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About Merlin
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
Merlin is a six-bedroom detached house in Bretton, Chester, Chester (CH4 0DW). It has a recorded floor area of 271 m² (around 2917 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1983-1990. The latest certificate (September 2024) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in November 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. Other recorded features include a self-contained annexe and attached land beyond the plot. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.
At 271 m² the property is well over the postcode median (121 m² across 13 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 85% of similar EPCs). 6 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 4 is the typical count. Today's modelled estimate of £682,000 sits 62.4% above the 2019 sale of £420,000. 3 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Most recent transfer: September 2019 at £420,000.
What this property has
Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.
Inside
- Bedrooms6
- Bathrooms4
- Dining roomYes
- Utility roomYes
Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Merlin's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Sept 2024
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
6.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against Merlin, Bretton Lane, Bretton, Chester, CH4 0DW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
Merlin has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.
- Aug 2006ConversionFullGranted
Conversion of existing ancilliary building to provide self-contained living accommodation for family members
Sales history & valuation
Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.
Merlin valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
Current estimate
See how we calculated this£682,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
Last sold (2019)
£420,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
Versus other Bretton Lane homes
Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
EPC Rating for Merlin runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£1,550
Street avg £2,398
Floor Area
271 m²
Street avg 160 m²
Habitable Rooms
10 rooms
Similar properties nearby
A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
The neighbourhood at a glance
A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Chester district page.
Crime
3/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Old Mill House — bus stop.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CH4 0DW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
55.2dB
Everything within walking distance
Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 31 points of interest in total.
Beautiful places to visit nearby
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Common questions
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