Sold STC Terraced

8 WATERGATE

MANCHESTER, AUDENSHAW, GREATER MANCHESTER M34 5QP

3 beds 1 baths 947 sq ft Listed 16 Mar 2026 (-82d)

£280,000

Reduced on 3 Apr 2026 · Was £300,000

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Front Living Room Living Room Living Room Reception Room Kitchen Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom One Bedroom One Bedroom Two Bedroom Two Bedroom Three Garden Garden Garden Ryecroft Hall

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

88 m²

Council tax band

C

EPC rating

C

Year built

England and Wales: 1900-1929

Last sold

£58,000 Sep 1998

Price per m²

£3,182/m²

Local average

£188,069 (+48.9%)

Deprivation

Decile 6 (17,517 of 33,755)

Street crime

1 incident within 1 mile (Mar 2026)

Key features

  • Sought After Location
  • Three Double Bedrooms
  • Large South Facing Garden
  • Potential to Extend *STPP*
  • Family Home
  • Thinking of selling? Contact Bridgfords - Helping People Move For Over 190 Years

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply
Water
Mains supply
Sewerage
Mains supply
Heating
Gas
Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

Nestled within the highly sought-after Watergate development in Audenshaw, this exceptional family home enjoys an enviable position approached through the serene surroundings of Ryecroft Hall. As you arrive, you are welcomed by the charm and character of the area, before driving down the private road that leads exclusively to the property — offering both privacy and prestige from the outset.

Stepping inside, you are greeted by a welcoming entrance hallway that sets the tone for the space and versatility this home provides. To the front of the property is a beautifully presented reception room, a flexible space that could effortlessly serve as a formal dining room, playroom, home office, or additional sitting room depending on your needs.

Continuing through the hallway, you reach the impressive main living room — truly the heart of the home. This spacious and inviting room is flooded with natural light thanks to its large windows, which perfectly frame the outstanding rear garden. It’s a wonderful space for relaxing evenings or entertaining guests, with a seamless connection to the outdoor setting.

The ground floor also benefits from a well-appointed kitchen, offering excellent cupboard space and functionality for modern family living. Further along, the recently modernised main bathroom has been finished to a high standard, providing a fresh and contemporary feel.

Upstairs, the property continues to impress with three generous double bedrooms. The principal bedroom is positioned to the front of the home and features extensive fitted wardrobes along with a convenient en-suite. The two additional double bedrooms are located to the rear, both enjoying peaceful views over the beautiful garden.

Externally, the property truly excels. The substantial rear garden is a standout feature — an ideal space for families, outdoor entertaining, or simply enjoying the privacy and greenery. There is also exciting potential to create a private driveway to the rear of the property, subject to the necessary permissions, adding further convenience and value.

Perfectly positioned, the home is within walking distance of the local canal, excellent tram and transport links for commuting, highly regarded primary and secondary schools, and the popular Snipe Retail Park, offering a fantastic range of shops and amenities.

This is truly a must-view property — a rare opportunity to secure a forever family home in one of Audenshaw’s most desirable locations

Listed by

Denton

Countrywide UK Sales - Connells

Reference: 173324921

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 06/02/2026

Current heating cost: £1,117/year

Potential heating cost: £750/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £8,935

Recommendations

  • Cavity wall insulation (£900 - £1,500)
  • Floor insulation (solid floor) (£5,000 - £10,000)
  • Upgrade heating controls (£220 - £250)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan

Floorplan

EPC Graphs

EPC Rating Graph

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale £280,000 +382.8%
Sold 25/09/1998 (27 years ago) £58,000

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address Price Date Type
20 WINDSOR DRIVE, AUDENSHAW, MANCHESTER, TAMESIDE, GREATER MANCHESTER, M34 5RA £174,000 12/09/2025 Terraced
19 SPRING BANK AVENUE, AUDENSHAW, MANCHESTER, TAMESIDE, GREATER MANCHESTER, M34 5WG £222,000 08/09/2023 Terraced
158 DROYLSDEN ROAD, AUDENSHAW, MANCHESTER, TAMESIDE, GREATER MANCHESTER, M34 5QU £250,000 11/11/2022 Terraced
29 SPRINGBANK AVENUE, AUDENSHAW, MANCHESTER, TAMESIDE, GREATER MANCHESTER, M34 5WG £170,000 27/05/2022 Terraced
17 THRAPSTON AVENUE, AUDENSHAW, MANCHESTER, TAMESIDE, GREATER MANCHESTER, M34 5RD £182,000 03/05/2022 Terraced
23 SPRINGBANK AVENUE, AUDENSHAW, MANCHESTER, TAMESIDE, GREATER MANCHESTER, M34 5WG £197,000 16/03/2022 Terraced
12 SPRINGBANK AVENUE, AUDENSHAW, MANCHESTER, TAMESIDE, GREATER MANCHESTER, M34 5WG £141,500 15/12/2021 Terraced
28 WINTON AVENUE, AUDENSHAW, MANCHESTER, TAMESIDE, GREATER MANCHESTER, M34 5NS £190,000 30/09/2021 Terraced
14 WINDSOR DRIVE, AUDENSHAW, MANCHESTER, TAMESIDE, GREATER MANCHESTER, M34 5RA £125,000 26/08/2021 Terraced
87 LUMB LANE, AUDENSHAW, MANCHESTER, TAMESIDE, GREATER MANCHESTER, M34 5GP £278,000 25/06/2021 Terraced

Area average: £192,950 (10 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 25.5%
10y growth 73.3%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Tameside. Series: Terraced. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 3%
5y (index) 30.7%
10y (index) 86.7%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Tameside. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £827/mo
Realistic £919/mo
Optimistic £1,011/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Tameside.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Halifax: £623/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Audenshaw, Manchester Road / Ryecroft Hall (Stop D) 0.1 miles
Shop Halfords 0.1 miles
Shop Harveys 0.1 miles
Bus stop Manchester Road/Lumb Lane (Stop C) 0.2 miles
Train station Guide Bridge 0.7 miles
Train station Fairfield 0.7 miles
University UK Management College 1.4 miles
Hospital Tameside General Hospital 2.7 miles
Hospital Shiv Lodge Medical Centre 3.3 miles
University University of Manchester Fallowfield Campus 4.0 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 1
Total incidents 1

Within 1 mile during Mar 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name Type Distance Ofsted
Aldwyn Primary School Primary 0.3 miles Good — 21 Feb 2013
Audenshaw Primary School Primary 0.3 miles Requires improvement — 20 Nov 2023
St Stephen's CofE Primary School Primary 0.6 miles (Inspected (no overall grade))
St Mary's CofE Primary School Primary 0.7 miles Good — 9 Oct 2014
Moorside Primary School Primary 0.7 miles Good — 10 Sep 2024

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
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Albion Drive, M43 £1,300/mo 3 0.98 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,300/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.46%
Max investor price (0.8%) £162,500
Target investor price (1%) £130,000
Gross yield 5.6%
Cost-to-rent ratio 17.9×
Monthly cashflow £42/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 0.6%
  • Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
  • Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
  • Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
  • Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).
  • Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
  • Cashflow — Rent minus 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).