For sale Detached

16 FERNLEA

ALTRINCHAM, HALE, GREATER MANCHESTER WA15 9LH

4 beds 2 baths 136 m² Listed 19 May 2026 (-154d)

£1,060,000

Reduced on 18 Sep 2026

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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

A recently refurbished and replanned modern detached family house positioned within a highly favoured cul de sac development approximately half a mile from the village of Hale. The superbly presented accommodation briefly comprises enclosed porch, entrance hall, cloakroom/WC, spacious dual aspect sitting room, dining room, fitted kitchen with integrated appliances, study, primary bedroom with en suite shower room/WC, two further double bedrooms, generous single bedroom and family shower room/WC. Detached conservatory. Gas fired central heating and PVCu double glazing. Paved driveway and attached double garage with remotely operated door. Mature landscaped grounds including a southerly facing paved rear terrace and gardens laid mainly to lawn with a high degree of privacy. Sought after location.

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.

Floorplans

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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).

5y growth -10.6%
10y growth 57.8%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Trafford. Series: Detached. As of July 2026.

1y (index) 9.4%
5y (index) 27.5%
10y (index) 65.3%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Trafford. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,232/mo
Realistic £1,369/mo
Optimistic £1,506/mo

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 0.13%
Max investor price (0.8%) £171,125
Target investor price (1%) £136,900
  • 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).