Motley Bank
SOUTH DOWNS ROAD, ALTRINCHAM, BOWDON, GREATER MANCHESTER WA14 3HB
£3,500,000
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
392 m²
Council tax band
H
Last sold
£2,875,000 Sep 2017
Local average
£1,121,457 (+212.1%)
Deprivation
Decile 7 (23,440 of 33,755)
Street crime
0 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- No Onward Chain
- 0.77 Acres
- Stunning Neo-Georgian Style Property
- Triple Garage
- Open Plan Living Area
- 6,532 Sqft
- Games Room and Gym
- Five Bedroom Six Bathrooms
- Sweeping Driveway and Mature Private Gardens
- Remedial Works Required
Additional details
- Electricity
- Mains supply
- Water
- Mains supply
- Sewerage
- Mains supply
- Heating
- Gas central
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
Upon entry, the ground floor reveals a magnificent reception hall providing access to a formal sitting room, elegant drawing room, private study, cloakroom with W.C., and an impressive open-plan kitchen and living area. The kitchen features a striking sky lantern, flooding the space with natural light, along with a substantial breakfast island. From here there is access to a separate utility room and a rear entrance hall.
The first floor offers a generous galleried landing leading to four well-appointed bedrooms, each with en-suite facilities. The principal suite further benefits from a dedicated dressing room with fitted wardrobes. A staircase from the landing ascends to the second floor, with a fifth bedroom and en-suite.
Externally, the property includes a detached triple garage with a games room and bathroom above, offering potential for use as an independent living space. Additionally, within the front courtyard, there is a separate gym/studio. Ample secure parking is provided via electric gates at the foot of an impressive driveway. The grounds extend to approximately 0.8 acres, featuring a substantial rear garden laid mainly to lawn with mature flower beds, as well as a spacious terrace ideal for alfresco entertaining, benefitting from a desirable southerly aspect. Mature trees line the boundaries, ensuring complete privacy.
The property would benefit from remedial works, and plans have been prepared for a comprehensive renovation and extension, providing an exceptional opportunity to create a truly outstanding 'super prime' residence.
Please contact our Hale office for further details
Entrance Hall - 7.00m x 4.00m (22'11" x 13'1") -
Cloak Room And W.C -
Sitting Room - 4.90m x 4.70m (16'0" x 15'5") -
Drawing Room - 6.70m x 4.90m (21'11" x 16'0") -
Office - 4.90m x 3.00m (16'0" x 9'10") -
Dining Hall - 7.61m x 4.00m (24'11" x 13'1") -
Kitchen Breakfast - 7.61m x 5.28m (24'11" x 17'3" ) -
Utility Room - 2.70m x 2.60m (8'10" x 8'6") -
Rear Hall -
Landing - 7.50m x 4.00m (24'7" x 13'1") -
Bedroom One - 5.80m x 5.00m (19'0" x 16'4" ) -
Ensuite - 4.40m x 2.80m (14'5" x 9'2") -
Dressing Room - 2.70m x 2.60m (8'10" x 8'6") -
Bedroom Two - 4.90m x 4.70m (16'0" x 15'5" ) -
Ensuite - 3.80m x 2.50m (12'5" x 8'2") -
Bedroom Three - 4.91m x 4.71m (16'1" x 15'5") -
Ensuite - 2.84m x 2.23m (9'3" x 7'3") -
Bedroom Four - 5.58m x 4.81m (18'3" x 15'9") -
Ensuite -
Bedroom Five - 7.07m x 4.59m (23'2" x 15'0" ) -
Ensuite - 3.00m x 2.70m (9'10" x 8'10") -
Games Room - 9.00 x 6.02m (29'6" x 19'9") -
Gym/ Studio - 5.92 x 5.62m (19'5" x 18'5") -
Listed by
Hale
Jordan Fishwick
Reference: 168438881
EPC ratings on this postcode
We don't have a matched EPC for this property yet. Below are efficiency scores and details for other addresses on this postcode.
