# 5 bedroom detached house for sale (WA4 5GJ) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | Swinley Forest Drive, Appleton WA4, WA4 5GJ | | Price | £595,000 | | Bedrooms | 5 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | F | | Last sold | £449,995 | ## Description A beautifully presented five-bedroom detached family home, situated on the highly desirable Saviours Place development in the sought-after area of Appleton. This impressive property offers spacious and versatile accommodation arranged over two floors, finished to a high standard throughout and ideal for modern family living. The ground floor centres around a generous open-plan family dining kitchen, providing an excellent social space with direct access to the garden. A separate lounge offers a comfortable retreat, while the former garage has been thoughtfully converted into a stylish garden room, perfect for use as a home office, playroom or additional sitting room. To the first floor, the property boasts five well-proportioned bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with en-suite facilities, along with a contemporary family bathroom. The layout provides flexibility for growing families or those requiring space to work from home. Externally, the home benefits from a private rear garden ideal for entertaining and outdoor relaxation, with off-road parking to the front. The location is particularly appealing, being within close proximity to St. Matthew’s Primary School, Bridgewater High School, The Park Royal Hotel, and the open green spaces of Pewterspear Green. The property is also conveniently positioned for easy access to the motorway network, making it ideal for commuters. A superb opportunity to acquire a substantial family home in one of Appleton’s most popular residential developments. Early viewing is highly recommended.   **Viewing**   By prior appointment through our Stockton Heath office on 01925-398343.     **Note**   All measurements are approximate. No appliances or central heating systems referred to within these particulars have been tested and therefore their working order cannot be verified. Floor plans are for guide purposes only and all dimensions are approximate.     **Agents Notes**   Tenure: Freehold   Council Tax Band: F   Local Authority: Warrington Borough Council   EPC Rating: B ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171194972/175891) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171194972/175893) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171194972/175896) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171194972/175897) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171194972/175900) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171194972/175902) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171194972/175903) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171194972/175906) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171194972/175907) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171194972/175909) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171194972/175911) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171194972/175914) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171194972/175916) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171194972/175918) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171194972/175920) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171194972/175922) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171194972/175924) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171194972/175926) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171194972/175928) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171194972/175930) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171194972/175931) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171194972/175934) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171194972/175936) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171194972/175939) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171194972/175942) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171194972/175944) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171194972/175947) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171194972/175951) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171194972/175955) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171194972/175959) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171194972/175963) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171194972/175966) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/171194972/175969) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/171194972/175973) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/171194972/175977) - EPC 1 ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | | £449,995 | 01/01/2020 | — | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 44 SEACROFT AVENUE, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5GT | £375,000 | 12/12/2025 | Detached | | [Same street] 7 SWINLEY FOREST DRIVE, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5GJ | £272,000 | 21/11/2025 | Semi-detached | | 12 FULFORD CLOSE, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5GQ | £355,000 | 31/01/2025 | Detached | | 15 CAMBERLEY HEATH DRIVE, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5GP | £398,000 | 03/05/2024 | Detached | | 31 ASHFORD DRIVE, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5GG | £590,000 | 17/04/2023 | Detached | | 41 PEWTERSPEAR GREEN ROAD, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5FE | £640,000 | 22/12/2022 | Detached | | BROOKSIDE STRETTON ROAD, STRETTON, WARRINGTON, WA4 4NT | £841,123 | 09/12/2022 | Detached | | 105 PEWTERSPEAR GREEN ROAD, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5FR | £475,000 | 28/11/2022 | Detached | | 22 KINGSBURY CLOSE, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5FF | £520,000 | 01/09/2022 | Detached | | 1 ASHFORD DRIVE, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5GG | £362,500 | 27/05/2022 | Detached | | 9 PARKSTONE DRIVE, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5GR | £440,000 | 01/03/2022 | Detached | | 8 COOMBE HILL GARDENS, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5GX | £316,000 | 17/12/2021 | Detached | | 4 PARKSTONE DRIVE, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5GR | £429,995 | 19/11/2021 | Detached | | [Same street] 6 SWINLEY FOREST DRIVE, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5GJ | £318,000 | 30/09/2021 | Semi-detached | | 27 HENBURY GARDENS, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5GH | £308,995 | 24/09/2021 | Detached | | 29 HENBURY GARDENS, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5GH | £484,995 | 24/09/2021 | Detached | | 6 TARPORLEY ROAD, STRETTON, WARRINGTON, WA4 4NB | £675,000 | 16/09/2021 | Detached | | 108 PEWTERSPEAR GREEN ROAD, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5FR | £425,000 | 13/09/2021 | Detached | | 40 SEACROFT AVENUE, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5GT | £419,995 | 27/08/2021 | Detached | | 44 SEACROFT AVENUE, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5GT | £306,995 | 27/08/2021 | Detached | | 21 HENBURY GARDENS, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5GH | £453,995 | 20/08/2021 | Detached | | 42 SEACROFT AVENUE, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5GT | £356,995 | 20/08/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £295,000 (2 sales) **Area average:** £458,729 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £605,278 (63 Detached, WA4, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -1.7% ## 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:** 0.15% (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.* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 19.3% - **10y growth:** 47.4% ## 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)