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Whipcord Lane, Chester, CH1

North West

£170,000Guide Price

Listed on 29/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Terraced
Area
1023 sqft

Features

  • Garden

Description

Offered at auction, this three-bedroom bay-fronted mid-terrace is located in Chester, within reach of local amenities and the University of Chester City Campus on Cheyney Road. The ground floor has a front living room and rear dining room connected by a wide opening, with exposed brick chimney breasts in both spaces. At the rear, the kitchen has fitted wall and base units, work surfaces, appliance connections, room for a breakfast table and a door to the yard. Understairs storage is also provided. Upstairs are two double bedrooms with fitted wardrobes, a smaller third bedroom and a bathroom with a three-piece suite. Outside, there is a paved front garden and a walled rear yard with an adjoining store and gated access to a communal rear alley. The property has uPVC double glazing, gas central heating and mains services, and is described as freehold. The accommodation offers scope for modernisation and improvement; buyers should check the legal pack and auction terms before bidding.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

76out of 100
Grade BGood opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £170,000, this three-bedroom Chester terrace is priced well below the local average per square foot, making the asking price a clear acquisition opportunity. The two reception rooms connect through a broad opening and retain exposed brick chimney breasts, giving the main living space a distinctive starting point for a cosmetic refresh. The dated finishes, worn flooring and tired rear yard offer scope for straightforward improvements; the kitchen and bathroom appear usable, and the stated renovation range is £7,000–£14,000.

The overall numbers are strong, although location is a more moderate part of the score. The listing is presented as an auction; bidding can take the hammer above the guide, so the eventual price may not stay this cheap.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the dated decoration and worn carpets across the interior.
  • Repair or replace the visibly damaged kitchen flooring while updating the existing fittings to suit.
  • Clear weeds and improve the paved rear yard and weathered store.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Location

Whipcord Lane, Chester, CH1
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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%

Current average variable rate is 6.60%

Monthly Repayments
£642
Based on a loan of £127,500 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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