# 5 bedroom detached house for sale (WA14 3AG) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 3 ASHWORTH CLOSE, ALTRINCHAM, BOWDON, GREATER MANCHESTER WA14 3AG | | Price | £1,550,000 | | Bedrooms | 5 | | Bathrooms | 3 | | Council tax | E | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1967-1975 | | Floor area | 296 m² | | Last sold | £650,000 Mar 2018 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 13/04/2036 - **Current heating cost:** £2,545/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £10,200 ### Recommendations - B (£900 - £1,500) - U (£8,000 - £10,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/1436-7424-8600-0474-1292) ## Description The Property A beautifully remodelled and extended five-bedroom detached home with exceptional family living space Set at the head of a quiet cul de sac, this impressive detached home has been extensively remodelled, extended and upgraded to create around 3,489 sq ft of beautifully presented accommodation. The result is a home that feels both stylish and practical, with generous spaces for everyday life, entertaining, working from home and relaxing. The standout feature is the 820 sq ft open-plan living, dining and kitchen space, designed to make the most of the south-facing garden and create a natural hub for the home. The location is equally appealing. Bollin and Bowdon Church Primary Schools are within a few minutes' walk, while local shops, amenities and the walks along the Bollin Valley are also within easy reach. General Information A bright entrance hall sets the tone, with a double-height vaulted ceiling bringing plenty of natural light into the heart of the home. The spacious lounge runs from the front to the rear of the property, with windows overlooking the garden and a feature cast iron wood-burning stove providing a cosy focal point. There is also a dedicated study, ideal for home working, along with a superb gym. Full-height sliding doors open the gym directly onto the garden, creating a light and flexible space that could also suit a variety of other uses. At the centre of the home is the impressive 820 sq ft open-plan living, dining and kitchen area. The dining space features a partly vaulted ceiling, while folding doors connect the room with the garden, making it particularly well suited to entertaining and relaxed family time. The kitchen is fitted with an extensive range of off-white units, a central island and a comprehensive selection of integrated appliances. A clever set of pocket doors opens to reveal a built-in bar and drinks preparation area, giving you a dedicated entertaining space that can be neatly concealed when not in use. A utility room and downstairs WC add further practicality. The first-floor landing leads to five double bedrooms and three bath/shower rooms. The principal bedroom has an attractive vaulted ceiling and opens onto a south-facing balcony overlooking the garden. It also benefits from a generous walk-in wardrobe and a beautifully appointed en suite bathroom with a bath, separate shower and twin wash hand basins. Bedroom two is another excellent double bedroom, complete with its own walk-in wardrobe and en suite shower room. Bedrooms three, four and five are served by the well-appointed family bathroom. Outside A generous driveway provides ample off-road parking and leads to the detached single garage. The south-facing front garden provides useful private outdoor space, while the rear garden is enclosed and designed with ease of maintenance in mind. Patio areas provide space for outdoor dining and seating, with artificial lawn and a raised bank creating a neat and practical setting. The folding and bi-fold style doors from the main living areas make it easy to move between the house and garden, extending the living space outdoors during warmer months. The bigger picture This is a substantial home that has been thoughtfully redesigned around modern family life, with excellent entertaining space, five double bedrooms, three bath/shower rooms and plenty of flexibility across both floors. With its peaceful cul de sac position, generous accommodation and convenient access to local schools, amenities and Bollin Valley walks, it offers a great combination of space, style and location. 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 - ![Photo](/listings/photos/92242434/2003243) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/92242434/2003246) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/92242434/2003248) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/92242434/2003250) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/92242434/2003253) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/92242434/2003256) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/92242434/2003258) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/92242434/2003259) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/92242434/2003262) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/92242434/2003264) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/92242434/2003266) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/92242434/2003267) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/92242434/2003268) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/92242434/2003269) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/92242434/2003270) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/92242434/2003271) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/92242434/2003272) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/92242434/2003273) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/92242434/2003274) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/92242434/2003275) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/92242434/2003276) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/92242434/2003277) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/92242434/2003278) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/92242434/2003279) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/92242434/2003280) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/92242434/2003281) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/92242434/2003282) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/92242434/2003283) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/92242434/2003284) