# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (M33 5BX)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 23 HAREWOOD AVENUE, SALE, SALE, GREATER MANCHESTER M33 5BX |
| Price | £1,150,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 3 |
| Council tax | F |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1950-1966 |
| Floor area | 218 m² |
| Last sold | £385,000 Feb 2004 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Expiry date:** 23/07/2035
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £7,500

### Recommendations
- W1 (£5,000 - £10,000)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0231-1201-0405-9461-1300)

## Description

A beautifully presented four-bedroom detached family home, upgraded to an immaculate standard and situated in one of Sale's most desirable locations.

Conveniently within walking distance of highly regarded schools, including Ashton Mersey Secondary School, Woodheys, and Firs Primary School. This impressive home offers generous living space throughout and occupies a substantial plot.

Upon entering, you're welcomed by a porch, leading into a spacious entrance hall with a downstairs WC, storage cupboard, and staircase ascending to the first floor. The main lounge is bright and inviting, featuring a 'Dru' gas fireplace and opening into the dining area. Large rear-facing windows flood the space with natural light and offer great views of the private rear garden - a unique feature of this wonderful family home.

To the front of the property is a second lounge with a 'Bellfire' fireplace, open to an adjoining study area - ideal for home working. A charming garden room with a lantern skylight adds further versatility to the living space. The contemporary kitchen is fitted with an extensive range of base and wall units with contrasting worktops, built-in pantry cupboards, and high-spec integrated appliances. A door leads through to the double garage, which also provides a practical utility area.

Upstairs, there are four generously sized double bedrooms. The impressive primary suite spans the full length of the house, enjoying dual-aspect views and a sleek ensuite shower room. The remaining bedrooms are served by a stylish, recently renovated family bathroom.

Outside, the front of the property offers ample off-road parking and a lawned garden bordered by mature hedging for privacy. The rear garden is a true highlight - significantly larger than average and beautifully landscaped with mature trees, shrubs and plants providing a private and tranquil setting.

This is a truly exceptional family home that must be viewed to be fully appreciated.

**Hallway** - A bright and welcoming hallway with wooden flooring and a staircase rising to the first floor. Multiple doorways lead off to the living room, dining room, and open plan kitchen diner, with a convenient storage area and a downstairs WC also accessible from here. The space offers a practical and inviting introduction to the home.

**Living Room** - 18'7" x 13'3" - Spacious and light living room featuring wooden flooring and a large window overlooking the front garden that fills the room with natural light. A modern inset fireplace is set into one wall, providing a cosy focal point. The room flows seamlessly into the garden room, creating a pleasant connection with the outdoors.

**Garden Room** - 11'2" x 10'8" - The garden room is bright and airy, with large windows on two sides allowing for panoramic views of the garden and bi fold doors leading out. A skylight overhead enhances the natural light, creating a peaceful spot to enjoy the outdoors from within the home.

**Dining Room** - 20'7" x 12'3" - A generous dining room with wooden flooring and a wide window overlooking the garden. This room offers ample space for family meals and entertaining, with doors connecting it to the open plan kitchen diner, providing a flexible layout for dining and cooking. Access via internal bi fold doors back to the entrance hall, with door also leading to the garden room.

**Open Plan Kitchen Diner** - 21'0" x 13'8" - A modern open plan kitchen diner, fitted with sleek white cabinets and black granite worktops. The kitchen features a large range cooker and integrated appliances. French doors open onto the garden, flooding the room with natural light and providing access to the outdoor space. The floor is finished with a polished marble-effect tile, adding a contemporary touch.

**Landing** - On the first floor, the landing is spacious and bright, connecting all four bedrooms, the bathroom, and the separate WC. A large window on the stairwell adds to the light and airy feel of the space.

**Bedroom 1** - 20'1" x 13'3" - The principal bedroom is generously sized with a windows offering views over the front and rear garden. It features ample storage with built-in wardrobes and benefits from its own ensuite shower room, which is fully tiled with modern fittings.

**Bedroom 2** - 14'1" x 11'8" - Bedroom 2 is a spacious room with light neutral decor and carpeted flooring. A large window overlooks the front of the property, and built-in wardrobes provide useful storage.

**Bedroom 3** - 15'8" x 12'3" - Bedroom 3 boasts a bay window with extensive views to the rear, filling the room with natural light. The neutral decor and carpeted flooring create a calm and inviting space, complemented by built-in storage.

**Bedroom 4** - 11'8" x 11'1" - Bedroom 4 is comfortably sized with a large window facing the rear garden. It features a neutral colour scheme and carpeted floor, along with built-in wardrobes for ample storage.

