Tarporley

With its chocolate box look and feel, independent high street, great pubs and restaurants, Tarporley is one of the crown jewels of the Cheshire countryside and often looked to as one of the most idyllic locations to live in the North West. What makes Tarporley a great place to buy a home? Let’s take a closer look at this beautiful Cheshire town. 

History of Tarporley

Listed in the Doomsday Book as Torpelei (which has been translated as meaning “a pear wood near a hill called Torr”) this little village has long been a visited destination for locals and visitors going back hundreds of years.

At Domesday, Tarporley was a township and ancient parish in the Hundred of Rushton. Since 1866, the village has had civil parish status and its parish council gives it some limited local government autonomy. The parish council comprises 12 locally elected members.

From prehistoric finds to Roman and Medieval all the way through to the English Civil War and to date, Tarporley has regularly found itself in the crosshairs of local history and has been used as a land for training soldiers to the most recent incarnation as a market village. Luckily, we get to enjoy the latter in this Cheshire countryside hotspot.

Since the early 90s, Tarporley has been widely recognised as one of the most beautiful places to live in Chester as well as many of the local venues being winners in the Marketing Cheshire Tourism Awards in 2023.

What makes buying a home in Tarporley so popular?

Unlike many of the other closer to town locations, Tarporley really is for the homebuyer who wants to get a taste of country and outdoors living. Surrounded by ample countryside, close links to other villages and hamlets, Tarporley really is one of the most idyllic places to buy a home and live for the long term!

With the villages of Beeston, Cuddington, Kelsall, Tarvin and Bunbury on the doorstep, Tarporley really does have all the country charm that you could ask for from a location and because of that rural village life, there is a strong sense of community closely linked in the area.

It is this local community feel that makes buying a house in Tarporley so popular with many home searchers. From the good doctors surgery to the independent high street and even the range of pubs and local eateries, Tarporley is a quaint village with everything you could need in one spot.

Served by both the A49 and the A51, Tarporley is easily accessible to Chester as well as south of the region into Shropshire (Whitchurch) and East Cheshire (Nantwich).

According to Rightmove, “the majority of sales in Tarporley during the last year were detached properties, selling for an average price of £651,841. Semi-detached properties sold for an average of £376,909, with terraced properties fetching £353,286.

Overall, sold prices in Tarporley over the last year were 4% up on the previous year and 13% up on the 2019 peak of £444,361.

Buying a home in Tarporley

Tarporley has always been a popular destination for homebuyers in the city and thanks to the wide range of amenities, access to a good road network, independent stores, two schools, a high school and small village feel, Tarporley has always been a great place to put down roots and settle for somewhere that’s a little bit off the beaten track as well as in the heart of the Cheshire countryside. Whether you’re a first time buyer or looking for something more restful, buying a home in Tarporley is a great choice.

If you’re looking to buy a house in Tarporley, you will be pleased to know that this area of the city is popular amongst families, young people, first time buyers and even the working professionals thanks to great transport links.

For families, buying a home in Tarporley means that you also have great access to schools. Tarporley High School and Tarporley Church of England Primary School are easily accessible in the area.

With the Georgian architecture, older stately homes, smaller terrace homes and new builds from the 60s to today, the different style homes make buying a house in Tarporley one of the most sought after locations across the area for homebuyers.

But what matters most to many homebuyers is the amenities…

Amenities in Tarporley

But what makes Tarporley truly special for homebuyers is the local amenities and if there is one thing we understand about buying a home in Chester and beyond it is this, knowing what kind of amenities there are for homeowners is essential.

Let’s start with the high street. It is filled with great local independents that have made a name for themselves in the local area and beyond. From boutique clothes shops to a local bakery, indy coffee places and of course, incredible village pubs for a drink and a bite to eat.

At the start of the high street there is the fabulous Ginger & Pickle bakery, a popular destination for the locals whilst across from that, there is a second Ginger and Pickles coffee shop, where you can get a great cup of coffee or pot of tea. A local wine and cheese store is nearby, as well as a jewellery shop and boutique clothing store.

Further down the high street there are hair salons, beauticians, men’s hairdressers, Post Office, pharmacy, bridal boutique store and even the local favourite, The Old Fire Station Chocolate Shop and Coffee Shop. That’s just to name a few of the best independent spots in the area.

But what about the great institution of the British pub? Well, you are well serviced in the area; on the high street there is The Rising Sun, The Swan and The Forresters Arms. A little further out and you have the beautiful Alvanley Arms as well as the Fox & Barrel. In the centre, two bars have opened and have been little crown jewels for the high street, including The Little Tap and Piste.

Finally, in terms of restaurants there is an Italian, an Indian, a small tapas bar and modern British cuisine with Panama Hatty’s and Fishpool Inn in the local area.

Why you should buy a home in Tarporley

To summarise, Tarporley is a great area to buy a home in Chester and thanks to;

• A perfect place for outdoor village living
• Great access to local villages and village pubs
• Perfect amenities on the doorstep
• Great family living opportunities with schools and local community buzz

Are you interested in Buying a Home in Tarporley?

If you’re interested in buying a home in Tarporley, Chester then why not drop us a line today. Carman Friend has over 20 years of experience in the local Chester area and has a great understanding of the property market. They can help you locate the home for your needs and match you, the buyer with the dream home for your budgets.

Contact Carman Friend today!