APARTMENT 18
ARLIT HOUSE, 11, KINGSWAY, ALTRINCHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER WA14 1PS
£250,000
Property details
Tenure
LEASEHOLD
Floor area
60 m²
Council tax band
D
EPC rating
C
Year built
England and Wales: 1996-2002
Last sold
£229,000 Sep 2020
Price per m²
£4,167/m²
Local average
£384,703 (-35%)
Deprivation
Decile 9 (28,797 of 33,755)
Street crime
0 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
Description
A generously proportioned third floor apartment in this excellent award winning development by Seddon Homes and situated in the heart of Altrincham town centre. The accommodation briefly comprises entrance hall, open plan living space with fitted breakfast kitchen and integrated appliances, primary bedroom with en suite shower room/WC, second double bedroom and bathroom/WC. Electric heating and timber framed double glazing. Allocated secure under-croft parking space where the seller retains exclusive use for 12 months after completion.
Arlit House was constructed by Seddon Homes to an award winning design. The location is ideal being adjacent to the commercial and shopping centre of Altrincham with its highly popular Market Hall which contains a variety of establishments including small independent retailers and informal dining options. The Metrolink station is conveniently positioned and provides a commuter service into Manchester and the area is also well placed for the surrounding network of motorways.
Positioned at third floor level this spacious apartment is approached by both staircase and lift and also benefits from one allocated space within the secure under-croft parking area. As a condition of the sale, the seller will retain the exclusive right to use the parking space for a period of 12 months following legal completion and this arrangement will be incorporated into the contract of sale.
The superbly proportioned accommodation is approached beyond a private entrance hall with provision for storage and leads on to an impressive open plan living/dining kitchen. The kitchen area has been fitted with a comprehensive range of beech effect Shaker style units together with a range of NEFF integrated appliances. There is also a substantial peninsula breakfast bar alongside ample space for additional seating. The primary suite comprises double bedroom with built-in wardrobes and fully tiled en suite shower room/WC. There is a further double bedroom and modern bathroom/WC.
Electric heating has been installed together with a pressurised hot water system and double glazing.
Accommodation -
Ground Floor -
Communal Reception Area - Secure video entry system. Panelled hardwood front door with double glazed fanlight window above. Individual mailboxes.
Third Floor -
Private Entrance Hall - Built-in storage cupboard with shelving and housing the pressurised hot water cylinder. Laminate wood flooring. Electric heater.
Living/Dining Kitchen - 7.09m x 4.52m (23'3" x 14'10") - Planned to incorporate:
Kitchen - Fitted with beech effect Shaker style wall and base units beneath heat resistant work-surfaces and inset 1½ bowl stainless steel drainer sink with mixer tap and tiled splash-back. Matching peninsula breakfast bar. Integrated NEFF appliances include an electric fan oven/grill, four ring ceramic hob with stainless steel chimney cooker hood above, fridge, freezer and slimline dishwasher. Tiled floor. Recessed LED lighting. Wall mounted electric heater.
Living/Dining Area - Two timber framed double glazed windows. Laminate wood flooring. Recessed LED lighting. Video entry system. Wall mounted electric heater.
Bedroom One - 3.96m x 3.05m (13' x 10') - Built-in wardrobes with sliding doors containing hanging rails and shelving. Timber framed double glazed window. Recessed LED lighting. Wall mounted electric heater.
En Suite Shower Room/Wc - 2.06m x 1.47m (6'9" x 4'10") - White/chrome semi recessed vanity wash basin and WC with concealed cistern. Wide tiled enclosure with thermostatic shower. Tiled walls and floor. Recessed LED lighting. Shaver point. Extractor fan. Chrome heated towel rail.
Bedroom Two - 3.94m x 2.46m (12'11" x 8'1") - Timber framed double glazed window. Recessed LED lighting. Wall mounted electric heater.
Bathroom/Wc - 2.11m x 2.03m (6'11" x 6'8") - Fitted with a modern white/chrome suite comprising panelled bath with mixer/shower tap, semi recessed vanity wash basin with mixer tap and WC with concealed cistern all set within tiled surrounds. Tiled floor. Recessed LED lighting. Extractor fan. Chrome heated towel rail.
Services - Mains water, electricity and drainage are connected.
Possession - Vacant possession upon completion.
Tenure - We are informed the property is held on a Leasehold basis for the residue of 999 years. This should be verified by your Solicitor.
Service Charge - We understand the service charge is approximately £2,340.00 per annum (£195.00 per calendar month). This includes cleaning, lighting and heating of common parts. Full details will be provided by our client's Solicitor.
