8 BLOOMESBURY AVENUE
MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER M20 2BN
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Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
127 m²
Council tax band
G
Last sold
£1,350,000 Aug 2017
Local average
£854,286 (+122.4%)
Deprivation
Decile 10 (31,104 of 33,755)
Street crime
0 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Five-bedroom detached family residence in an exclusive development
- Located within St James Park, a former university campus setting
- Short walk to Didsbury Village amenities and transport links
- Built by renowned developer PJ Livesey
- Over 3,400 sq ft of spacious and versatile accommodation
- Stunning open-plan kitchen/dining area with bi-folding doors
- Multiple reception rooms including lounge, media room and family room
- Principal suite with dressing room and luxury en-suite
- Three further bathrooms including two en-suites and Jack & Jill
- Gated frontage, ample parking, integral garage and landscaped gardens
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
Constructed by the renowned PJ Livesey, this impressive family home extends to over 3,400 sq ft and occupies a generous plot, benefitting from secure gated access and ample off-road parking. The thoughtfully designed accommodation comprises: a covered porch, an impressive entrance hallway with a striking glazed staircase, cloakroom and WC, a spacious lounge with bay window, and a separate media room.
At the heart of the home is a stunning open-plan kitchen/dining space, featuring bi-folding doors opening onto the side garden. The kitchen is fitted with a comprehensive range of base and wall units, complemented by quality work surfaces and a large central island with breakfast bar seating. Beyond, a beautifully appointed family room with feature fireplace also enjoys bi-folding doors, creating an ideal space for both relaxing and entertaining. To the rear, a versatile gymnasium offers further potential as a home office or additional reception room.
To the first floor, a bright and spacious landing is flooded with natural light from a large front-facing window. There are five well-proportioned bedrooms, including an impressive principal suite with walk-in dressing room and a luxurious en-suite featuring a ‘Villeroy & Boch’ suite. Two further double bedrooms benefit from their own en-suites, while a fourth bedroom is served by a Jack and Jill bathroom, also accessible from the landing. The fifth bedroom offers flexibility as a study if required.
Externally, the property is set within beautifully maintained grounds. A large driveway to the front provides ample parking and leads to an integral garage with electric up-and-over door. To the side, there is a useful laundry area and a generous patio seating space, bordered by mature trees, flowering shrubs, and a feature fish pond.
This exceptional home must be viewed to be fully appreciated. Offered for sale with no onward chain, early viewing is highly recommended.
Listed by
Didsbury
The Lomond Group
Reference: 173771948
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Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed for sale | — | £1,900,000 | +40.7% |
| Sold | 31/08/2017 (8 years ago) | £1,350,000 | — |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.
Sold Comparables
Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.
| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same street 13 BLOOMESBURY AVENUE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 2BN | £1,300,000 | 30/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 6 BLOOMESBURY AVENUE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 2BN | £1,395,000 | 05/07/2023 | Detached |
| 1 SKYLARK CLOSE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 2FQ | £965,000 | 08/12/2022 | Detached |
| 4 TURNSTONE AVENUE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 2FN | £1,775,000 | 11/11/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 56 BLOOMESBURY AVENUE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 2BN | £1,000,000 | 11/05/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 42 BLOOMESBURY AVENUE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 2BN | £695,000 | 04/02/2022 | Terraced |
| 1 THE GROVE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 2RG | £800,000 | 16/11/2021 | Detached |
| 1 LAKENHEATH CLOSE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 2WP | £749,950 | 30/09/2021 | Detached |
| 3 LAKENHEATH CLOSE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 2WP | £669,950 | 30/09/2021 | Detached |
| 5 LAKENHEATH CLOSE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 2WP | £669,950 | 23/08/2021 | Detached |
| 9 LAKENHEATH CLOSE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 2WP | £799,950 | 06/08/2021 | Detached |
| 7 LAKENHEATH CLOSE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 2WP | £669,950 | 06/08/2021 | Detached |
| Same street 36 BLOOMESBURY AVENUE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 2BN | £695,000 | 14/07/2021 | Terraced |
| Same street 17 BLOOMESBURY AVENUE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 2BN | £1,090,000 | 30/06/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 11 LAKENHEATH CLOSE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 2WP | £659,950 | 30/06/2021 | Detached |
| Same street 24 BLOOMESBURY AVENUE, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M20 2BN | £655,000 | 29/06/2021 | Terraced |
Street average: £975,714 (7 sales)
Area average: £862,189 (9 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Manchester. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.
Company ownership
Registered legal owner is a company.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Manchester. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Manchester.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Central Greater Manchester: £1,346/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Didsbury, Wilmslow Road / outside Broomhurst Hall | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Didsbury, Wilmslow Road / outside Methodist Church | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | La Chouquette | 0.2 miles |
| Shop | Flanagans | 0.2 miles |
| Train station | East Didsbury | 0.3 miles |
| Train station | Burnage | 0.9 miles |
| Hospital | Withington Community Hospital | 1.2 miles |
| Hospital | Kinnaird House (The Christie NHS Foundation Trust) | 1.2 miles |
| University | Fallowfield Reception and Richmond Amenities Building | 2.3 miles |
| University | University of Manchester Fallowfield Campus | 2.3 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Total incidents | 0 |
Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).
Schools nearby
Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.
| Name | Type | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Didsbury CofE Primary School | Primary | 0.3 miles | Good — 18 Jan 2023 |
| Beaver Road Primary School | Primary | 0.4 miles | — (Inspected (no overall grade)) |
| St Catherine's RC Primary School | Primary | 0.4 miles | Good — 17 Dec 2023 |
| The Barlow RC High School and Specialist Science College | Secondary | 0.4 miles | Good — 8 Jul 2019 |
| Parrs Wood High School | Secondary | 0.5 miles | Good — 24 Dec 2013 |
Rental Comparables
Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 5-bedroom count for this property.
Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
- Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
- Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
- Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).