £1,085 · Includes VAT
Planning history
The Cottage has no planning applications on record.
A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.
Sales history & valuation
The Cottage valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£560,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£545,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
6 December 2024Most recent
£545,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in CH2 4NR: £249,000 (2023–2018).
Nearby sales in CH2 4NR
Holme Farm, Marsh Lane, Ince, Chester, CH2 4NR
Sold Mar 2023
£685,0002 Monastery Cottages, Marsh Lane, Ince, Chester, CH2 4NR
Sold Jan 2023
£385,000Anvil Lodge, Marsh Lane, Ince, Chester, CH2 4NR
Sold Nov 2022
£155,0002 Bakery Cottage, Marsh Lane, Ince, Chester, CH2 4NR
Sold Oct 2018
£182,0001 Monastery Cottages, Marsh Lane, Ince, Chester, CH2 4NR
Sold Jun 2017
£255,000
Versus other Marsh Lane homes
The Cottage is notably below the street on years held.
Price per m²
£2,884
Street avg £2,629
Floor Area
189 m²
Street avg 113 m²
Habitable Rooms
8 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
6.9 t/year
Street avg 6.1 t/year
Everything you need to know about The Cottage
The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.
Pick your report · every report is £14.99
One time fee only - money back guarantee
The data behind every report
Similar properties nearby
1 Barnston Court, Mickle Trafford
CH2 4TD
1 Ashwood Farm Court, Picton Lane, Wervin
CH2 4HF
1 2 Lees Cottages, Poole Lane, Thornton Le Moors
CH2 4JE
1 Cherry Tree Close, Elton
CH2 4NH
1 Acacia Close, Elton
CH2 4RL
1 Anvil Close, Elton
CH2 4LA
1 Cedars Close, Mickle Trafford
CH2 4BF
1 Carlton Close, Mickle Trafford
CH2 4TE
The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
2/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Ince Square — bus stop.
Closest school
1.1 km
Elton Primary School. 1 school nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
45.7dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
36.8dB