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/92242434/2003285) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/92242434/2003286) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/92242434/2003287) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/92242434/2003288) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/92242434/2003289) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/92242434/2003291) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/92242434/2003293) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/92242434/2003295) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/92242434/2003297) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/92242434/2003299) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/92242434/2003301) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/92242434/2003303) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/92242434/2003305) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/92242434/2003307) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/92242434/2003309) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/92242434/2003311) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/92242434/2003314) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/92242434/2003316) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/92242434/2003318) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/92242434/2003320) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/92242434/2003322) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/92242434/2003324) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/92242434/2003327) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/92242434/2003329) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/92242434/2003331) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/92242434/2003333) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/92242434/2003336) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/92242434/2003338) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/92242434/2003341) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/92242434/2003343) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/92242434/2003345) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/92242434/2003347) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/92242434/2003349) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/92242434/2003352) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/92242434/2003354) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![epc](/listings/photos/92242434/2003357) - epc ## FENSA Certificates This property has 6 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #7952516 - **Address:** 3 Ashworth Close, Bowdon, WA14 3AG - **Certificate Issued:** 14/02/2011 - **Work Completed:** 21/01/2011 - **Items:** 1 window(s), 2 door(s) ### FENSA Certificate #3515805 - **Address:** 3 Ashworth Close, Bowdon, WA14 3AG - **Certificate Issued:** 27/02/2006 - **Work Completed:** 29/09/2005 - **Items:** 3 window(s) ### FENSA Certificate #2337509 - **Address:** 3 Ashworth Close, Bowdon, WA14 3AG - **Certificate Issued:** 21/12/2004 - **Work Completed:** 29/11/2004 - **Items:** 2 window(s) ### FENSA Certificate #92638 - **Address:** 3 Ashworth Close, Bowdon, WA14 3AG - **Certificate Issued:** 15/10/2002 - **Work Completed:** 12/08/2002 - **Items:** 1 window(s), 1 door(s) ### FENSA Certificate #2748804 - **Address:** 3 Ashworth Close, Bowdon, WA14 3AG - **Certificate Issued:** 31/05/2005 - **Work Completed:** 05/05/2005 - **Items:** 2 window(s) ### FENSA Certificate #5966495 - **Address:** 3 Ashworth Close, Bowdon, WA14 3AG - **Certificate Issued:** 08/09/2008 - **Work Completed:** 18/08/2008 - **Items:** 1 window(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 3 ASHWORTH CLOSE, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3AG | £650,000 | 23/03/2018 | Detached | | 3 ASHWORTH CLOSE, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3AG | £675,000 | 05/10/2015 | Detached | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | FIRDALE GRANGE ROAD, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3EB | £1,250,000 | 23/01/2026 | Detached | | SOUTHFIELDS THE COACH HOUSE LANGHAM ROAD, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3NN | £825,000 | 04/12/2023 | Detached | | THE NEW HOUSE RICHMOND ROAD, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3NW | £1,500,000 | 25/08/2023 | Detached | | 2 THE LOWES, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3PE | £1,057,500 | 02/12/2022 | Detached | | FIRDALE GRANGE ROAD, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3EB | £1,090,000 | 16/11/2022 | Detached | | 17 HALL ROAD, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3AW | £980,000 | 03/11/2022 | Detached | | 4 APSLEY CLOSE, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3AJ | £931,000 | 02/09/2022 | Detached | | 7 VICARAGE LANE, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3AR | £1,270,000 | 11/01/2022 | Detached | | 67 LANGHAM ROAD, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3NT | £1,585,000 | 16/12/2021 | Detached | | 3 ASH GROVE, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3EG | £530,000 | 15/11/2021 | Detached | | 16 GADDUM ROAD, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3PB | £880,000 | 17/09/2021 | Detached | **Area average:** £1,081,682 (11 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £1,158,788 (26 Detached, WA14, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +33.8% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Trafford). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,229/mo - **Realistic:** £1,365/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,502/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:** 0.09% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £170,625 - **Target investor price (1%):** £136,500 *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 Area rent estimate.* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £5,236/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -20.4% - **10y growth:** 20.7% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Trafford; Detached series; as of May 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 5.8% - **5y growth (index):** 26.3% - **10y growth (index):** 66.5% ## 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)