# 3 bedroom detached house for sale (WA4 2SW) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 27 PORTOLA CLOSE, WARRINGTON, GRAPPENHALL, WARRINGTON WA4 2SW | | Price | £530,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | E | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1976-1982 | | Floor area | 99 m² | | Last sold | £285,000 Mar 2013 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** C - **Current heating cost:** £1,242/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £17,550 ### Recommendations - A (£900 - £1,200) - W2 (£5,000 - £10,000) - U (£8,000 - £10,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0036-1125-0600-0785-2206) ## Description Positioned within one of Grappenhall’s desirable residential settings, this attractive three-bedroom detached bungalow presents an excellent opportunity to acquire a spacious and versatile home set on a generous plot. The property is immaculately presented throughout and offers well-balanced accommodation, beginning with a welcoming porch and entrance hallway. The substantial lounge provides an ideal space for both everyday living and entertaining, while the modern kitchen/breakfast room is thoughtfully designed to combine style with practicality. There are three well-proportioned bedrooms, offering flexibility for family living, guest accommodation, or home working. These are served by a contemporary shower room, complemented by an additional WC for convenience. A notable feature is the partially converted garage, which has been cleverly adapted to provide a useful utility area alongside valuable storage space, with an electric door to front. Externally, the bungalow enjoys a larger-than-average plot with mature, well-maintained gardens to both the front and rear, offering a high degree of privacy and outdoor enjoyment. A driveway provides ample off-road parking. Ideally located within easy reach of local amenities, highly regarded schools, and excellent transport links, this property perfectly balances peaceful residential living with everyday convenience. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174748163/127049) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174748163/127050) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174748163/127051) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174748163/127052) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174748163/127053) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174748163/127054) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174748163/127055) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174748163/127056) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174748163/127057) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174748163/127058) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174748163/127059) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174748163/127060) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174748163/127061) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174748163/127062) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174748163/127063) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174748163/127064) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174748163/127065) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174748163/127066) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174748163/127067) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174748163/127068) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174748163/127069) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174748163/127070) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174748163/127071) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174748163/127072) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174748163/127073) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174748163/127074) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174748163/127075) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174748163/127076) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174748163/127077) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174748163/303259) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174748163/303260) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174748163/303261) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174748163/303262) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174748163/303263) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174748163/303264) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174748163/303265) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/174748163/127078) - Floorplan 1 ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 27 PORTOLA CLOSE, GRAPPENHALL, WARRINGTON, WA4 2SW | £285,000 | 01/03/2013 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | SYCAMORE COTTAGE KNUTSFORD ROAD, GRAPPENHALL, WARRINGTON, WA4 2TU | £766,000 | 28/11/2025 | Detached | | [Same street] 10 PORTOLA CLOSE, GRAPPENHALL, WARRINGTON, WA4 2SW | £360,000 | 14/11/2025 | Detached | | 45 SHARON PARK CLOSE, GRAPPENHALL, WARRINGTON, WA4 2YN | £450,000 | 15/08/2025 | Detached | | 12 LAUREL BANK, GRAPPENHALL, WARRINGTON, WA4 2SF | £511,100 | 30/04/2025 | Detached | | 29 ST WILFRIDS DRIVE, GRAPPENHALL, WARRINGTON, WA4 2SH | £530,000 | 28/09/2023 | Detached | | 7 LAUREL BANK, GRAPPENHALL, WARRINGTON, WA4 2SF | £590,000 | 31/03/2023 | Detached | | 26 BELLHOUSE LANE, GRAPPENHALL, WARRINGTON, WA4 2SG | £425,000 | 10/03/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 39 PORTOLA CLOSE, GRAPPENHALL, WARRINGTON, WA4 2SW | £405,000 | 10/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | 14 SHARON PARK CLOSE, GRAPPENHALL, WARRINGTON, WA4 2YN | £560,000 | 03/11/2022 | Detached | | 14 SHARON PARK CLOSE, GRAPPENHALL, WARRINGTON, WA4 2YN | £560,000 | 03/11/2022 | Detached | | 216 KNUTSFORD ROAD, GRAPPENHALL, WARRINGTON, WA4 2QJ | £405,000 | 17/10/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 39 PORTOLA CLOSE, GRAPPENHALL, WARRINGTON, WA4 2SW | £555 | 27/09/2022 | Other | | 7 GILWELL CLOSE, GRAPPENHALL, WARRINGTON, WA4 2YL | £595,000 | 21/07/2022 | Detached | | 7 GILWELL CLOSE, GRAPPENHALL, WARRINGTON, WA4 2YL | £595,000 | 21/07/2022 | Detached | | 16 WESTMINSTER CLOSE, GRAPPENHALL, WARRINGTON, WA4 2QS | £385,000 | 25/05/2022 | Detached | | 11 MENLOW CLOSE, GRAPPENHALL, WARRINGTON, WA4 2RA | £385,000 | 20/05/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 17 PORTOLA CLOSE, GRAPPENHALL, WARRINGTON, WA4 2SW | £333,000 | 11/04/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 17 PORTOLA CLOSE, GRAPPENHALL, WARRINGTON, WA4 2SW | £333,000 | 11/04/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 5 PORTOLA CLOSE, GRAPPENHALL, WARRINGTON, WA4 2SW | £395,000 | 04/02/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 21 PORTOLA CLOSE, GRAPPENHALL, WARRINGTON, WA4 2SW | £350,000 | 26/11/2021 | Other | | 16 GILWELL CLOSE, GRAPPENHALL, WARRINGTON, WA4 2YL | £575,000 | 01/11/2021 | Detached | | 49 SHARON PARK CLOSE, GRAPPENHALL, WARRINGTON, WA4 2YN | £330,000 | 28/09/2021 | Detached | | 40 SHARON PARK CLOSE, GRAPPENHALL, WARRINGTON, WA4 2YN | £670,000 | 29/07/2021 | Detached | | 216 KNUTSFORD ROAD, GRAPPENHALL, WARRINGTON, WA4 2QJ | £277,500 | 21/06/2021 | Detached | | 22 SHARON PARK CLOSE, GRAPPENHALL, WARRINGTON, WA4 2YN | £290,000 | 27/05/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £310,936 (7 sales) **Area average:** £494,422 (18 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £609,649 (64 Detached, WA4, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -13.1% ## 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:** 0.17% (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:** £5,354/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 25.8% - **10y growth:** 59.8% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Warrington; Detached series; as of February 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 4.5% - **5y growth (index):** 24.8% - **10y growth (index):** 57.8% ## 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)