For sale Semi-detached

20 ENVILLE ROAD

ALTRINCHAM, BOWDON, GREATER MANCHESTER WA14 2PQ

4 baths 3,767 sq ft Listed 20 Jul 2026 (-12d)

£1,675,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

350 m²

Council tax band

G

EPC rating

D

Year built

England and Wales: 1900-1929

Last sold

£300,000 Apr 1999

Price per m²

£4,786/m²

Local average

£542,796 (+208.6%)

Deprivation

Decile 10 (31,737 of 33,755)

Street crime

0 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • A substantial family home enjoying a corner plot
  • Spacious accommodation approaching 4,200 sq ft
  • Situated on arguably one of Bowdon's finest roads
  • Three reception rooms plus dining kitchen
  • Impressive gardens extending to 0.35 acres
  • Gated driveway and two garages
  • Dual access from both Enville & Winton Road
  • Walking distance to Altrincham & Hale
  • Catchment to the areas finest schools

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply
Water
Mains supply
Sewerage
Mains supply
Heating
Gas central
Parking
Garage, Driveway, Private
Garden
Yes
Listed property
No
Restrictions
Yes
Required access
No
Rights of way
No
Flooded in last 5 years
No
Flood defences
No

Description

Occupying one of the largest plots on arguably one of Bowdon's most prestigious roads, extending to approximately 0.35 of an acre, this exceptional semi-detached family home offers an outstanding combination of space, character and future potential.

Set behind double gates, the property provides beautifully proportioned accommodation arranged over four floors, perfectly suited to modern family living.

The ground floor comprises a welcoming entrance hall, elegant sitting room, spacious living room and a superb dining kitchen opening directly onto the decked terrace and rear garden, creating a wonderful space for everyday family life and entertaining. A rear vestibule completes the ground floor.

The lower ground floor offers excellent versatility, incorporating a generous bedroom, shower room, utility room and an impressive 11-metre reception room with direct access to the garden. This level is ideal as a guest suite, games room, home cinema or multi-generational living space.

To the first floor are four well-proportioned bedrooms, including one with en-suite, alongside a beautifully appointed family bathroom. The second floor is dedicated to a further generous bedroom with en-suite and useful eaves storage.

Externally, the property is approached via a gated driveway providing ample off-road parking, complemented by a detached double garage and an additional single garage. The mature front garden creates an impressive approach, while the rear garden is a true standout feature. Extending across a substantial plot, it is mainly laid to lawn with established trees and shrubs, offering exceptional privacy. A raised decked terrace, accessed directly from the kitchen, provides the perfect setting for outdoor dining and entertaining.

A rare opportunity to acquire a substantial family home on one of Bowdon's most sought-after
roads, where generous living space, exceptional gardens and an unrivalled location combine to create a truly special home.

Directions - WA14 2PQ

Note - N.B. The appliances at this property have not been tested by ourselves.

Approved by the vendor and prepared with care, these details are believed to be accurate. However, in line with Property Misdescription legislation, buyers should make their own enquiries, view the property, and confirm all information independently.

Listed by

Hale

Sheppard & Co Estate Agents Ltd

Reference: 91111461

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 30/06/2026

Expiry date: 29/06/2036

Current heating cost: £3,817/year

Potential heating cost: £2,718/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £23,150

Recommendations

  • Cavity wall insulation (£900 - £1,500)
  • Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£5,000 - £10,000)
  • Draughtproof single-glazed windows (£150 - £250)
  • Replace single glazed windows with low-E double glazing (£4,500 - £6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EE Rating

EE Rating

FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #7239546

Property Details

Street: 20 Enville Road

Town: Bowdon

Postcode: WA14 2PQ

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 22/03/2010

Work Completed: 21/12/2009

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale £1,675,000 +458.3%
Sold 07/04/1999 (27 years ago) £300,000

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
54 STAMFORD ROAD, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 2JW £1,780,000 12/10/2023 Semi-detached
22 WINTON ROAD, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 2PB £1,275,000 29/04/2022 Semi-detached

Area average: £1,527,500 (2 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 25.3%
10y growth 54.2%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Trafford. Series: Semi-detached. As of April 2026.

1y (index) 3.8%
5y (index) 21.8%
10y (index) 67.6%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,229/mo
Realistic £1,365/mo
Optimistic £1,502/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Trafford.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Southern Greater Manchester: Apr 2025 – Mar 2026

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Cavendish Road / St Margarets Road 0.2 miles
Bus stop Bowdon, Cavendish Road / adjacent St Margaret's Road 0.2 miles
Shop Katie Alex Aesthetics 0.4 miles
Shop Porcupine 0.4 miles
Train station Hale 0.5 miles
Hospital Altrincham Hospital 0.5 miles
Hospital Altrincham Health and Wellbeing Centre 0.6 miles
Train station Altrincham 0.8 miles
University Fallowfield Reception and Richmond Amenities Building 7.5 miles
University Manchester School of Art 7.9 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Total incidents 0

Within 1 mile during May 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
Altrincham Grammar School for Girls Secondary 0.2 miles Outstanding — 4 Dec 2022
Bowdon Preparatory School for Girls Other 0.3 miles (No rating)
Altrincham Preparatory School Other 0.3 miles (No rating)
Altrincham Grammar School for Boys Secondary 0.4 miles Outstanding — 10 Nov 2022
Bowdon CofE Primary School Primary 0.5 miles Outstanding — 12 May 2020

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
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Albert Square, WA14 £2,200/mo 3 0.3 miles OpenRent
Studio Flat, Regent House, WA14 £720/mo 1 0.54 miles OpenRent
1 Bed Flat, Groby Road, WA14 £995/mo 1 0.63 miles OpenRent
1 Bed Flat, Groby Road, WA14 £995/mo 1 0.63 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,228/mo (4 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.06%
Max investor price (0.8%) £124,375
Target investor price (1%) £99,500
Gross yield 0.7%
Cost-to-rent ratio 140.3×
Monthly cashflow £-5,726/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI -14.1%
  • 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).