# 2 bedroom apartment for sale (WA4 5HS)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 4, ASHLEY COURT, FIELD LANE, WARRINGTON, APPLETON, WARRINGTON WA4 5HS |
| Price | £210,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Last sold | £135,000 Jan 2002 |

## Description

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Situated in an established sought after residential location, this secure well maintained first floor apartment in a block of four provides spacious easily maintained accommodation including entrance hall and reception hall, breakfast kitchen served be separate utility with w.c., 20' lounge with Juliette balcony overlooking the communal gardens, separate dining room/bedroom three, two further double bedrooms, refitted bath and shower room, potential for en-suite.  Garage with electronically operated up and over doors, visitors parking, beautiful gardens plus copse. 

**LOCATION** 

Appleton is one of the best residential areas serving this part of Cheshire.  Stockton Heath village is close to hand and boasts a first-class range of shopping, schooling and recreational facilities.  The nearby motorway system brings Manchester, Liverpool, Chester etc. within easy commuting distance and there are fast and frequent train services to London from local stations.  Manchester International Airport can be reached normally in about twenty minutes by car and the area is surrounded by glorious Cheshire countryside.

**DIRECTIONS** 

From our office in Stockton Heath proceed west along Walton Road.  At the grass triangle turn left into Whitefield Road. Just before the next grass triangle turn left into Red Lane which runs into Windmill Lane.  Turn right into Field Lane and Ashley Court will be found on the right hand side.

**IN FURTHER DETAIL THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES** 

Please note that we have not checked any of the appliances or the central heating system included in the sale (if any). All prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves on this point prior to entering into a contract.

**GROUND FLOOR** 

**Entrance** 

Understairs storage and stairs to:-

**Hall** 

Central heating radiator, double glazed window overlooking the garden, storage cupboard.

**Utility/cloakroom** 6'10 (2.08m)  x 6'5 (1.96m) 

Storage cupboard with work surfaces over, inset sink, recess and plumbing for washing machine, white w.c., central heating radiator, extractor fan. 

**Reception hall** 

Ceiling coving, central heating radiator, telephone entry system, linen storage cupboard with light, loft access point. 

**Lounge** 20' (6.1m)  x 13'11 (4.24m) 

Double glazed windows and opening doors on to Juliette balcony overlooking the gardens, ceiling coving, central heating radiator, living flame gas fire in 'marble' hearth and surround, wall light points.

**Dining room ** 12'6 (3.81m)  x 14'4 (4.37m) narrowing to 10'8

Double glazed splayed bay to front, central heating radiator, ceiling coving. 

**Breakfast kitchen** 13'6 (4.11m)  x 9'3 (2.82m) 

White wood grain fronted wall and base units comprising cupboards and drawers.  Base units with work surfaces over, inset 1.5 bowl stainless steel single drainer sink unit with mixer tap, built in double oven, five ring gas hob with extractor hood above, complementary tiling, ceiling coving, double glazed window to rear, cupboard housing central heating boiler. 

**Bedroom one** 13'6 (4.11m) narrowing to 11'6 x 13'1 (3.99m) plus wardrobes

Double glazed window to front, central heating radiator, built in wardrobes providing hanging and shelving, wall light points. 

**Bedroom two ** 14'11 (4.55m) into wardrobes x 12'5 (3.78m) 

Double glazed window to front, central heating radiator, ceiling coving, range of fitted wardrobes comprising hanging and shelving. 

**Bathroom** 10'8 (3.25m)  x 5'10 (1.78m) 

White suite comprising w.c. with concealed cistern, panelled  bath with mixer tap, wash handbasin in vanitory unit with cupboards below, double shower cubicle with wall mounted shower, complementary tiling to walls and floor, ceiling coving, wall mounted heated towel rail, extractor fan.

**OUTSIDE** 

Communal grounds including copse, beautifully maintained with well established trees, bushes and plants.  Garage. 

**3D Floorplan** 

**Energy Efficiency Rating** 

**TENURE** 

**SERVICES (NOT TESTED)** 

No tests have been made of mains services, heating systems or associated appliances and neither has confirmation been obtained from the statutory bodies of the presence of these services. We cannot therefore confirm that they are in working order and any prospective purchaser is advised to obtain verification from their solicitor or surveyor.

**LOCAL AUTHORITY** 

Warrington Borough Council

**POSTCODE** 

WA4 5HS

**POSSESSION** 

Vacant possession upon completion.

**VIEWING** 

Viewing strictly by appointment through the Agents.

**MORTGAGE INFORMATION** 

Our financial advisers will be advised of all offers made. They have a wealth of experience in the highly competitive area of mortgage rates and available products. By our arranging an appointment to discuss your requirements, you will receive professional and independent mortgage advice that will be entirely appropriate to your own circumstances, may well save you money and speed up the whole transaction.

**Disclaimer** 

Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage. Please contact Louise Tilston on 01925 860400. Gascoigne Halman Financial Services Ltd offer independent financial advice, which is regulated by the Financial Services Authority for mortgage, life assurance, pensions, unit trusts and individual savings accounts.

**SURVEYS** 

If the property you buy is not for sale through Gascoigne Halman, one of our surveyors can carry out a survey for you. Survey Department - 01565 751328.

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## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| ASHLEY COURT 4 FIELD LANE, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5HS | £135,000 | 11/01/2002 | Flat |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| BROCKTON COURT FLAT 6 FIELD LANE, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5JR | £285,000 | 26/03/2025 | Flat |
| ASHLEY COURT 2 FIELD LANE, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5HS | £280,000 | 28/02/2025 | Flat |

**Area average:** £282,500 (2 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £146,671 (41 Flat, WA4, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +43.2%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Warrington). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £797/mo
- **Realistic:** £885/mo
- **Optimistic:** £974/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for North Cheshire (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £588/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 Flat, Appleton, WA4 | £1,095/mo | 2 | 0.53 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, The Old Chapel, WA4 | £1,250/mo | 2 | 0.66 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Penthouse, The Old Chapel, WA4 | £1,550/mo | 2 | 0.66 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Chapel Lane, WA4 | £1,175/mo | 2 | 0.67 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Chapel Lane, WA4 | £1,225/mo | 2 | 0.67 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Chapel Lane, WA4 | £1,225/mo | 2 | 0.68 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,253/mo (6 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.58% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £153,125
- **Target investor price (1%):** £122,500

*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 £1,225/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 7%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 14.3×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £250/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 4.9%

*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:** 10.6%
- **10y growth:** -6%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Warrington; Flats and maisonettes series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -1%
- **5y growth (index):** 11.8%
- **10y growth (index):** 40.9%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

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