# 6 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (M20 5LH) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 7, PARK TERRACE, 1, DIDSBURY PARK, MANCHESTER, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER M20 5LH | | Price | £1,899,950 | | Bathrooms | 4 | | Council tax | F | | Last sold | £234,000 Jan 2006 | ## Description A MAGNIFICENT DOUBLE-FRONTED VICTORIAN SEMI DETACHED with grand proportions throughout, retaining a host of Period features, occupying a GENEROUS OVERALL GARDEN PLOT WITH BEAUTIFUL SOUTH WESTERLY FACING GARDENS positioned within the EXCLUSIVE ENCLAVE OF DIDSBURY PARK and the ST JAMES CONSERVATION AREA. 4,045 Sq Ft. The accommodation offers luxury and versatile living arranged over four floors, with high specification finishes and stylish presentation, alongside many character features including high cornice ceilings and period fireplaces. This truly magnificent residence opens into the reception hall with attractive tiled flooring, corniced ceilings, and stairs with a solid wooden handrail. To the left of the hallway, is an elegantly proportioned sitting room with a high corniced ceiling, double pitched skirting boards, bespoke shelving and a feature solid marble surround with decorative cast iron inset. Across the hall is a beautifully presented square bay-fronted living room; with a high corniced ceiling and a decorative Victorian feature fireplace. The hallway leads further down to the grand dining room, enhanced by traditional period detailing; featuring a striking fireplace and sash windows flooding the room with natural light. The perfect setting for formal entertaining. To the rear lies the wonderful living kitchen with classic style units complimented with marble tops, farmhouse sink and a central Island. The room is generously proportioned which creates a perfect space for entertaining and day-to-day family living with patio doors opening directly onto the attractive landscaped gardens. Ground Floor W.C and utility space. Accessed from the hallway is the lower ground floor, providing cellar storage space. Please be advised that there are no building regs - sold as seen. The staircase rises to the spacious first floor galleried landing, which reveals four well-proportioned double bedrooms, with the luxury principal suite boasting dual aspect windows, bespoke fitted wardrobes, and a well-appointed en-suite shower room. The other bedrooms are served by the stylish family bathroom as well as a separate stylish shower room. A staircase from the first-floor landing rises to the second floor, which reveals two further double bedrooms, one of which has a contemporary en-suite bathroom. Occupying a generous overall garden plot, the property is approached via a sweeping gravel laid driveway with ample parking and enjoying a high level of privacy through established trees and bushes. To the rear are wonderful south-westerly facing rear gardens mainly laid to lawn and surrounded by an abundance of established trees and shrubs. There is a flagstone sun terrace, which is perfect for enjoying the afternoon and evening sunshine. The gardens are not directly overlooked. A truly sensational home. Freehold Approx. 4045 Sq Ft Council Tax Band: F ## Property Photos - ![Picture No. 47](/listings/photos/89267148/614535) - Picture No. 47 - ![Picture No. 07](/listings/photos/89267148/614537) - Picture No. 07 - ![Picture No. 31](/listings/photos/89267148/614539) - Picture No. 31 - ![Picture No. 30](/listings/photos/89267148/614540) - Picture No. 30 - ![Picture No. 40](/listings/photos/89267148/614541) - Picture No. 40 - ![Picture No. 33](/listings/photos/89267148/614542) - Picture No. 33 - ![Picture No. 41](/listings/photos/89267148/614543) - Picture No. 41 - ![Picture No. 37](/listings/photos/89267148/614544) - Picture No. 37 - ![Picture No. 43](/listings/photos/89267148/614545) - Picture No. 43 - ![Picture No. 39](/listings/photos/89267148/614546) - Picture No. 39 - ![Picture No. 38](/listings/photos/89267148/614547) - Picture No. 38 - ![Picture No. 35](/listings/photos/89267148/614548) - Picture No. 35 - ![Picture No. 29](/listings/photos/89267148/614549) - Picture No. 29 - ![Picture No. 34](/listings/photos/89267148/614550) - Picture No. 34 - ![Picture No. 36](/listings/photos/89267148/614551) - Picture No. 36 - ![Picture No. 32](/listings/photos/89267148/614552) - Picture No. 32 - ![Picture No. 42](/listings/photos/89267148/614553) - Picture No. 42 - ![Picture No. 05](/listings/photos/89267148/614554) - Picture No. 05 - ![Picture No. 02](/listings/photos/89267148/614555) - Picture No. 02 - ![Picture No. 03](/listings/photos/89267148/614556) - Picture No. 03 - ![Google Maps Image](/listings/photos/89267148/614557) - Google Maps Image ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/89267148/614558) - Floorplan ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/89267148/614559) - EPC Rating Graph ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | PARK TERRACE, 1 7 DIDSBURY PARK, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 5LH | £234,000 | 09/01/2006 | Flat | | PARK TERRACE, 1 7 DIDSBURY PARK, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 5LH | £205,000 | 21/08/2003 | Flat | | PARK TERRACE, 1 7 DIDSBURY PARK, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 5LH | £79,000 | 27/05/1997 | Flat | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 13 BLOOMESBURY AVENUE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 2BN | £1,300,000 | 30/10/2023 | Semi-detached | | 3 DALSTON DRIVE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 5LL | £475,000 | 13/10/2023 | Semi-detached | | 21 DALSTON DRIVE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 5LD | £555,000 | 15/12/2022 | Semi-detached | | 13 WINGATE DRIVE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 2RT | £515,000 | 17/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 35 WINGATE DRIVE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 2RT | £750,000 | 10/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 3 WELTON AVENUE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 5LA | £652,000 | 30/09/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] PARK TERRACE, 1 1 DIDSBURY PARK, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 5LH | £276,000 | 09/06/2022 | Flat | | 4 DIDSBURY PARK, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 5LJ | £615,000 | 11/05/2022 | Semi-detached | | 4 LAKENHEATH CLOSE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 2WP | £389,950 | 29/04/2022 | Semi-detached | | 1 WELTON AVENUE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 5LA | £530,000 | 29/04/2022 | Semi-detached | | 52 DIDSBURY PARK, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 5LJ | £616,000 | 17/03/2022 | Semi-detached | | 12 MARTON AVENUE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 5LN | £485,000 | 25/01/2022 | Semi-detached | | 17 WINGATE DRIVE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 2RT | £520,000 | 10/01/2022 | Semi-detached | | 16 DIDSBURY PARK, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 5LJ | £700,000 | 17/09/2021 | Semi-detached | | 17 BLOOMESBURY AVENUE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 2BN | £1,090,000 | 30/06/2021 | Semi-detached | | 13 LAKENHEATH CLOSE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 2WP | £639,950 | 30/06/2021 | Semi-detached | | 15 LAKENHEATH CLOSE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 2WP | £629,950 | 30/06/2021 | Semi-detached | | 9 WINGATE DRIVE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 2RT | £538,500 | 25/06/2021 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] PARK TERRACE, 3 5 DIDSBURY PARK, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 5LH | £366,000 | 23/06/2021 | Flat | **Street average:** £321,000 (2 sales) **Area average:** £647,138 (17 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £488,914 (66 Semi-detached, M20, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +288.6% ## 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).* ## Rental Comparables *Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area. Bedroom counts vary — use the Beds column to compare like-for-like lets. Student lets are excluded.* | Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on | |------|------|------|------|------| | 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Dalston Drive, M20 | £1,950/mo | 3 | 0.1 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Terraced House, Old Oak Street, M20 | £1,495/mo | 2 | 0.35 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Flat, School Lane, M20 | £1,300/mo | 2 | 0.4 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,582/mo (3 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.08% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £186,875 - **Target investor price (1%):** £149,500 *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 OpenRent comparables.* ## Rent-driven metrics *Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,495/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 0.9% - **Cost-to-rent:** 105.9× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-6,162/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -13.4% *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:** 8.4% - **10y growth:** 65.7% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Manchester; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 3.9% - **5y growth (index):** 23.5% - **10y growth (index):** 84.8% ## 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)