57 TOWNFIELD GARDENS
ALTRINCHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER WA14 4DT
Property details
Tenure
LEASEHOLD
Floor area
56 m²
EPC rating
B
Year built
England and Wales: 1950-1966
Last sold
£205,000 Sep 2021
Price per m²
£3,571/m²
Local average
£359,565 (-44.4%)
Deprivation
Decile 9 (28,797 of 33,755)
Street crime
1 incident within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Two Bedroom Apartment
- Recently Renovated
- Modern Kitchen and Bathroom
- Well Maintained Communal Gardens
- Walking Distance to John Leigh Park
- Close to Altrincham Town Center
- Guest Parking Available
- In Catchment for Trafford's Schools
- Sold With No Chain
- Patio Area
Additional details
- Parking
- Permit, Off street
- Garden
- Yes
Description
This spacious two bedroom apartment has has been recently modernised to an impressive standard, creating an open plan living/dining area. This apartment has the added luxury of a glazed uPVC door opening out onto a idyllic patio area overlooking the well established communal gardens.
The property comes with residents car parking and guest parking. This is an ideal property for a young professional.
KITCHEN/DINER 18' 0" x 8' 2" (5.49m x 2.49m) The kitchen/diner is located within an open-plan living/dining area. This room offers a range of matching base and eye level storage units; tiled splash back; a freestanding fridge-freezer; integral oven with four ring induction hob and extractor fan over; two double glazed windows to the rear aspect; there is also an integral washer and dishwasher and a recessed stainless steel one and half bowl sink unit, with chrome mixer tap over. Housed within one of the storage units is also a wall mounted combi boiler.
LOUNGE 10' 7" x 12' 1" (3.25m x 3.7m) The lounge is a large open-plan space, ideal for entertaining guests. This room benefits from uPVC double glazed French doors and window to the front aspect, with fitted blinds. There doors open out to the patio and beautifully maintained communal gardens. This room is also fitted with wooden effect laminate flooring; multi-directional spot lighting; double panel radiator; television and telephone points.
MASTER BEDROOM 10' 5" x 8' 0" (3.18m x 2.45m) This spacious double bedroom offers a uPVC double glazed window to the front aspect, looking over the well maintained communal gardens; neutral carpeted flooring; a pendant light fitting; a single panel radiator; built in wardrobe providing hanging and shelf storage space, and ample space for double bed and chest of drawers.
BEDROOM TWO 8' 0" x 8' 11" (2.45m x 2.73m) The second bedroom would be ideal as a home office or child's bedroom. This room offers a uPVC double glazed window to the front aspect, again looking over the beautiful communal gardens; neutral carpeted flooring; fitted wardrobe providing hanging and shelf storage space; a pendant light fitting and a single panel radiator.
BATHROOM 5' 7" x 7' 1" (1.71m x 2.18m) The family bathroom is fitted with a contemporary white suite. This room offers fully tiled floor and walls; a panelled bath with electric shower over and half glazed screen; a low-level WC; pedestal hand wash basin with chrome mixer tap over; recessed spotlights and chrome wall mounted heated towel rail with shelving above.
EXTERNAL The property sits in beautifully maintained communal grounds which offer a large lawned garden area to the front of the property with boarders which are stocked with mature shrubs and trees. This apartment also offers residents car park and guest parking.
COMMON QUESTIONS ** 1. Is this property freehold or leasehold? This property is leasehold. There are 960 years remaining on the lease for this property, the service charge is £1,260pa.
2. How much is the council tax for this property? The house is in council tax band C, which in Trafford is currently £1,460.46 per annum.
3. When was this property built? The vendor has advised that the apartments were built circa 1960.
4. What are neighbours like? The neighbours are friendly and quiet people.
5. Does the property have a Sky dish? No, the property does not have a Sky dish.
6. Which items will be included in the sale price? The vendor is happy to include the integrated white goods, freestanding fridge/freezer and sofa in the sale price. They would also be willing to negotiate the sale of other items of furniture if needed.
7. How quickly is the vendor able to move? There is no connected chain for this sale. Therefore, the transaction can be completed as soon as the buyer is ready to do so.
8. What are your three favourite aspects of this property? The location is one of the vendor's favourite aspects, as the house is very conveniently located, only a short walk from the shops and amenities in Altrincham. The vendor also enjoy the beautifully maintained communal gardens. Finally the vendors have loved the feeling of being in a peaceful oasis just a few minutes walk into the town centre, but still very quiet and with a nice sense of community.
