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Guide Price£575,000

1 & 2 Canal Side, Barnton

Land size
1.6 acres
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1

Key Features

  • A Rare & Exciting Opportunity
  • 1960's Detached True Bungalow
  • Additional One Bed Bungalow (Built 2009)
  • Set on a 1.6 Acre Plot
  • Private Road & Driveway
  • Separate Detached Workshop
  • Beautiful Gardens & Grounds
  • Private & Secluded
  • No Chain
  • Plenty of Further Potential

Description

HIDDEN GEM! - A RARE & EXCITING OPPORTUNITY - SPACIOUS 1960'S DETACHED TRUE BUNGALOW - ADDITIONAL ONE BEDROOMED BUNGALOW - 1.6 ACRE PLOT - STUNNING, PRIVATE GROUNDS & GARDENS ... Royal Fox Estates are pleased to offer .. No. 1 & 2 Canalside located on the edge of the semi rural village of Barnton. Follow the private track through the private grounds to reach "Waterdale" a spacious, detached true bungalow offering modern convenience and an open layout in an idyllic setting. On entering the plot No. 1 can be found just to the left hand side. An annexe style bungalow built in 2009 that offers everything required for 1 /2 person accommodation. The properties are surrounded by beautiful green space with ample opportunity for further development and adding value in the future. (subject to relevant permissions)

ACCOMMODATION:

No.1: Comprises of .. Entrance into fitted breakfast kitchen with in built appliances, hallway leading to lounge, bathroom/WC and a double bedroom with fitted units.

Waterdale (No.2) : Comprises of ... Spacious entrance hall, large & bright open lounge with bay window. To the end of the entrance hall is a modern Shower room/WC with walk in unit. An inner hall leads to the rear dining kitchen fitted with modern appliances and access to the rear. There are two very generous double bedrooms & a third bedroom offering versatility to be an office/study if required. Also of note is an attached single garage as well as a cellar accessed via steps outside which spans the width & length of the property.

OUTSIDE: So much can be said for the exterior & plot with so much to take in. Bordered and enclosed by mature trees the well maintained grounds while substantial offer privacy and a quiet setting. There is a private track leading up to the main bungalow which has a large driveway & spacious patio area giving a great space to entertain and relax. Off No.1 are garden areas and a detached workshop.

LOCATION: Located just off the Trent & Mersey Canal path on the edge of Barnton Village. Local shops and amenities reside close by, whilst being close but not too close to joining the main road making it easy to get to nearby villages and towns, chief amongst which is the town centre of Northwich being around a ten minute drive and offering a wide range of shops, supermarkets & national chains. Outdoor pursuits are close by too with Marbury Country Park and Anderton Boat Lift musuem / nature reserve within walking distance.

Property Information:
Tenure: Freehold
EPC Rating: No.1, C / No.2, D
Council Band: No.1 C / No.2, E
Mains Connected: Electric, Gas, Water, Sewage (No.1 & No.2)
Parking Arrangements: Driveway/Garage
Plot size: TBC

Kitchen

Lounge

Bedroom

Bathroom / WC

Entrance Hall

Lounge

Inner Hall

Kitchen/Diner

Bedroom One

Bedroom Two

Bedroom Three

Shower Room/WC

Attached Single Garage

Cellar

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
E
Date Posted
2026-06-16

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 831 Homes with Land listings in North West England (1+ acres).

This Property£359,375 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £218,502 / acre
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Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs
CurrentPotential
(92+)A
(81-91)B
(69-80)C
(55-68)D
(39-54)E
(21-38)F
(1-20)G
72 C
80 C

Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)

Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
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Water
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Heating
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Broadband
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Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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Private Rights of Way
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

Accessibility
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Parking
Parking Available
Garden
Garden

Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

10 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre · available to 86% of premises

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Mobile signal

OutdoorsIndoorsEE Good GoodO2 Good NoneThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Predicted 4G and 5G signal; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Barnton Community Nursery and Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Outstanding
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    482
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Winnington Park Community Primary and Nursery School1 mileOfsted report card · May 2026
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    420
    Type
    Community school
  • St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Weaverham1.1 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    151
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • Weaverham Primary Academy1.1 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    113
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Charles Darwin Community Primary School1.3 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    331
    Type
    Community school

Secondary

  • Hartford Church of England High School1.3 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,102
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Weaverham High School1.5 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,154
    Type
    Academy converter
  • St Nicholas Catholic High School1.6 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,201
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • The County High School, Leftwich2.4 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,046
    Type
    Academy converter
  • The Rudheath Senior Academy2.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    576
    Type
    Academy sponsor led

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Co-op Winnington - District Centre, Northwich513 metres
Co-op Barnton, Barnton538 metres
Spar - Barnton, Barnton0.7 miles

GP surgery

Oakwood Medical Centre518 metres

Pharmacy

Barnton Pharmacy292 metres

Hospital

Victoria Infirmary (Northwich)1.2 miles

Green space

Playing Field505 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Greenbank Rail Station1.2 miles

Nearest bus stop

Old Red Lion PH169 metres

Typical drive times

Frodsham17 min · 11 miles
Winsford16 min · 8.4 miles
Northwich5 min · 1.9 miles
Middlewich17 min · 8.6 miles
Chester (city)33 min · 23 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

Environment Agency open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Long-term risk counts flood defences; the planning map's flood zones do not. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Very low risk

Planning map: Flood Zone 1.

Surface water

High risk (1 in 30)

Not at the pin: mapped about 20 metres away.

These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.

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