# 6 bedroom end of terrace house for sale (WA14 3AR) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | THE WICKET, 9, VICARAGE LANE, ALTRINCHAM, BOWDON, GREATER MANCHESTER WA14 3AR | | Price | £1,325,000 | | Bathrooms | 3 | | Council tax | G | | Last sold | £1,220,000 Sep 2021 | ## Description **SUMMARY** **DESCRIPTION** **** **** An impressive six-bedroom period property with extended kitchen-diner and three additional reception rooms on the ground floor. A large garden and off-road parking. The property retains a wealth of beautiful period details, while it has been tastefully modernised throughout.  **KITCHEN/DINER** **17' 5" x 27' 11" (5.32m x 8.52m)** This spectacular contemporary extension with soaring vaulted ceilings creates a dramatic sense of scale, while five large Velux skylights flood the room with natural light and two sets of glazed patio doors frame the garden. This space creates a striking dialogue between heritage craftsmanship and modern luxury while also blending seamlessly with the original 1850s architecture. The kitchen space offers a range of matching base and eye-level storage units with Quartz worktops over, with a integrated dishwasher, double oven, recessed sink, five-ring gas hob, and American-style fridge-freezer. Over the kitchen island are three pendant light fittings, with recessed spotlighting throughout the space and two wall-mounted light fittings. The room also offers LVT wood effect flooring; a vertical and horizontal radiator and access to the dining room, shower room, snug and side entrance porch.   **FORMAL** **DINING** **ROOM** **** **16' 0" x 10' 11" (4.89m x 3.34m)** The formal dining room offers a large bay window to the side aspect, fitted with Roman blinds; LVT wood-effect flooring; a pendant light fitting and a vertical wall-mounted radiator. This room is accessed via a wooden panelled door from the entrance hall and leads to the kitchen-diner beyond.   **LIVING** **ROOM** **15' 10" x 12' 2" (4.85m x 3.71m)** Located off the entrance hall with glazed patio doors to the side aspect and a large window to the front aspect. The lounge is fitted with a period fireplace with decorative surround; a decorative period cast iron radiator; carpeted flooring; a pendant light fitting and two wall-mounted light fittings; television and telephone points.   **SNUG** **** **10' 1" x 13' 5" (3.08m x 4.09m)** Located off the kitchen-diner is a cosy snug ideal as a child's playroom or home office. This space is lit by a large Velux skylight to the rear aspect and fitted with a range of fitted storage cupboards; LVT wood effect flooring, a pendant light fitting, and a column-style radiator.   **SHOWER** **ROOM** **** **4' 10" x 6' 9" (1.48m x 2.06m)** The ground-floor shower room is a convenient space located off the kitchen-diner. This room offers a Velux skylight; recessed spotlighting; tiled flooring; an extractor fan; a wall-mounted hand wash basin; tiled walk-in shower cubicle with glazed screen, and electric shower system; low-level WC and wall-mounted chrome heated towel rail.   **MASTER** **BEDROOM** **16' 6" x 11' 8" (5.03m x 3.58m)** The master bedroom is located off the first-floor landing with sash windows to the front and side aspects, fitted with Roman blinds. This room offers LVT wood effect flooring; a pendant light fitting and a double-panel radiator.   **BEDROOM** **TWO** **** **10' 11" x 15' 8" (3.35m x 4.78m)** The second double bedroom is also accessed via the first-floor landing and allows access to an en suite shower room. This bedroom offers large bay windows to the side aspect, fitted with Roman blinds; carpeted flooring; floor-to-ceiling fitted wardrobes; a pendant light fitting and a pendant light fitting.   **EN** **SUITE** **SHOWER** **ROOM** **** **6' 0" x 3' 5" (1.85m x 1.05m)** The en suite shower room offers a Velux skylight; LVT wood effect flooring; a walk-in shower cubicle with thermostatic shower system; a wall-mounted hand wash basin; a low-level WC; an extractor fan; recessed spot lighting and a wall-mounted chrome heated towel rail.   **BEDROOM** **THREE** **8' 11" x 10' 2" (2.72m x 3.10m)** The third bedroom is also accessed from the first-floor landing with a large sash window to the rear aspect, fitted with Roman blinds. This bedroom offers LVT wood effect flooring; a pendant light fitting; this room is fitted with two recessed storage cupboards and a single panel radiator.   **BEDROOM** **FOUR** **** **11' 4" x 11' 9" (3.46m x 3.60m)** Located off the second-floor landing this bedroom offers a window to the front aspect; LVT wood effect flooring; a pendant light fitting; a period cast iron fireplace; a single panel radiator and wall-to-wall fitted storage cupboard into the eaves.   **BEDROOM** **FIVE** **** **10' 2" x 10' 5" (3.11m x 3.18m)** The fifth bedroom is also accessed from the second floor landing with a window to the rear aspect, two recessed fitted storage cupboards; LVT wood effect flooring; a pendant light fitting and a single panel radiator.   **BEDROOM** **SIX/** **STUDY** **** **7' 11" x 10' 11" (2.43m x 3.33m)** The sixth bedroom is located off the second-floor landing and is currently utilised as a home office. This room offers a window to the front aspect; LVT wood effect flooring; a ceiling-mounted strip of multi-directional spotlights; wall-to-wall fitted storage cupboard into the eaves and a single panel radiator.   **FAMILY** **BATHROOM** **6' 4" x 10' 11" (1.95m x 3.35m)** The family bathroom is located off the first-floor landing with a uPVC double-glazed frosted glass window to the side aspect, fitted with a Roman blind. This room is fitted with a modern three-piece bathroom suite, comprising a P-shaped bath with tiled side, glazed screen and chrome thermostatic shower system over; a low-level WC; a wall-mounted hand wash basin with storage draw under; tiled flooring and part-tiled walls; a ceiling-mounted light fitting and over-mirror downlight; a wall-mounted storage cabinet; modern double panel radiator and wall-mounted chrome heated towel rail.  **EXTERNAL** **** **** The property is accessed via wrought iron gates leading to the driveway which extends to the side of the property. To the front of the property is a lawned front garden which is enclosed to the front and side aspects by mature hedging, with borders planted with mature shrubs and small trees. To the rear of the property is a generous rear garden which is largely laid to lawn with a paved patio area adjacent to the house and a further paved seating area at the end of the garden. The garden is enclosed to one side by a high-level brick wall and to the other by mature hedging and timber-panelled fencing. The garden is populated by a range of mature shrubs and small trees. To the end of the garden is located a brick outhouse which is currently utilised for storage, but could easily converted into a home office or gym.   **COMMON** **QUESTIONS** **** 1. When was this property constructed? The vendors believe the property was built in around 1850. 2. Is this property sold freehold or leasehold? The vendors have advised the property is sold freehold. Your solicitor will be able to confirm this. 3. When did the current owners purchase this property and have they carried out any structural alterations which purchasing? The vendors purchased this property in 2021. They have not carried out any structural alterations to the property, just decorative works and minor remedial works. 4. Will there be a connected chain associated with this sale? No, the vendors will not be connected a purchase at this time, therefore a buyer can move forward with a purchase as quickly as their legal advisors can process the transaction. 5. Which items are the vendors planning to include in the sale price? The vendors have confirmed they plan to include the American-style fridge-freezer, the dishwasher and the double oven in the kitchen. They will also include all light fittings and curtains/ blinds. 6. The vendors have advised the combined gas and electricity is currently around £200 pcm and water rates are around £100 pcm. The property is in council tax band G, which is currently £3,816.29 pa in Trafford. 7. When was the boiler last inspected? The owners have the boiler serviced annually; the service is in July each year. 8. Which are the owners favourite aspects of this house? The owners have enjoyed the beautiful period features and bright airy kitchen-diner. They have also very much enjoyed the large garden for entertaining guests and children. Finally, they have enjoyed how versatile this house is with so many rooms for visitors and family. 9. Is there loft storage space? The eaves to the side of the second floor bedrooms allow access to a good sized storage space. In addition, the property offers two large rooms to the lower-ground floor which can be converted or used for storage. 