# 3 bedroom detached house for sale (WA14 4UU) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 3 TEMPLETON DRIVE, ALTRINCHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER WA14 4UU | | Price | £550,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | E | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1991-1995 | | Floor area | 98 m² | | Last sold | £415,000 Aug 2019 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 06/05/2029 - **Current heating cost:** £543/year ### Recommendations - W2 (6,000) - E (30) - N (6,000) - U (5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0569-2843-7953-9301-0355) ## Description A beautifully presented detached home offering three generous double bedrooms and two versatile reception rooms. The ground floor features a welcoming entrance hallway with WC cloakroom, a spacious lounge with bay window and feature fireplace, a separate dining room, and a bright conservatory overlooking the garden. The modern kitchen provides excellent storage and functionality. To the first floor, there are three well proportioned double bedrooms. The principal bedroom includes fitted wardrobes and a private ensuite, complemented by a modern family bathroom. Externally, the property enjoys a long driveway leading to a detached garage. The rear garden offers a high degree of privacy, mainly laid to lawn with a charming patio area ideal for outdoor dining. Ideally positioned close to excellent local amenities, transport links, and Altrincham’s vibrant town centre, this home presents an outstanding opportunity for buyers seeking a prime location with access to highly regarded schools. Please note that an AML fee is chargeable once an offer is accepted to cover the cost of carrying out the required identity and anti-money laundering checks. ## Property Photos - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/173950334/163145) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/173950334/163146) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/173950334/163147) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/173950334/163148) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/173950334/163149) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/173950334/163150) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/173950334/163151) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/173950334/163152) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/173950334/163153) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/173950334/163154) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/173950334/163155) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/173950334/163156) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/173950334/163157) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/173950334/163159) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/173950334/163160) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/173950334/163162) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/173950334/163165) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/173950334/163168) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/173950334/163171) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/173950334/163175) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/173950334/163178) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/173950334/163182) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/173950334/163185) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/173950334/163188) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/173950334/163191) - pbox-IMG.jpg - ![pbox-IMG.jpg](/listings/photos/173950334/163194) - pbox-IMG.jpg ## Floorplans - ![pbox-FP.jpg](/listings/photos/173950334/163198) - pbox-FP.jpg ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/173950334/163202) - EPC Rating Graph ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 3 TEMPLETON DRIVE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4UU | £415,000 | 27/08/2019 | Detached | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 39 PENNYMOOR DRIVE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4UT | £585,000 | 01/12/2025 | Detached | | 6 PENNYMOOR DRIVE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4UT | £402,500 | 24/10/2023 | Detached | | 28 THURLESTONE ROAD, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4NB | £600,000 | 29/09/2023 | Detached | | 9 YEOFORD DRIVE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4UP | £440,000 | 16/12/2022 | Detached | | 9 PLANTIN ROAD, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4YU | £725,000 | 16/12/2022 | Detached | | 9 HENDHAM DRIVE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4LY | £730,000 | 02/12/2022 | Detached | | 30 THURLESTONE ROAD, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4NB | £521,200 | 07/10/2022 | Detached | | 13 HICKTON DRIVE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4LZ | £670,000 | 29/09/2022 | Detached | | 4 CHEVITHORNE CLOSE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4UY | £600,000 | 29/07/2022 | Detached | | 28 THURLESTONE ROAD, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4NB | £460,000 | 18/07/2022 | Detached | | 88 SEAMONS ROAD, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4LB | £565,000 | 06/06/2022 | Detached | | 21 MEDWAY CRESCENT, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4UA | £440,000 | 25/03/2022 | Detached | | 10 HENDHAM DRIVE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4LY | £665,000 | 11/02/2022 | Detached | | 5 THURLESTONE ROAD, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4NB | £525,000 | 11/02/2022 | Detached | | 3 ROACHILL CLOSE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4UZ | £585,000 | 19/11/2021 | Detached | | 98 SEAMONS ROAD, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4LB | £650,000 | 30/09/2021 | Detached | | 13 HONITON WAY, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4UW | £415,000 | 17/09/2021 | Detached | **Area average:** £563,453 (17 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £1,129,340 (25 Detached, WA14, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -51.3% ## 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):** £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 Terraced House, West Avenue, WA14 | £1,600/mo | 3 | 0.48 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,600/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.29% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £200,000 - **Target investor price (1%):** £160,000 *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 £1,600/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 3.5% - **Cost-to-rent:** 28.6× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-751/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -5.6% *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).* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £5,612/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -19.5% - **10y growth:** 4.8% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Trafford; Detached series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 2.6% - **5y growth (index):** 21.2% - **10y growth (index):** 63.8% ## 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)