# 3 bedroom town house for sale (BL5 3WB)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 104 FARMSTEAD DRIVE, BOLTON, WESTHOUGHTON, GREATER MANCHESTER BL5 3WB |
| Price | £260,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Council tax | C |
| Floor area | 87 m² |
| Last sold | £230,845 Dec 2024 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** B
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 04/12/2034
- **Current heating cost:** £224/year

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9380-3155-9020-2904-0805)

## Description

The Property

Built in December 2024, this property benefits from the remaining Persimmon Homes 2-year customer care warranty, providing added peace of mind for any qualifying defects or repairs. The property also benefits from the remainder of the 10-year NHBC Buildmark warranty.

Situated on the ever-popular Farmstead Drive in Bolton, this modern three storey mid town house offers spacious and versatile accommodation, making it an ideal purchase for first time buyers, growing families or those seeking a stylish home with excellent commuter links. Beautifully presented.

The accommodation begins with an entrance porch leading into a bright and welcoming living room, providing a comfortable space for relaxing and entertaining. An inner hallway gives access to a convenient ground floor W.C. and leads through to the impressive rear facing kitchen/diner. Fitted with a range of modern units and offering ample space for dining, this room forms the heart of the home. Patio doors open directly onto the rear garden.

To the first floor there are two well-proportioned bedrooms together with a modern family bathroom fitted with a contemporary suite. Occupying the entire second floor is the superb master bedroom suite, providing a private and peaceful retreat. This generous room benefits from a spacious en suite shower room and excellent proportions throughout.

Externally, the property enjoys driveway parking to the front, providing convenient off-road parking. To the rear is an enclosed garden, ideal for outdoor dining, entertaining or simply relaxing, with space suitable for families and pets alike.

The property is well positioned for access to local amenities, schools, shops and transport links, including nearby motorway connections, making it particularly attractive for commuters. Combining modern accommodation, practical living space and a desirable location, this impressive home must be viewed to be fully appreciated.

Property Description DisclaimerThis is a general description of the property only, and is not intended to constitute part of an offer or contract. It has been verified by the seller(s), unless marked as "draft". Purplebricks conducts some valuations online and some of our customers prepare their own property descriptions, so if you decide to proceed with a viewing or an offer, please note this information may have been provided solely by the vendor, and we may not have been able to visit the property to confirm it. If you require clarification on any point then please contact us, especially if you’re traveling some distance to view. All information should be checked by your solicitor prior to exchange of contracts.

Successful buyers will be required to complete anti-money laundering and proof of funds checks. The current non-refundable cost is £80 inc. VAT per offer. You’ll need to pay this to Purplebricks and complete all checks before we can issue a memorandum of sale. The cost includes obtaining relevant data and any manual checks and monitoring which might be required.

## Property Photos

- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/89002041/1034311) - Kitchen
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/89002041/1034312)
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/89002041/1034313)
- ![Front](/listings/photos/89002041/1034314) - Front
- ![Living Room](/listings/photos/89002041/1034315) - Living Room
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/89002041/1034316)
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/89002041/1034317) - Kitchen
- ![Master Bedroom](/listings/photos/89002041/1034318) - Master Bedroom
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/89002041/1034319)
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/89002041/1034320)
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- ![Photo](/listings/photos/89002041/1034322)
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/89002041/1034323)
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/89002041/1034324)
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/89002041/1034325)

## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/89002041/1034326) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![epc](/listings/photos/89002041/1034327) - epc

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 104 FARMSTEAD DRIVE, WESTHOUGHTON, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL5 3WB | £230,845 | 20/12/2024 | Terraced |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| [Same street] 70 FARMSTEAD DRIVE, WESTHOUGHTON, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL5 3WB | £37,898 | 11/03/2024 | Terraced |
| [Same street] 78 FARMSTEAD DRIVE, WESTHOUGHTON, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL5 3WB | £100,298 | 11/03/2024 | Other |
| [Same street] 50 FARMSTEAD DRIVE, WESTHOUGHTON, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL5 3WB | £395,995 | 30/11/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 52 FARMSTEAD DRIVE, WESTHOUGHTON, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL5 3WB | £329,995 | 30/11/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 35 FARMSTEAD DRIVE, WESTHOUGHTON, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL5 3WB | £304,995 | 30/10/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 33 FARMSTEAD DRIVE, WESTHOUGHTON, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL5 3WB | £279,995 | 27/10/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 10 FARMSTEAD DRIVE, WESTHOUGHTON, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL5 3WB | £182,058 | 23/08/2023 | Other |
| [Same street] 22 FARMSTEAD DRIVE, WESTHOUGHTON, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL5 3WB | £111,372 | 23/08/2023 | Other |
| [Same street] 34 FARMSTEAD DRIVE, WESTHOUGHTON, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL5 3WB | £116,002 | 23/08/2023 | Other |
| [Same street] 44 FARMSTEAD DRIVE, WESTHOUGHTON, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL5 3WB | £62,060 | 23/08/2023 | Other |
| [Same street] 23 FARMSTEAD DRIVE, WESTHOUGHTON, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL5 3WB | £279,995 | 28/07/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 41 FARMSTEAD DRIVE, WESTHOUGHTON, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL5 3WB | £70,335 | 10/05/2023 | Other |
| 435 CHORLEY NEW ROAD, HORWICH, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL6 6EJ | £151,000 | 17/10/2022 | Terraced |

**Street average:** £189,250 (12 sales)
**Area average:** £151,000 (1 sale)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £191,187 (36 Terraced, BL5, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +36%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Bolton). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £795/mo
- **Realistic:** £883/mo
- **Optimistic:** £971/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Bolton and Bury (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £698/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Wingates Grove, BL5 | £1,250/mo | 3 | 2.01 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Shire Croft, BL5 | £885/mo | 3 | 2.67 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,068/mo (2 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.41% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £133,500
- **Target investor price (1%):** £106,800

*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 £1,068/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 4.9%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 20.3×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-88/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -1.4%

*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).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £2,989/m²

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** 13.7%
- **10y growth:** 45.8%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Bolton; Terraced series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 2.4%
- **5y growth (index):** 32.2%
- **10y growth (index):** 77.8%

## 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)