# 2 bedroom duplex for sale (M20 2WU) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | FLAT 3, 60 - 62, OLD LANSDOWNE ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER M20 2WU | | Price | £435,000 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | D | | Last sold | £400,000 Jun 2022 | ## Description ***VIDEO TOUR AVAILABLE*** An excellent opportunity to purchase this stylish, spacious and superbly located, TWO DOUBLE BEDROOM, DUPLEX premium apartment. Located in the highly regarded area of West Didsbury, this attractive period conversion is situated on Old Lansdowne Road, perfectly positioned to enjoy all that the area has to offer. Just a short distance from Burton Road, residents can take advantage of an excellent selection of independent boutique shops, popular bars, restaurants and cafés. The Albert Tennis Club is also within easy strolling distance. For commuters, the West Didsbury Metrolink stop is conveniently located nearby on Lapwing Lane, with a further Metrolink stop on Burton Road, providing direct access to Manchester City Centre, MediaCity and Didsbury Village. In brief, this thoughtfully arranged apartment is set over two floors and comprises a communal entrance hall with stairs leading to all floors, along with a private entrance and useful storage cupboard. The main floor features a high specification modern kitchen, fitted in 2025 with sleek white gloss units a large breakfast island and integrated Bosch appliances, alongside a spacious open-plan lounge/diner, complete with contemporary curved designer radiators. Stairs lead down to the lower-ground floor, where there are TWO DOUBLE BEDROOMS, a contemporary three-piece shower room and a further three-piece bathroom suite. Further benefits include gas central heating, high ceilings, a secure intercom entry system, allocated off-road parking and a private sun-terrace accessed via the lounge as well as well-maintained communal gardens. Early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the accommodation this impressive duplex apartment has to offer. **Externally** - This attractive period conversion is set within well-maintained communal grounds and benefits from allocated off-road parking, along with a raised decked terrace area. **Aml - (Anti-Money Laundering).** - We are required by law and HMRC guidelines to carry out anti-money laundering checks on all those selling or buying a property. Whilst we retain responsibility for ensuring checks and any ongoing monitoring are carried out correctly, the initial checks are carried out on our behalf by Lifetime Legal who will contact you once you have agreed to instruct us in your sale or had an offer accepted on a property you wish to buy. The cost of these checks is £60 (incl. VAT), which covers the cost of obtaining relevant data and any manual checks and monitoring which might be required. This fee will need to be paid by you in advance of us publishing your property (in the case of a vendor) or issuing a memorandum of sale (in the case of a buyer), directly to Lifetime Legal, and is non-refundable. We will receive some of the fee taken by Lifetime Legal to compensate for its role in the provision of these checks. **Stamp Duty Land Tax (Sdlt)** - You usually pay Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) on increasing portions of the property price when you buy residential property, for example a house or flat. The amount you pay depends on: *When you bought the property *How much you paid for it *Whether you’re eligible for relief or an exemption *Use the SDLT calculator to work out how much tax you’ll pay. Further details available on **Financial Services** - We believe that by introducing our clients to specialist advisors who provide simple, sensible, mortgage & protection advice we can help our clients make fully informed decisions giving them the confidence that they are getting the right deal from the start. Our partners are committed to offering a tailor-made personal and professional service and aim to exceed expectations on every level, specialising in finding the best mortgage & protection products to suit your particular needs. If you wish to take the opportunity to speak with our partner advisors at Bespoke Mortgage; Bridget and Mark can be reached on or ## Property Photos - ![DSC03411.png](/listings/photos/94094760/2556457) - DSC03411.png - ![DSC01885-2.jpg](/listings/photos/94094760/2556458) - DSC01885-2.jpg - ![DSC01874.jpg](/listings/photos/94094760/2556459) - DSC01874.jpg - ![DSC01915.jpg](/listings/photos/94094760/2556460) - DSC01915.jpg - ![DSC01896.jpg](/listings/photos/94094760/2556461) - DSC01896.jpg - ![DSC01907-2.jpg](/listings/photos/94094760/2556462) - DSC01907-2.jpg - ![DSC01904.jpg](/listings/photos/94094760/2556463) - DSC01904.jpg - ![DSC01927-2.jpg](/listings/photos/94094760/2556464) - DSC01927-2.jpg - ![DSC01871.png](/listings/photos/94094760/2556465) - DSC01871.png - ![DSC01901.jpg](/listings/photos/94094760/2556466) - DSC01901.jpg - ![DSC01880-2.jpg](/listings/photos/94094760/2556467) - DSC01880-2.jpg - ![DSC01881.jpg](/listings/photos/94094760/2556468) - DSC01881.jpg - ![DSC01883.jpg](/listings/photos/94094760/2556469) - DSC01883.jpg - ![DSC01928.png](/listings/photos/94094760/2556470) - DSC01928.png - ![DSC01931.png](/listings/photos/94094760/2556471) - DSC01931.png - ![ldNbMzj0hEObYOpyuzhOuw.png](/listings/photos/94094760/2556472) - ldNbMzj0hEObYOpyuzhOuw.png - ![bNa69g6_WEuSP13QCf2azg.png](/listings/photos/94094760/2556473) - bNa69g6_WEuSP13QCf2azg.png - ![YB9LUoWA_0WmWLtBJyzl2w.png](/listings/photos/94094760/2556474) - YB9LUoWA_0WmWLtBJyzl2w.png - ![vR8rjfx5WUudXTJW33agpQ.png](/listings/photos/94094760/2556475) - vR8rjfx5WUudXTJW33agpQ.png ## Floorplans - ![60-62 Apt 3 Old Lansdowne Road, West Didsbury - al](/listings/photos/94094760/2556476) - 60-62 Apt 3 Old Lansdowne Road, West Didsbury - al ## EPC Graphs - ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/94094760/2556477) - EE Rating ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 60 - 62 FLAT 3 OLD LANSDOWNE ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 2WU | £400,000 | 23/06/2022 | Flat | | 60 - 62 FLAT 3 OLD LANSDOWNE ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 2WU | £311,000 | 03/08/2017 | Flat | | 60 - 62 FLAT 3 OLD LANSDOWNE ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 2WU | £249,950 | 07/08/2013 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | [Same street] 60 - 62 FLAT 4 OLD LANSDOWNE ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 2WU | £230,000 | 10/12/2021 | Flat | **Street average:** £230,000 (1 sale) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £467,571 (7 Other, M20, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -7% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Manchester). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,236/mo - **Realistic:** £1,373/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,510/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Central Greater Manchester (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £873/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 2 Bed Flat, Palatine Road, M20 | £625/mo | 2 | 0.22 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Flat, Hill Street, M20 | £1,300/mo | 2 | 0.62 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £963/mo (2 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.22% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £120,375 - **Target investor price (1%):** £96,300 *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 £963/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 2.7% - **Cost-to-rent:** 37.7× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-871/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -8.3% *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:** 2164.3% - **10y growth:** -40.2% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Manchester; All dwelling types series; as of July 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 1.2% - **5y growth (index):** 20.8% - **10y growth (index):** 74% ## 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)