# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (WA3 4NW) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | THE CHAPEL, HOB HEY LANE, WARRINGTON, CULCHETH, WARRINGTON WA3 4NW | | Price | £675,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Construction age | England and Wales: before 1900 | | Floor area | 250 m² | | Last sold | £425,000 Dec 2006 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 14/10/2029 - **Current heating cost:** £1,668/year ### Recommendations - A2 (1,500) - A3 (2,700) - W2 (6,000) - E (70) - U (5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9353-2835-6004-9291-0855) ## Description A rare opportunity to acquire a truly unique Converted Chapel in the heart of Culcheth, where timeless character meets modern living. This is not a standard home. Defined by its striking architecture and impressive sense of space, the property offers a seamless blend of original features and contemporary finishes, creating a high-spec residence with real presence. The layout has been thoughtfully designed to suit both everyday living and entertaining, with generous proportions throughout and a natural flow between living spaces. High ceilings, large windows and retained character features enhance the feeling of light and space, giving the home a distinctive identity rarely found in the local market. The open-plan kitchen with island forms the heart of the home, ideal for both day-to-day living and hosting, complemented by multiple reception areas offering flexibility for families or those seeking additional space to work or relax. Finished to a modern standard throughout, the property offers a true turn-key opportunity for buyers looking for something special, combining character, comfort and quality in equal measure. Positioned within the highly sought-after village of Culcheth, the property benefits from a strong community feel while remaining well connected to Warrington, Manchester and surrounding areas, making it ideal for commuters and upsizers alike. Homes of this nature rarely come to market. This is a statement property for buyers seeking something genuinely different with high end luxury feel. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174451187/124592) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174451187/124593) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174451187/124594) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174451187/124595) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174451187/124596) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174451187/124597) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174451187/124598) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174451187/124599) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174451187/124600) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174451187/124601) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174451187/124602) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174451187/124603) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174451187/124604) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174451187/124605) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174451187/124606) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174451187/124607) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174451187/124608) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174451187/124609) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174451187/124610) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174451187/124611) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174451187/124612) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174451187/124613) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174451187/124614) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174451187/124615) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174451187/124616) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174451187/124617) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174451187/124618) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174451187/124619) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174451187/124620) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174451187/124621) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174451187/124622) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174451187/124623) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174451187/124624) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174451187/124625) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174451187/124626) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174451187/124627) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174451187/124628) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174451187/124629) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174451187/124630) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174451187/124631) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174451187/124632) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174451187/124633) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174451187/124634) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174451187/124635) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174451187/124636) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174451187/124637) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174451187/124638) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174451187/124639) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/174451187/124640) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/174451187/124641) - EPC 1 ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | THE CHAPEL HOB HEY LANE, CULCHETH, WARRINGTON, WA3 4NW | £425,000 | 08/12/2006 | Detached | | THE CHAPEL HOB HEY LANE, CULCHETH, WARRINGTON, WA3 4NW | £110,000 | 28/02/2001 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 22 CAWLEY AVENUE, CULCHETH, WARRINGTON, WA3 4DF | £595,000 | 12/12/2025 | Detached | | 19 HOB HEY LANE, CULCHETH, WARRINGTON, WA3 4NQ | £970,000 | 15/08/2025 | Detached | | 33 BROOKFIELD ROAD, CULCHETH, WARRINGTON, WA3 4PA | £571,000 | 14/12/2023 | Detached | | 55 HOB HEY LANE, CULCHETH, WARRINGTON, WA3 4NP | £975,000 | 20/10/2023 | Detached | | 17 BROOKFIELD ROAD, CULCHETH, WARRINGTON, WA3 4PA | £645,000 | 14/04/2023 | Detached | | 37 BROOKFIELD ROAD, CULCHETH, WARRINGTON, WA3 4PA | £640,000 | 09/12/2022 | Detached | | 2A SEPHTON AVENUE, CULCHETH, WARRINGTON, WA3 4LZ | £470,000 | 18/11/2022 | Detached | | 53 HOB HEY LANE, CULCHETH, WARRINGTON, WA3 4NP | £1,250,000 | 25/08/2022 | Detached | | 99 HOB HEY LANE, CULCHETH, WARRINGTON, WA3 4NS | £850,000 | 25/08/2022 | Detached | | 73 COMMON LANE, CULCHETH, WARRINGTON, WA3 4HB | £1,225,000 | 22/07/2022 | Detached | | 3 IVY FARM GARDENS, CULCHETH, WARRINGTON, WA3 4HU | £620,000 | 14/07/2022 | Detached | | 17 TWISS GREEN LANE, CULCHETH, WARRINGTON, WA3 4BY | £490,000 | 14/07/2022 | Detached | | 3 BARNWELL AVENUE, CULCHETH, WARRINGTON, WA3 4NX | £480,000 | 16/05/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 92 HOB HEY LANE, CULCHETH, WARRINGTON, WA3 4NW | £378,000 | 01/04/2022 | Semi-detached | | 4 CLAREMONT ROAD, CULCHETH, WARRINGTON, WA3 4NT | £582,000 | 13/01/2022 | Detached | | 84 COMMON LANE, CULCHETH, WARRINGTON, WA3 4HD | £545,000 | 03/12/2021 | Detached | | 32 BIRCHALL AVENUE, CULCHETH, WARRINGTON, WA3 4DD | £382,500 | 29/09/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £378,000 (1 sale) **Area average:** £705,656 (16 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £461,124 (45 Detached, WA3, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +46.4% ## 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 East Lancs (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £793/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.13% (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:** £2,700/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 6.3% - **10y growth:** 78.6% ## 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)