16 FERNLEA
ALTRINCHAM, HALE, GREATER MANCHESTER WA15 9LH
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Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
136 m²
Council tax band
F
Last sold
£842,000 Dec 2021
Local average
£1,089,125 (-2.7%)
Deprivation
Decile 10 (33,139 of 33,755)
Street crime
0 incidents within 1 mile (Aug 2026)
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
This spacious family home features attractive partially rendered elevations and stands in a remarkable plot. Southerly facing at the rear with beautiful landscaped grounds which are ideal for entertaining during the summer months and include a full width paved rear terrace accessed from both the sitting room and dining room. The rear gardens also incorporate a manicured lawn and impressive water fall with fish pond surrounded by mature raised borders and a variety of trees all of which combines to create a delightful setting with a high degree of privacy.
The superbly presented accommodation has recently been refurbished and replanned and is generously proportioned throughout with an enclosed porch set beyond a composite front door and wide entrance hall with glass balustrade staircase. There is an elegant dual aspect sitting room with the focal point of a rotating room divider with provision for a wall mounted flatscreen television which provides separation from the adjacent formal dining room. The stunning kitchen is fitted with contemporary matt grey units complemented by wood effect work surfaces and a range of integrated appliances. Completing the ground floor is a well appointed cloakroom/WC and a study with fitted bookshelves which may prove invaluable for those who choose to work from home.
At first floor level the excellent primary suite comprises double bedroom with fitted wardrobes and luxurious shower room/WC. Two further double bedrooms and a generous single bedroom all benefit from fitted/built-in furniture and are served by the fully tiled modern shower room/WC.
Gas fired central heating has been installed together with PVCu double glazing throughout.
Externally the paved driveway provides parking for several vehicles and there is an attached double garage with remotely operated door. In addition, the detached conservatory creates additional living space suitable for a variety uses and is currently configured as a games/living room.
Fernlea is a quiet cul de sac containing substantial detached houses of modern design set well back from the grass verge and tree lined carriageway. The location is highly sought after being approximately ½ a mile distance from the village of Hale with its range of individual shops, fashionable restaurants and train station and the property also lies within the catchment area of highly regarded primary and secondary schools. A little further is the comprehensive shopping centre of Altrincham town with its highly popular Market Hall which contains a variety of establishments including small independent retailers and informal dining options. The Metrolink station provides a commuter service into Manchester and, in addition, the area is well placed for the surrounding network of motorways. Importantly, just a few hundred yards to the south are walks through the Bollin Valley which forms part of the North Cheshire Greenbelt.
Accommodation -
Ground Floor -
Enclosed Porch - Composite front door. Mirror fronted shoe closet. Space for hanging coats and jackets. PVCu double glazed window to the front. Hardwood flooring. Recessed LED lighting.
Entrance Hall - 4.88m x 1.91m (16' x 6'3") - Matching sliding doors to both reception rooms. Glass balustrade staircase to the first floor. Opaque PVCu double glazed window to the front. Hardwood flooring. Recessed LED lighting. Radiator.
Sitting Room - 5.74m x 3.96m (18'10" x 13') - Provision for a wall mounted flatscreen television set within a rotating partition wall. Double glazed sliding windows to the paved rear terrace. PVCu double glazed window to the front. Hardwood flooring. Recessed LED lighting. Two light points. Radiator.
Dining Room - 3.76m x 3.05m (12'4" x 10') - Double glazed sliding windows to the paved rear terrace. Hardwood flooring. Recessed LED lighting. Radiator.
Kitchen - 4.19m x 3.76m (13'9" x 12'4") - Fitted with a range of contemporary matt grey wall and base units beneath wood effect heat resistant work-surfaces/up-stands and inset 1½ bowl stainless steel drainer sink with mixer tap. Matching breakfast bar. Rangemaster with six gas burners, two electric ovens and grill. Integrated Bosch appliances include a larder fridge, larder freezer, dishwasher and automatic washing machine. Concealed wall mounted gas central heating boiler. Opaque PVCu double glazed door to the side. PVCu double glazed window to the rear. Recessed LED lighting. Two wall light points. Radiator.
Study - 3.15m x 2.41m (10'4" x 7'11") - Fitted bookshelves and cupboards. PVCu double glazed window to the side. Hardwood flooring. Recessed LED lighting. Radiator.
Cloakroom/Wc - White/chrome counter-top vanity wash basin with mixer tap and WC with concealed cistern plus douche spray. Opaque PVCu double glazed window to the side. Tiled walls. Decorative tiled floor. Extractor fan. Chrome heated towel rail.
First Floor -
Landing - Glass balustrade. Access hatch to the partially boarded loft space with light supply. PVCu double glazed window to the front. Coved cornice. Radiator.
Bedroom One - 4.75m x 3.68m (15'7" x 12'1") - Fitted with a five door range of wardrobes containing hanging rails and shelving and matching chest of drawers. PVCu double glazed window to the rear. Radiator.
En Suite Shower Room/Wc - 2.26m x 1.52m (7'5" x 5') - White/chrome circular wash stand with mixer tap and low-level WC with douche spray. Wide walk-in shower with stone effect panelled walls and thermostatic ceiling mounted rain-shower plus handheld attachment. Illuminated/demisting mirror. Opaque PVCu double glazed window to the side. Panelled walls. Tiled floor. Shaver point. Extractor fan. Chrome heated towel rail.
Bedroom Two - 3.86m x 3.71m (12'8" x 12'2") - Fitted with a four door range of wardrobes containing hanging rails and shelving and flanking a central dressing table with cupboards above. PVCu double glazed window to the rear. Recessed LED lighting. Radiator.
