# 5 bedroom detached house for sale (WA14 2AN) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | THE DOWNS COTTAGE, WOODVILLE ROAD, ALTRINCHAM, ALTRINCHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER WA14 2AN | | Price | £1,850,000 | | Bedrooms | 5 | | Bathrooms | 3 | | Council tax | G | | Construction age | England and Wales: before 1900 | | Floor area | 336 m² | | Last sold | £850,000 Nov 2005 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 23/04/2036 - **Current heating cost:** £4,261/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £31,200 ### Recommendations - Q (£7,500 - £11,000) - W2 (£5,000 - £10,000) - D (£150 - £250) - O (£4,500 - £6,000) - U (£8,000 - £10,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2416-2236-9002-0424-1102) ## Description This magnificent five-bedroom detached family home is set within approximately 0.4 acres of secluded, south-west facing gardens just a few minutes' walk from Altrincham town centre. Including the central location, the property enjoys exceptional privacy, surrounded by beautifully established grounds. The original property dates back to 1720, with the striking front façade, a Grade II listed feature, reflecting an extensive development in the 1870s by a renowned local architect. Period features are evident throughout, enhancing the charm and character that make this such a special residence. Extending to 4,066 sqft including garaging, the home offers versatile and well-proportioned accommodation. The courtyard entrance into a spacious boot rooms leads into both the utility room and an impressive open-plan kitchen breakfast room, complete with Aga, underfloor heating, and quarry tiled flooring. This flows into the garden room and a standout main hallway, featuring a reclaimed staircase from Bowdon Church. Further ground floor accommodation includes a dining hall, drawing room, home office, downstairs WC, and a charming 19th-century billiards room with original wood flooring. To the first floor, five generous double bedrooms include a principal suite with dressing room and ensuite, a second ensuite bedroom, and three further bedrooms served by a family shower room. Externally, the fully enclosed rear garden features a walled patio, mature trees, and a well-maintained lawn. Ample off-road parking and an electric double garage complete this exceptional family home. Viewings are strongly recommended to fully appreciate this characterful family home, steeped in history and tradition. ## Property Photos - ![The Downs Cottage](/listings/photos/89589807/662135) - The Downs Cottage - ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/89589807/662136) - Rear Garden - ![Hallway](/listings/photos/89589807/662137) - Hallway - ![Dining Hall](/listings/photos/89589807/662138) - Dining Hall - ![Drawing Room](/listings/photos/89589807/662139) - Drawing Room - ![Billiards Room](/listings/photos/89589807/662140) - Billiards Room - ![Kitchen Breakfast](/listings/photos/89589807/662141) - Kitchen Breakfast - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/89589807/662142) - Kitchen - ![Side Entrance Hall](/listings/photos/89589807/662143) - Side Entrance Hall - ![Garden Room](/listings/photos/89589807/662144) - Garden Room - ![Window Shot Garden](/listings/photos/89589807/662145) - Window Shot Garden - ![Landing](/listings/photos/89589807/662146) - Landing - ![Main Bedroom](/listings/photos/89589807/662147) - Main Bedroom - ![Ensuite](/listings/photos/89589807/662148) - Ensuite - ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/89589807/662149) - Bedroom - ![Ensuite](/listings/photos/89589807/662150) - Ensuite - ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/89589807/662151) - Bedroom - ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/89589807/662152) - Bedroom - ![Shower Room](/listings/photos/89589807/662153) - Shower Room - ![Garage and Parking](/listings/photos/89589807/662154) - Garage and Parking ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/89589807/662155) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/89589807/662157) - EE Rating ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | THE DOWNS COTTAGE WOODVILLE ROAD, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 2AN | £850,000 | 25/11/2005 | 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 BOWDON ROAD, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 2AJ | £1,400,000 | 05/01/2026 | Detached | | 120 GROBY ROAD, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 2AS | £1,600,000 | 24/06/2025 | Detached | | 1 BENTINCK ROAD, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 2BW | £1,540,000 | 18/10/2024 | Detached | | [Same street] THE COACH HOUSE WOODVILLE ROAD, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 2AN | £1,050,000 | 08/04/2022 | Detached | | THE SPINNEY GROBY ROAD, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 2BJ | £1,900,000 | 14/12/2021 | Detached | | HOLLY BANK, 21 LYME GROVE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 2AD | £1,500,000 | 06/08/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £1,050,000 (1 sale) **Area average:** £1,588,000 (5 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £1,121,457 (23 Detached, WA14, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +65% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Trafford). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,223/mo - **Realistic:** £1,359/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,495/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:** 0.07% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £169,875 - **Target investor price (1%):** £135,900 *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:** £5,506/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 33% - **10y growth:** 138.3% ## 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)