# 5 bedroom detached house for sale (WA14 3JQ) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | Bowdon; defined by light, gardens & potential, WA14 3JQ | | Price | £1,600,000 | | Bedrooms | 5 | | Bathrooms | 3 | | Council tax | G | ## Description Behind its private frontage lies one of Bowdon`s most surprising family homes. What makes this property truly special is not immediately visible from the outside. Extending to well over 4,400 sq ft and tucked away within a peaceful cul-de-sac setting, this substantial 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom detached residence offers a rare combination of scale, flexibility and extraordinary garden connection. Designed around natural light and beautifully framed views of its South-facing grounds, the home delivers an effortless sense of space and potential, rarely found in this location., For buyers seeking room to grow, entertain and create a forever home, the opportunity here is exceptional. Step through the front door and the home reveals itself: soaring proportions, bespoke glazing, handcrafted architectural details and a remarkable relationship with the gardens that transforms everyday family living. A vast, 30 foot wide entertaining room is the jewel in the crown of this lovely home, with a connected modern open-plan kitchen and family living spacs designed for living. The contemporary Siematic kitchen is extensively appointed with premium Neff appliances, three ovens, induction hob, integrated refrigeration, boiling water tap, Insinkerator and a generous breakfast bar ideal for everyday life. A useful utility and boot room adjoins the kitchen, perfect for a caterer`s kitchen and perfect for taking care of laundry needs, as well as providing direct access to the double garage. Throughout, the sense of space, light and flow is exceptional; the view to the gardens from this spot in the home is truly calming, and one shared by two interconnected reception spaces, offering the same views, connectivity and remarkable flexibility. It creates the perfect environment for large-scale entertaining, relaxed family living or future reconfiguration. A separate snug, to the front of the house, offers a closed space for home-working, studying or as an escape to watch TV in peace. A large cloakroom leads through to the downstairs WC, which completes the offering for the ground floor. Ascending to the first floor, the home`s sense of space continues with a bright and welcoming landing framed by large windows. The principal suite occupies a particularly impressive position overlooking the rear gardens. Generous in scale and thoughtfully arranged, it offers a true sense of retreat from the rest of the home. A spacious bedroom is complemented by extensive dressing accommodation and a luxurious en-suite bathroom featuring a freestanding bath, walk-in shower and dual vanity. Framed by beautiful garden views, it is a calm and private sanctuary designed for relaxation and retreat. The remaining bedrooms are all well-proportioned and highly versatile, easily adapting to the evolving needs of modern family life. Whether utilised as children`s bedrooms, guest accommodation, dedicated dressing rooms or home offices, each space offers excellent size, flexibility and natural light. A spacious family bathroom, and the overall layout, provides an exciting opportunity for a future owner to further enhance and personalise the accommodation, if desired. One of the most compelling aspects of this property is its versatility. A large suite above the double garage provides semi- independent space, comprising a double bedroom, dressing area and ensuite bathroom. A self-contained, independent annexe/home working area would be an excellent use of the space -with the appropriate consents- to add value and appeal. The fundamentals are outstanding: the location, plot, gardens, proportions and natural light are already in place, providing the perfect canvas from which to create an exceptional long-term family home. Properties offering this combination of scale, privacy, gardens and location are increasingly rare. For buyers able to recognise substance, opportunity and long-term value, this represents one of the area`s most exciting family home prospects. A home defined by light. Elevated by its gardens. Ready for its next chapter. Offered with no onward chain. Viewing is highly recommended. **what3words /// ** funded.visit.places **Notice** Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. 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Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 8 BLUEBERRY ROAD, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3LT | £1,400,000 | 04/09/2025 | Detached | | BELMONT PARK ROAD, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3JG | £3,000,000 | 29/11/2023 | Detached | | 10 BARRY RISE, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3JS | £1,270,000 | 23/10/2023 | Detached | | 3 HOLMWOOD, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 2SP | £1,808,000 | 24/07/2023 | Detached | | 14 PINEWOOD, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3JQ | £1,200,000 | 10/05/2023 | Detached | | 17 BARRY RISE, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3JS | £300,000 | 06/01/2023 | Detached | | 30 STANHOPE ROAD, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3JT | £2,630,000 | 16/12/2022 | Detached | | 45 EYEBROOK ROAD, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3LQ | £2,650,000 | 16/12/2022 | Detached | | 5 BOW GREEN ROAD, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3LX | £1,295,000 | 14/12/2022 | Detached | | VALE HOUSE, 91 LANGHAM ROAD, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3NY | £1,100,000 | 13/12/2022 | Detached | | 8 BARRY RISE, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3JS | £1,425,000 | 14/10/2022 | Detached | | 4 CONSORT PLACE, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 2SH | £1,740,000 | 03/10/2022 | Detached | | 2 BUCKLOW VIEW, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3JP | £2,450,000 | 02/09/2022 | Detached | | 7 APARTMENT 1 THE SPRINGS, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3JH | £630,000 | 19/08/2022 | Detached | | WEST BANK 2 CHURCH BROW, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 2SG | £680,000 | 12/08/2022 | Detached | | 4 STANHOPE ROAD, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3JY | £1,792,500 | 20/07/2022 | Detached | | 43 EYEBROOK ROAD, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3LQ | £1,875,000 | 14/07/2022 | Detached | | 6 STANHOPE ROAD, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3JY | £1,965,000 | 08/07/2022 | Detached | | 3 CHASEFIELD, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3JR | £1,800,000 | 08/07/2022 | Detached | | 7 BARRY RISE, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3JS | £1,760,000 | 08/07/2022 | Detached | **Area average:** £1,638,525 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £1,158,788 (26 Detached, WA14, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +38.1% ## 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:** 0.09% (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:** -20.4% - **10y growth:** 20.7% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Trafford; Detached series; as of May 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 5.8% - **5y growth (index):** 26.3% - **10y growth (index):** 66.5% ## 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)