# 3 bedroom detached house for sale (WA4 5AF) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 30, KINGSLEY DRIVE, APPLETON, WARRINGTON WA4 5AF | | Price | £545,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | F | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1950-1966 | | Floor area | 103 m² | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 11/09/2026 - **Current heating cost:** £736/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £16,980 ### Recommendations - Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000) - Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£80) - Heating controls (thermostatic radiator valves) (£350 - £450) - Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000) - Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£5,000 - £8,000) ## Description  Immaculately presented and deceptively spacious** detached home, ** ideally positioned on a generous corner plot just a short walk from **Stockton Heath village centre**, with its excellent amenities, restaurants and highly regarded schools. Offering a flexible layout with large **ground floor bedroom**, the property is perfect for a variety of buyers. The accommodation briefly comprises a welcoming entrance hall with vaulted ceiling, a **spacious dual-aspect lounge**, well appointed kitchen/diner, ground floor bedroom (with French doors to the garden), study (which was previously utilised as an additional bedroom ) and a modern shower room. To the first floor are **two further generous double bedrooms** with useful eaves storage and a family bathroom. Externally, the property occupies a **generous corner plot** with gardens to three sides, a **block paved driveway providing parking for several vehicles** and an **attached garage**. The well established,  enclosed rear garden features a lawn, mature planting and a **raised Indian stone patio**, ideal for outdoor entertaining. Internal viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the **space, presentation and highly sought-after location** this home has to offer. **ENTRANCE HALL ** Upvc double glazed external door with obscure glazed window panels to side, central heating radiator, understairs storage cupboard, open tread staircase with half landing, vaulted ceiling.**LOUNGE ** - 6.7m x 3.62m (21'11" x 11'10") A light and airy room of generous proportion, West facing upvc double glazed bay window with leaded top lights to side elevation and upvc double glazed window with leaded top lights to the front South facing elevation, two central heating radiators, marble fireplace with inset lighting and living flame gas fire with brass surround, coved ceiling.**DINING AREA** - 3.53m x 2.99m (11'6" x 9'9") Quick step laminate flooring, upvc double glazed window to side, central heating radiator, built in wine rack and storage cupboards inset into arch, coved ceiling. Opening to;**KITCHEN** - 3.54m x 2.86m (11'7" x 9'4") Fitted with a matching range of wall and base units incorporating Bosch electric fan double oven/grill, Bosch four ring gas hob with stainless steel extractor hood over, space and plumbing for dishwasher and washing machine, integrated undercounter Bosch extra wide fridge, Blanko white composite sink with mixer tap and single drainer,  continuation of Quick Step laminate flooring, upvc double glazed window overlooking the rear garden, upvc external side door with glazed panel leading to patio area and garden, spotlights, coved ceiling.**BEDROOM 3** - 4.29m x 3.05m (14'0" x 10'0") A bright and spacious room with upvc double glazed French doors with windows to each side leading onto patio area and garden, central heating radiator. **STUDY/BEDROOM 4** - 3.18m x 2.73m (10'5" x 8'11") A versatile room currently utilised as a second reception room but could be used as an extra bedroom, upvc double glazed window to side elevation, central heating radiator.**SHOWER ROOM** - 3.06m x 1.44m (10'0" x 4'8") Fitted with a white suite comprising, tiled corner shower cubicle with electric Triton shower, W/C with concealed flush, pedestal wash hand basin, chrome ladder style central heating radiator, tiled floor and partial tiled walls, upvc double glazed obscure glazed window to rear elevation, deep recess suitable for storage solutions, inset ceiling spotlights.  **STAIRS TO FIRST FLOOR AND LANDING** Open tread turning staircase with half landing with obscure glazed windows allowing natural light to flood the stairwell and entrance hall.  Access to loft which is boarded. Linen cupboard housing Alpha combination boiler and shelving.**BEDROOM 1** - 5m x 4.06m (16'4" x 13'3") Upvc double glazed window overlooking rear garden with extensive views towards the Northern hills, long eaves storage cupboard with lighting, central heating radiator, additional built in storage cupboard with shelving. **BEDROOM 2** - 4.06m x 3.62m (13'3" x 11'10") Upvc double glazed window to front elevation, triple sliding door mirrored wardrobes to one wall with long eaves storage cupboard behind with lighting, additional eaves storage cupboard, central heating radiator. **BATHROOM** - 2.42m x 1.95m (7'11" x 6'4") Fitted with a matching white three piece suite comprising cast iron bath, wash hand basin with storage cupboard below and mixer tap, W/C with concealed flush, chrome ladder style central heating radiator, upvc double glazed obscure glass window, vinyl flooring, spotlights.**ATTACHED GARAGE** - 5.4m x 2.76m (17'8" x 9'0") Brick built garage with up and over door to front, smart meters for gas and electric, RCD unit, cold water tap, electric light and power sockets, upvc double glazed obscure glass window to rear. **EXTERNALLY** The property sits within a generous sized plot on the corner of a cul-de-sac.  To the front elevation there is a lawned garden with Acer tree and mature planting. There is a further lawned garden to the side of the property with established Walnut tree and additional flower beds with mature shrubs and seasonal planting.  