**Bathroom** - 8'8" x 7'7" - The family bathroom is fully tiled in a cream tone with a separate shower enclosure and bathtub. A frosted window provides privacy while allowing natural light to enter, and the suite includes a wash basin.

**Wc** - 8'8" x 3'11" - A separate WC on the first floor offers a compact space with a toilet and wash basin, finished with light tiles and a privacy window.

**Ensuite** - 8'7" x 5'6" - The ensuite shower room adjoining the principal bedroom is tiled and fitted with a modern shower, wash basin, and WC. The space is compact yet functional, with a window providing natural light.

**Rear Garden** - The rear garden is a beautifully maintained, extensive lawn bordered by mature hedges and shrubs, offering a private and tranquil outdoor space. A tiled patio area close to the house provides a perfect spot for outdoor dining and relaxation, seamlessly connecting the garden with the interior living spaces.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/165312860/66281) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/165312860/66284) - EE Rating

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #11163380
- **Address:** 23 Harewood Avenue, SALE, M33 5BX
- **Certificate Issued:** 24/08/2015
- **Work Completed:** 17/07/2015
- **Items:** 1 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #11459781
- **Address:** 23 Harewood Avenue, SALE, M33 5BX
- **Certificate Issued:** 29/02/2016
- **Work Completed:** 10/12/2015
- **Items:** 1 door(s)

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 23 HAREWOOD AVENUE, SALE, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M33 5BX | £385,000 | 20/02/2004 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 23 TAUNTON ROAD, SALE, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M33 5DD | £850,000 | 06/01/2026 | Detached |
| 7 CARNEGIE CLOSE, SALE, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M33 5TN | £566,000 | 06/01/2026 | Detached |
| 5 CARNEGIE CLOSE, SALE, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M33 5TN | £625,000 | 15/12/2025 | Detached |
| [Same street] 21 HAREWOOD AVENUE, SALE, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M33 5BX | £630,000 | 21/11/2025 | Detached |
| 254 MANOR AVENUE, SALE, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M33 4NB | £450,000 | 21/07/2023 | Detached |
| 22 READING DRIVE, SALE, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M33 5DL | £690,000 | 07/06/2023 | Detached |
| 12 BROOKWOOD AVENUE, SALE, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M33 5BZ | £1,225,000 | 05/12/2022 | Detached |
| 16 TAUNTON ROAD, SALE, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M33 5DN | £610,000 | 02/12/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 29 HAREWOOD AVENUE, SALE, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M33 5BX | £715,000 | 14/11/2022 | Detached |
| 7 MOORWOOD DRIVE, SALE, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M33 4QB | £950,000 | 04/11/2022 | Detached |
| 26 READING DRIVE, SALE, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M33 5DL | £590,000 | 20/10/2022 | Detached |
| 106 MOSS LANE, SALE, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M33 5BE | £925,000 | 09/09/2022 | Detached |
| 4 READING DRIVE, SALE, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M33 5DL | £550,000 | 19/08/2022 | Detached |
| 3 DULWICH CLOSE, SALE, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M33 4ZP | £762,500 | 03/08/2022 | Detached |
| 26 HAREWOOD AVENUE, SALE, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M33 5BY | £650,000 | 27/05/2022 | Detached |
| 4 WORCESTER ROAD, SALE, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M33 5DS | £645,000 | 24/05/2022 | Detached |
| 5 CARNEGIE CLOSE, SALE, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M33 5TN | £560,739 | 06/04/2022 | Detached |
| 37 READING DRIVE, SALE, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M33 5DJ | £875,000 | 24/03/2022 | Detached |
| 1 LOUGHBOROUGH CLOSE, SALE, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M33 5UF | £591,000 | 10/03/2022 | Detached |
| 2 READING DRIVE, SALE, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M33 5DL | £520,000 | 26/11/2021 | Detached |
| 3 RADLEY CLOSE, SALE, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M33 4TJ | £665,000 | 12/11/2021 | Detached |
| 26 TAUNTON ROAD, SALE, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M33 5DN | £800,000 | 28/09/2021 | Detached |
| [Same street] 3 HAREWOOD AVENUE, SALE, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M33 5BX | £925,000 | 25/06/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £756,667 (3 sales)
**Area average:** £705,012 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £599,740 (21 Detached, M33, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +91.7%

## 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 West Pennine (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £760/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, Shrewsbury Road, M33 | £2,100/mo | 4 | 1.03 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £2,100/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.18% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £262,500
- **Target investor price (1%):** £210,000

*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 £2,100/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 2.2%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 45.6×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-2,664/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -9.6%

*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:** £5,275/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 20%
- **10y growth:** 52%

## 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)

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