Council Tax - Band D.
Note - These particulars are intended only as a general guide to prospective purchasers and do not constitute, nor constitute any part of, an offer or contract. They are prepared in good faith from information supplied by the seller and from observations made during inspection. Whilst every care has been taken in their preparation, neither the seller nor the agent gives any representation or warranty, express or implied, as to their accuracy or completeness. Nothing contained within these particulars shall be taken as a representation that the property is in good structural condition or that any services, appliances, equipment or facilities are in working order, all of which should be independently verified by the purchaser.
Listed by
Hale
Ian Macklin
Reference: 90552789
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: C
Potential rating: C
Inspection date: 15/07/2026
Expiry date: 14/07/2036
Current heating cost: £716/year
Potential heating cost: £450/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £1,800
Recommendations
- High heat retention storage heaters (£1,200 - £2,400)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed for sale | — | £250,000 | +9.2% |
| Sold | 18/09/2020 (5 years ago) | £229,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| VICTORIA APARTMENTS, 2 APARTMENT 7 VICTORIA STREET, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 1AG | £250,000 | 21/11/2025 | Flat |
| Same street ARLIT HOUSE, 11 APARTMENT 5 KINGSWAY, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 1PS | £160,000 | 17/11/2023 | Flat |
| VICTORIA APARTMENTS, 2 APARTMENT 16 VICTORIA STREET, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 1AG | £150,000 | 15/11/2023 | Flat |
| 2A APARTMENT 1 OLD MARKET PLACE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4NP | £275,000 | 13/11/2023 | Flat |
| 2A APARTMENT 2 OLD MARKET PLACE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4NP | £285,000 | 13/11/2023 | Flat |
| 3 TABLEY MEWS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 1DA | £325,000 | 16/12/2022 | Flat |
| 4 TABLEY MEWS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 1DA | £275,000 | 28/10/2022 | Flat |
| VICTORIA APARTMENTS, 2 APARTMENT 26 VICTORIA STREET, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 1AG | £180,000 | 04/10/2022 | Flat |
| Same street ARLIT HOUSE, 11 APARTMENT 20 KINGSWAY, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 1PS | £195,000 | 04/08/2022 | Flat |
| VICTORIA APARTMENTS, 2 APARTMENT 1 VICTORIA STREET, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 1AG | £165,000 | 24/06/2022 | Flat |
| 13 ARNOLDS YARD, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DL | £310,000 | 11/05/2022 | Flat |
| THE OLD SORTING OFFICE, 1A APARTMENT 1 MARKET STREET, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 1QE | £117,636 | 29/04/2022 | Flat |
| THE OLD SORTING OFFICE, 1A APARTMENT 2 MARKET STREET, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 1QE | £97,625 | 29/04/2022 | Flat |
| THE OLD SORTING OFFICE, 1A APARTMENT 4 MARKET STREET, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 1QE | £146,509 | 17/12/2021 | Flat |
| 23 ARNOLDS YARD, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DL | £300,000 | 10/12/2021 | Flat |
| VICTORIA APARTMENTS, 2 APARTMENT 27 VICTORIA STREET, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 1AG | £175,000 | 15/10/2021 | Flat |
| Same street ARLIT HOUSE, 11 APARTMENT 7 KINGSWAY, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 1PS | £250,000 | 30/09/2021 | Flat |
Street average: £201,667 (3 sales)
Area average: £217,984 (14 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): Trafford. Series: Flats and maisonettes. As of April 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Trafford. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Trafford.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Southern Greater Manchester: £748/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Address
Kingsway
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shop | Flannels | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Gift + Home | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Altrincham Interchange Parking Bay 1 | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Altrincham Interchange parking bay 2 | 0.1 miles |
| Train station | Altrincham | 0.1 miles |
| Hospital | Altrincham Health and Wellbeing Centre | 0.2 miles |
| Hospital | Altrincham Hospital | 0.3 miles |
| Train station | Navigation Road | 0.6 miles |
| University | Fallowfield Reception and Richmond Amenities Building | 6.8 miles |
| University | Manchester School of Art | 7.2 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Total incidents | 0 |
Within 1 mile during May 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altrincham CofE (Aided) Primary School | Primary | 0.2 miles | Good — 1 Mar 2023 |
| North Cestrian School | Secondary | 0.3 miles | Good — 29 Apr 2019 |
| Loreto Grammar School | Secondary | 0.3 miles | Outstanding — 9 Nov 2022 |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 0.3 miles | Outstanding — 16 Jul 2024 |
| Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College | Secondary | 0.4 miles | Requires improvement — 9 Jan 2023 |
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