# 6 bedroom detached house for sale (WA14 4QY) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | FIVE WAYS, 2, HARRINGTON ROAD, ALTRINCHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER WA14 4QY | | Price | £2,950,000 | | Bedrooms | 6 | | Bathrooms | 6 | | Council tax | H | | Last sold | £1,500,000 Jan 2018 | ## Description An elegant arts and crafts style residence of exceptional proportions. **Description** An outstanding detached family home offering over 7,200 sq ft of accommodation across four generous floors, beautifully blending timeless Arts & Crafts elegance with modern living. Situated behind electronically operated gates on an elevated plot between Bowdon and Altrincham, this distinguished property commands privacy and far-reaching views across mature landscaped gardens. The entrance hall is truly breath taking, featuring a parquet floor and a grand sweeping oak staircase framed by exquisite original wood panelling, creating a dramatic and welcoming arrival space of exceptional proportions. From this impressive central hall, the principal reception rooms extend with a sense of scale. The formal dining room benefits from a commanding front aspect and is complemented by a spacious adjacent study, both enriched by striking wood panelling and high ceilings. The magnificent drawing room offers a perfect blend of classical detail and contemporary design, featuring generous dimensions that allow for versatile formal entertaining and panoramic views. The spacious kitchen/breakfast room is designed for both entertaining and relaxed family living, complemented by an informal dining area flowing seamlessly into a large living/family room, forming a central hub for everyday life. These spaces are thoughtfully arranged to balance practicality with style. The lower ground floor is devoted to leisure, boasting exceptionally high ceilings throughout. It includes a large games room, a fully equipped fitness suite, a media room, and a utility/laundry area with direct access to a private sunken courtyard — ideal for versatile family use. Ascending to the first floor, a magnificent galleried landing bathed in natural light leads to the principal bedroom suite, featuring a generous box bay window, a spacious dressing room, and a luxurious limestone-clad en suite bathroom. Three further large en suite bedrooms complete this floor, each offering privacy and comfort. The second floor houses additional well-proportioned bedrooms with large family bathroom and access to a private roof terrace. Underfloor heating runs throughout, powered by twin high-efficiency gas boilers, ensures comfort and energy efficiency throughout this substantial home. Externally, the property is approached via an intercom-controlled gated entrance with a block-paved driveway providing ample parking and access to a detached triple garage. The beautifully maintained lawned gardens extend to the side and rear, gently undulating with the natural contours of the land, enhanced by mature trees and shrubbery, providing a private setting. **Location** The property is superbly placed with easy access to the many amenities of fashionable Hale village and the popular town of Altrincham with their impressive range of restaurants, bistros and bars, cinema, specialist shops and markets.   Easy access to the M56, M60 and M6 offer easy communication links to the North West’s principal commercial centres. Altrincham Metro Link provides access to the City, this is 0.1miles away. Along with trains from both Altrincham and Hale to Manchester and Chester. Manchester International Airport is just 7 miles away. The area abounds in Golf courses, leisure clubs and facilities for outdoor pursuits, the National Trust’s Dunham Massey Hall and park are close by and the Bollin valley and Cheshire countryside are on the doorstep. Stamford and John Leigh Parks are within easy reach, just a short distance away. The educational establishments available locally are considered among the best in the Manchester area, with Altrincham Grammar, Loreto, St Ambrose, as well as outstanding preparatory and junior schools such as Stamford Park Primary and St Vincent's primary. Many locally attend Manchester Grammar too. Square Footage: 7,245 sq ft **Additional Info** Council Tax Band H ## Property Photos - ![Front](/listings/photos/163071581/51467) - Front - ![Entrance](/listings/photos/163071581/51490) - Entrance - ![Rear](/listings/photos/163071581/51496) - Rear - ![Sitting Room](/listings/photos/163071581/51501) - Sitting Room - ![Entrance](/listings/photos/163071581/51505) - Entrance - ![Sitting Room](/listings/photos/163071581/51509) - Sitting Room - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/163071581/51513) - Kitchen - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/163071581/51517) - Kitchen - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/163071581/51522) - Kitchen - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/163071581/51527) - Kitchen - ![Dining](/listings/photos/163071581/51532) - Dining - ![Sitting Room](/listings/photos/163071581/51535) - Sitting Room - ![Sitting Room](/listings/photos/163071581/51539) - Sitting Room - ![Dining Room](/listings/photos/163071581/51541) - Dining Room - ![Dining Room](/listings/photos/163071581/51545) - Dining Room - ![Hallway](/listings/photos/163071581/51549) - Hallway - ![Dining Room](/listings/photos/163071581/51553) - Dining Room - ![Dining Room](/listings/photos/163071581/51558) - Dining Room - ![Landing](/listings/photos/163071581/51562) - Landing - ![Principal Bedroom](/listings/photos/163071581/51566) - Principal Bedroom - ![Principal Bedroom](/listings/photos/163071581/51569) - Principal Bedroom - ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/163071581/51573) - Bathroom - ![Bedroom Two](/listings/photos/163071581/51577) - Bedroom Two - ![Leisure](/listings/photos/163071581/51581) - Leisure - ![Cinema](/listings/photos/163071581/51585) - Cinema - ![Shower Room](/listings/photos/163071581/51587) - Shower Room - ![Utility](/listings/photos/163071581/51591) - Utility - ![Bedroom Six](/listings/photos/163071581/51594) - Bedroom Six - ![Terrace](/listings/photos/163071581/51598) - Terrace - ![Side Elevation](/listings/photos/163071581/51602) - Side Elevation ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/163071581/51606) - Floorplan ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/163071581/51617) - EPC Rating Graph ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | FIVE WAYS, 2 HARRINGTON ROAD, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4QY | £1,500,000 | 31/01/2018 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | NORTHLEA OLD COACH HOUSE SUFFOLK ROAD, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4QX | £1,150,000 | 11/03/2026 | Detached | | 4 MALVERN DRIVE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4NQ | £177,000 | 26/11/2025 | Detached | | BROADWAY, 6 GORSEY LANE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4BN | £3,804,900 | 12/04/2024 | Detached | | 5 GORSEY LANE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4BN | £1,100,000 | 03/11/2023 | Detached | | 9 HENDHAM DRIVE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4LY | £730,000 | 02/12/2022 | Detached | | 17 MALVERN DRIVE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4NQ | £1,530,000 | 27/10/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] HOLMACRE FLAT 1 HARRINGTON ROAD, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4QY | £1,100,000 | 30/09/2022 | Flat | | 101 OLDFIELD ROAD, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4BL | £1,175,000 | 08/07/2022 | Detached | | 10 HENDHAM DRIVE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4LY | £665,000 | 11/02/2022 | Detached | | 89 OLDFIELD ROAD, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4BL | £1,180,000 | 27/01/2022 | Detached | | 11 GREY ROAD, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4BT | £1,550,000 | 02/12/2021 | Detached | | HIGH TOR GREY ROAD, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4BT | £1,050,000 | 27/09/2021 | Detached | | 22 GREY ROAD, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4BU | £1,100,000 | 11/08/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £1,100,000 (1 sale) **Area average:** £1,267,658 (12 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £1,129,340 (25 Detached, WA14, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +161.2% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Trafford). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,229/mo - **Realistic:** £1,365/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,502/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Southern Greater Manchester (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,396/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.05% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £170,625 - **Target investor price (1%):** £136,500 *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 Area rent estimate.* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -19.5% - **10y growth:** 4.8% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Trafford; Detached series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 2.6% - **5y growth (index):** 21.2% - **10y growth (index):** 63.8% ## 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)