For sale Detached

2 COTTRELL ROAD

ALTRINCHAM, HALE BARNS, GREATER MANCHESTER WA15 0RT

3 beds 2 baths 1,356 sq ft Listed 10 Dec 2025 (-185d)

£675,000

Reduced on 15 May 2026

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Property details

Tenure

LEASEHOLD (938 years remaining on lease)

Floor area

126 m²

Council tax band

F

EPC rating

E

Year built

England and Wales: 1950-1966

Last sold

£347,000 Jun 2004

Price per m²

£5,357/m²

Local average

£1,078,879 (-37.4%)

Deprivation

Decile 10 (30,819 of 33,755)

Street crime

0 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

*NO ONWARD CHAIN*
An extended and superbly presented detached bungalow with landscaped gardens and a westerly aspect at the rear. The spacious accommodation briefly comprises enclosed porch, entrance hall, sitting room with feature fireplace, living/dining kitchen with integrated appliances and French windows to the paved terrace, ground floor double bedroom with en suite WC, additional ground floor double bedroom and shower room/WC, first floor double bedroom with fitted wardrobes, bathroom/WC, laundry and study area. Gas fired central heating and PVCu double glazing. Detached garage and block paved driveway. Mature grounds laid mainly to lawn. Highly sought after location approximately half a mile from the village centre.

Cottrell Road contains a variety of detached bungalows standing within mature grounds all of which combines to create an attractive create an attractive street scene. Well placed for access to the surrounding network of motorways and Manchester International Airport and with local shops available within the revitalised village centre including Asda supermarket and Costa Coffee. The property also lies within the catchment area of highly regarded primary and secondary schools.

Set back beyond the grass verge and tree lined carriageway this traditional detached bungalow benefits from a well planned loft conversion and occupies an enviable position with westerly facing gardens at the rear. The interior is generously proportioned and superbly presented throughout and needs to be seen to be appreciated.

The accommodation is approached beyond an enclosed porch and wide entrance hall with provision for storage/cloaks. Positioned toward the front there is an elegant sitting room with the focal point of a period style fireplace surround and living flame gas fire framed in brushed chrome. At the rear, an impressive open plan living/dining room features Shaker style units complemented by stone effect work surfaces and a full range of integrated appliances. In addition, French windows open onto the paved terrace and gardens laid mainly to lawn. There are two ground floor double bedrooms, one with en suite WC, and a well appointed shower room/WC.

At first floor level the excellent primary bedroom has the added advantage of bespoke fitted wardrobes. The bathroom/WC is fitted with a modern white/chrome suite and the landing has been utilised to create a concealed laundry area alongside a separate study area.

Gas fired central heating has been installed together with PVCu double glazing throughout.

The beautiful landscaped grounds have been carefully designed with a variety of trees and shrubs and a paved rear terrace which is ideal for entertaining during the summer months. Furthermore, there is an expanse of lawn and importantly with a westerly aspect to enjoy the sunshine throughout the afternoon and into the evening.

Ample off road parking is provided within the block paved driveway and attached garage.

Accommodation -

Ground Floor -

Enclosed Porch - 1.83m x 1.19m (6'0 x 3'11) - PVCu double glazed/panelled front door. PVCu double glazed windows to the front and side. Wall light point. Opaque PVCu double glazed door set beside a matching side-screen to:

Entrance Hall - 2.16m x 2.54m (7'1 x 8'4) - Cloaks closet with space for hanging coats and jackets. Extensive fitted book shelves. Staircase the first floor. Wall light point. Coved cornice. Covered radiator.

Sitting Room - 4.42m x 3.84m (14'6 x 12'7) - Period style fireplace surround with coal effect/living flame gas fire framed in brushed chrome set upon a marble conglomerate hearth. Triple aspect with PVCu double glazed windows to the front and both sides. Three wall light points. Coved cornice. Radiator.

Living/Dining Kitchen - 6.40m x 3.43m (21'0 x 11'3) - Planned to incorporate:

Dining Kitchen - Fitted with a comprehensive range of Shaker style wall and base units beneath stone effect heat resistant work-surfaces and inset 1½ bowl stainless steel drainer sink with mixer tap and tiled splash-back. Integrated appliances include an electric fan oven/grill, microwave oven, four ring gas hob with stainless steel chimney cooker hood above, fridge/freezer and dishwasher. PVCu double glazed/panelled door to the side. PVCu double glazed window to the side. Tiled floor.

Living Area - PVCu double glazed French windows to the rear terrace. Tiled floor. Radiator.

Bedroom Two - 3.99m x 3.48m (13'1 x 11'5) - PVCu double glazed window to the rear. Coved cornice. Radiator.

En Suite Wc - White/chrome corner vanity wash basin with mixer tap and low-level WC. Mirror fronted cabinet. Opaque PVCu double glazed window to the rear. Radiator.

Bedroom Three - 4.22m x 4.01m (13'10 x 13'2) - Currently used as a dining room with PVCu double glazed window to the front. Under-stair storage cupboard with wall light point. Coved cornice. Radiator.

Shower Room/Wc - 2.46m x 2.21m (8'1 x 7'3) - Fitted with a modern white/chrome wall mounted wash basin with mixer tap and low-level WC. Walk-in shower with tiled walls and thermostatic shower beyond a glass screen. Linen/storage cupboard with shelving. Opaque PVCu double glazed window to the rear. Partially tiled walls. Tiled floor. Recessed low-voltage lighting. Extractor fan. Chrome heated towel rail. Radiator.

