# 3 bedroom apartment for sale (WA14 3JH) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | APARTMENT 3, 1 THE SPRINGS, ALTRINCHAM, BOWDON, GREATER MANCHESTER WA14 3JH | | Price | £625,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | G | | Last sold | £499,995 Jun 2004 | ## Description At just £342 per square foot this must be the BEST VALUE for money home we have available. Not to be missed for those buyers looking for masses of space in a versatile layout, quality fittings, a gated development, prestigious and convenient location. No Chain. Ready to Move in. Available again due to buyers change in personal circumstances and reduced in price. If you’re looking for a house or a mews house, you should consider viewing this property as this duplex apartment feels more like a self-contained two-storey mews house, once inside, rather than an apartment. It shares its external entrance with just one other property so the feeling of communal living doesn’t apply. The standout features are the very generously proportioned rooms, all of them, living rooms and bedrooms, and the excellent sized dining kitchen which is large enough to allow occupiers to use the existing separate formal dining room as a third double bedroom if needed. Its also worth noting that the walk in shelved store cupboard off the dining room/potential 3rd bathroom was built with plumbing to the room to allow it to be used as an ensuite bath or shower room to that room. There is also a large west facing private patio area for the exclusive use of Number 3 accessed from the lower ground floor rooms, and the bedrooms have fitted bedroom furniture. There is a separate study and a visitor’s WC at the living level. At bedroom level there are two bath/shower rooms, one of which is ensuite, and a utility room. The beautifully presented and generously proportioned living space is at entrance level and includes a lovely sitting room, large and very well fitted dining kitchen, separate formal dining room with walk in butler’s pantry, originally conceived as a bedroom with ensuite (plumbing services for the addition of this ensuite already exist), a separate study and visitors wc. At lower ground floor level there is a large master bedroom with ensuite and a second very large room, the largest room in the house, which is used by the current owner as a second living room with doors on to the patio but was originally conceived as a second bedroom. The property is approached through secure electrically operated entrance gates where parking and turning exists. This property is ideal for downsizers who want a lock up and leave but want to minimise the feel of communal living and who want big rooms and spacious and versatile accommodation. It will also appeal greatly to those younger buyers considering the period terrace or semidetached property locally but would prefer to have secure off street parking and better outside space. It has much larger accommodation than those properties and represents far better value for money on a £ per square foot basis. Viewing Essential could never be more relevant than in the case of this very appealing home. Share of Freehold. The residents’ management company owns the freehold, each owner of Grove Park has an equal share in the management company. Residue of 999 year Lease. 976 years remaining. Council Tax = G. EPC Rating = C Service Charge Information: The Service Charge Covers: Building Insurance, Grounds Maintenance, Window Cleaning, Building Repairs and Maintenance (e.g Roof, Chimneys, Gutters), External Redecoration, External Lights ## Property Photos - ![Picture No. 31](/listings/photos/155585819/1301295) - Picture No. 31 - ![Picture No. 12](/listings/photos/155585819/1301296) - Picture No. 12 - ![Picture No. 09](/listings/photos/155585819/1301297) - Picture No. 09 - ![Picture No. 08](/listings/photos/155585819/1301298) - Picture No. 08 - ![Picture No. 07](/listings/photos/155585819/1301299) - Picture No. 07 - ![Picture No. 19](/listings/photos/155585819/1301300) - Picture No. 19 - ![Picture No. 23](/listings/photos/155585819/1301301) - Picture No. 23 - ![Picture No. 16](/listings/photos/155585819/1301302) - Picture No. 16 - ![Picture No. 18](/listings/photos/155585819/1301303) - Picture No. 18 - ![Picture No. 13](/listings/photos/155585819/1301304) - Picture No. 13 - ![Picture No. 21](/listings/photos/155585819/1301305) - Picture No. 21 - ![Picture No. 26](/listings/photos/155585819/1301306) - Picture No. 26 - ![Picture No. 03](/listings/photos/155585819/1301307) - Picture No. 03 - ![Picture No. 10](/listings/photos/155585819/1301308) - Picture No. 10 - ![Picture No. 11](/listings/photos/155585819/1301309) - Picture No. 11 - ![Picture No. 20](/listings/photos/155585819/1301310) - Picture No. 20 - ![Picture No. 14](/listings/photos/155585819/1301311) - Picture No. 14 - ![Picture No. 04](/listings/photos/155585819/1301312) - Picture No. 04 - ![Picture No. 05](/listings/photos/155585819/1301313) - Picture No. 05 - ![Picture No. 06](/listings/photos/155585819/1301314) - Picture No. 06 - ![Picture No. 02](/listings/photos/155585819/1301315) - Picture No. 02 - ![Picture No. 24](/listings/photos/155585819/1301316) - Picture No. 24 - ![Picture No. 25](/listings/photos/155585819/1301317) - Picture No. 25 - ![Picture No. 28](/listings/photos/155585819/1301318) - Picture No. 28 - ![Picture