# 5 bedroom detached house for sale (WA4 5DP) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | London Road, Appleton, WA4 5DP | | Price | £575,000 | | Bedrooms | 5 | | Bathrooms | 3 | | Council tax | F | ## Description Occupying a generous plot and offered to the market with no onward chain, this substantial three-storey detached family home presents a rare opportunity to acquire a characterful 1930s property with exceptional flexibility, extensive accommodation and enormous scope for modernisation. Set behind a large private driveway providing ample parking for multiple vehicles, the property immediately impresses with its commanding presence and versatile layout. A welcoming entrance hall leads into a series of interconnected reception spaces that create a wonderful flow throughout the ground floor. The bay-fronted lounge, centred around a feature fireplace, opens seamlessly into the dining room, creating an ideal setting for both family life and entertaining. Beyond, the extended family room enjoys attractive views over the rear garden and provides a bright and spacious living area flooded with natural light. At the heart of the home is the open-plan dining kitchen, thoughtfully extended and enhanced by a striking roof lantern that fills the space with daylight. Well-equipped with a range of fitted units, integrated appliances, a breakfast bar and useful pantry storage, this sociable room is perfectly suited to modern family living. A separate utility room and ground floor WC add further practicality. The first floor offers four well-proportioned bedrooms and a family bathroom. The principal bedroom is particularly generous, benefiting from fitted furniture and its own en-suite shower room, while the remaining bedrooms provide flexible accommodation for growing families, guests or home working requirements. A secondary staircase leads to the second floor where an impressive fifth bedroom creates a versatile retreat, complete with a walk-in wardrobe and useful eaves storage. This adaptable space would make an excellent guest suite, teenager's room, home office or hobby room. One of the property's most remarkable features is the substantial integrated garage and workshop. Extending to approximately 52 feet in length and capable of accommodating up to four vehicles, this exceptional space offers tremendous potential for a variety of future uses. Whether retained as a workshop, utilised for storage, or transformed into additional living accommodation, a home gym, studio or business space, it provides opportunities rarely found in properties of this type. Outside, the generous rear garden offers a private and secure environment for families to enjoy. Predominantly laid to lawn, it is complemented by mature planting, established borders, a dedicated vegetable garden and a spacious patio area ideal for outdoor dining and entertaining. Combining period character, substantial living space and exciting potential for enhancement, this impressive family home represents a unique opportunity to create a truly exceptional residence tailored to modern living. ## Property Photos - ![479 LONDON ROAD-1.jpg](/listings/photos/89761968/723111) - 479 LONDON ROAD-1.jpg - ![479 LONDON ROAD-33.jpg](/listings/photos/89761968/723112) - 479 LONDON ROAD-33.jpg - ![479 LONDON ROAD-25.jpg](/listings/photos/89761968/723113) - 479 LONDON ROAD-25.jpg - ![479 LONDON ROAD-35.jpg](/listings/photos/89761968/723114) - 479 LONDON ROAD-35.jpg - ![479 LONDON ROAD-37.jpg](/listings/photos/89761968/723115) - 479 LONDON ROAD-37.jpg - ![479 LONDON ROAD-40.jpg](/listings/photos/89761968/723116) - 479 LONDON ROAD-40.jpg - ![479 LONDON ROAD-43.jpg](/listings/photos/89761968/723117) - 479 LONDON ROAD-43.jpg - ![479 LONDON ROAD-46.jpg](/listings/photos/89761968/723118) - 479 LONDON ROAD-46.jpg - ![479 LONDON ROAD-54.jpg](/listings/photos/89761968/723119) - 479 LONDON ROAD-54.jpg - ![479 LONDON ROAD-57.jpg](/listings/photos/89761968/723120) - 479 LONDON ROAD-57.jpg - ![479 LONDON ROAD-58.jpg](/listings/photos/89761968/723121) - 479 LONDON ROAD-58.jpg - ![479 LONDON ROAD-59.jpg](/listings/photos/89761968/723122) - 479 LONDON ROAD-59.jpg - ![479 LONDON ROAD-60.jpg](/listings/photos/89761968/723123) - 479 LONDON ROAD-60.jpg - ![479 LONDON ROAD-61.jpg](/listings/photos/89761968/723124) - 479 LONDON ROAD-61.jpg - ![479 LONDON ROAD-63.jpg](/listings/photos/89761968/723125) - 479 LONDON ROAD-63.jpg - ![479 LONDON ROAD-64.jpg](/listings/photos/89761968/723126) - 479 