What kind of home is Ash Cottage, Bretton Lane, CH4 0DX?

Ash Cottage, Bretton Lane, CH4 0DX is a 4-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for Ash Cottage, Bretton Lane, CH4 0DX?

Ash Cottage, Bretton Lane, CH4 0DX last sold for £446,500 in July 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £240,000 in July 2011, so prices have been rising over 13 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has Ash Cottage, Bretton Lane, CH4 0DX appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between July 2011 and July 2024, Ash Cottage, Bretton Lane, CH4 0DX rose from £240,000 to £446,500, a change of £206,500. That works out to roughly +4.9% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is Ash Cottage, Bretton Lane, CH4 0DX?

The current EPC rating for Ash Cottage, Bretton Lane, CH4 0DX is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in July 2016. It has improved from a F recorded in July 2010 (3 bands). Source: EPC Register.

How big is Ash Cottage, Bretton Lane, CH4 0DX?

Ash Cottage, Bretton Lane, CH4 0DX has a recorded floor area of 204 m² (2,196 sq ft), around 51 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 45% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in CH4 0DX. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Ash Cottage, Bretton Lane, CH4 0DX use?

The latest EPC at Ash Cottage, Bretton Lane, CH4 0DX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has Ash Cottage, Bretton Lane, CH4 0DX had any planning applications?

Ash Cottage, Bretton Lane, CH4 0DX has 3 approved extension applications on file including single-storey rear extension and single-storey rear extension. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for Ash Cottage, Bretton Lane, CH4 0DX?

Ash Cottage, Bretton Lane, CH4 0DX is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is Ash Cottage, Bretton Lane, CH4 0DX in?

Ash Cottage, Bretton Lane, CH4 0DX sits in Bretton, Chester, Chester. It falls within the CH4 postcode district.

What is crime like near Ash Cottage, Bretton Lane, CH4 0DX?

Police records around Ash Cottage, Bretton Lane, CH4 0DX show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 7 months. Shoplifting makes up roughly 48% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near Ash Cottage, Bretton Lane, CH4 0DX?

The closest primary school to Ash Cottage, Bretton Lane, CH4 0DX is Dodleston CofE Primary School (2.8km).

What transport links are near Ash Cottage, Bretton Lane, CH4 0DX?

The closest bus stop to Ash Cottage, Bretton Lane, CH4 0DX is Old Mill House, 244m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Ash Cottage, Bretton Lane, Bretton, Chester, CH4 0DX

Extendable3 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

204 m²

2196 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Ash Cottage

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

Ash Cottage is a four-bedroom detached house in Bretton, Chester, Chester (CH4 0DX). It has a recorded floor area of 204 m² (around 2196 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (July 2016) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in July 2010 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Poor to Average. Other recorded features include outbuildings. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

At 204 m² the property is well over the postcode median (124 m² across 22 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). 3 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2011–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £509,000 is 14% above the 2024 sale price. Sold July 2024 for £446,500.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms3
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingYes
OutbuildingsYes

Building

Extension potentialPossible

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 17 Jul 2026

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2016

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2016from Jul 2010

EPC improved fromF35toC74

Heating System

Warm AirGas Boiler

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Ash Cottage, Bretton Lane, Bretton, Chester, CH4 0DX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Ash Cottage has 3 separate extension applications on the council record.

3 applications on record at Ash Cottage, Bretton Lane, Bretton, Chester, CH4 0DX

3decisions3extensions19documents2nearby

Mar 2014
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Single storey · Rear of property
Erection of a single storey extension to the rear
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
051692
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
ExtensionApr 2014Decision
ExtensionApr 2014Decision

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Ash Cottage valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£509,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.9% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£446,500

Growth on file: 4.9% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

8 July 2024Most recent
£446,500
+86.0%over 13 years
7 July 2011
£240,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CH4 0DX: £470,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in CH4 0DX

On the street

Versus other Bretton Lane homes

Four headline reads against 21 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Ash Cottage is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£2,189

Street avg £2,439

Below

Floor Area

204 m²

Street avg 153 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

5.6 t/year

Street avg 5.0 t/year

Below

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Area

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Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Old Mill House — bus stop.

Closest school

2.8 km

Dodleston CofE Primary School. 1 school nearby.

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