No. 29](/listings/photos/155585819/1301319) - Picture No. 29 ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/155585819/1301320) - Floorplan ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/155585819/1301321) - EPC Rating Graph ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 1 APARTMENT 3 THE SPRINGS, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3JH | £499,995 | 03/06/2004 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | HIGHBANK, 2 9 GREEN WALK, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 2SJ | £625,000 | 12/12/2025 | Flat | | KIRKLEE FLAT 3 GREEN WALK, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 2SL | £597,250 | 10/07/2025 | Flat | | EVENHOLME FLATS 7 GREEN WALK, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 2SL | £2,100,000 | 31/03/2025 | Flat | | [Same street] 7 APARTMENT 6 THE SPRINGS, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3JH | £1,900,000 | 07/03/2025 | Flat | | KIRKLEE FLAT 3 GREEN WALK, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 2SL | £600,000 | 25/03/2024 | Flat | | [Same street] 7 APARTMENT 5 THE SPRINGS, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3JH | £1,303,400 | 03/01/2024 | Flat | | RICHMOND COURT 7 RICHMOND ROAD, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 2TZ | £260,000 | 03/11/2023 | Flat | | [Same street] 1 APARTMENT 7 THE SPRINGS, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3JH | £832,000 | 13/09/2022 | Flat | | EVENHOLME FLATS 4 GREEN WALK, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 2SL | £1,300,000 | 07/09/2022 | Flat | | [Same street] 7 APARTMENT 1 THE SPRINGS, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3JH | £630,000 | 19/08/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 7 APARTMENT 2 THE SPRINGS, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3JH | £1,330,000 | 10/08/2022 | Flat | | [Same street] 1 APARTMENT 5 THE SPRINGS, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3JH | £785,000 | 08/07/2022 | Flat | | RICHMOND COURT 5 RICHMOND ROAD, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 2TZ | £270,000 | 04/05/2022 | Flat | | WEST THORPE FLAT 5 PARK ROAD, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3JG | £700,000 | 14/04/2022 | Flat | | WINDSWOOD, 4 PENTHOUSE PARK ROAD, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3JF | £3,000,000 | 31/03/2022 | Flat | | EVENHOLME FLATS 7 GREEN WALK, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 2SL | £1,850,000 | 28/03/2022 | Flat | | RICHMOND COURT 8 RICHMOND ROAD, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 2TZ | £260,000 | 28/01/2022 | Flat | | MARLOES APARTMENT 3 PARK ROAD, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3JF | £900,000 | 14/01/2022 | Flat | | WINDSWOOD, 4 APARTMENT 2 PARK ROAD, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3JF | £2,850,000 | 10/12/2021 | Flat | | HIGHBANK, 2 3 GREEN WALK, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 2SJ | £1,350,000 | 10/12/2021 | Flat | | [Same street] 1 APARTMENT 8 THE SPRINGS, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3JH | £850,000 | 26/11/2021 | Flat | | ERLESDENE FLAT 11 GREEN WALK, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 2SL | £1,225,000 | 19/11/2021 | Flat | | MARLOES APARTMENT 1 PARK ROAD, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3JF | £1,100,000 | 22/10/2021 | Flat | | EVENHOLME FLATS 1 GREEN WALK, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 2SL | £940,000 | 30/09/2021 | Flat | | BOW GREEN MEWS FLAT 8 BOW GREEN ROAD, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 3LX | £305,000 | 14/09/2021 | Flat | | KIRKLEE FLAT 7 GREEN WALK, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 2SL | £540,000 | 02/09/2021 | Flat | | RICHMOND COURT 6 RICHMOND ROAD, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 2TZ | £280,000 | 19/08/2021 | Flat | **Street average:** £1,090,057 (7 sales) **Area average:** £1,052,613 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £384,703 (57 Flat, WA14, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +62.5% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Trafford). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,226/mo - **Realistic:** £1,362/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,498/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Southern Greater Manchester (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £898/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 3 Bed Flat, Hill Carr, WA14 | £1,950/mo | 3 | 0.62 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,950/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.31% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £243,750 - **Target investor price (1%):** £195,000 *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 £1,950/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 3.7% - **Cost-to-rent:** 26.7× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-731/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -4.8% *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:** 25.6% - **10y growth:** 13.7% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Trafford; Flats and maisonettes series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** -1.2% - **5y growth (index):** 7.6% - **10y growth (index):** 42.5% ## 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)