# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (WA15 8UE) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | RAINFORD, SHAY LANE, ALTRINCHAM, HALE BARNS, GREATER MANCHESTER WA15 8UE | | Price | £1,500,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 3 | | Council tax | G | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1950-1966 | | Floor area | 282 m² | | Last sold | £600,000 Sep 2015 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** C - **Current heating cost:** £2,492/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/2664-3063-5205-1786-1204) ## Description Rainford is a masterfully refurbished, four-bedroom detached family residence that perfectly pairs contemporary luxury with effortless everyday living. Set behind secure, electric gates with a sprawling multi-vehicle driveway, this exceptional home is framed by breathtaking, mature rear gardens that offer total privacy. A welcoming reception hallway showcases a striking bespoke staircase, a guest W/C, and direct access to the integral garage. Positioned perfectly for flexibility, a bright formal dining room features a skylight and bi-fold doors, adapting easily into an inspiring home office or a vibrant children's playroom. The Heart of the Home is the expansive, open-plan kitchen and family living hub serves as the ultimate gathering space. Culinary enthusiasts will love the premium granite worktops, the oversized central island, a suite of high-specification integrated appliances, and a matching, practical utility room. A beautifully bright formal lounge anchors the front of the home, utilizing a contemporary media-and-fireplace wall to cleverly divide the room into an intimate reading nook and a spacious area for entertaining. Elevating the first floor, the master bedroom is a generous sanctuary complete with custom fitted wardrobes and a sleek, modern ensuite. French doors open onto a large, covered private balcony with a seamless glass balustrade—an idyllic spot for morning coffee overlooking the verdant gardens. A second double bedroom boasts its own private ensuite bathroom, while two additional double bedrooms are serviced by a showroom-style luxury family bathroom. Ascend to the top floor to discover a remarkably bright, tranquil study. Bathed in natural light from multiple skylights, it offers an isolated, peaceful environment perfectly tailored for working from home. The outdoor space is a major highlight with bi-folding doors that sweep open across the full width of the kitchen, dissolving the boundary between inside and out. The doors lead directly onto a massive, raised paved terrace designed for large-scale al fresco dining. Steps lead down to the beautifully manicured, established lawns—a secure, sun-drenched safe haven for children and pets to explore. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89291190/614811) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89291190/614812) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89291190/614813) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89291190/614814) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89291190/614815) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89291190/614816) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89291190/614817) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89291190/614818) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89291190/614819) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89291190/614820) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89291190/614821) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89291190/614822) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89291190/614823) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89291190/614824) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89291190/614825) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89291190/614826) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89291190/614827) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89291190/614828) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89291190/614829) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89291190/614830) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89291190/614831) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89291190/614832) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/89291190/614833) ## Floorplans - ![All](/listings/photos/89291190/614834) - All ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | RAINFORD SHAY LANE, HALE BARNS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 8UE | £600,000 | 18/09/2015 | Detached | | RAINFORD SHAY LANE, HALE BARNS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 8UE | £330,000 | 12/03/1999 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | DAVENPORT GREEN HALL SHAY LANE, HALE BARNS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 8UD | £1,050,000 | 03/11/2025 | Detached | | THE COACH HOUSE SHAY LANE, HALE BARNS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 8UD | £450,000 | 03/11/2025 | Detached | | NORTHWOOD SHAY AVENUE, HALE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 8UF | £950,000 | 20/06/2022 | Detached | **Area average:** £816,667 (3 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £1,078,879 (52 Detached, WA15, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +39% ## 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 ## 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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 4 Bed Detached House, Hale Road, WA15 | £2,750/mo | 4 | 0.65 miles | OpenRent | | 4 Bed Semi-Detached House, Prospect Drive, WA15 | £3,000/mo | 4 | 0.67 miles | OpenRent | | 4 Bed Detached House, Woburn Dr, WA15 | £3,350/mo | 4 | 0.75 miles | OpenRent | | 4 Bed Detached House, Woburn Drive, WA15 | £2,700/mo | 4 | 0.83 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £2,950/mo (4 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.19% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £359,375 - **Target investor price (1%):** £287,500 *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 OpenRent comparables.* ## Rent-driven metrics *Based on OpenRent comparables (median £2,875/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 2.3% - **Cost-to-rent:** 43.5× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-3,345/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -9.2% *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).* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £5,319/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 46.3% - **10y growth:** 32.7% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Trafford; Detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 1.1% - **5y growth (index):** 19.7% - **10y growth (index):** 61.6% ## 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)