# 2 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (WA5 3PU) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 68 FRESHWATER CLOSE, WARRINGTON, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON WA5 3PU | | Price | £220,000 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | B | | Last sold | £124,950 Jun 2007 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 23/05/2034 - **Current heating cost:** £552/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £14,515 ### Recommendations - W2 (£4,000 - £6,000) - E (£15) - 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/2143-3038-0205-7454-3200) ## Description Offered for sale with no onward chain, this well-presented two-bedroom semi-detached home is situated within a quiet residential area of Great Sankey, WA5. The accommodation briefly comprises an entrance hallway with stairs leading to the first floor, a fitted kitchen positioned to the front elevation, and a spacious lounge to the rear featuring French doors that open onto the garden. To the first floor are two generously sized double bedrooms and a family bathroom. Externally, the property benefits from a lawned front garden and a driveway providing off-road parking, which leads to a detached garage. To the rear is a fully enclosed, private garden that is not overlooked, offering an ideal space for outdoor relaxation and entertaining. Located within the highly sought-after Lingley Green area of Great Sankey, the property is well placed for local amenities, schools, transport links, and commuter routes, making it an excellent choice for first-time buyers, downsizers, or investors alike. Council Tax Band: B (Warrington Borough Council) Tenure: Leasehold ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89756223/679340) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89756223/679341) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89756223/679342) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89756223/679343) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89756223/679344) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89756223/679345) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89756223/679346) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89756223/679347) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89756223/679348) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89756223/679349) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89756223/679350) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89756223/679351) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89756223/679352) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89756223/679353) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89756223/679354) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/89756223/679355) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC](/listings/photos/89756223/679356) - EPC - ![EPC](/listings/photos/89756223/679357) - EPC ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 68 FRESHWATER CLOSE, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 3PU | £124,950 | 22/06/2007 | Semi-detached | | 68 FRESHWATER CLOSE, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 3PU | £59,500 | 28/04/2000 | Semi-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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 14 CARSINGTON WATER, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 3UP | £305,000 | 14/11/2025 | Semi-detached | | 38 PYECROFT ROAD, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 3NE | £336,000 | 31/10/2025 | Semi-detached | | 4 RUSCOLM CLOSE, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 3NN | £365,000 | 22/11/2024 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 30 FRESHWATER CLOSE, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 3PU | £310,000 | 29/09/2023 | Detached | | 6 TOTLAND CLOSE, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 3JW | £200,000 | 18/08/2023 | Semi-detached | | 5 PYECROFT ROAD, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 3NF | £190,000 | 04/08/2023 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 60 FRESHWATER CLOSE, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 3PU | £295,000 | 11/05/2023 | Detached | | 26 MAYFAIR CLOSE, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 3PL | £110,000 | 26/04/2023 | Semi-detached | | 1 BEMBRIDGE CLOSE, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 3RH | £255,000 | 14/12/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 96 FRESHWATER CLOSE, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 3PU | £328,000 | 02/12/2022 | Detached | | 3 VENTNOR CLOSE, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 3JL | £295,000 | 18/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | 16 CARSINGTON WATER, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 3UP | £295,000 | 30/09/2022 | Semi-detached | | 7 FERNWORTHY, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 3UX | £335,000 | 29/09/2022 | Semi-detached | | 24 SHORWELL CLOSE, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 3JZ | £248,000 | 07/09/2022 | Semi-detached | | 7 PYECROFT ROAD, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 3NF | £277,500 | 29/07/2022 | Semi-detached | | 2 HILARY CLOSE, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 3NQ | £380,000 | 06/07/2022 | Semi-detached | | 26 CRONULLA DRIVE, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 3HS | £254,000 | 01/07/2022 | Semi-detached | | 6 FRASER ROAD, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 3PQ | £262,500 | 22/04/2022 | Semi-detached | | 41 SHORWELL CLOSE, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 3JY | £160,000 | 31/03/2022 | Semi-detached | | 61 SHORWELL CLOSE, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 3JY | £165,000 | 02/03/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 44 FRESHWATER CLOSE, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 3PU | £290,000 | 25/02/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 48 FRESHWATER CLOSE, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 3PU | £325,000 | 14/01/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 54 FRESHWATER CLOSE, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 3PU | £305,000 | 15/12/2021 | Detached | | [Same street] 43 FRESHWATER CLOSE, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 3PU | £345,000 | 17/11/2021 | Detached | | 38 MAYFAIR CLOSE, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 3PL | £187,000 | 29/09/2021 | Semi-detached | | 49 SHORWELL CLOSE, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 3JY | £168,950 | 28/09/2021 | Semi-detached | | 67 VENTNOR CLOSE, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 3JL | £198,800 | 24/09/2021 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 90 FRESHWATER CLOSE, GREAT SANKEY, WARRINGTON, WA5 3PU | £156,500 | 27/08/2021 | Terraced | **Street average:** £294,313 (8 sales) **Area average:** £249,388 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £242,481 (94 Semi-detached, WA5, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -9.3% ## 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):** £588/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.4% (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:** £4,074/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 21.3% - **10y growth:** 53.7% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Warrington; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 3.5% - **5y growth (index):** 26.1% - **10y growth (index):** 65.2% ## 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)