# 4 bedroom house for sale (WA15 8RL) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 46 CARLTON ROAD, ALTRINCHAM, HALE, GREATER MANCHESTER WA15 8RL | | Price | £1,295,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | G | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1930-1949 | | Floor area | 226 m² | | Last sold | £189,000 Jul 1997 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 30/09/2035 - **Current heating cost:** £1,908/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £17,700 ### Recommendations - Cavity wall insulation (£900 - £1,500) - Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£5,000 - £10,000) - Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000) ## Description A superb and stylish detached family home, extensively extended and fully refurbished by the current owners to create a property ready to move straight into. Offering approximately 2,500 sq ft of beautifully appointed accommodation, the house is arranged over two floors with a contemporary layout ideal for modern family living. The ground floor features a welcoming reception hall leading into a stunning open-plan living kitchen diner, fitted with a comprehensive range of units, a large central island, and bi-fold doors opening directly onto the garden. A separate formal lounge with a bay window provides an elegant retreat, while a study offers a useful space for home working. Completing the ground floor is a WC, a side hallway with access to a utility room, and a generous 20 ft garage with an electric door. Upstairs, a spacious landing leads to the luxurious principal suite, complete with a walk-in wardrobe and a large en-suite bathroom. There are three further well-proportioned double bedrooms, served by a stylish family bathroom. Set within beautifully maintained grounds of approximately a quarter of an acre, the property is approached via electric gates opening to a substantial driveway that provides ample off-road parking and access to the attached garage. To the rear, the private garden is mainly laid to lawn with mature hedgerow borders, complemented by a paved patio ideal for outdoor entertaining. 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Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 46 CARLTON ROAD, HALE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 8RL | £189,000 | 18/07/1997 | Detached | ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £330,167 (6 Other, WA15, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +292.2% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Trafford). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,223/mo - **Realistic:** £1,359/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,495/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for North Cumbria (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £738/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.1% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £169,875 - **Target investor price (1%):** £135,900 *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:** £5,730/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -26.8% - **10y growth:** -95.2% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Trafford; All dwelling types series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 0.1% - **5y growth (index):** 17.3% - **10y growth (index):** 59.5% ## 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)