# 5 bedroom detached house for sale (WA14 3HB) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | South Downs Road, Bowdon, WA14, WA14 3HB | | Price | £3,700,000 | | Bedrooms | 5 | | Bathrooms | 3 | | Council tax | H | ## Description An exceptional detached residence set within beautifully landscaped, private grounds extending to approximately three quarters of an acre, offering well appointed accommodation combining elegant family living with impressive leisure facilities, this remarkable home includes three versatile reception rooms, a stunning open-plan family dining kitchen, five bedrooms and three luxurious bath/shower rooms. In addition, the property benefits from a superb leisure complex incorporating a swimming pool and gymnasium, together with a detached triple garage and a self-contained one bedroom apartment above. Designed with modern family living in mind, the property offers spacious, well presented and thoughtfully arranged accommodation throughout. The extensive ground floor living space includes a selection of reception rooms suited to a variety of uses, including an impressive TV/cinema room, while the magnificent open-plan kitchen and dining area forms the true heart of the home and have direct garden access— ideal for both everyday living and entertaining on a grand scale. To the first floor, there are five generously proportioned bedrooms and three stylishly appointed bath/shower rooms, providing excellent accommodation for larger families. Externally, the property continues to impress with a detached triple garage incorporating a garden store and a superb self-contained one-bedroom annexe above, perfectly suited for guests, live-in staff, multi-generational living or independent teenage accommodation. (The annex was previously two bedroom and could be converted back) A true hidden gem, the property is discreetly positioned off South Downs Road and approached via two sets of electric gates and a long private driveway, creating an exclusive and highly secluded setting. A substantial forecourt provides ample parking for numerous vehicles, while the beautifully maintained grounds — extending to approximately 0.75 acre — feature expansive lawns, mature and well-stocked borders, and outstanding leisure amenities including a swimming pool and gymnasium. 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Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 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 | | RIVERSIDE ASHLEY MILL LANE NORTH, HALE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3NQ | £7,000,000 | 04/08/2023 | 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 | | 44 GRANGE ROAD, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3EY | £915,000 | 28/09/2021 | 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 | | 3 ASHLEY MILL LANE NORTH, HALE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3NQ | £1,765,000 | 30/06/2021 | Detached | **Area average:** £2,470,357 (14 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £1,121,457 (23 Detached, WA14, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +229.9% ## 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:** 0.04% (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.* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 58.1% - **10y growth:** 68.9% ## 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)