For sale Semi-detached

1 LOWTHER AVENUE

ALTRINCHAM, TIMPERLEY, GREATER MANCHESTER WA15 6ND

4 beds 2 baths 1,119 sq ft Listed 19 Mar 2026 (-90d)

£599,950

Reduced on 11 Apr 2026

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

104 m²

Council tax band

D

EPC rating

C

Year built

England and Wales: 1930-1949

Last sold

£145,000 Jun 2002

Price per m²

£5,769/m²

Local average

£548,192 (+9.4%)

Deprivation

Decile 9 (30,118 of 33,755)

Street crime

0 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

NO ONWARD CHAIN* A superbly presented semi detached home in an enviable cul de sac location within easy reach of Timperley village centre and also within close proximity to The Willows Primary School and Wellington School. The accommodation briefly comprises welcoming entrance hall with access onto the full depth bay fronted sitting room to one side with doors to the rear gardens whilst to the other side is a full depth dining kitchen overlooking the rear gardens and with doors providing access to the side garden. The ground floor accommodation is completed by a large cloakroom with adjacent utility cupboard and also the WC. To the first floor the principal suite benefits from an en-suite shower room/WC and there are three further well proportioned bedrooms serviced by the family bathroom/WC. Externally there is off road parking within the driveway and the property occupies an enviable corner plot with gardens to the side and rear laid mainly to lawn and with a large patio seating area between. The gardens are screened by mature hedges to provide a high degree of privacy. Viewing is highly recommended.

A superbly presented and proportioned semi detached family home occupying an enviable corner plot within this quiet de sac location. Ideally positioned within the catchment area of highly regarded primary and secondary schools and specifically within close proximity to The Willows Primary School and Wellington School. The property also lies within easy reach of Timperley village centre and Altrincham town centre with extensive shopping facilities and Metrolink service into Manchester.

The accommodation is approached via a welcoming entrance hall which provides access to the full depth sitting room to one side. This is a bay fronted room with double doors leading onto the rear gardens. To the other side is a full depth fitted dining kitchen with a comprehensive range of units with adjacent pantry cupboard and with double doors leading to the lawned gardens at the side. The ground floor accommodation is completed by a large cloakroom with adjacent utility cupboard and also providing access onto the ground floor WC.

To the front of the property the principal bedroom benefits from fitted wardrobes and an adjacent en-suite shower room/WC. There are three further well proportioned bedrooms all serviced by the family bathroom/WC fitted with a modern white suite.

Externally the corner plot provides gardens to three sides and with the driveway to the front providing off road parking. The gardens incorporate a large patio seating area flanked by lawned gardens with mature hedge and fence borders to create a private setting.

A superb family home in an ideal location and viewing is highly recommended.

Accommodation -

Ground Floor -

Entrance Hall - 2.44m 2.06m (8'0" 6'9") - With leaded and stained effect glass panelled composite door. Radiator. Stairs to first floor.

Sitting Room - 6.40m x 3.33m (21'0" x 10'11") - Running the full depth of the property with PVCu double glazed bay window to the front and PVCu double glazed double doors lead onto the rear garden. Recessed fireplace with tiled hearth. Two radiators. Television aerial point. Telephone point.

Dining Kitchen - 5.79m x 3.40m (19'0" x 11'2" ) - Running the full depth of the property and fitted with a comprehensive range of wall and base units with quartz style work surface over incorporating 1 1/2 bowl Franke sink unit with drainer. Integrated oven/grill plus five ring induction hob with extractor hood over. Space for American style fridge freezer. Tiled floor. PVCu double glazed windows to the front and rear. PVCu double glazed double doors provide access to the side garden. Television aerial point. Two radiators. Adjacent pantry cupboard with fitted shelving and tiled floor.

Cloakroom - 2.29m x 1.50m (7'6" x 4'11") - A superb cloaks area with fitted storage cupboard. Adjacent utility cupboard with plumbing for washing machine. Radiator.

Wc - With WC and wash hand basin. Opaque PVCu double glazed window to the rear. Half tiled walls. Cupboard housing combination gas central heating boiler.

First Floor: Landing - With loft access hatch with pull down ladder to loft space.

Bedroom 1 - 4.17m x 2.72m (13'8" x 8'11") - With PVCu double glazed window to the front. Radiator. Fitted wardrobes.

En-Suite - 2.72m x 1.50m (8'11" x 4'11") - With a suite comprising tiled shower enclosure, vanity wash basin and WC. Radiator. Opaque PVCu double glazed window to the rear. Tiled floor. Half tiled walls. Recessed low voltage lighting. Extractor fan.

Bedroom 2 - 3.33m x 2.92m (10'11" x 9'7") - PVCu double glazed window to the front. Radiator.

Bedroom 3 - 3.33m x 2.77m (10'11" x 9'1") - PVCu double glazed window to the rear. Radiator.



Bedroom 4 - 2.44m x 2.29m (8'0" x 7'6") - PVCu double glazed window to the front. Radiator.

