# 4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (M20 2BN) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 7 BLOOMESBURY AVENUE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER M20 2BN | | Price | £1,250,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 3 | | Council tax | G | | Last sold | £1,030,000 Jun 2021 | ## Description An EXCEPTIONAL architect designed SEMI-DETACHED family home built by award-winning developer, PJ Livesey, offering opulent living accommodation finished to an uncompromising specification. The property BOASTS ELEVATED OPEN PLAN LIVING, FOUR DOUBLE BEDROOMS, SPECTACULAR LANDSCAPED GARDENS and SUN TERRACE. Approx. 2462 Sq.Ft This immaculately presented property is situated within the prestigious St James Park development in the heart of Didsbury Village, offering an abundance of independent café bars, restaurants and boutiques, as well as the open green spaces of Didsbury Park and Fletcher Moss Gardens within walking distance. Arranged over five levels and extending to an impressive 2462 sq ft, this exclusive accommodation reveals a welcoming entrance hallway with stairs leading to the split-level open plan living kitchen. There is access through to a bedroom boasting a floor to ceiling window overlooking the garden frontage and is served by a ‘Jack and Jill’ access shower room. Located on the lower ground floor are two well-proportioned bedrooms, both served by en-suites and patio doors which access the rear garden. There is a utility room fitted with base level units and plumbing for a washing machine and dryer. The impressive open plan family living kitchen offers a stylish range of bespoke wall and base level units, complimented with quartz worktops and top of the range integrated appliances. A door opens to a Juliet balcony which overlooks the rear garden along with a patio door leading to a balcony which has stairs leading down to the garden. Stairs lead to the bright and spacious generous lounge, featuring high ceiling and large bi-folding doors which open up onto the South Westerly facing walk-out balcony, offering ample space for table and chairs with beautiful elevated views overlooking the landscaped grounds of St James Park. The principal bedroom is accessed via stairs from the lounge and benefits from its own floor, a fully tiled en-suite with walk-in shower, twin wash basin, W.C and spot lighting. There is access to a walk-in dressing room which has fitted wardrobe storage. Externally St James Park is approached via remote operated double gates, accessed via a private road, leading to the property. There is a driveway offering off road parking and access to the integral remote operated garage. To the rear is a magnificent, South Easterly facing landscaped garden which offers an expanse of lawn with established borders providing a high-level of privacy. There is an area of paving, ideal for al fresco dining and entertaining. In addition, there is also a brick-built garden storage. Freehold Council Tax Band: G Approx. 2462 Sq.Ft ## Property Photos - ![Picture No. 10](/listings/photos/91961802/1930555) - Picture No. 10 - ![Picture No. 08](/listings/photos/91961802/1930556) - Picture No. 08 - ![Picture No. 06](/listings/photos/91961802/1930557) - Picture No. 06 - ![Picture No. 07](/listings/photos/91961802/1930558) - Picture No. 07 - ![Picture No. 09](/listings/photos/91961802/1930559) - Picture No. 09 - ![Picture No. 21](/listings/photos/91961802/1930560) - Picture No. 21 - ![Picture No. 03](/listings/photos/91961802/1930561) - Picture No. 03 - ![Picture No. 19](/listings/photos/91961802/1930562) - Picture No. 19 - ![Picture No. 18](/listings/photos/91961802/1930563) - Picture No. 18 - ![Picture No. 17](/listings/photos/91961802/1930564) - Picture No. 17 - ![Picture No. 20](/listings/photos/91961802/1930566) - Picture No. 20 - ![Picture No. 04](/listings/photos/91961802/1930568) - Picture No. 04 - ![Picture No. 05](/listings/photos/91961802/1930570) - Picture No. 05 - ![Picture No. 11](/listings/photos/91961802/1930572) - Picture No. 11 - ![Picture No. 12](/listings/photos/91961802/1930574) - Picture No. 12 - ![Picture No. 13](/listings/photos/91961802/1930576) - Picture No. 13 - ![Picture No. 14](/listings/photos/91961802/1930579) - Picture No. 14 - ![Picture No. 15](/listings/photos/91961802/1930582) - Picture No. 15 - ![Google Maps Image](/listings/photos/91961802/1930585) - Google Maps Image ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/91961802/1930586) - Floorplan ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/91961802/1930588) - EPC Rating Graph ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 7 BLOOMESBURY AVENUE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 2BN | £1,030,000 | 11/06/2021 | Semi-detached | | 7 BLOOMESBURY AVENUE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 2BN | £895,000 | 22/12/2016 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 1 DALSTON DRIVE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 5LL | £785,000 | 31/01/2025 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 13 BLOOMESBURY AVENUE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 2BN | £1,300,000 | 30/10/2023 | Semi-detached | | 3 DALSTON DRIVE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 5LL | £475,000 | 13/10/2023 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 6 BLOOMESBURY AVENUE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 2BN | £1,395,000 | 05/07/2023 | Detached | | 21 DALSTON DRIVE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 5LD | £555,000 | 15/12/2022 | Semi-detached | | 13 WINGATE DRIVE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 2RT | £515,000 | 17/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 35 WINGATE DRIVE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 2RT | £750,000 | 10/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 3 WELTON AVENUE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 5LA | £652,000 | 30/09/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 56 BLOOMESBURY AVENUE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 2BN | £1,000,000 | 11/05/2022 | Detached | | 4 DIDSBURY PARK, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 5LJ | £615,000 | 11/05/2022 | Semi-detached | | 4 LAKENHEATH CLOSE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 2WP | £389,950 | 29/04/2022 | Semi-detached | | 1 WELTON AVENUE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 5LA | £530,000 | 29/04/2022 | Semi-detached | | 52 DIDSBURY PARK, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 5LJ | £616,000 | 17/03/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 42 BLOOMESBURY AVENUE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 2BN | £695,000 | 04/02/2022 | Terraced | | 12 MARTON AVENUE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 5LN | £485,000 | 25/01/2022 | Semi-detached | | 17 WINGATE DRIVE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 2RT | £520,000 | 10/01/2022 | Semi-detached | | 16 DIDSBURY PARK, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 5LJ | £700,000 | 17/09/2021 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £1,097,500 (4 sales) **Area average:** £583,688 (13 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £487,574 (73 Semi-detached, M20, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +156.4% ## 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 ## 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 Semi-Detached House, Pytha Fold Road, M20 | £2,300/mo | 4 | 1.07 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £2,300/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.18% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £287,500 - **Target investor price (1%):** £230,000 *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 £2,300/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 2.2% - **Cost-to-rent:** 45.3× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-2,878/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -9.5% *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).* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 18.6% - **10y growth:** 57.2% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Manchester; Semi-detached series; as of May 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 2.5% - **5y growth (index):** 23.2% - **10y growth (index):** 83.3% ## 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)