WILLOWBANK FARM
WARRINGTON ROAD, WIDNES, BOLD HEATH, HALTON WA8 5UU
Property details
Floor area
371 m²
EPC rating
D
Year built
England and Wales: 1983-1990
Last sold
£610,000 Sep 2008
Price per m²
£1,739/m²
Local average
£354,006 (+82.2%)
Deprivation
Decile 10 (31,434 of 33,755)
Street crime
12 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- A 5 bed detached property
- Set in approx 1/2 acre of land
- Five reception rooms
- Family breakfast kitchen room
- Master bedroom with ensuite bathroom
- Four piece family bathroom
- Separate shower room
- Situated in rural location & not overlooked
- Viewing highly recommended
Description
Entrance hall 9' x 7' (2.74m x 2.13m). Two double glazed windows to front elevation, entrance door, ceramic tiled floor, coved ceiling, light point, radiator, double doors to kitchen.
Hallway 12' x 7'10" (3.66m x 2.39m). Staircase to first floor landing, radiator, coved ceiling, light point.
Lounge L-shaped 22' (6.7m) x 20' (6.1m) narrowing to 12' (3.66m) x 9' (2.74m). Double glazed windows to front and rear elevations, double glazed french doors to rear elevation, granite fireplace with living flame fire, television point, two wall light points, two radiators, coved ceiling.
Sitting room 13' x 13' (3.96m x 3.96m). Double glazed window to side elevation, double glazed french doors to rear elevation, oak floor, radiator, television point, coved ceiling, light point.
Kitchen/dining area 26' (7.92m) narrowing to 17' (5.18m) x 20' (6.1m) max narrowing to 10' (3.05m). Double glazed windows to rear elevation, double glazed french doors to rear elevation, fitted with a comprehensive range of hand painted units wall and base units with complementary granite work surfaces and tiled splash backs incorporating: Ceramic belfast sink unit with mixer tap over, ceramic hob with extractor hood over, double electric oven, "Aga" cooker, centre island, integral dishwasher, four light points, coved ceiling, radiator, pantry cupboard with light point, shelving and wood laminate floor.
Reception room three 11'10" x 8' (3.6m x 2.44m). Double glazed window to front elevation, telephone point, radiator, light point.
Inner hall L-shaped 8' (2.44m) x 7' (2.13m) max. Radiator, light point, storage/cloaks cupboard (5'0" x 4'0").
Cloakroom/w.c. 4'11" x 3' (1.5m x 0.91m). Fitted with a two piece white suite comprising: Low suite w.c., wash basin, fully tiled walls, wood laminate floor, light point.
Study 7'11" x 6' (2.41m x 1.83m). Double glazed window to front elevation, telephone point, light point.
Utility room 15' x 7' (4.57m x 2.13m). Double glazed window and door to rear elevation, recently refitted with a modern range of wall units with complementary work surface with space beneath for appliances, plumbing for washing machine, vent for tumble dryer, stainless steel single drainer sink unit, two light points, oil fired central heating boiler.
Landing 12' (3.66m) x 11'11" (3.63m) plus 14' (4.27m) x 3' (0.91m). Double glazed windows to front and side elevations, airing cupboard, radiator, three light points, coved ceiling.
Master bedroom 15' (4.57m) x 12' (3.66m) plus door recess. Double glazed windows to front and rear elevations, air conditioning unit, radiator, light point.
En-suite bathroom 8' x 6' (2.44m x 1.83m). Double glazed window to side elevation, recently refitted with "Roca" sanitary ware, retiled floors and walls comprising: Free standing claw foot bath with up lighters to either side, double vanity wash unit, w.c., heated chrome towel rail, spot lighting, under floor heating.
Bedroom two 13'11" (4.24m) x 12' (3.66m) both including wardrobes. Double glazed window to rear elevation, having a comprehensive range of fitted wardrobes with a mix of single and double hanging rails and shelving, radiator, coved ceiling, light point.
Bedroom three 11'11" x 11' (3.63m x 3.35m). Double glazed window to rear elevation, wood laminate floor, double fitted wardrobe, radiator, light point.
Bedroom four 13' (3.96m) max narrowing to 10' (3.05m) x 10' (3.05m). Double glazed windows to side and rear elevation, radiator, coved ceiling, light point.
