Little Stanney, Chester, Cheshire
North West
£185,000Guide Price
Listed on 29/10/2026
Listed on 29/10/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
2Type
DetachedArea
845 sqftFeatures
- Garage
- Garden
- Parking
Description
Offered at auction, this two-bedroom detached house in Little Stanney is being sold freehold with vacant possession. The ground floor includes an enclosed porch, dining room, lounge, kitchen, utility room and separate WC. Upstairs are two double bedrooms. The existing arrangement is described as suitable for modernisation and possible reconfiguration, subject to any necessary consents.
The property has a substantial front garden, with a rear courtyard and driveway, a large pent-roof garage and an adjoining loose box. Mains water, electricity and drainage are stated, with oil heating. Services and electrical systems have not been tested by the selling agents.
Little Stanney is on the outskirts of Chester, with Cheshire Oaks and other local amenities nearby. The listing also notes road access via the M53 and rail connections from Chester. Buyers should review the legal pack for rights of way, easements and other title matters, and make their own enquiries about planning history.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
68out of 100
Grade CPotential opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
At £185,000, this detached cottage is priced well below the local average at £219/sqf versus £306/sqf, making the asking price a clear acquisition opportunity. The photographed interiors offer a substantial canvas: the kitchen has incomplete-looking fittings and exposed roof timbers, while finishes and flooring are tired across the living and bedroom areas. There is also an older bathroom to update.
The appeal extends beyond the house itself, with a large garden, driveway, garage and adjoining loose box offering scope to improve the grounds and make better use of the outbuildings. The available exterior views show the pitched tiled roof and brickwork broadly intact. It is offered by online auction; bidding can take the hammer above the guide, so the eventual price may not stay this cheap.
Key opportunities
- Rework the ground-floor layout and renew the incomplete-looking kitchen to shape more cohesive living space.
- Refresh the dated living and bedroom finishes, with scope to bring out a more characterful feel in the detached cottage.
- Improve the large garden and explore practical use of the garage and adjoining loose box, subject to inspection and any necessary consents.
Key risks
- The kitchen’s exposed roof structure and unfinished-looking ceiling area need careful inspection to establish the full scope before planning the interior rebuild.
- Worn finishes across several rooms, the dated bathroom and the garden’s overgrowth point to a heavy, multi-area programme; allow for a full interior overhaul and time to coordinate the work rather than a cosmetic refresh.
- The outbuilding doors and surfaces are weathered, and their condition and potential use need checking.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Ellesmere Port Rail Station
1.5 miles
Train · Ellesmere Port
Stanlow & Thornton Rail Station
2.0 miles
Train · Stanlow
Overpool Rail Station
2.3 miles
Train · Overpool
Capenhurst Rail Station
2.5 miles
Train · Capenhurst
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