# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (M20 2BN) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 54 BLOOMESBURY AVENUE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER M20 2BN | | Price | £1,275,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 4 | | Council tax | G | | Last sold | £899,950 Oct 2018 | ## Description An EXCEPTIONAL MODERN DETACHED FAMILY HOME with STYLISH PRESENTATION, HIGH SPEC FINISHES and ELEGANTLY PROPORTIONED accommodation throughout. The property boasts a SPECTACULAR OPEN-PLAN LIVING KITCHEN, FOUR DOUBLE BEDROOMS, and FOUR BATHROOMS/LUXURY PRINCIPAL SUITE. Occupying a SOUTH WESTERLY facing garden plot, positioned on the MOST EXCLUSIVE DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE VILLAGE - ‘ST JAMES PARK’, the property is just a moment’s stroll into the heart of Didsbury Village. Offered for sale with NO ONWARD CHAIN. 2631 Sq.Ft An EXCEPTIONAL MODERN DETACHED FAMILY HOME with STYLISH PRESENTATION, HIGH SPEC FINISHES and ELEGANTLY PROPORTIONED accommodation throughout. The property boasts a SPECTACULAR OPEN-PLAN LIVING KITCHEN, FOUR DOUBLE BEDROOMS, and FOUR BATHROOMS/LUXURY PRINCIPAL SUITE. Occupying a SOUTH WESTERLY facing garden plot, positioned on the MOST EXCLUSIVE DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE VILLAGE - ‘ST JAMES’ PARK’, the property is just a moment’s stroll into the heart of Didsbury Village. 2631 Sq.Ft The accommodation consists of an entrance hall with WC and stairs rising to the first floor. There is a double reception room with feature fireplace and floor to ceiling windows, bathing the room in natural light. Double glass doors open into the stunning open-plan living kitchen with stylish finishes and bi-fold doors through to the South Westerly gardens. The designer kitchen is fitted with a selection of sleek contemporary units, complimented by integrated appliances and quartz tops. The room is generously proportioned which creates a perfect space for entertaining and day-to-day family living. Underfloor heating runs throughout the kitchen. The first floor reveals the luxury principal suite with spacious dressing room and en-suite bathroom. There are two further bedrooms with the second bedroom also benefitting from an modern en-suite shower room. The floor is further served by the beautifully appointed bathroom with underfloor heating. The second floor is occupied by the guest bedroom with modern en-suite shower room. There is useful storage into the eaves. This exclusive property is positioned within landscaped grounds with secure gated access and walled boundaries. The block paved driveway offers ample off road parking and leads up to the integral garage. To the rear are the South Westerly gardens, which are mainly laid to lawn, fringed by high level fencing and mature shrubs. There is a sizable patio area, accessible from the open-plan living kitchen which provides the perfect space for entertaining in the warmer months. Freehold Service Charge/£57.20pcm Council Tax Band: G Approx. 2631 Sq.Ft ## Property Photos - ![Picture No. 58](/listings/photos/172779293/63189) - Picture No. 58 - ![Picture No. 60](/listings/photos/172779293/63192) - Picture No. 60 - ![Picture No. 28](/listings/photos/172779293/63194) - Picture No. 28 - ![Picture No. 54](/listings/photos/172779293/63196) - Picture No. 54 - ![Picture No. 27](/listings/photos/172779293/63198) - Picture No. 27 - ![Picture No. 47](/listings/photos/172779293/63200) - Picture No. 47 - ![Picture No. 44](/listings/photos/172779293/63202) - Picture No. 44 - ![Picture No. 50](/listings/photos/172779293/63204) - Picture No. 50 - ![Picture No. 35](/listings/photos/172779293/63205) - Picture No. 35 - ![Picture No. 36](/listings/photos/172779293/63207) - Picture No. 36 - ![Picture No. 42](/listings/photos/172779293/63208) - Picture No. 42 - ![Picture No. 43](/listings/photos/172779293/63209) - Picture No. 43 - ![Picture No. 52](/listings/photos/172779293/63210) - Picture No. 52 - ![Picture No. 38](/listings/photos/172779293/63211) - Picture No. 38 - ![Picture No. 40](/listings/photos/172779293/63212) - Picture No. 40 - ![Picture No. 31](/listings/photos/172779293/63213) - Picture No. 31 - ![Picture No. 39](/listings/photos/172779293/63215) - Picture No. 39 - ![Picture No. 32](/listings/photos/172779293/63216) - Picture No. 32 - ![Picture No. 33](/listings/photos/172779293/63217) - Picture No. 33 - ![Picture No. 30](/listings/photos/172779293/63218) - Picture No. 30 - ![Google Maps Image](/listings/photos/172779293/63219) - Google Maps Image - ![Picture No. 59](/listings/photos/172779293/63220) - Picture No. 59 - ![Picture No. 61](/listings/photos/172779293/63221) - Picture No. 61 ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/172779293/63223) - Floorplan ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/172779293/63226) - EPC Rating Graph ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 54 BLOOMESBURY AVENUE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 2BN | £899,950 | 05/10/2018 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | STENNER BROW STENNER LANE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 2RQ | £3,185,000 | 19/12/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 13 BLOOMESBURY AVENUE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 2BN | £1,300,000 | 30/10/2023 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 6 BLOOMESBURY AVENUE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 2BN | £1,395,000 | 05/07/2023 | Detached | | 36 KINGSTON ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 2RZ | £855,000 | 27/02/2023 | Detached | | 1 SKYLARK CLOSE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 2FQ | £965,000 | 08/12/2022 | Detached | | 4 TURNSTONE AVENUE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 2FN | £1,775,000 | 11/11/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 56 BLOOMESBURY AVENUE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 2BN | £1,000,000 | 11/05/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 42 BLOOMESBURY AVENUE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 2BN | £695,000 | 04/02/2022 | Terraced | | 1 THE GROVE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 2RG | £800,000 | 16/11/2021 | Detached | | 1 LAKENHEATH CLOSE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 2WP | £749,950 | 30/09/2021 | Detached | | 3 LAKENHEATH CLOSE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 2WP | £669,950 | 30/09/2021 | Detached | | 5 LAKENHEATH CLOSE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 2WP | £669,950 | 23/08/2021 | Detached | | 7 LAKENHEATH CLOSE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 2WP | £669,950 | 06/08/2021 | Detached | | 9 LAKENHEATH CLOSE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 2WP | £799,950 | 06/08/2021 | Detached | | [Same street] 36 BLOOMESBURY AVENUE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 2BN | £695,000 | 14/07/2021 | Terraced | | [Same street] 17 BLOOMESBURY AVENUE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 2BN | £1,090,000 | 30/06/2021 | Semi-detached | | 11 LAKENHEATH CLOSE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 2WP | £659,950 | 30/06/2021 | Detached | | [Same street] 24 BLOOMESBURY AVENUE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 2BN | £655,000 | 29/06/2021 | Terraced | **Street average:** £975,714 (7 sales) **Area average:** £1,072,700 (11 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £854,286 (7 Detached, M20, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +49.2% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Manchester). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,214/mo - **Realistic:** £1,349/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,484/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Central Greater Manchester (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,346/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 4 Bed Semi-Detached House, Pytha Fold Road, M20 | £2,300/mo | 4 | 1.11 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £2,300/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.18% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £287,500 - **Target investor price (1%):** £230,000 *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 £2,300/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 2.2% - **Cost-to-rent:** 46.2× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-2,976/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -9.7% *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).* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 50.6% - **10y growth:** 71.5% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Manchester; Detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 3.3% - **5y growth (index):** 22.2% - **10y growth (index):** 81% ## 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)