For sale Detached

3 MINERVA CLOSE

ALTRINCHAM, BROADHEATH, GREATER MANCHESTER WA14 4FD

3 beds 2 baths 969 sq ft Listed 15 Oct 2025 (-291d)

£490,000

Reduced on 9 Jun 2026 · Was £525,000

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# 3 bedroom detached house for sale (WA14 4FD)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 3 MINERVA CLOSE, ALTRINCHAM, BROADHEATH, GREATER MANCHESTER WA14 4FD |
| Price | £490,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Council tax | D |
| Floor area | 90 m² |
| Last sold | £298,500 Mar 2016 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** B
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 13/06/2023 — **EXPIRED** (no longer valid for marketing or letting)
- **Current heating cost:** £274/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £20,500

### Recommendations
- Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£11,000 - £20,000)

## Description

This beautifully appointed modern home occupies one of the best positions on this extremely popular development.

The property offers almost 1000 sq ft of floorspace and is finished to an exacting standard throughout.

At ground floor the accommodation is arranged around a welcoming entrance hall with oak staircase and cloaks/wc.

There is an excellent sized living room that is open plan to the dining room and kitchen, creating a fantastic free flowing space that is ideal for those with growing famillies. The kitchen itself is fitted with an extensive range of base and eye level matt finish units, with solid wood work tops and a matching breakfast bar. Double doors from the dining room open directly to the delightful rear garden.

At first floor there are three well proportioned bedrooms. The principal bedroom has two mirror fronted fitted wardrobes and has its own contemporary en suite shower room. The second and third bedrooms are served by the luxurious family bathroom.

The property enjoys a quiet cul de sac setting and occupies a generous plot with a landscaped garden to the rear that is completely enclosed. A patio extends the full width of the house, accessed directly from the dining kitchen, and opens onto a wood chip play area with raised borders. To the front of the property a driveway provides off road parking for several vehicles.

Despite the quiet setting, the property lies within walking distance of John Leigh Park, Altrincham Town Centre and some of the area's best schools.

The property is available immediately with no onward chain.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/168197165/69918) - Floorplan

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/168197165/69919) - EPC Rating Graph

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 3 MINERVA CLOSE, BROADHEATH, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4FD | £298,500 | 04/03/2016 | Detached |
| 3 MINERVA CLOSE, BROADHEATH, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4FD | £238,995 | 28/06/2013 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| [Same street] 5 MINERVA CLOSE, BROADHEATH, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4FD | £748,000 | 13/12/2024 | Detached |
| 62 NORMAN ROAD, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4EB | £490,000 | 04/04/2023 | Detached |
| 12 NORMAN ROAD, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4EB | £462,000 | 22/11/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £748,000 (1 sale)
**Area average:** £476,000 (2 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £1,158,788 (26 Detached, WA14, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -57.7%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Trafford). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £1,229/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,365/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,502/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Southern Greater Manchester (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £898/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Brook Lane, WA15 | £1,700/mo | 3 | 0.68 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,700/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.35% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £212,500
- **Target investor price (1%):** £170,000

*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 £1,700/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 4.2%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 24×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-425/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -3.6%

*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).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £5,444/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -19.5%
- **10y growth:** 4.8%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Trafford; Detached series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 2.6%
- **5y growth (index):** 21.2%
- **10y growth (index):** 63.8%

## 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)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

90 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Last sold

£298,500 Mar 2016

Price per m²

£5,444/m²

Local average

£1,158,788 (-57.7%)

Deprivation

Decile 10 (33,614 of 33,755)

Street crime

0 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

An Impressive Modern Detached
Approx 1000 sq ft of Accommodation
Stylish Fit & Finish Throughout
Entrance Hall & Cloaks/WC
Open Plan Living/Dining/Kitchen
Three Bedrooms & Two Bath/Shower Rooms
Enclosed Landscaped Garden & Off Road Parking
Walking Dist of John Leigh Park & Alt. Town Centre
Tax Band D. EPC Rating B
Available Immediately. No Chain

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

This beautifully appointed modern home occupies one of the best positions on this extremely popular development.