A block paved driveway to the front provides off road parking for several vehicles and leads to the attached garage. A pathway to the side leads to the enclosed rear garden which is mostly laid to lawn with a variety of trees and shrubs, timber fenced borders and steps leading to a raised Indian stone patio area with dwarf wall. Exterior wall lights and cold water tap.  **TENURE** Leasehold 999 years from 24 June 1967 with 940 years remaining.Ground Rent £15.00 pa**COUNCIL TAX** Warrington Borough Council Tax Band F**SERVICES** All mains services are connected. Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective purchasers to commission their own survey or service report before finalising their offer to purchase. PLEASE NOTE THIS PROPERTY VENDOR IS A MEMBER OF STAFF AT BANNER & CO ESTATE AGENTS. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ESTATE AGENTS ACT 1979. THESE PARTICULARS ARE ISSUED IN GOOD FAITH BUT THEY ARE NOT GUARANTEED AND DO NOT FORM ANY PART OF A CONTRACT. NEITHER BANNER & CO, NOR THE VENDOR OR LESSOR ACCEPT ANY RESPONSIBILITY IN RESPECT OF THESE PARTICULARS, WHICH ARE NOT INTENDED TO BE STATEMENTS OR REPRESENTATION OF FACT AND ANY INTENDING PURCHASER OR LESSOR MUST SATISFY HIMSELF OR OTHERWISE AS TO THE CORRECTNESS OF EACH OF THE STATEMENTS CONTAINED IN THESE PARTICULARS. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173319701/76727) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173319701/76728) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173319701/76729) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173319701/76730) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173319701/76731) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173319701/76732) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173319701/76733) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173319701/76734) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173319701/76735) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173319701/76736) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173319701/76737) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173319701/76738) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173319701/76739) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173319701/76740) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173319701/76741) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173319701/76742) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173319701/76743) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173319701/76744) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173319701/76745) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173319701/76746) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173319701/76747) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173319701/76748) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173319701/76749) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173319701/76750) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173319701/76751) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173319701/76752) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173319701/76753) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173319701/76754) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173319701/76755) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173319701/76756) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173319701/76757) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173319701/76758) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173319701/105163) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173319701/116226) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173319701/116227) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173319701/116228) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173319701/116229) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173319701/310954) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173319701/310955) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173319701/310956) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173319701/310957) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173319701/310958) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173319701/310959) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173319701/310960) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173319701/310961) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173319701/310962) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173319701/310963) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173319701/310964) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173319701/310965) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173319701/310966) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173319701/310967) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173319701/310968) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173319701/310969) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173319701/310970) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173319701/310971) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173319701/310972) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173319701/310973) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173319701/310974) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173319701/310975) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173319701/640742) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173319701/640743) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173319701/640744) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173319701/640745) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173319701/640746) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173319701/640747) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173319701/640748) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173319701/640749) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173319701/640750) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173319701/640751) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173319701/649125) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173319701/649126) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173319701/649127) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173319701/671662) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173319701/676696) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173319701/676697) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173319701/676698) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173319701/676699) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173319701/676700) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173319701/676701) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173319701/681309) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/173319701/76759) - Floorplan 