Bathroom - 2.77m x 2.01m (9'1" x 6'7") - Fitted with a white suite with chrome fittings comprising bath with mixer shower, wash hand basin and WC. Chrome heated towel rail. Opaque PVCu double glazed window to the rear. Half tiled walls. Tiled floor.

Outside - To the front of the property off road parking is provided within the driveway and there is gated access to the side garden. To the side and rear the gardens incorporate a patio seating area with adjacent lawns with mature hedge and fence borders enjoying a high degree of privacy.

Services - All main services are connected.

Possession - Vacant possession upon completion.

Council Tax - Trafford Band "D"

Tenure - We are informed the property is Freehold and subject to a rent charge of £7.50pa. This should be verified by your Solicitor.



Note - No appliances, fixtures and fittings have been inspected and purchasers are recommended to obtain their own independent advice.

Listed by

Hale

Ian Macklin

Reference: 173463104

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 20/04/2024

Expiry date: 19/04/2034

Current heating cost: £1,052/year

Potential heating cost: £927/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £10,900

Recommendations

  • Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
  • Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

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EPC Graphs

EE Rating

EE Rating

Price history

113% since 1996

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale £599,950 +313.8%
Sold 21/06/2002 (23 years ago) £145,000 +113.2%
Sold 19/04/1996 (30 years ago) £68,000

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address Price Date Type
WILLOW BANK 2 MOSS LANE, TIMPERLEY, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 6LG £820,000 17/12/2025 Semi-detached
33 LORRAINE ROAD, TIMPERLEY, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 7NA £560,000 09/12/2025 Semi-detached
19 BLOOMSBURY GROVE, TIMPERLEY, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 6NB £420,000 05/12/2025 Semi-detached
6 BLOOMSBURY GROVE, TIMPERLEY, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 6NB £408,500 29/10/2025 Semi-detached
12 VALE ROAD, TIMPERLEY, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 7TG £377,750 31/03/2025 Semi-detached
1 COLVILLE GROVE, TIMPERLEY, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 6NA £715,000 24/11/2023 Semi-detached
6 WENTWORTH AVENUE, TIMPERLEY, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 6NG £490,000 27/10/2023 Semi-detached
57 SHAFTESBURY AVENUE, TIMPERLEY, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 7NP £345,000 03/10/2023 Semi-detached
16 SHAFTESBURY AVENUE, TIMPERLEY, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 7NW £525,000 28/09/2023 Semi-detached
68 SHAFTESBURY AVENUE, TIMPERLEY, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 7NW £420,000 06/06/2023 Semi-detached
5 LORRAINE ROAD, TIMPERLEY, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 7NA £437,000 30/05/2023 Semi-detached
11 ALEXANDER DRIVE, TIMPERLEY, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 6NF £356,000 27/10/2022 Semi-detached
6 LESLIE GROVE, TIMPERLEY, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 6LY £460,000 26/09/2022 Semi-detached
78 STOCKPORT ROAD, TIMPERLEY, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 7SN £455,000 23/09/2022 Semi-detached
64 STOCKPORT ROAD, TIMPERLEY, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 7SG £630,000 15/09/2022 Semi-detached
5 FAIRFAX AVENUE, TIMPERLEY, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 6NU £410,000 31/08/2022 Semi-detached
53 SHAFTESBURY AVENUE, TIMPERLEY, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 7NP £385,000 24/08/2022 Semi-detached
27 LORRAINE ROAD, TIMPERLEY, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 7NA £325,000 29/07/2022 Semi-detached
39 VICTORIA ROAD, TIMPERLEY, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 6PP £556,000 29/07/2022 Semi-detached
4 FARNDON DRIVE, TIMPERLEY, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 6NR £460,000 27/06/2022 Semi-detached

Area average: £477,763 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 40%
10y growth 23.3%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Trafford. Series: Semi-detached. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 1.4%
5y (index) 19.9%
10y (index) 65.4%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Trafford. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,223/mo
Realistic £1,359/mo
Optimistic £1,495/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Trafford.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for North Cumbria: £738/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Timperley, Stockport Road / opposite Vale Road 0.1 miles
Bus stop Timperley, Stockport Road / near Shaftesbury Avenue 0.1 miles
Shop Morrisons Daily 0.2 miles
Shop Londis 0.2 miles
Train station Navigation Road 0.7 miles
Train station Altrincham 0.9 miles
Hospital Altrincham Health and Wellbeing Centre 1.2 miles
Hospital Altrincham Hospital 1.2 miles
University University Academy 92 4.8 miles
University University of Salford 5.6 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Total incidents 0

Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name Type Distance Ofsted
Willows Primary School Primary 0.2 miles Good — 23 Oct 2014
Pictor Academy Other 0.3 miles Outstanding — 12 Feb 2015
Wellington School Secondary 0.3 miles Good — 25 Apr 2017
Forest School Other 0.4 miles (No rating)
Cloverlea Primary School Primary 0.4 miles (Inspected (no overall grade))

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.23%
Max investor price (0.8%) £169,875
Target investor price (1%) £135,900
  • Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
  • Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
  • Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
  • Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).