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Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | THE WICKET, 9 VICARAGE LANE, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3AR | £1,220,000 | 15/09/2021 | Terraced | | THE WICKET, 9 VICARAGE LANE, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3AR | £405,000 | 26/04/2000 | Terraced | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 2 EATON ROAD, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3EH | £425,000 | 16/01/2026 | Terraced | | 12 EAST DOWNS ROAD, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 2LQ | £1,325,000 | 05/02/2025 | Terraced | | 8 YORK ROAD, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3EQ | £530,000 | 20/10/2023 | Terraced | | 26 EATON ROAD, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3EH | £410,000 | 09/11/2022 | Terraced | | 1 VALE VIEW, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3BD | £725,000 | 16/09/2022 | Terraced | | 30 HALL ROAD, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3AN | £580,000 | 26/08/2022 | Terraced | | 32 HALL ROAD, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3AN | £585,050 | 26/08/2022 | Terraced | | 2 EATON ROAD, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3EH | £417,000 | 12/08/2022 | Terraced | | 2 EAST DOWNS ROAD, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 2LH | £1,600,000 | 10/08/2022 | Terraced | | 4 YORK ROAD, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3EQ | £477,500 | 13/05/2022 | Terraced | | 3 ALBANVALE CLOSE, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3GR | £465,500 | 09/05/2022 | Terraced | | 9 NIELDS CROFT, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3DU | £827,500 | 31/03/2022 | Terraced | | 46 YORK ROAD, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3EF | £487,500 | 25/03/2022 | Terraced | | 2 VALE VIEW, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3BD | £422,500 | 18/03/2022 | Terraced | | 12 VALE VIEW, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3BD | £420,000 | 18/03/2022 | Terraced | | 1 ALBANVALE CLOSE, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3GR | £520,000 | 31/01/2022 | Terraced | | [Same street] 7 VICARAGE LANE, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3AR | £1,270,000 | 11/01/2022 | Detached | | ASHDENE VICARAGE LANE, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3AS | £945,000 | 26/11/2021 | Terraced | | 36 EATON ROAD, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3EH | £452,550 | 14/10/2021 | Terraced | | 50 YORK ROAD, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3EF | £473,000 | 17/09/2021 | Terraced | **Street average:** £1,270,000 (1 sale) **Area average:** £636,216 (19 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £475,000 (36 Terraced, WA14, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +178.9% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Trafford). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,226/mo - **Realistic:** £1,362/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,498/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Southern Greater Manchester (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* ## Rental Comparables *Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area. Bedroom counts vary — use the Beds column to compare like-for-like lets. Student lets are excluded.* | Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on | |------|------|------|------|------| | 2 Bed Flat, Chesham House, WA14 | £2,500/mo | 2 | 0.3 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Flat, Bowdon, WA14 | £1,800/mo | 2 | 0.32 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Flat, Railway Street, WA14 | £5,450/mo | 2 | 0.79 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Flat, Regent Road, WA14 | £1,650/mo | 2 | 0.84 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Terraced House, Ashfield Rd, WA14 | £1,850/mo | 2 | 0.86 miles | OpenRent | | Studio Flat, Regent House, WA14 | £720/mo | 1 | 0.88 miles | OpenRent | | Studio Flat, Regent House, WA14 | £640/mo | 1 | 0.88 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Flat, Denmark Street, WA14 | £1,350/mo | 2 | 0.89 miles | OpenRent | | 1 Bed Flat, The Causeway, WA14 | £975/mo | 1 | 0.91 miles | OpenRent | | 1 Bed Flat, Groby Road, WA14 | £995/mo | 1 | 0.96 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,793/mo (10 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.11% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £187,500 - **Target investor price (1%):** £150,000 *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 £1,500/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 1.4% - **Cost-to-rent:** 73.6× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-3,893/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -12.2% *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).* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -2.2% - **10y growth:** 30.9% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Trafford; Terraced series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 3.5% - **5y growth (index):** 21.6% - **10y growth (index):** 67% ## 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)