# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (WA14 4QX) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | OLD COACH HOUSE, NORTHLEA, SUFFOLK ROAD, ALTRINCHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER WA14 4QX | | Price | £1,195,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 3 | | Council tax | G | | Construction age | England and Wales: before 1900 | | Floor area | 213 m² | | Last sold | £1,150,000 Mar 2026 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 20/03/2035 - **Current heating cost:** £1,701/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £18,500 ### Recommendations - Internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000) - Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000) - Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500) ## Description A beautifully converted coach house nestled in a private setting, conveniently located for Bowdon and Altrincham. Constructed of Cheshire brick elevations under a Welsh blue slate roof, The Old Coach House has been converted to form a light and airy home, a blend of original features with a modern finish, in a fabulous and private location within a short distance of Altrincham centre and its many amenities. The spacious entrance hall provides a glimpse access to the beautifully designed living/dining kitchen, complete with a SieMatic kitchen and Gaggenau appliances, wine cooler and Quooker tap, creating a delightful focal point to the property. There is also a formal living room and separate large study. In all there are four bedrooms (two en suite) and a family bathroom. Gardens & Grounds To the front there are secure electric gates leading to a delightful cobbled courtyard with a raised lawned garden with flower beds, shrubs and a large parking area. All enjoy a south westerly aspect. To the rear there is a delightful enclosed private courtyard, accessed via bi-fold doors an ideal venue for alfresco dining with family and friends. Accommodation in Brief Entrance hall, with downstairs wc Large living dining kitchen Living room with vaulted ceiling Large study Guest bedroom suite with jacuzzi bath Principal bedroom suite, with handmade built in wardrobes and ensuite shower room Two further bedrooms Contemporary family bathroom Delightful courtyards Ample parking Freehold Council Tax Band G ## Property Photos - ![The Old Coach House](/listings/photos/159996254/66835) - The Old Coach House - ![Gardens](/listings/photos/159996254/66837) - Gardens - ![Living Room](/listings/photos/159996254/66839) - Living Room - ![Breakfast Kitchen](/listings/photos/159996254/66841) - Breakfast Kitchen - ![Northlea Entrance](/listings/photos/159996254/66842) - Northlea Entrance - ![Reception Hall](/listings/photos/159996254/66844) - Reception Hall - ![Reception Hall](/listings/photos/159996254/66846) - Reception Hall - ![Breakfast Kitchen](/listings/photos/159996254/66849) - Breakfast Kitchen - ![Breakfast Kitchen](/listings/photos/159996254/66851) - Breakfast Kitchen - ![Breakfast Kitchen](/listings/photos/159996254/66854) - Breakfast Kitchen - ![Living Room](/listings/photos/159996254/66857) - Living Room - ![Living Room](/listings/photos/159996254/66861) - Living Room - ![Living Room](/listings/photos/159996254/66864) - Living Room - ![Dining Area](/listings/photos/159996254/66867) - Dining Area - ![Dining Area](/listings/photos/159996254/66870) - Dining Area - ![Study](/listings/photos/159996254/66873) - Study - ![Landing](/listings/photos/159996254/66876) - Landing - ![Principal Bedroom](/listings/photos/159996254/66879) - Principal Bedroom - ![Principal Bedroom](/listings/photos/159996254/66881) - Principal Bedroom - ![Principal Bedroom](/listings/photos/159996254/66883) - Principal Bedroom - ![Ensuite](/listings/photos/159996254/66884) - Ensuite - ![Ensuite](/listings/photos/159996254/66886) - Ensuite - ![Guest Bedroom](/listings/photos/159996254/66889) - Guest Bedroom - ![Guest Bedroom](/listings/photos/159996254/66892) - Guest Bedroom - ![Ensuite](/listings/photos/159996254/66895) - Ensuite - ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/159996254/66898) - Bedroom - ![Family Bathroom](/listings/photos/159996254/66900) - Family Bathroom - ![Courtyard](/listings/photos/159996254/66903) - Courtyard - ![Alfresco Dining](/listings/photos/159996254/66907) - Alfresco Dining - ![Alfresco Dining](/listings/photos/159996254/66910) - Alfresco Dining - ![Courtyard](/listings/photos/159996254/66913) - Courtyard - ![Courtyard](/listings/photos/159996254/66917) - Courtyard - ![Courtyard](/listings/photos/159996254/66920) - Courtyard - ![Evening](/listings/photos/159996254/66923) - Evening ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/159996254/66926) - Floorplan ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/159996254/66929) - EPC Rating Graph ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | NORTHLEA OLD COACH HOUSE SUFFOLK ROAD, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4QX | £1,150,000 | 11/03/2026 | Detached | | NORTHLEA OLD COACH HOUSE SUFFOLK ROAD, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4QX | £890,000 | 15/02/2017 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 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 | | DEEPFIELDS, 43 DUNHAM ROAD, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4QG | £3,000,000 | 21/07/2023 | Detached | | 23 BONVILLE ROAD, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4QR | £1,505,000 | 16/12/2022 | Detached | | 17 MALVERN DRIVE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4NQ | £1,530,000 | 27/10/2022 | Detached | | 4 NORMANBY CHASE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4QP | £1,400,000 | 16/09/2022 | Detached | | HORSESHOE HOUSE DEVISDALE ROAD, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 2AT | £3,800,000 | 08/04/2022 | Detached | | DEVISDALE HOUSE, 45 DUNHAM ROAD, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4QG | £3,350,000 | 18/03/2022 | Detached | | DEVISDALE HOUSE, 30 DEVISDALE ROAD, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 2AT | £4,625,000 | 14/12/2021 | Detached | | 11 GREY ROAD, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4BT | £1,550,000 | 02/12/2021 | Detached | | HIGH TOR GREY ROAD, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4BT | £1,050,000 | 27/09/2021 | Detached | | 22 GREY ROAD, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4BU | £1,100,000 | 11/08/2021 | Detached | **Area average:** £2,153,223 (13 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £1,129,340 (25 Detached, WA14, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +5.8% ## 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):** £1,396/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.11% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £170,625 - **Target investor price (1%):** £136,500 *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:** £5,610/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)