# 5 bedroom detached house for sale (WA4 5BY) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 17 DELPHFIELDS ROAD, WARRINGTON, APPLETON, WARRINGTON WA4 5BY | | Price | £1,200,000 | | Bedrooms | 5 | | Bathrooms | 4 | | Council tax | F | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1996-2002 | | Floor area | 305 m² | | Last sold | £1,000,000 Jun 2024 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 08/06/2033 - **Current heating cost:** £3,004/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £4,725 ### Recommendations - A (£100 - £350) - U (£3,500 - £5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2111-0160-9112-1395-6901) ## Description A superb detached residence, occupying a particularly desirable position next to the tennis club. **Description** A beautifully appointed residence, occupying a particularly desirable position within one of Appleton’s most sought after locations. The property offers generous and well-balanced accommodation, thoughtfully designed to suit modern family living, and is centred around a striking reception hall and a superb open plan sitting/family room adjoining the kitchen. In total, five double bedrooms provide excellent flexibility and space. The road itself is characterised by an attractive variety of substantial detached homes, benefitting from close proximity to Stockton Heath village together with convenient access to reputable local schools and a wide range of recreational amenities. Set slightly elevated from the road, the house is surrounded by delightful, private gardens. The accommodation comprises a pillared entrance porch opening into an impressive reception hall, cloakroom, an elegant entertaining lounge and a separate formal dining room. For everyday living, there is a superb open plan sitting/family room together with an excellent kitchen fitted with a comprehensive range of integrated appliances. A generous utility room completes the ground floor. To the first floor, a galleried landing with impressive ceiling heights overlooks the main reception hall. There are five double bedrooms in total, with the principal bedroom and bedrooms three and four benefitting from en suite shower rooms, in addition to a well proportioned family bathroom. Externally, the property is approached via a block paved driveway providing ample parking and turning space, along with access to the integral garage. The front garden has been carefully landscaped to create an attractive setting and an effective screen from the road. To the rear, the gardens are a particular feature, offering an excellent degree of maturity and privacy, with paved terraces ideal for outdoor entertaining and steps leading down to expansive areas of lawn beyond. **Location** Delphfields Road is a desirable location in Appleton. Neighbouring Stockton Heath is a bustling village, with many restaurants, bars and good shopping facilities and popular schools. Major shopping can be accessed in half an hour's drive in cities such as Chester, Liverpool, Manchester and country towns such as Knutsford, Altrincham etc. There is easy access to both Junctions 10 and 11 (M56) with easy access to Chester, Liverpool, Manchester etc, Warrington with it’s town centre and train station is about 4 miles away and Manchester a 40 minute drive away and airport around 25 minutes. Both with fast train links to Euston in 1hr40mins. The property is well positioned with access to numerous excellent educational facilities with a great selection of schools in both the state and private sector. The educational establishments available locally are considered among the best in the area as well as outstanding preparatory, primary and junior school such as St Matthews Primary, Grappenhall Heyes and Broomfields within striking distance. Appleton is a superb position on the edge of fine, scenic countryside with many walks and access to two golf courses on the doorstep. There is also access to the popular Warrington sports club in Walton for further sports such as tennis, squash and rugby. (travel times and distances are approximate) Square Footage: 2,637 sq ft Leasehold with approximately 925 years remaining. **Additional Info** Council Tax Band F ## Property Photos - ![Front](/listings/photos/174708392/127631) - Front - ![Dining](/listings/photos/174708392/127632) - Dining - ![Hallway](/listings/photos/174708392/127633) - Hallway - ![Sitting Room](/listings/photos/174708392/127634) - Sitting Room - ![Dining](/listings/photos/174708392/127635) - Dining - ![Dining Kitchen](/listings/photos/174708392/127636) - Dining Kitchen - ![Sitting Room](/listings/photos/174708392/127637) - Sitting Room - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/174708392/127638) - Kitchen - ![Living Room](/listings/photos/174708392/127639) - Living Room - ![Sitting Room](/listings/photos/174708392/127640) - Sitting Room - ![Principal Bedroom](/listings/photos/174708392/127641) - Principal Bedroom - ![En Suite](/listings/photos/174708392/127642) - En Suite - ![Bedroom Five](/listings/photos/174708392/127643) - Bedroom Five - ![Bedroom Two](/listings/photos/174708392/127644) - Bedroom Two - ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/174708392/127645) - Bathroom - ![Bedroom Three](/listings/photos/174708392/127646) - Bedroom Three - ![Landing](/listings/photos/174708392/127647) - Landing - ![Rear](/listings/photos/174708392/127648) - Rear - ![Hot Tub](/listings/photos/174708392/127649) - Hot Tub - ![Rear](/listings/photos/174708392/127650) - Rear - ![Driveway](/listings/photos/174708392/127651) - Driveway ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/174708392/127652) - Floorplan ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/174708392/127653) - EPC Rating Graph ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 17 DELPHFIELDS ROAD, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5BY | £1,000,000 | 03/06/2024 | Detached | | 17 DELPHFIELDS ROAD, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5BY | £750,000 | 27/10/2006 | Detached | | 17 DELPHFIELDS ROAD, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5BY | £370,000 | 26/08/2005 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 66A BIRCHDALE ROAD, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5AW | £625,000 | 19/12/2023 | Detached | | 5 BURFIELD DRIVE, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5DB | £715,000 | 09/11/2023 | Detached | | 33 BURFIELD DRIVE, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5DA | £650,000 | 30/10/2023 | Detached | | 42 BIRCHDALE ROAD, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5AW | £650,000 | 09/06/2023 | Detached | | 24 WARREN DRIVE, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5BN | £630,000 | 18/11/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 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 | | 27 KINGSLEY DRIVE, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5AF | £335,000 | 03/05/2022 | Detached | | MERRICOURT WINDMILL LANE, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5JP | £1,950,000 | 28/04/2022 | 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 | | 9 BURFIELD DRIVE, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5DB | £755,000 | 17/12/2021 | Detached | | COVERDALE ST MATTHEWS CLOSE, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5DE | £1,080,000 | 30/11/2021 | Detached | | 42 KINGSLEY DRIVE, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5AF | £367,500 | 30/11/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £243,500 (1 sale) **Area average:** £618,725 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £605,278 (63 Detached, WA4, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +98.3% ## 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):** £997/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.07% (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:** £3,934/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 22.4% - **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) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)