# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (WA14 3DL) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 18 OAKWOOD LANE, ALTRINCHAM, BOWDON, GREATER MANCHESTER WA14 3DL | | Price | £1,475,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 4 | | Council tax | G | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1983-1990 | | Floor area | 222 m² | | Last sold | £1,370,000 Jul 2022 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 18/05/2032 - **Current heating cost:** £784/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £4,500 ### Recommendations - U (£3,500 - £5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/3600-9313-1622-5197-1523) ## Description An impressive renovated detached family home in a popular location within Bowdon. This carefully extended and refurbished detached residence is located in a prime Bowdon setting, within close proximity to outstanding schools and excellent motorway links. Finished to the highest standards, the home spans over 3,200 sq ft across two floors and offers exceptional living space tailored for modern family life. The ground floor opens with a generous entrance hall and leads to a spacious cloakroom with double-width coat and shoe storage, and WC. The living areas include a well-proportioned reception room including a bay window, alongside a spectacular open-plan living dining kitchen. This central space boasts custom cabinetry by Wells & Hewitt, premium Siemens integrated appliances, a bespoke media wall, and full-width bi-folding doors opening to the rear garden. A well-appointed utility room completes the ground floor. Upstairs, there are four generous double bedrooms, each with its own luxurious en-suite fitted with high-end Duravit and Keuco sanitary ware. Externally The property is approached via a block-paved driveway offering ample off-road parking and access to an integral double garage. The front garden is neatly lawned with box hedging, while the rear features a low-maintenance artificial lawn, expansive tiled patio, and mature tree screening for privacy. Enhanced by timber fencing, subtle uplighting, and additional perimeter security lighting, the outdoor space is as thoughtfully designed as the interior—creating a private, stylish, and highly functional family haven. Accommodation in Brief • Entrance hall • Cloak Room • WC • Living dining kitchen • Utility Room • Principal bedroom with dressing room and En suite • Three further bedrooms all ensuite • Double garage • Driveway • Gardens Council Tax Band G Freehold ## Property Photos - ![Front Elevation](/listings/photos/161922053/59664) - Front Elevation - ![Gardens](/listings/photos/161922053/59666) - Gardens - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/161922053/59668) - Kitchen - ![Hallway](/listings/photos/161922053/59676) - Hallway - ![Cloaks Area](/listings/photos/161922053/59678) - Cloaks Area - ![Drawing Room](/listings/photos/161922053/59680) - Drawing Room - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/161922053/59690) - Kitchen - ![Living Area](/listings/photos/161922053/59693) - Living Area - ![Dining Area](/listings/photos/161922053/59694) - Dining Area - ![Principal Bedroom](/listings/photos/161922053/59697) - Principal Bedroom - ![Dressing Room](/listings/photos/161922053/59698) - Dressing Room - ![Ensuite](/listings/photos/161922053/59700) - Ensuite - ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/161922053/59712) - Bedroom - ![Ensuite](/listings/photos/161922053/59714) - Ensuite - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/161922053/59716) - Kitchen - ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/161922053/59719) - Rear Garden ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/161922053/59721) - Floorplan ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/161922053/59725) - EPC Rating Graph ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 18 OAKWOOD LANE, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3DL | £1,370,000 | 26/07/2022 | Detached | | 18 OAKWOOD LANE, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3DL | £185,000 | 29/01/1996 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 5 CHURCHFIELDS, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3PL | £850,000 | 13/11/2025 | Detached | | 47 GADDUM ROAD, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3PH | £1,050,000 | 27/06/2025 | Detached | | 33 BOW GREEN ROAD, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3LF | £2,120,000 | 29/10/2024 | Detached | | 5 LITTLE MEADOW ROAD, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3PG | £860,000 | 15/09/2023 | Detached | | 1 ABBEY CLOSE, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3NA | £1,080,000 | 18/08/2023 | Detached | | 45 GADDUM ROAD, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3PH | £770,000 | 26/05/2023 | Detached | | 2 THE LOWES, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3PE | £1,057,500 | 02/12/2022 | Detached | | 9 WYCHWOOD, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3DP | £950,000 | 06/09/2022 | Detached | | 2 BEECHWOOD, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3DW | £780,000 | 25/07/2022 | Detached | | 1 BEECHWOOD, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3DW | £790,000 | 20/04/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 41A OAKWOOD LANE, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3DL | £971,000 | 14/04/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 25 OAKWOOD LANE, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3DL | £740,000 | 15/03/2022 | Detached | | 1 CHURCHFIELDS, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3PL | £1,250,000 | 30/11/2021 | Detached | | 7 CUMBERLAND DRIVE, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3QP | £728,000 | 14/09/2021 | Detached | | 2 DEAN DRIVE, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3NE | £930,000 | 16/08/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £855,500 (2 sales) **Area average:** £1,016,577 (13 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £1,121,457 (23 Detached, WA14, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +31.5% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Trafford). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,226/mo - **Realistic:** £1,362/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,498/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:** 0.09% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £170,250 - **Target investor price (1%):** £136,200 *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.* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £6,644/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 3.5% - **10y growth:** 123.5% ## 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)