Merlin, Bretton Lane, Bretton, Chester, CH4 0DW
About Merlin
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
Inside
- Bedrooms6
- Bathrooms4
- Dining roomYes
- Utility roomYes
- CloakroomYes
- EnsuiteYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- LandYes
Building
- Extension potentialPossible
Energy performance
Merlin's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water efficiency improved
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
Merlin has 2 separate extension applications on the council record.
3 applications on record at Merlin, Bretton Lane, Bretton, Chester, CH4 0DW
- Apr 2001ExtensionFullOutcome in report
TWO STOREY EXTENSION TO PROVIDE DINING/KITCHEN AND LIVING AREA
- Reference
- 032205
- More recent applications — locked
- ConversionAug 2006Decision
- ExtensionSept 2002Decision
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Sales history & valuation
Merlin valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£682,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£420,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
23 September 2019Most recent
£420,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in CH4 0DW: £410,000 (2025–2014).
Nearby sales in CH4 0DW
Clematis Cottage, Bretton Lane, Bretton, Chester, CH4 0DW
Sold Sept 2025
£410,000Wyvern, Bretton Lane, Bretton, Chester, CH4 0DW
Sold Jan 2025
£330,000Tall Trees, Bretton Lane, Bretton, Chester, CH4 0DW
Sold May 2024
£350,000The Orchard, Bretton Lane, Bretton, Chester, CH4 0DW
Sold Aug 2023
£535,000Barndale, Bretton Lane, Bretton, Chester, CH4 0DW
Sold Apr 2014
£500,000
Versus other Bretton Lane homes
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
Street avg 7 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
6.7 t/year
Street avg 6.5 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
3/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Old Mill House — bus stop.
Closest school
2.8 km
Dodleston CofE Primary School. 1 school nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
55.2dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
46.9dB