First Floor -

Landing - Concealed laundry area with recess for an automatic washing machine and tumble dryer beneath a heat resistant work-surface. Storage cupboard. Concealed study area with pedestal desk and shelving above.

Bedroom One - 5.69m x 3.68m (18'8 x 12'1) - Fitted with a full width range of wardrobes containing hanging rails and shelving. Access to eaves storage. PVCu double glazed dormer window to the rear. Recessed low-voltage lighting. Two covered radiators.

Bathroom/Wc - 3.15m x 1.80m (10'4 x 5'11) - Fitted with a modern white/chrome suite comprising panelled bath with mixer tap plus thermostatic shower and screen above, vanity wash basin with mixer tap and low-level WC. Airing cupboard with shelving and housing the wall mounted gas central heating boiler. Double glazed velux window. Partially tiled walls. Tiled floor. Extractor fan. Chrome heated towel rail.

Outside -

Detached Garage - Up and over door. Timber door to the side. Timber framed window to the side. Light and power supplies.

Services - All mains services are connected.

Possession - Vacant possession upon completion.

Tenure - We are informed the property is held on a Leasehold basis for the residue of 999 years and subject to a Ground Rent of £16.00 per annum. 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: 170169908

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: E

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 12/12/2016

Expiry date: 11/12/2026

Current heating cost: £1,290/year

Potential heating cost: £986/year

Recommendations

  • Cavity wall insulation (1,500)
  • Floor insulation (suspended floor) (1,200)
  • Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (90)
  • Upgrade heating controls (450)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (8,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EE Rating

EE Rating

EI Rating

EI Rating

FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #12103806

Property Details

Street: 2 Cottrell Road

Town: Hale Barns

Postcode: WA15 0RT

Installation Details

Items: 3 windows and 2 doors

Certificate Issued: 19/12/2016

Work Completed: 21/10/2016

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

88% since 2001

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale £675,000 +94.5%
Sold 03/06/2004 (22 years ago) £347,000 +87.6%
Sold 26/02/2001 (25 years ago) £185,000

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
7 RIDGE AVENUE, HALE BARNS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 0AY £375,000 18/12/2025 Detached
106 CHAPEL LANE, HALE BARNS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 0SU £700,000 01/12/2025 Detached
104 CHAPEL LANE, HALE BARNS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 0BP £1,215,000 03/11/2025 Detached
7 GREEN GATE, HALE BARNS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 0SN £700,000 31/10/2025 Detached
22 RAVENWOOD DRIVE, HALE BARNS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 0JA £587,500 19/08/2025 Detached
34 LONGACRES ROAD, HALE BARNS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 0RS £624,000 06/12/2024 Detached
5 TANYARD DRIVE, HALE BARNS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 0BS £705,000 28/06/2024 Detached
7 TANYARD DRIVE, HALE BARNS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 0BS £763,500 20/11/2023 Detached
28 GORSE BANK ROAD, HALE BARNS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 0AS £925,000 17/10/2023 Detached
7 WARBURTON CLOSE, HALE BARNS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 0SJ £685,000 09/08/2023 Detached
10 GREEN GATE, HALE BARNS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 0SN £935,000 08/08/2023 Detached
24 LONGACRES ROAD, HALE BARNS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 0RS £660,000 01/08/2023 Detached
84 CHAPEL LANE, HALE BARNS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 0BH £1,300,000 06/06/2023 Detached
33 GORSE BANK ROAD, HALE BARNS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 0BD £500,000 25/04/2023 Detached
13 RAVENWOOD DRIVE, HALE BARNS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 0JA £925,000 03/11/2022 Detached
15 WARREN DRIVE, HALE BARNS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 0RP £1,110,000 03/10/2022 Detached
60 GORSE BANK ROAD, HALE BARNS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 0AX £882,250 19/08/2022 Detached
4 CHAPEL DRIVE, HALE BARNS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 0BL £846,000 28/07/2022 Detached
2 RUSHEY CLOSE, HALE BARNS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 0RY £740,000 14/07/2022 Detached
38 GORSE BANK ROAD, HALE BARNS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 0AS £860,000 12/07/2022 Detached

Area average: £801,913 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 41.9%
10y growth 37.7%

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

1y (index) 1.1%
5y (index) 19.7%
10y (index) 61.6%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,223/mo
Realistic £1,359/mo
Optimistic £1,495/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Trafford.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for North Cumbria: £588/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Warburton Green, Greengate / near High Elm Road 0.1 miles
Bus stop Warburton Green, Greengate / near Crabtree Avenue 0.1 miles
Shop A P Hynes & Co 0.4 miles
Shop Majestic 0.5 miles
Train station Ashley 1.5 miles
Train station Manchester Airport 1.5 miles
Hospital Altrincham Hospital 2.4 miles
Hospital Altrincham Health and Wellbeing Centre 2.5 miles
University Fallowfield Reception and Richmond Amenities Building 6.9 miles
University Manchester School of Art 7.9 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Total incidents 0

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
Elmridge Primary School Primary 0.3 miles Good — 18 Jan 2024
St Ambrose Prep School Other 0.6 miles (No rating)
Saint Ambrose College Secondary 0.7 miles Good — 16 Mar 2020
Well Green Primary School Primary 1.0 miles Good — 9 Dec 2021
Altrincham College Secondary 1.6 miles Good — 6 Jul 2022

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.2%
Max investor price (0.8%) £169,875
Target investor price (1%) £135,900
  • 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).