# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (WA14 2JH) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 3 GARNER CLOSE, ALTRINCHAM, BOWDON, GREATER MANCHESTER WA14 2JH | | Price | £1,349,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Council tax | G | | Last sold | £635,000 Oct 2015 | ## Description A beautifully presented four-bedroom detached home set within a highly sought after part of Bowdon. Description: This property offers a perfect balance of modern living, comfort and style. This impressive property combines spacious interiors with attractive outdoor space, making it ideal for families or those in need of extra room. Upon entering, you are welcomed by a bright and airy hallway, which also provides access to a private office- perfect for working from home. The property boasts generous living areas enhanced by large windows, allowing natural light to fill the space and create a warm inviting atmosphere. The well-appointed, Tom Howley bespoke kitchen features quality appliances, ample worktop space, and plentiful storage, along with a dining area that is perfectly suited for both everyday living and entertaining guests. The property also benefits from beautiful natural stone flooring with underfloor heating. Upstairs there are four well-proportioned bedrooms, one of which benefits from an additional dressing room. Two bedrooms enjoy the luxury of en-suite bathrooms, while the remaining bedrooms are served by a contemporary family bathroom. This exceptional home presents a fantastic opportunity for buyers seeking a stylish, spacious and conveniently located family residence. Gardens and Grounds: Externally the property benefits from a private driveway providing ample off-road parking as well a single garage. Set on a generous plot, the home also offers a delightful garden an ideal retreat for outdoor gatherings, with a patio area perfect for entertaining. Key Selling Features • Detached House • Great Entertaining Areas • Cul-De-Sac Location • Close to Hale and Altrincham. Tenure - Freehold Council Tax Band G ## Property Photos - ![Front Interior](/listings/photos/173505236/82653) - Front Interior - ![Rear Elevation](/listings/photos/173505236/82655) - Rear Elevation - ![Garden](/listings/photos/173505236/82658) - Garden - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/173505236/82661) - Kitchen - ![Hallway](/listings/photos/173505236/82663) - Hallway - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/173505236/82666) - Kitchen - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/173505236/82668) - Kitchen - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/173505236/82671) - Kitchen - ![Utility Room](/listings/photos/173505236/82672) - Utility Room - ![Drawing Room](/listings/photos/173505236/82674) - Drawing Room - ![Landing](/listings/photos/173505236/82676) - Landing - ![Principal Bedroom](/listings/photos/173505236/82678) - Principal Bedroom - ![En-Suite](/listings/photos/173505236/82680) - En-Suite - ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/173505236/82682) - Bedroom - ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/173505236/82684) - Bedroom - ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/173505236/82686) - Bedroom - ![Family Bathroom](/listings/photos/173505236/82688) - Family Bathroom - ![En-Suite](/listings/photos/173505236/82690) - En-Suite - ![Garden](/listings/photos/173505236/82692) - Garden - ![Patio](/listings/photos/173505236/82694) - Patio - ![Picture No. 03](/listings/photos/173505236/82696) - Picture No. 03 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/173505236/82698) - EPC Rating Graph ## FENSA Certificates This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #1074707 - **Address:** 3 Garner Close, Bowdon, WA14 2JH - **Certificate Issued:** 17/10/2003 - **Work Completed:** 19/09/2003 - **Items:** 4 window(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 3 GARNER CLOSE, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 2JH | £635,000 | 30/10/2015 | Detached | | 3 GARNER CLOSE, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 2JH | £174,500 | 29/08/1997 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 110 BOLD STREET, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 2EH | £490,000 | 19/12/2025 | Detached | | 15 MARLBOROUGH ROAD, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 2RR | £1,330,000 | 19/08/2022 | Detached | | 19B WILLOW TREE ROAD, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 2EQ | £835,000 | 28/01/2022 | Detached | | 3 HOLLYWOOD, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 2LL | £675,000 | 30/11/2021 | Detached | **Area average:** £832,500 (4 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £1,121,457 (23 Detached, WA14, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +20.3% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Trafford). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,223/mo - **Realistic:** £1,359/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,495/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Southern Greater Manchester (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,396/mo ## 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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 4 Bed Semi-Detached House, Ellesmere Road, WA14 | £3,250/mo | 4 | 1.11 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £3,250/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.24% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £406,250 - **Target investor price (1%):** £325,000 *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 £3,250/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 2.9% - **Cost-to-rent:** 34.6× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-2,412/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -7.4% *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).* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 35% - **10y growth:** 115.6% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Trafford; Detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 1.1% - **5y growth (index):** 19.7% - **10y growth (index):** 61.6% ## 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)