# 9 bedroom detached house for sale (M20 2RQ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | Stenner Lane, Didsbury, M20, M20 2RQ |
| Price | £4,500,000 |
| Bedrooms | 9 |
| Bathrooms | 7 |
| Council tax | G |

## Description

Built in Walter Gropius’s Bauhaus style of architecture, Fernbank is one of Didsbury’s MOST SPECTACULAR and truly remarkable PRIVATE RESIDENCES. Occupying a commanding position overlooking Fletcher Moss Park, the property boasts 120 degree panoramic views over Stenner Woods and beyond. 

Newly constructed to exacting standards using the finest sourced materials Fernbank occupies an elevated position within beautiful gardens extending to 0.33 acres. The mansion is grand in scale and bespoke in design with five bedrooms with a principal suite on the upper floor. There are three principal reception rooms on the ground floor which open onto a sun terrace with a kitchen and utility room. The  lower floor boasts a wellness suite with swimming pool and spa; library and games room with another en suite guest or staff bedroom. Discreetly positioned next to the ancient St James Church this property offers an unmatched level of privacy within this exclusive enclave of the village. Quad garages. 

Viewings by appoinment only. 

Retained by the current owner for over 20 years this landmark project is undergoing the final phase of development including the panoramic all – glass extension. This still allows the incoming buyer the opportunity to ‘ tailor ‘ the final stage of development. 

Measuring an incredible 6927 sq ft over three floors the entrance hall opens into a generously proportioned lounge with a superb sun room alongside with a fully glazed curved wall; dining kitchen, all of which open onto a south easterly facing terrace which extends to over 50 ft in length. 

The top floor consists of bedrooms including the huge principal suite with a directly south facing curved glass wall.

The lower floor offer access to the 0.33 acre lawned gardens via a decked area. This versatile area is currently configured as two guest en suite bedrooms plus a games room with a proto spa area with a swimming pool and sauna area with dual / outside hot-tubs.

Fernbank is approached through electric gates via a sweeping driveway leading to a set of four garages positioned alongside the main house. 

There are paths leading around the house to the main rear garden with direct access to the sun deck, swimming pool / spa and to the gardens beyond.

The gardens are expansive enjoying a high level of privacy and are not overlooked. The garden completes this truly wonderful detached family home.

Freehold 

Approx. 6927 Sq.Ft 

Council Tax Band: G

## Property Photos

- ![Picture No. 07](/listings/photos/166978733/13896) - Picture No. 07
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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/166978733/13900) - Floorplan

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 20 STENNER LANE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 2RQ | £395,000 | 14/01/2005 | Semi-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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| [Same street] STENNER BROW STENNER LANE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 2RQ | £3,185,000 | 19/12/2023 | Detached |
| 6 BLOOMESBURY AVENUE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 2BN | £1,395,000 | 05/07/2023 | Detached |
| 36 KINGSTON ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 2RZ | £855,000 | 27/02/2023 | Detached |
| 1 SKYLARK CLOSE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 2FQ | £965,000 | 08/12/2022 | Detached |
| 4 TURNSTONE AVENUE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 2FN | £1,775,000 | 11/11/2022 | Detached |
| 56 BLOOMESBURY AVENUE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 2BN | £1,000,000 | 11/05/2022 | Detached |
| 1 THE GROVE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 2RG | £800,000 | 16/11/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £3,185,000 (1 sale)
**Area average:** £1,131,667 (6 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £843,636 (11 Detached, M20, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +433.4%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £1,222/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,358/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,494/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Central Greater Manchester (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,346/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.03% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £169,750
- **Target investor price (1%):** £135,800

*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 Area rent estimate.*

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -20.2%
- **10y growth:** 134.3%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Manchester; Detached series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 3.1%
- **5y growth (index):** 21.9%
- **10y growth (index):** 78.9%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

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