# 2 bedroom semi-detached bungalow for sale (M34 7GS) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | Sandown Drive, Denton, M34 7GS | | Price | £280,000 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | C | ## Description Occupying an impressive corner plot on the popular Sandown Drive in Denton, this two-bedroom semi-detached bungalow offers spacious accommodation, generous outdoor space, and excellent potential! Presented to the market by Edward Mellor, the property is ideally located within a well-regarded residential area, close to local amenities, transport links, and within easy reach of Denton town centre and the M60 motorway network. The accommodation briefly comprises; a porch, welcoming entrance hallway leading through to a spacious lounge, providing a comfortable living are that gives access to a conservatory that overlooks the substantial garden, creating a bright additional reception space and a pleasant spot to relax. The property also features a fitted kitchen, two well-proportioned bedrooms, and a bathroom. Externally, the property truly stands out, sitting on a large corner plot with extensive private gardens to the side and rear and benefits from a detached garage. The outdoor space offers fantastic potential for landscaping, extension (subject to planning), or simply enjoying a generous garden setting. To the front, there is off-road parking for several vehicles. Offering a rare opportunity to acquire a bungalow with such a generous plot and scope for enhancement, this property is ideal for a range of buyers and early viewing is highly recommended. ## Property Photos - ![1.jpg](/listings/photos/174693731/243699) - 1.jpg - ![4.jpg](/listings/photos/174693731/243700) - 4.jpg - ![9.jpg](/listings/photos/174693731/243701) - 9.jpg - ![8.jpg](/listings/photos/174693731/243702) - 8.jpg - ![7.jpg](/listings/photos/174693731/243703) - 7.jpg - ![6.jpg](/listings/photos/174693731/243704) - 6.jpg - ![11.jpg](/listings/photos/174693731/243705) - 11.jpg - ![12.jpg](/listings/photos/174693731/243706) - 12.jpg - ![10.jpg](/listings/photos/174693731/243707) - 10.jpg - ![3.jpg](/listings/photos/174693731/243708) - 3.jpg - ![2.jpg](/listings/photos/174693731/243709) - 2.jpg - ![13.jpg](/listings/photos/174693731/243710) - 13.jpg - ![5.jpg](/listings/photos/174693731/243711) - 5.jpg ## Floorplans - ![56 Sandown Drive-high.png](/listings/photos/174693731/243712) - 56 Sandown Drive-high.png ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 41 GIBRALTAR LANE, DENTON, MANCHESTER, TAMESIDE, GREATER MANCHESTER, M34 7QR | £204,000 | 06/01/2026 | Semi-detached | | 6 SHANKLIN CLOSE, DENTON, MANCHESTER, TAMESIDE, GREATER MANCHESTER, M34 7GT | £327,000 | 11/04/2025 | Semi-detached | | 6 FRESHWATER DRIVE, DENTON, MANCHESTER, TAMESIDE, GREATER MANCHESTER, M34 7QT | £217,000 | 28/03/2025 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 37 SANDOWN DRIVE, DENTON, MANCHESTER, TAMESIDE, GREATER MANCHESTER, M34 7GS | £220,000 | 28/02/2025 | Semi-detached | | 36 HAUGHTON GREEN ROAD, DENTON, MANCHESTER, TAMESIDE, GREATER MANCHESTER, M34 7QN | £280,000 | 25/10/2023 | Semi-detached | | 10 NEWPORT ROAD, DENTON, MANCHESTER, TAMESIDE, GREATER MANCHESTER, M34 7QS | £260,000 | 06/10/2023 | Semi-detached | | 3 CARRGATE ROAD, DENTON, MANCHESTER, TAMESIDE, GREATER MANCHESTER, M34 7SJ | £195,500 | 25/08/2023 | Semi-detached | | 8 VENTNOR CLOSE, DENTON, MANCHESTER, TAMESIDE, GREATER MANCHESTER, M34 7QU | £243,000 | 28/04/2023 | Semi-detached | | 12 BOWKER AVENUE, DENTON, MANCHESTER, TAMESIDE, GREATER MANCHESTER, M34 7GN | £290,000 | 31/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 98 MANOR ROAD, DENTON, MANCHESTER, TAMESIDE, GREATER MANCHESTER, M34 7SN | £240,000 | 05/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 223 MANOR ROAD, DENTON, MANCHESTER, TAMESIDE, GREATER MANCHESTER, M34 7SW | £194,500 | 29/07/2022 | Semi-detached | | 4 FORREST ROAD, DENTON, MANCHESTER, TAMESIDE, GREATER MANCHESTER, M34 7RL | £170,000 | 22/04/2022 | Semi-detached | | 8 FRESHWATER DRIVE, DENTON, MANCHESTER, TAMESIDE, GREATER MANCHESTER, M34 7QT | £185,000 | 31/03/2022 | Semi-detached | | 2 CARRGATE ROAD, DENTON, MANCHESTER, TAMESIDE, GREATER MANCHESTER, M34 7SH | £225,000 | 22/10/2021 | Semi-detached | | 23 BEMBRIDGE ROAD, DENTON, MANCHESTER, TAMESIDE, GREATER MANCHESTER, M34 7GU | £210,000 | 30/09/2021 | Semi-detached | | 19 CARRGATE ROAD, DENTON, MANCHESTER, TAMESIDE, GREATER MANCHESTER, M34 7SJ | £148,000 | 24/09/2021 | Semi-detached | | 144 MANOR ROAD, DENTON, MANCHESTER, TAMESIDE, GREATER MANCHESTER, M34 7SN | £165,000 | 10/09/2021 | Semi-detached | | 32 HAUGHTON GREEN ROAD, DENTON, MANCHESTER, TAMESIDE, GREATER MANCHESTER, M34 7QN | £300,000 | 03/09/2021 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 27 SANDOWN DRIVE, DENTON, MANCHESTER, TAMESIDE, GREATER MANCHESTER, M34 7GS | £224,000 | 16/07/2021 | Semi-detached | | 88 MANOR ROAD, DENTON, MANCHESTER, TAMESIDE, GREATER MANCHESTER, M34 7SF | £165,000 | 16/07/2021 | Semi-detached | | 42 FRESHWATER DRIVE, DENTON, MANCHESTER, TAMESIDE, GREATER MANCHESTER, M34 7QT | £167,000 | 25/06/2021 | Semi-detached | | 9 BEMBRIDGE ROAD, DENTON, MANCHESTER, TAMESIDE, GREATER MANCHESTER, M34 7GU | £210,000 | 15/06/2021 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £222,000 (2 sales) **Area average:** £219,800 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £252,003 (78 Semi-detached, M34, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +11.1% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Tameside). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £827/mo - **Realistic:** £919/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,011/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Halifax (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £524/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 2 Bed Terraced House, Cleveland Avenue, SK14 | £1,025/mo | 2 | 0.52 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Terraced House, Mill Lane, SK14 | £975/mo | 2 | 0.72 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Terraced House, Mount Pleasant Road, M34 | £1,200/mo | 2 | 0.87 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,067/mo (3 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.37% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £128,125 - **Target investor price (1%):** £102,500 *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 OpenRent comparables.* ## Rent-driven metrics *Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,025/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 4.4% - **Cost-to-rent:** 22.8× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-205/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -3% *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:** 17.9% - **10y growth:** 72% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Tameside; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 3.7% - **5y growth (index):** 31.3% - **10y growth (index):** 88.1% ## 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)