# 1 bedroom flat for sale (M22 4UJ) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | APARTMENT 8, ACORN HOUSE, 208, ALTRINCHAM ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER M22 4UJ | | Price | £145,000 | | Bedrooms | 1 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | A | | Last sold | £96,000 Dec 2013 | ## Description Bridgford’s are proud to introduce this beautifully presented one bedroom, GROUND FLOOR apartment nestled within a popular and sought after gated development on the Sharston / Gatley border. Making an Ideal first time buy, investment, or downsize accommodation… Upon arrival there is a communal entrance to the building where you will find this apartment on the ground floor with its own private entrance. As you enter the property, it is filled with an abundance of natural light created by floor to ceiling windows that overlook the attractive landscaped grounds. The property boasts a spacious double bedroom, opposite to the master you will find the main bathroom which is a fantastic space, featuring contemporary fixtures and fittings that creates a clean and stylish space. The open-plan lounge provides a spacious, airy feel, with a well-designed kitchen area that makes the perfect setting for both relaxation and entertaining. This flat is ideally located with easy access to local amenities, public transport links, and major road networks, making it the perfect choice for professionals and families alike. Each apartment has its own private parking which is accessible via security gates. You will not want to miss out on this modern and fresh apartment, please call to book a viewing today! ## Property Photos - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/89470458/652228) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![Picture No. 03](/listings/photos/89470458/652229) - Picture No. 03 - ![Picture No. 05](/listings/photos/89470458/652230) - Picture No. 05 - ![Picture No. 06](/listings/photos/89470458/652231) - Picture No. 06 - ![Picture No. 17](/listings/photos/89470458/652232) - Picture No. 17 - ![Picture No. 07](/listings/photos/89470458/652233) - Picture No. 07 - ![Picture No. 21](/listings/photos/89470458/652234) - Picture No. 21 - ![Picture No. 16](/listings/photos/89470458/652235) - Picture No. 16 - ![Picture No. 10](/listings/photos/89470458/652236) - Picture No. 10 - ![Picture No. 11](/listings/photos/89470458/652237) - Picture No. 11 - ![Picture No. 12](/listings/photos/89470458/652238) - Picture No. 12 - ![Picture No. 13](/listings/photos/89470458/652239) - Picture No. 13 - ![Picture No. 15](/listings/photos/89470458/652240) - Picture No. 15 - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/89470458/652241) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![Picture No. 22](/listings/photos/89470458/652242) - Picture No. 22 ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/89470458/652243) - Floorplan ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/89470458/652244) - EPC Rating Graph ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | ACORN HOUSE, 208 APARTMENT 8 ALTRINCHAM ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M22 4UJ | £96,000 | 06/12/2013 | Flat | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | CROWN HOUSE, 1 FLAT 27 LAURISTON CLOSE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M22 4TZ | £154,000 | 23/01/2026 | Flat | | BEECH HOUSE, 2 FLAT 45 LAURISTON CLOSE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M22 4TZ | £165,000 | 08/12/2025 | Flat | | CROWN HOUSE, 1 FLAT 15 LAURISTON CLOSE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M22 4TZ | £152,000 | 20/11/2025 | Flat | | 9 PEPPER CLOSE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M22 4JZ | £150,000 | 27/06/2025 | Flat | | BEECH HOUSE, 2 FLAT 52 LAURISTON CLOSE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M22 4TZ | £160,000 | 29/05/2025 | Flat | | CROWN HOUSE, 1 FLAT 9 LAURISTON CLOSE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M22 4TZ | £157,000 | 28/03/2025 | Flat | | CROWN HOUSE, 1 FLAT 29 LAURISTON CLOSE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M22 4TZ | £169,500 | 21/02/2025 | Flat | | BEECH HOUSE, 2 FLAT 49 LAURISTON CLOSE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M22 4TZ | £165,500 | 21/02/2025 | Flat | | CROWN HOUSE, 1 FLAT 6 LAURISTON CLOSE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M22 4TZ | £114,000 | 10/08/2023 | Flat | | CONISTON COURT, 2 FLAT 1 DOWNES WAY, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M22 4UD | £149,000 | 17/04/2023 | Flat | | 52 STARLING CLOSE, SHARSTON, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M22 4XS | £160,000 | 21/12/2022 | Flat | | CONISTON COURT, 2 FLAT 11 DOWNES WAY, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M22 4UD | £150,000 | 08/12/2022 | Flat | | 72 STARLING CLOSE, SHARSTON, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M22 4XS | £150,000 | 28/10/2022 | Flat | | 42 STARLING CLOSE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M22 4XS | £170,000 | 28/10/2022 | Flat | | 58 STARLING CLOSE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M22 4XS | £160,000 | 20/09/2022 | Flat | | BEECH HOUSE, 2 FLAT 22 LAURISTON CLOSE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M22 4TZ | £142,000 | 13/09/2022 | Flat | | 19 PEPPER CLOSE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M22 4JZ | £155,000 | 09/09/2022 | Flat | | 7 PEPPER CLOSE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M22 4JZ | £141,000 | 26/08/2022 | Flat | | KENDAL COURT, 6 FLAT 12 DOWNES WAY, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M22 4UD | £121,250 | 26/08/2022 | Flat | | 100 STARLING CLOSE, SHARSTON, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M22 4XS | £160,000 | 19/05/2022 | Flat | | [Same street] ACORN HOUSE, 208 APARTMENT 29 ALTRINCHAM ROAD, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M22 4UJ | £145,000 | 27/08/2021 | Flat | **Street average:** £145,000 (1 sale) **Area average:** £152,263 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £155,160 (25 Flat, M22, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -6.5% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Manchester). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,217/mo - **Realistic:** £1,352/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,487/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for East Lancs (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £424/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 1 Bed Flat, Palatine Road, M22 | £895/mo | 1 | 0.87 miles | OpenRent | | Studio Flat, Chretien Road, M22 | £1,100/mo | 1 | 1.14 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £998/mo (2 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.69% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £124,750 - **Target investor price (1%):** £99,800 *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 £998/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 8.3% - **Cost-to-rent:** 12.1× - **Monthly cashflow:** £302/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 8.6% *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).* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 17% - **10y growth:** 14.1% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Manchester; Flats and maisonettes series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** -1.4% - **5y growth (index):** 8.8% - **10y growth (index):** 57% ## 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)