# 6 bedroom house for sale (M21 7QP) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 5 DERWENT AVENUE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER M21 7QP | | Price | £725,000 | | Bathrooms | 3 | | Council tax | E | | Construction age | England and Wales: 2007-2011 | | Floor area | 213 m² | | Last sold | £299,495 Apr 2009 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 19/04/2036 - **Current heating cost:** £1,242/year [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/6100-7309-0522-4626-3463) ## Description An IMPRESSIVE EXTENDED MODERN TOWNHOUSE with STUNNING PRESENTATION and BRIGHT AND SPACIOUS ACCOMMODATION throughout. 2225 Sq.Ft The wonderful property features a SPECTACULAR OPEN-PLAN LIVING KITCHEN, UTILITY & DOWNSTAIRS WC, SIX BEDROOMS and THREE BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED BATHROOMS/PRINCIPAL SUITE. Occupying a preferred position, set back from the main road, the property is ideally located within walking distance of the fashionable Chorlton and West Didsbury Villages with their vast array of independant cafe, bars and independant shops, as well as being close to Chorlton Water Park, walks along the River Mersey and many local reputable schools. The accommodation consists of an enclosed porch, opening into the welcoming entrance hall with stairs rising to the first floor. There is a magnificent open-plan, dining kitchen which is flooded with natural light via the roof lights above and bi-folding doors, opening to the landscaped gardens. This area provides a perfect space for day-to-day family living and entertaining. The kitchen is fitted with a comprehensive range of stylish contemporary units complemented with a feature central island and integrated appliances. Opening from the kitchen is the utility room and WC with stairs rising to the first floor annexe revealing a bedroom, currently being used as an office. Stairs from the entrance hall rise to the first floor revealing the elegantly proportioned living room, that the current owners also use as a home cinema. There is a generous double bedroom with bespoke fitted wardrobes and access through to the stylish Jack & Jill family bathroom, also accessible from the landing. To the second floor are two well-proportioned double bedrooms both sharing a modern en-suite shower room, with the front bedroom having double doors opening out to the balcony. Further to the second floor is a large single bedroom. Stairs continue to rise to the third floor, occupied by the impressive principal bedroom with beautifully appointed en-suite shower room. Set back from the main road on a residents owned private road, the property is approached via a block paved driveway providing off-road parking and access to the garage, running alongside a landscaped garden frontage and block paved path leading to the front door. To the rear is the private enclosed landscaped garden, mainly laid to lawn, with decked areas, providing the ideal spots for entertaining in the warmer months. Additionally, there is shared off-road parking and gardens for the residents to enjoy. Freehold Approx. 2225 Sq.Ft Council Tax Band: E ## Property Photos - ![Picture No. 01](/listings/photos/174296798/153073) - Picture No. 01 - ![Picture No. 05](/listings/photos/174296798/153081) - Picture No. 05 - ![Picture No. 06](/listings/photos/174296798/153086) - Picture No. 06 - ![Picture No. 09](/listings/photos/174296798/153089) - Picture No. 09 - ![Picture No. 07](/listings/photos/174296798/153096) - Picture No. 07 - ![Picture No. 11](/listings/photos/174296798/153101) - Picture No. 11 - ![Picture No. 10](/listings/photos/174296798/153107) - Picture No. 10 - ![Picture No. 12](/listings/photos/174296798/153111) - Picture No. 12 - ![Picture No. 13](/listings/photos/174296798/153116) - Picture No. 13 - ![Picture No. 14](/listings/photos/174296798/153122) - Picture No. 14 - ![Picture No. 15](/listings/photos/174296798/153127) - Picture No. 15 - ![Picture No. 16](/listings/photos/174296798/153133) - Picture No. 16 - ![Picture No. 17](/listings/photos/174296798/153138) - Picture No. 17 - ![Picture No. 18](/listings/photos/174296798/153144) - Picture No. 18 - ![Picture No. 19](/listings/photos/174296798/153146) - Picture No. 19 - ![Picture No. 20](/listings/photos/174296798/153152) - Picture No. 20 - ![Picture No. 21](/listings/photos/174296798/153156) - Picture No. 21 - ![Picture No. 22](/listings/photos/174296798/153160) - Picture No. 22 - ![Picture No. 23](/listings/photos/174296798/153165) - Picture No. 23 - ![Picture No. 24](/listings/photos/174296798/153169) - Picture No. 24 - ![Picture No. 25](/listings/photos/174296798/153173) - Picture No. 25 - ![Picture No. 26](/listings/photos/174296798/153174) - Picture No. 26 - ![Picture No. 27](/listings/photos/174296798/153178) - Picture No. 27 - ![Picture No. 28](/listings/photos/174296798/153182) - Picture No. 28 - ![Picture No. 04](/listings/photos/174296798/153185) - Picture No. 04 - ![Picture No. 03](/listings/photos/174296798/153189) - Picture No. 03 - ![Google Maps Image](/listings/photos/174296798/153193) - Google Maps Image ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/174296798/153195) - Floorplan ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/174296798/153199) - EPC Rating Graph ## FENSA Certificates This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #14848162 - **Address:** 5 Derwent Avenue, MANCHESTER, M21 7QP - **Certificate Issued:** 24/10/2021 - **Work Completed:** 24/08/2021 - **Items:** 1 door(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 5 DERWENT AVENUE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M21 7QP | £299,495 | 09/04/2009 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 5 CHRISTIE WAY, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M21 7QY | £800,000 | 31/10/2023 | Other | **Area average:** £800,000 (1 sale) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £742,500 (2 Other, M21, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -2.4% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Manchester). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,214/mo - **Realistic:** £1,349/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,484/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for West Pennine (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* ## Rental Comparables *Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area. Bedroom counts vary — use the Beds column to compare like-for-like lets. Student lets are excluded.* | Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on | |------|------|------|------|------| | 5 Bed Semi-Detached House, Redwing Avenue, M21 | £4,500/mo | 5 | 0.47 miles | OpenRent | | 1 Bed Flat, Beech House, M20 | £850/mo | 1 | 0.5 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Highmarsh Cresent, M20 | £2,050/mo | 3 | 0.52 miles | OpenRent | | 1 Bed Flat, Didsbury Gate, M20 | £1,495/mo | 1 | 0.52 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Flat, Didsbury Gate, M20 | £1,700/mo | 2 | 0.52 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Highmarsh Crescent, M20 | £1,695/mo | 3 | 0.52 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Flat, Clearwater Drive, M20 | £1,500/mo | 2 | 0.56 miles | OpenRent | | 4 Bed Terraced House, Leopold Avenue, M20 | £2,100/mo | 4 | 0.81 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,986/mo (8 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.23% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £212,250 - **Target investor price (1%):** £169,800 *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 OpenRent comparables.* ## Rent-driven metrics *Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,698/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 2.8% - **Cost-to-rent:** 35.6× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-1,352/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -7.7% *Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £3,404/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 361.2% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Manchester; All dwelling types series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 1.4% - **5y growth (index):** 18.2% - **10y growth (index):** 75.3% ## 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)