The property offers almost 1000 sq ft of floorspace and is finished to an exacting standard throughout.

At ground floor the accommodation is arranged around a welcoming entrance hall with oak staircase and cloaks/wc.

There is an excellent sized living room that is open plan to the dining room and kitchen, creating a fantastic free flowing space that is ideal for those with growing famillies. The kitchen itself is fitted with an extensive range of base and eye level matt finish units, with solid wood work tops and a matching breakfast bar. Double doors from the dining room open directly to the delightful rear garden.

At first floor there are three well proportioned bedrooms. The principal bedroom has two mirror fronted fitted wardrobes and has its own contemporary en suite shower room. The second and third bedrooms are served by the luxurious family bathroom.

The property enjoys a quiet cul de sac setting and occupies a generous plot with a landscaped garden to the rear that is completely enclosed. A patio extends the full width of the house, accessed directly from the dining kitchen, and opens onto a wood chip play area with raised borders. To the front of the property a driveway provides off road parking for several vehicles.

Despite the quiet setting, the property lies within walking distance of John Leigh Park, Altrincham Town Centre and some of the area's best schools.

The property is available immediately with no onward chain.

Listed by

Hale

Carter Groves Estate Agents Ltd

Reference: 168197165

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

This certificate expired on 13/06/2023. A new EPC may be required before the property can be marketed or let.

Current rating: B

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 14/06/2013

Expiry date: 13/06/2023 (expired)

Current heating cost: £274/year

Potential heating cost: £274/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £20,500

Recommendations

Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£11,000 - £20,000)

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan

EPC Graphs

EPC Rating Graph

Price history

25% since 2013

Event	Date	Price	% change
Listed for sale	—	£490,000	+64.2%
Sold	04/03/2016 (10 years ago)	£298,500	+24.9%
Sold	28/06/2013 (13 years ago)	£238,995	—

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
Same street 5 MINERVA CLOSE, BROADHEATH, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4FD	£748,000	13/12/2024	Detached
62 NORMAN ROAD, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4EB	£490,000	04/04/2023	Detached
12 NORMAN ROAD, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4EB	£462,000	22/11/2021	Detached

Street average: £748,000 (1 sale)

Area average: £476,000 (2 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -19.5%

10y growth 4.8%

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

1y (index) 2.6%

5y (index) 21.2%

10y (index) 63.8%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,229/mo

Realistic £1,365/mo

Optimistic £1,502/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Trafford.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Southern Greater Manchester: £898/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View WA14 4FD

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Shop	Rose & Grey	0.1 miles
Shop	Aldi	0.2 miles
Bus stop	Broadheath, Manchester Road / opposite The Navigation	0.2 miles
Bus stop	Broadheath, Manchester Road / near Harcourt Road	0.2 miles
Train station	Navigation Road	0.6 miles
Hospital	Altrincham Health and Wellbeing Centre	0.7 miles
Train station	Altrincham	0.8 miles
Hospital	Altrincham Hospital	0.9 miles
University	University Academy 92	5.2 miles
University	University of Salford	5.8 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Total incidents	0

Within 1 mile during May 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
Navigation Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 17 Mar 2011
Altrincham CofE (Aided) Primary School	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 1 Mar 2023
Broadheath Primary School	Primary	0.6 miles	Good — 3 Dec 2014
Loreto Grammar School	Secondary	0.6 miles	Outstanding — 9 Nov 2022
North Cestrian School	Secondary	0.6 miles	Good — 29 Apr 2019

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
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Brook Lane, WA15	£1,700/mo	3	0.68 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,700/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.35%

Max investor price (0.8%) £212,500

Target investor price (1%) £170,000

Gross yield 4.2%

Cost-to-rent ratio 24×

Monthly cashflow £-425/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI -3.6%

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).
Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
Cashflow — Rent minus 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).