# 3 bedroom link detached house for sale (CW7 1LY) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 36 LAUNCESTON CLOSE, WINSFORD, WINSFORD, CHESHIRE CW7 1LY | | Price | £160,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | B | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1976-1982 | | Floor area | 82 m² | | Last sold | £71,500 Nov 2001 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 10/11/2034 - **Current heating cost:** £769/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £14,920 ### Recommendations - W2 (£4,000 - £6,000) - E (£20) - G (£350 - £450) - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - U (£3,500 - £5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2146-2131-1781-5061-1621) ## Description Welcome to this charming three-bedroom linked detached home located on the highly sought-after Launceston Close in Winsford. This chain-free property offers a fantastic opportunity for its next owners to modernize and personalise, making it an ideal family home. The property requires some updating and refurbishment throughout, providing a blank canvas for buyers to put their own stamp on it. As you approach, you'll find a private driveway with parking space for multiple vehicles. Inside, the entrance porch leads into a spacious hallway, setting the tone for the potential that lies within. The large lounge features double doors that open into a generous breakfast kitchen, which could be transformed into a modern, open-plan living space with some renovation work. The kitchen has direct access to the rear enclosed garden, offering scope to create an outdoor entertaining area or a landscaped garden. The converted garage presents further potential as a home office, playroom, or additional storage, with some renovation. Upstairs, there are three sizable bedrooms that could be reconfigured or updated to meet your family’s needs. The family bathroom is accessible from the landing and may benefit from modernisation to enhance its functionality. This family home is full of potential and ready for the next owners to add their personal touch. With some refurbishment, it could become a wonderful family residence. Don’t miss this opportunity—properties like this in such a desirable location don’t stay available for long. Contact us today to arrange a viewing and start your journey to creating your dream home! ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88269978/680261) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88269978/680262) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88269978/680263) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88269978/680264) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88269978/680265) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88269978/680266) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88269978/680267) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88269978/680268) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88269978/680269) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88269978/680270) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88269978/680271) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88269978/680272) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88269978/680273) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88269978/680274) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88269978/680275) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88269978/680276) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88269978/680277) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/88269978/680278) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/88269978/680279) - EPC 1 ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 36 LAUNCESTON CLOSE, WINSFORD, VALE ROYAL, CHESHIRE, CW7 1LY | £71,500 | 20/11/2001 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 23 CARISBROOK DRIVE, WINSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW7 1LN | £251,000 | 15/12/2025 | Detached | | 10 CLARE PLACE, WINSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW7 1HB | £190,000 | 21/11/2025 | Detached | | 36 CAERNARVON AVENUE, WINSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW7 1NX | £200,000 | 01/11/2023 | Detached | | 6 BUCKINGHAM DRIVE, WINSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW7 1FA | £300,000 | 14/09/2023 | Detached | | 22 CAERNARVON AVENUE, WINSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW7 1NX | £257,500 | 19/07/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 31 LAUNCESTON CLOSE, WINSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW7 1LY | £170,000 | 28/10/2022 | Terraced | | [Same street] 26 LAUNCESTON CLOSE, WINSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW7 1LY | £183,500 | 17/06/2022 | Terraced | | 2 CORFE WAY, WINSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW7 1LU | £300,000 | 18/03/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 5 LAUNCESTON CLOSE, WINSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW7 1LY | £138,000 | 28/02/2022 | Terraced | | 5 CALDICOTT CLOSE, WINSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW7 1LW | £250,000 | 18/11/2021 | Detached | | 58 BEESTON DRIVE, WINSFORD, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER, CW7 1ET | £222,500 | 13/09/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £163,833 (3 sales) **Area average:** £246,375 (8 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £322,843 (42 Detached, CW7, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -50.4% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Cheshire West and Chester). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £869/mo - **Realistic:** £966/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,063/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for South Cheshire (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £678/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.6% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £120,750 - **Target investor price (1%):** £96,600 *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:** £1,951/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 23.3% - **10y growth:** 57.8% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Cheshire West and Chester; Detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 2.6% - **5y growth (index):** 22.9% - **10y growth (index):** 52.4% ## 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)