| Address | Current | Potential | Floor area | Age band | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FAR MOTLEY, 31 SOUTH DOWNS ROAD, BOWDON, BOWDON | 64 | 79 | 365 m² | England and Wales: 1976-1982 | Detached |
| Motley Bank, South Downs Road, Bowdon | 72 | 75 | 392 m² | England and Wales: 1996-2002 | House |
| Motley Bank, South Downs Road, Bowdon, ALTRINCHAM | 72 | 75 | 392 m² | — | Detached |
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
387% since 2000
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed for sale | — | £3,500,000 | +21.7% |
| Sold | 26/09/2017 (8 years ago) | £2,875,000 | +3.6% |
| Sold | 29/07/2011 (14 years ago) | £2,775,000 | 0% |
| Sold | 26/02/2010 (16 years ago) | £2,775,000 | +226.5% |
| Sold | 18/10/2002 (23 years ago) | £850,000 | +44.1% |
| Sold | 15/09/2000 (25 years ago) | £590,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 BLENHEIM CLOSE, HALE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 2RU | £1,500,000 | 03/09/2025 | Detached |
| GLENTWOOD HOLLY LODGE 3 SOUTH DOWNS DRIVE, HALE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3HR | £1,650,000 | 09/10/2024 | Detached |
| 10 GREENSIDE DRIVE, HALE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3HX | £1,175,000 | 23/11/2023 | Detached |
| GREYSTEAD SOUTH ROAD, HALE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3HT | £1,850,000 | 17/11/2023 | Detached |
| 1 SOUTH DOWNS DRIVE, HALE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3HR | £1,880,000 | 09/01/2023 | Detached |
| 15 SOUTH DOWNS DRIVE, HALE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3HR | £6,000,000 | 10/08/2022 | Detached |
| 5 SOUTH DOWNS ROAD, HALE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3HU | £2,000,000 | 10/06/2022 | Detached |
| 41 SOUTH DOWNS ROAD, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3HD | £2,560,000 | 27/05/2022 | Detached |
| 2 YORK DRIVE, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3HF | £2,150,000 | 29/04/2022 | Detached |
| GLENTWOOD 2 SOUTH DOWNS DRIVE, HALE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3HR | £1,850,000 | 01/04/2022 | Detached |
| WOODRUSH, 8 THEOBALD ROAD, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3HG | £1,990,000 | 17/09/2021 | Detached |
| 7A YORK DRIVE, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3HF | £1,800,000 | 30/07/2021 | Detached |
Area average: £2,200,417 (12 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Trafford. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Trafford. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Trafford.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Southern Greater Manchester: £1,396/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Address
South Downs Road
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Ashley Heath, Ashley Road / opposite Park Road | 0.3 miles |
| Bus stop | Ashley Heath, Ashley Road / near Park Road | 0.3 miles |
| Shop | M&S Foodhall | 0.3 miles |
| Shop | Sainsbury's Local | 0.3 miles |
| Train station | Hale | 0.4 miles |
| Hospital | Altrincham Hospital | 0.9 miles |
| Hospital | Altrincham Health and Wellbeing Centre | 1.0 miles |
| Train station | Altrincham | 1.1 miles |
| University | Fallowfield Reception and Richmond Amenities Building | 7.5 miles |
| University | University of Manchester Fallowfield Campus | 7.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altrincham Preparatory School | Other | 0.3 miles | — (No rating) |
| Bowdon CofE Primary School | Primary | 0.3 miles | Outstanding — 12 May 2020 |
| Altrincham Grammar School for Boys | Secondary | 0.3 miles | Outstanding — 10 Nov 2022 |
| Hale Preparatory School | Other | 0.6 miles | — (No rating) |
| Bowdon Preparatory School for Girls | Other | 0.6 miles | — (No rating) |
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Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- 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).
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