1 - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/173319701/310976) - Floorplan 1 - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/173319701/640752) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/173319701/76760) - EPC 1 ## FENSA Certificates This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #9453155 - **Address:** 30 Kingsley Drive, Appleton, WA4 5AF - **Certificate Issued:** 25/03/2013 - **Work Completed:** 14/02/2013 - **Items:** 2 window(s), 1 door(s) ### FENSA Certificate #3347155 - **Address:** 30 Kingsley Drive, Appleton, WA4 5AF - **Certificate Issued:** 19/12/2005 - **Work Completed:** 07/12/2005 - **Items:** 1 door(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 30 KINGSLEY DRIVE, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5AF | £350,500 | 02/06/2021 | Detached | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 17 DELPHFIELDS ROAD, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5BY | £1,000,000 | 03/06/2024 | Detached | | 66A BIRCHDALE ROAD, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5AW | £625,000 | 19/12/2023 | Detached | | 42 BIRCHDALE ROAD, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5AW | £650,000 | 09/06/2023 | Detached | | 23 WHITEFIELD ROAD, STOCKTON HEATH, WARRINGTON, WA4 6LZ | £975,000 | 21/04/2023 | Detached | | 4 OAK WHARF MEWS, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5AS | £375,000 | 22/12/2022 | Detached | | 24 WARREN DRIVE, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5BN | £630,000 | 18/11/2022 | Detached | | 178 LONDON ROAD, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5BH | £646,595 | 16/11/2022 | Detached | | 4A DELPHFIELDS ROAD, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5BY | £243,500 | 21/10/2022 | Detached | | 7 SNAEFELL RISE, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5BW | £380,000 | 30/09/2022 | Detached | | 20 KINGSLEY DRIVE, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5AE | £460,000 | 16/09/2022 | Detached | | 16 KINGSLEY DRIVE, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5AE | £345,000 | 25/07/2022 | Detached | | 73 RED LANE, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5AL | £525,000 | 04/05/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 27 KINGSLEY DRIVE, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5AF | £335,000 | 03/05/2022 | Detached | | 15 WARREN ROAD, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5AG | £340,000 | 26/04/2022 | Detached | | 3 WARREN ROAD, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5AG | £387,000 | 22/04/2022 | Detached | | 3 WARREN ROAD, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5AG | £387,000 | 22/04/2022 | Detached | | 185 LONDON ROAD, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5BX | £730,000 | 10/03/2022 | Detached | | 71 RED LANE, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5AL | £370,000 | 15/02/2022 | Detached | | 25 DELPHFIELDS ROAD, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5AH | £693,000 | 31/01/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 42 KINGSLEY DRIVE, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5AF | £367,500 | 30/11/2021 | Detached | | 7 BIRCHDALE ROAD, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5AR | £564,000 | 12/10/2021 | Detached | | 7 WARREN ROAD, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5AG | £375,000 | 21/06/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £351,250 (2 sales) **Area average:** £535,055 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £605,278 (63 Detached, WA4, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -10% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Warrington). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £794/mo - **Realistic:** £882/mo - **Optimistic:** £970/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for North Cheshire (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £693/mo ## Rental Comparables *Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.* | Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on | |------|------|------|------|------| | 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Clydesdale Road, WA4 | £1,350/mo | 3 | 0.43 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Terraced House, Camberwell Drive, WA4 | £1,450/mo | 3 | 0.69 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, St. Marys Street, WA4 | £1,200/mo | 3 | 1.17 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,333/mo (3 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.25% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £168,750 - **Target investor price (1%):** £135,000 *Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on OpenRent comparables.* ## Rent-driven metrics *Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,350/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 3% - **Cost-to-rent:** 33.6× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-956/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -7.3% *Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £5,291/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 19.3% - **10y growth:** 47.4% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Warrington; Detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 2.6% - **5y growth (index):** 24.2% - **10y growth (index):** 59% ## Flood risk - **Zone:** 1 - **Risk:** Low - **Source:** Job (default Low) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)