# 3 bedroom detached house for sale (WA5 2GH)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 14 LYTHAM CLOSE, WARRINGTON, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON WA5 2GH |
| Price | £360,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Council tax | D |
| Floor area | 111 m² |
| Last sold | £237,500 May 2018 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 26/09/2023 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting)
- **Current heating cost:** £725/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £1,000

### Recommendations
- B (£500  -  £1,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2738-6055-7281-1247-4904)

## Description

A beautifully presented three-bedroom detached home, tucked away on the ever-popular Lytham Close in Great Sankey, offering charming “chocolate box” appeal with generous living space and a superb plot.

This picturesque property immediately catches the eye with its attractive frontage and welcoming feel. Updated with new windows and doors in 2023, it combines classic character with modern comfort, making it an ideal choice for families or those seeking a move-in-ready home.

Inside, the layout is both practical and spacious. To one side of the property, a bright and airy living room stretches the full width of the house, providing an excellent space for relaxing or entertaining. On the opposite side, you’ll find a well-proportioned kitchen diner, perfect for family meals and social gatherings, along with a convenient ground floor W.C. The kitchen flows seamlessly into a large rear conservatory, flooding the space with natural light and offering lovely views over the garden.

Upstairs, the home continues to impress with three well-sized bedrooms. The master bedroom benefits from its own dressing area and a private ensuite, creating a comfortable and functional retreat. The remaining bedrooms are ideal for children, guests, or home working.

Externally, the property sits on a wide and generous plot, boasting a substantial rear garden—perfect for outdoor entertaining, play, or simply enjoying the peaceful surroundings. There is also a garage and a driveway providing ample off-road parking.

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a charming, well-maintained detached home in a sought-after location, offering both character and space in equal measure.

EPC Rating: D

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## Floorplans

- ![Site Plan](/listings/photos/174951386/305512) - Site Plan

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #17255174
- **Address:** 14, Lytham Close, WA5 2GH
- **Certificate Issued:** 26/04/2026
- **Work Completed:** 30/11/2023
- **Items:** 8 window(s), 1 door(s)

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 14 LYTHAM CLOSE, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 2GH | £237,500 | 04/05/2018 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| [Same street] 46 LYTHAM CLOSE, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 2GH | £130,000 | 15/12/2025 | Flat |
| 62 FLEETWOOD CLOSE, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 2UZ | £329,950 | 12/12/2025 | Detached |
| [Same street] 31 LYTHAM CLOSE, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 2GH | £125,000 | 20/11/2025 | Flat |
| [Same street] 33 LYTHAM CLOSE, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 2GH | £118,000 | 07/11/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 56 NORBRECK CLOSE, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 2SX | £360,000 | 24/03/2025 | Detached |
| [Same street] 24 LYTHAM CLOSE, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 2GH | £134,000 | 19/07/2023 | Terraced |
| 7 KIRKHAM CLOSE, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 2UY | £375,000 | 01/08/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 18 LYTHAM CLOSE, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 2GH | £160,000 | 01/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 8 KIRKHAM CLOSE, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 2UY | £360,000 | 30/06/2022 | Detached |
| 24 FLEETWOOD CLOSE, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 2UZ | £212,000 | 19/05/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 43 LYTHAM CLOSE, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 2GH | £126,000 | 13/05/2022 | Flat |
| 44 NORBRECK CLOSE, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 2SX | £350,000 | 12/05/2022 | Detached |
| 5 FAIRHAVEN CLOSE, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 2YA | £275,000 | 17/03/2022 | Detached |
| 37 THORNTON ROAD, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 2SZ | £268,000 | 02/03/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 46 LYTHAM CLOSE, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 2GH | £115,500 | 14/01/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] 40 LYTHAM CLOSE, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 2GH | £122,000 | 17/12/2021 | Flat |
| 71 NORBRECK CLOSE, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 2SJ | £335,000 | 17/12/2021 | Detached |
| [Same street] 42 LYTHAM CLOSE, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 2GH | £61,250 | 10/12/2021 | Flat |
| 1 SHOREHAM DRIVE, PENKETH, WARRINGTON, WA5 2HY | £275,000 | 18/10/2021 | Detached |
| 44 KIRKHAM CLOSE, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 2UY | £238,000 | 06/10/2021 | Detached |
| 111 NORBRECK CLOSE, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 2SJ | £400,000 | 06/10/2021 | Detached |
| 74 NORBRECK CLOSE, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 2SX | £350,000 | 27/09/2021 | Detached |
| 113 NORBRECK CLOSE, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 2SJ | £390,000 | 25/06/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £121,306 (9 sales)
**Area average:** £322,711 (14 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £386,011 (71 Detached, WA5, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -6.7%

## 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

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.25% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £110,250
- **Target investor price (1%):** £88,200

*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 Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £3,243/m²

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** 16.5%
- **10y growth:** 44.2%

## 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)

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