# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (WA14 4NQ) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 12 MALVERN DRIVE, ALTRINCHAM, ALTRINCHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER WA14 4NQ | | Price | £1,195,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | G | | Last sold | £545,000 Apr 2008 | ## Description 12 Malvern Drive, Altrincham is a superb four-bedroom detached family home, perfectly positioned within a quiet and safe cul-de-sac setting that is ideal for a growing family. Enjoying a particularly private position both to the front and rear, the property sits on a generous plot with a large driveway, double garage and excellent potential for future extension (STPP), offering long-term flexibility as your needs evolve. Inside, the home is thoughtfully arranged to suit modern family living. A stunning open-plan living kitchen and dining space forms the heart of the house, perfect for everyday life and entertaining alike, complemented by two additional reception rooms that provide versatile areas for relaxing, working or hosting guests. A utility room and downstairs WC add further practicality. Upstairs, there are four well-proportioned bedrooms and two stylish, modern bathrooms, including an ensuite to the principal bedroom, creating a comfortable and functional layout for family life. The location is a real highlight, with Altrincham town centre within easy walking distance, along with a selection of highly regarded schools, including Loreto. Enjoy being within easy reach of the beautiful walks and open spaces of Dunham Massey, perfect for weekend strolls and family days out. Combining space, privacy, and convenience in a quintessential family-friendly setting, this is a truly superb home offering the perfect environment for a growing family. EPC Rating: C ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172544762/67262) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172544762/67265) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172544762/67269) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172544762/67272) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172544762/67275) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172544762/67278) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172544762/67281) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172544762/67282) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172544762/67287) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172544762/67291) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172544762/67295) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172544762/67300) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172544762/67304) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172544762/67305) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172544762/67309) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172544762/67313) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172544762/67316) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172544762/67319) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172544762/67321) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172544762/67325) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172544762/67329) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172544762/67333) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172544762/67335) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172544762/67339) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172544762/67343) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172544762/67346) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/172544762/67349) ## Floorplans - ![All](/listings/photos/172544762/67352) - All ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/172544762/67355) - EPC 1 ## FENSA Certificates This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #8431135 - **Address:** 12 Malvern Drive, ALTRINCHAM, WA14 4NQ - **Certificate Issued:** 17/10/2011 - **Work Completed:** 10/06/2011 - **Items:** 4 window(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 12 MALVERN DRIVE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4NQ | £545,000 | 10/04/2008 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | NORTHLEA OLD COACH HOUSE SUFFOLK ROAD, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4QX | £1,150,000 | 11/03/2026 | Detached | | [Same street] 4 MALVERN DRIVE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4NQ | £177,000 | 26/11/2025 | Detached | | BROADWAY, 6 GORSEY LANE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4BN | £3,804,900 | 12/04/2024 | Detached | | 5 GORSEY LANE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4BN | £1,100,000 | 03/11/2023 | Detached | | 23 BONVILLE ROAD, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4QR | £1,505,000 | 16/12/2022 | Detached | | 9 HENDHAM DRIVE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4LY | £730,000 | 02/12/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 17 MALVERN DRIVE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4NQ | £1,530,000 | 27/10/2022 | Detached | | 13 HICKTON DRIVE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4LZ | £670,000 | 29/09/2022 | Detached | | 4 CHEVITHORNE CLOSE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4UY | £600,000 | 29/07/2022 | Detached | | 88 SEAMONS ROAD, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4LB | £565,000 | 06/06/2022 | Detached | | 10 HENDHAM DRIVE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4LY | £665,000 | 11/02/2022 | Detached | | 98 SEAMONS ROAD, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4LB | £650,000 | 30/09/2021 | Detached | | 11 BICKERTON ROAD, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4LA | £480,000 | 30/06/2021 | Detached | | 14 PENNINE DRIVE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4NH | £1,020,000 | 23/06/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £853,500 (2 sales) **Area average:** £1,078,325 (12 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £1,121,457 (23 Detached, WA14, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +6.6% ## 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 ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.11% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £169,875 - **Target investor price (1%):** £135,900 *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 Area rent estimate.* ## 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)