# 4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (WA14 2QJ) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 78 THE DOWNS, ALTRINCHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER WA14 2QJ | | Price | £1,595,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 4 | | Council tax | F | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1900-1929 | | Floor area | 290 m² | | Last sold | £855,000 Jan 2020 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** C - **Current heating cost:** £2,746/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £25,750 ### Recommendations - Q (£7,500 - £11,000) - W1 (£5,000 - £10,000) - U (£8,000 - £10,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9455-3054-8201-6055-6200) ## Description An outstanding Edwardian property in the heart of Altrincham that has been skilfully extended and tastefully modernised to form a fabulous family home. Description A stunning Edwardian family home has been beautifully refurbished and skillfully extended to offer exceptional family living within the sought-after The Downs Conservation Area. This elegant period property combines timeless character seamlessly blended with contemporary design, offering flexible and spacious accommodation in all approaching 3,300 sqft. Upon first entering the property the generous reception hall leads to the formal reception room along with access to what is undoubtedly the focal point of the property, the stunning kitchen flooded with natural light. The lower ground floor is given over to relaxation and leisure with a large family games room, gym and snug/study area. The four bedrooms are set over the first and second floors, the principal suite boasting a large dressing room and ensuite shower, the remaining served by the family shower and bathrooms. Gardens To the front, the property enjoys a driveway with off street parking. To the rear, the house benefits from a delightful enclosed patio and garden creating a delightful venue perfect for family life and entertaining. Accommodation in Brief • Entrance Hall • Utility room • Drawing Room • Living dining kitchen • Ground floor WC • Snug/Study • Family Games Room • Gym • Principal suite with dressing room, ensuite shower room • Three further bedrooms • Family bathroom • Shower rooms • Driveway • Delightful enclosed garden Freehold Council Tax Band F ## Property Photos - ![Front Elevation](/listings/photos/167426261/57646) - Front Elevation - ![Rear Gardens](/listings/photos/167426261/57647) - Rear Gardens - ![Drawing Room](/listings/photos/167426261/57648) - Drawing Room - ![Living Kitchen](/listings/photos/167426261/57649) - Living Kitchen - ![Reception Hall](/listings/photos/167426261/57650) - Reception Hall - ![Drawing Room](/listings/photos/167426261/57651) - Drawing Room - ![Living Kitchen](/listings/photos/167426261/57652) - Living Kitchen - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/167426261/57653) - Kitchen - ![Snug](/listings/photos/167426261/57654) - Snug - ![Gym](/listings/photos/167426261/57655) - Gym - ![Games Room](/listings/photos/167426261/57656) - Games Room - ![Principal Bedroom](/listings/photos/167426261/57657) - Principal Bedroom - ![Principal Bedroom](/listings/photos/167426261/57658) - Principal Bedroom - ![Dressing Room](/listings/photos/167426261/57659) - Dressing Room - ![Shower Room](/listings/photos/167426261/57660) - Shower Room - ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/167426261/57661) - Bedroom - ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/167426261/57662) - Bedroom - ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/167426261/57663) - Bathroom - ![Rear Elevation](/listings/photos/167426261/57664) - Rear Elevation ## Floorplans - ![Floor Plan](/listings/photos/167426261/57665) - Floor Plan ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/167426261/57666) - EPC Rating Graph ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 78 THE DOWNS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 2QJ | £855,000 | 29/01/2020 | Semi-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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 52 NEW STREET, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 2QP | £675,000 | 28/11/2025 | Semi-detached | | 1 BEECHFIELD, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 2QN | £1,350,000 | 04/08/2023 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 52 THE DOWNS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 2QJ | £244,000 | 19/05/2023 | Flat | | 7 HIGHER DOWNS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 2QL | £1,500,000 | 25/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 62 THE DOWNS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 2QJ | £825,000 | 07/11/2022 | Terraced | | FERN BANK DELAMER ROAD, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 2NQ | £1,675,000 | 03/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 4 CEDAR AVENUE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 2QR | £585,000 | 14/04/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 74 THE DOWNS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 2QJ | £759,000 | 13/04/2022 | Terraced | | 11 ALBERT SQUARE, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 2ND | £595,000 | 17/03/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 76 THE DOWNS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 2QJ | £950,000 | 10/03/2022 | Terraced | | 36 ST JOHNS ROAD, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 2NF | £575,000 | 12/11/2021 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 52 THE DOWNS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 2QJ | £337,500 | 08/10/2021 | Flat | | 14 ALBERT SQUARE, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 2ND | £1,495,000 | 20/08/2021 | Semi-detached | | KNOWSLEY BANK DELAMER ROAD, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 2NQ | £1,580,000 | 25/06/2021 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £623,100 (5 sales) **Area average:** £1,114,444 (9 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £565,161 (35 Semi-detached, WA14, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +182.2% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Trafford). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,223/mo - **Realistic:** £1,359/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,495/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 ## 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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 4 Bed Terraced House, Southbank, WA14 | £3,250/mo | 4 | 1.08 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £3,250/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.2% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £406,250 - **Target investor price (1%):** £325,000 *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 £3,250/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 2.4% - **Cost-to-rent:** 40.9× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-3,381/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -8.8% *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).* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £5,500/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -13.9% - **10y growth:** -12.2% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Trafford; Semi-detached series; as of February 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 1.3% - **5y growth (index):** 19.5% - **10y growth (index):** 65.5% ## 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)