Bedroom five 11'10" (3.6m) x 10' (3.05m) plus door recess. Double glazed window to rear elevation, double wardrobe, radiator, coved ceiling, light point.
Bathroom/w.c.. 9' x 7'10" (2.74m x 2.39m). Double glazed frosted window to rear elevation, part tiled walls and refitted with a four piece suite comprising: Panelled bath with tiled surround, shower cubicle, vanity wash hand basin, low suite w.c., loft access point, extractor fan, spot lighting.
Shower room 6' x 3' (1.83m x 0.91m). Double glazed frosted window to rear elevation, shower cubicle, extractor fan, wood laminate floor, fully tiled, light point.
Outside The property is set in approximately half an acre of land with gravelled driveway parking for approximately ten cars. Benefiting from not being overlooked with lawned gardens to both sides and rear with patio area, two water taps and uplighters beneath the trees. A sunken septic tank is located in the garden for drainage.
DIRECTIONS: From our Penketh office proceed out along Greystone Road turning left onto Meeting Lane. At the t-junction turn right onto Stocks Lane and at the next t-junction turn left onto Liverpool Road which in turn becomes Warrington Road. Proceed along here for some distance out of Warrington through the traffic lights by the Tigger Pond public house. Continue past Wyvale Garden Centre and over the bridge whereby Willow Bank Farm can be found shortly on the left hand side.
Viewing arrangements
Strictly by appointment through the selling agent, quoting reference number PNK070273
Beresford Adams, 9 Honiton Way, Penketh, Warrington, WA5 2EY
Tel: 01925 724417 Fax: 01925 791811
e-mail: penketh@beresfordadamscountrywide.co.uk
Important Notice
Services: None of the services, fittings or appliances
(if any), heating installations, plumbing or electrical systems have been tested and no warranty is given as to their working ability.
Hours of Business
Monday - Wednesday 9.30am - 5.30pm
Thursday 9.30am - 6.00pm
Friday 9.30am - 5.00pm
Saturday 9.30am - 4.00pm
05/07/07/ajw/ajw/kmw
Listed by
Penketh, Warrington
Countrywide UK Sales - Connells
Reference: 8462781
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: D
Potential rating: B
Inspection date: 22/01/2014
Current heating cost: £3,583/year
Potential heating cost: £1,503/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £6,625
Recommendations
- Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (£100 - £350)
- Floor insulation (£800 - £1,200)
- Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
- Change heating to gas condensing boiler (£3,000 - £7,000)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 19/09/2008 (17 years ago) | £610,000 | — |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.
Sold Comparables
Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.
| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same street PENISTONE COTTAGE WARRINGTON ROAD, BOLD HEATH, WIDNES, HALTON, WA8 5UU | £360,000 | 04/01/2023 | Semi-detached |
| Same street PENNISTONE HOUSE WARRINGTON ROAD, BOLD HEATH, WIDNES, HALTON, WA8 5UU | £700,000 | 29/04/2022 | Other |
Street average: £530,000 (2 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Halton. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Halton. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Halton.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for North Cheshire: £997/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Address
Warrington Road
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Warrington Road/Twyfords Lane | 0.2 miles |
| Bus stop | WARRINGTON RD/TIBBS CROSS LN | 0.3 miles |
| Shop | Rivendell | 0.7 miles |
| Shop | Heathfield Farm Shop | 0.7 miles |
| Train station | Widnes | 1.6 miles |
| Train station | Lea Green | 1.9 miles |
| Hospital | Elizabeth Court Care Centre | 2.3 miles |
| Hospital | St Helens Hospital | 2.8 miles |
| University | Liverpool Hope University | 7.1 miles |
| University | University of Chester - Warrington Campus | 7.2 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total incidents | 12 |
Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).
Schools nearby
Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.
| Name | Type | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lunts Heath Primary School | Primary | 0.9 miles | — (Inspected (no overall grade)) |
| Sutton Manor Community Primary School | Primary | 1.0 miles | Good — 29 Jan 2023 |
| Farnworth Church of England Controlled Primary School | Primary | 1.1 miles | Good — 28 Sep 2023 |
| Ash Meadow School | Other | 1.2 miles | Good — 20 Sep 2023 |
| St Theresa's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 1.2 miles | Good — 24 Jan 2022 |
Rental Comparables
Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 5-bedroom count for this property.
Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
- Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
- Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
- Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).