# 2 bedroom detached bungalow for sale (WA7 4LN) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | Bankes Lane, Weston Village, WA7 4LN | | Price | £300,000 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | C | ## Description **TWO BEDROOMS. DETACHED BUNGALOW. SOUTH FACING GARDEN. MOVE IN READY. HIGHLY REGARDED LOCATION. IMMACULATE THROUGHOUT. EARLY VIEWING ADVISED. FREEHOLD TENURE.** Adams Real Estate are delighted to offer to the market this attractive 1950s detached bungalow, occupying a generous plot along a quiet cul-de-sac in the heart of Weston Village. Immaculately maintained throughout, the property provides exceptionally well-planned, spacious accommodation—ideal for those seeking single-storey living without compromising on space or quality. In brief, the accommodation comprises a welcoming and generous entrance hall, a bright and comfortable lounge, and a large kitchen/diner opening into an additional living area leading onto the garden, creating a fantastic open-plan living space perfect for relaxing or entertaining. There is also a utility room, shower room, and two well-proportioned bedrooms, with the main bedroom further benefiting from access to an adjacent bathroom. The property also benefits from air conditioning. Externally, the property continues to impress, with beautifully maintained gardens to both front and rear, the rear enjoying a desirable south-facing aspect. Driveway parking is provided, along with an attached garage that has been thoughtfully split to provide versatile additional space—benefitting from power, heating, and a water supply. The front section of the garage, complete with electric roller door, provides ideal secure storage. Properties of this calibre in such a sought-after setting are rarely brought to market. Early viewing is strongly advised to fully appreciate what is on offer—call Adams Real Estate today to arrange your appointment. **Viewing** By prior appointment only through our Runcorn Office.**Note** All measurements are approximate. No appliances or central heating systems referred to within these particulars have been tested and therefore their working order cannot be verified. Floorplans are for guide purposes only and all dimensions are approximate.**Money Laundering** We are required by law to conduct anti-money laundering checks on all those selling or buying a property. Whilst we retain responsibility for ensuring checks and any ongoing monitoring are carried out correctly, the initial checks are carried out on our behalf by Lifetime Legal who will contact you once you have agreed to instruct us in your sale or had an offer accepted on a property you wish to buy. The cost of these checks is £67.50 (incl. VAT), which covers the cost of obtaining relevant data and any manual checks and monitoring which might be required. This fee will need to be paid by you in advance of us publishing your property (in the case of a vendor) or issuing a memorandum of sale (in the case of a buyer), directly to Lifetime Legal, and is non-refundable.  We will receive some of the fee taken by Lifetime Legal to compensate for its role in the provision of these checks. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169106870/424769) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169106870/424770) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169106870/424771) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169106870/424772) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169106870/424773) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169106870/424774) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169106870/424775) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169106870/424776) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169106870/424777) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169106870/424778) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169106870/424779) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169106870/424780) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169106870/424781) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169106870/424782) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169106870/424783) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169106870/424784) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169106870/424785) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169106870/424786) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169106870/424787) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169106870/424788) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169106870/424789) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169106870/424790) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169106870/424791) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169106870/424792) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169106870/424793) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169106870/424794) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169106870/424795) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169106870/424796) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169106870/424797) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169106870/424798) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169106870/424799) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169106870/424800) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169106870/424801) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169106870/424802) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169106870/424803) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169106870/424804) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169106870/424805) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169106870/424806) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169106870/424807) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169106870/424808) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169106870/424809) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169106870/424810) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169106870/424811) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169106870/424812) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169106870/424813) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169106870/424814) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169106870/424815) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169106870/424816) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/169106870/424817) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/169106870/424818) - Floorplan 1 ## FENSA Certificates This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #2440319 - **Address:** 12 Bankes Lane, Weston, WA7 4LN - **Certificate Issued:** 07/02/2005 - **Work Completed:** 10/12/2004 - **Items:** 8 window(s), 2 door(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 12 BANKES LANE, WESTON, RUNCORN, HALTON, WA7 4LN | £75,000 | 26/10/2004 | Terraced | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 7 LAMBSICKLE CLOSE, WESTON, RUNCORN, HALTON, WA7 4RW | £255,000 | 22/07/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 19 BANKES LANE, WESTON, RUNCORN, HALTON, WA7 4LN | £125,000 | 28/04/2022 | Terraced | | 9 COMPANYS CLOSE, WESTON, RUNCORN, HALTON, WA7 4NA | £155,000 | 04/03/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 20 BANKES LANE, WESTON, RUNCORN, HALTON, WA7 4LN | £142,000 | 28/06/2021 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £133,500 (2 sales) **Area average:** £205,000 (2 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £299,609 (39 Detached, WA7, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +0.1% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Halton). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £662/mo - **Realistic:** £735/mo - **Optimistic:** £809/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Central Lancs (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £573/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 2 Bed Terraced House, Castner Avenue, WA7 | £900/mo | 2 | 0.58 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Terraced House, Sydney Street, WA7 | £750/mo | 2 | 0.63 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Terraced House, South Road, WA7 | £700/mo | 2 | 0.82 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Terraced House, Mersey View, WA7 | £849/mo | 2 | 0.87 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed End Terrace, Westfield Mews, WA7 | £950/mo | 2 | 1.08 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £830/mo (5 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.28% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £106,125 - **Target investor price (1%):** £84,900 *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 £849/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 3.4% - **Cost-to-rent:** 29.4× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-442/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -6.1% *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).* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 9.5% - **10y growth:** 25.2% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Halton; Detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 7.3% - **5y growth (index):** 33.8% - **10y growth (index):** 72.8% ## 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)