9. Have the vendors done any work to the property? Yes, the owners have carried out a full re-wire in 2018, they also removed a non load bearing wall between the kitchen/diner and lounge to create an open plan living space. Along with this, they added a new kitchen.
10. Can I purchase this property as a buy-to-let? Unfortunately not, the vendor has advised us that in the lease agreement it states that none of the apartments within the development can be rented out.
Listed by
Altrincham
Jameson & Partners Ltd
Reference: 78658959
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: B
Potential rating: B
Inspection date: 12/03/2021
Expiry date: 11/03/2031
Current heating cost: £206/year
Potential heating cost: £206/year
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
21% since 2018
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 24/09/2021 (4 years ago) | £205,000 | +20.6% |
| Sold | 19/10/2018 (7 years ago) | £170,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 TOWNFIELD GARDENS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DT | £210,000 | 21/11/2025 | Flat |
| 71 TOWNFIELD GARDENS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DT | £230,000 | 16/04/2025 | Flat |
| 12 TOWNFIELD GARDENS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DT | £225,000 | 24/03/2025 | Flat |
| 51 TOWNFIELD GARDENS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DT | £232,000 | 28/02/2025 | Flat |
| 8 TOWNFIELD GARDENS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DT | £250,000 | 16/01/2025 | Flat |
| 74 TOWNFIELD GARDENS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DT | £188,000 | 06/01/2025 | Flat |
| 65 TOWNFIELD GARDENS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DT | £232,500 | 05/11/2024 | Flat |
| 41 TOWNFIELD GARDENS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DT | £242,500 | 25/03/2024 | Flat |
| 30 TOWNFIELD GARDENS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DT | £215,000 | 02/08/2023 | Flat |
| 70 TOWNFIELD GARDENS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DT | £235,000 | 16/06/2023 | Flat |
| 25 TOWNFIELD GARDENS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DT | £227,000 | 02/12/2022 | Flat |
| 48 TOWNFIELD GARDENS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DT | £235,000 | 08/07/2022 | Flat |
| 13 ARNOLDS YARD, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DL | £310,000 | 11/05/2022 | Flat |
| 23 ARNOLDS YARD, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DL | £300,000 | 10/12/2021 | Flat |
| 71 TOWNFIELD GARDENS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DT | £200,000 | 12/11/2021 | Flat |
| 18 TOWNFIELD GARDENS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DT | £210,000 | 22/10/2021 | Flat |
| 16 TOWNFIELD GARDENS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DT | £175,000 | 07/09/2021 | Flat |
| 49 TOWNFIELD GARDENS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DT | £210,500 | 23/06/2021 | Flat |
Area average: £229,306 (18 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 March 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
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | John Leigh Park, Church Street / outside The Wheatsheaf | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Kwik Fit | 0.2 miles |
| Bus stop | John Leigh Park, Oldfield Road / near Church Street | 0.2 miles |
| Shop | Spar | 0.2 miles |
| Hospital | Altrincham Health and Wellbeing Centre | 0.3 miles |
| Train station | Altrincham | 0.4 miles |
| Hospital | Altrincham Hospital | 0.4 miles |
| Train station | Navigation Road | 0.6 miles |
| University | University Academy 92 | 5.5 miles |
| University | University of Salford | 6.2 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total incidents | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altrincham CofE (Aided) Primary School | Primary | 0.1 miles | Good — 1 Mar 2023 |
| North Cestrian School | Secondary | 0.2 miles | Good — 29 Apr 2019 |
| Loreto Grammar School | Secondary | 0.2 miles | Outstanding — 9 Nov 2022 |
| Navigation Primary School | Primary | 0.5 miles | Good — 17 Mar 2011 |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 0.5 miles | Outstanding — 16 Jul 2024 |
Rental Comparables
Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.
| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bed Maisonette, Manchester Road, WA14 | £1,075/mo | 2 | 0.44 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Terraced House, Beaconsfield Road, WA14 | £1,600/mo | 2 | 0.64 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Semi-Detached House, Drake Road, WA14 | £1,400/mo | 2 | 1 miles | OpenRent |
Average rent: £1,358/mo (3 listings)
Rent-driven metrics
Based on OpenRent comparables.
- 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).
- Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
- Cashflow — Rent minus 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).