LONDON ROAD-64.jpg - ![479 LONDON ROAD-66.jpg](/listings/photos/89761968/723127) - 479 LONDON ROAD-66.jpg - ![479 LONDON ROAD-68.jpg](/listings/photos/89761968/723128) - 479 LONDON ROAD-68.jpg - ![479 LONDON ROAD-70.jpg](/listings/photos/89761968/723129) - 479 LONDON ROAD-70.jpg - ![479 LONDON ROAD-24.jpg](/listings/photos/89761968/723130) - 479 LONDON ROAD-24.jpg - ![479 LONDON ROAD-21.jpg](/listings/photos/89761968/723131) - 479 LONDON ROAD-21.jpg - ![479 LONDON ROAD-20.jpg](/listings/photos/89761968/723132) - 479 LONDON ROAD-20.jpg - ![479 LONDON ROAD-16.jpg](/listings/photos/89761968/723133) - 479 LONDON ROAD-16.jpg - ![479 LONDON ROAD-3.jpg](/listings/photos/89761968/723134) - 479 LONDON ROAD-3.jpg - ![479 LONDON ROAD-47.jpg](/listings/photos/89761968/723135) - 479 LONDON ROAD-47.jpg - ![479 LONDON ROAD-50.jpg](/listings/photos/89761968/723136) - 479 LONDON ROAD-50.jpg - ![479 LONDON ROAD-52.jpg](/listings/photos/89761968/723137) - 479 LONDON ROAD-52.jpg - ![479 LONDON ROAD-7.jpg](/listings/photos/89761968/723138) - 479 LONDON ROAD-7.jpg - ![479 LONDON ROAD-45.jpg](/listings/photos/89761968/723139) - 479 LONDON ROAD-45.jpg ## Floorplans - ![479 LONDON ROAD.jpg](/listings/photos/89761968/723140) - 479 LONDON ROAD.jpg ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 20 STONEHILL CLOSE, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5QD | £556,000 | 28/11/2025 | Detached | | [Same street] 467 LONDON ROAD, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5DP | £600,000 | 31/07/2025 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 479A LONDON ROAD, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5DP | £377,000 | 06/03/2025 | Detached | | 19 HIGHFIELD AVENUE, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5EE | £525,000 | 09/06/2023 | Detached | | 43 HIGHFIELD AVENUE, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5DX | £600,000 | 19/05/2023 | Detached | | 382 LONDON ROAD, STRETTON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5PW | £482,500 | 25/11/2022 | Detached | | 38 STONEHILL CLOSE, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5QD | £475,000 | 18/11/2022 | Detached | | 121 BEAMISH CLOSE, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5RJ | £625,000 | 17/11/2022 | Detached | | 17 STONEHILL CLOSE, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5QD | £640,000 | 16/11/2022 | Detached | | 28 WILLOW LANE, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5DZ | £635,000 | 11/11/2022 | Detached | | 3 BEAMISH CLOSE, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5RJ | £700,000 | 21/10/2022 | Detached | | 86 HIGHFIELD AVENUE, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5DX | £520,000 | 29/09/2022 | Detached | | 9 FOXHILLS CLOSE, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5DH | £572,500 | 28/09/2022 | Detached | | 22 KINGSBURY CLOSE, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5FF | £520,000 | 01/09/2022 | Detached | | 1 PEWTERSPEAR LANE, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5DY | £490,000 | 04/03/2022 | Detached | | 24 HARTSWOOD CLOSE, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5QZ | £535,000 | 17/02/2022 | Detached | | 18 FOXHILLS CLOSE, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5DH | £650,000 | 10/01/2022 | Detached | | 27 PEWTERSPEAR LANE, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5DY | £505,000 | 14/12/2021 | Detached | | 40 FOXHILLS CLOSE, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5DH | £630,000 | 08/11/2021 | Detached | | 21 ACTON AVENUE, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5PS | £347,500 | 04/11/2021 | Detached | | 30 WILLOW LANE, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5DZ | £445,576 | 29/09/2021 | Detached | | 25 FOXHILLS CLOSE, APPLETON, WARRINGTON, WA4 5DH | £615,500 | 03/09/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £488,500 (2 sales) **Area average:** £553,479 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £605,278 (63 Detached, WA4, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -5% ## 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):** £997/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.15% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £110,625 - **Target investor price (1%):** £88,500 *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 Area rent estimate.* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 17.4% - **10y growth:** 75.3% ## 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)