Bedroom Three - 3.66m x 2.77m (12' x 9'1") - Fitted with a three door range of wardrobes containing hanging rails with cupboards above. PVCu double glazed window to the rear. Radiator.
Bedroom Four - 3.07m x 2.08m (10'1" x 6'10") - Built-in linen closet with shelving. PVCu double glazed window to the front. Radiator.
Shower Room/Wc - 2.26m x 2.08m (7'5" x 6'10") - White/chrome counter-top vanity wash basin with mixer tap and low-level WC with douche spray. Wide tiled enclosure with thermostatic rain-shower plus handheld attachment. Illuminated mirror. Opaque PVCu double glazed window to the front. Wood effect tiled floor. Tiled walls. Extractor fan. Chrome heated towel rail.
Outside -
Attached Double Garage - 5.49m x 5.00m (18' x 16'5") - Remotely operated up and over door. Opaque PVCu double glazed/panelled door and matching window to the rear. Light and power supplies.
Detached Conservatory - Brick to the lower section, PVCu framed and double glazed beneath a transparent roof. French windows to the gardens. Two wall light points. Power supply.
Services - All mains services are connected.
Possession - Vacant possession upon completion.
Tenure - We are informed the property is Freehold. This should be verified by your Solicitor.
Council Tax - Band F.
Note - No appliances, fixtures and fittings have been inspected and purchasers are recommended to obtain their own independent advice.
Listed by
Hale
Ian Macklin
Reference: 88658130
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Registered land (INSPIRE)
This location falls inside an HM Land Registry INSPIRE registered freehold polygon.
Plot: ~607 m² (0.15 acres)
Source: HM Land Registry INSPIRE Index Polygons.
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed for sale | — | £1,060,000 | +25.9% |
| Sold | 15/12/2021 (4 years ago) | £842,000 | — |
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 WARWICK DRIVE, HALE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 9EA | £1,400,000 | 23/01/2026 | Detached |
| 10A LINDOP ROAD, HALE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 9DZ | £1,525,000 | 10/12/2025 | Detached |
| 7 BIRCHFIELDS, HALE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 9LW | £870,000 | 25/11/2025 | Detached |
| 85 PARK ROAD, HALE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 9LQ | £1,450,000 | 14/11/2025 | Detached |
| 3 WOODHEAD ROAD, HALE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 9JZ | £1,465,000 | 10/11/2025 | Detached |
| 10 WADHAM WAY, HALE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 9LJ | £880,000 | 06/12/2023 | Detached |
| 10 WARWICK DRIVE, HALE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 9DY | £625,000 | 17/11/2023 | Detached |
| 2 ARTHOG DRIVE, HALE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 0NB | £800,000 | 29/09/2023 | Detached |
| 6 WADHAM WAY, HALE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 9LJ | £770,000 | 16/08/2023 | Detached |
| 78 BANKHALL LANE, HALE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 0LW | £3,000,000 | 13/06/2023 | Detached |
| 1A PARK DRIVE, HALE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 9DW | £1,700,000 | 14/12/2022 | Detached |
| 46 BANKHALL LANE, HALE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 0LG | £1,645,500 | 17/11/2022 | Detached |
| 78 BANKHALL LANE, HALE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 0LW | £2,700,000 | 10/10/2022 | Detached |
| 10 WOODHEAD DRIVE, HALE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 9LG | £1,200,000 | 03/10/2022 | Detached |
| 76 BANKHALL LANE, HALE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 0LW | £2,895,000 | 31/08/2022 | Detached |
| LANGHAM HOUSE WARWICK DRIVE, HALE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 9EA | £1,507,500 | 23/08/2022 | Detached |
| 6 WOODHEAD DRIVE, HALE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 9LG | £1,678,000 | 08/08/2022 | Detached |
| 2 WADHAM WAY, HALE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 9LJ | £817,500 | 22/07/2022 | Detached |
| 81 PARK ROAD, HALE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 9LQ | £1,872,500 | 15/07/2022 | Detached |
| BROOK HEYES ALAN DRIVE, HALE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 0LR | £2,700,000 | 27/05/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 20 FERNLEA, HALE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 9LH | £996,000 | 30/03/2022 | Detached |
Street average: £996,000 (1 sale)
Area average: £1,575,050 (20 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: Detached. As of July 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 North Cumbria: £738/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Ashley Heath, Arthog Road / near Wyngate Road | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Ashley Heath, Arthog Road / opposite Wyngate Road | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Tesco Express | 0.5 miles |
| Shop | Time Is Money | 0.5 miles |
| Train station | Hale | 0.8 miles |
| Train station | Ashley | 1.1 miles |
| Hospital | Altrincham Hospital | 1.2 miles |
| Hospital | Altrincham Health and Wellbeing Centre | 1.3 miles |
| University | Fallowfield Reception and Richmond Amenities Building | 7.1 miles |
| University | Manchester School of Art | 7.8 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Total incidents | 0 |
Within 1 mile during Aug 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Ambrose College | Secondary | 0.6 miles | Good — 16 Mar 2020 |
| Hale Preparatory School | Other | 0.7 miles | — (No rating) |
| St Ambrose Prep School | Other | 0.7 miles | — (No rating) |
| Altrincham Grammar School for Boys | Secondary | 0.8 miles | Outstanding — 10 Nov 2022 |
| Well Green Primary School | Primary | 0.8 miles | Good — 9 Dec 2021 |
Rental Comparables
Rental comparables data is not available for this property.
Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- 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).