# 5 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (WA14 2TF) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 31 THE FIRS, ALTRINCHAM, BOWDON, GREATER MANCHESTER WA14 2TF | | Price | £2,250,000 | | Bedrooms | 5 | | Bathrooms | 4 | | Council tax | G | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1900-1929 | | Floor area | 296 m² | | Last sold | £1,625,000 May 2024 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 06/06/2033 - **Current heating cost:** £1,910/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £15,500 ### Recommendations - B (£500 - £1,500) - W2 (£4,000 - £6,000) - D (£80 - £120) - O (£3,300 - £6,500) - U (£3,500 - £5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0737-1016-4216-6517-4200) ## Description A MAGNIFICENT DOUBLE FRONTED VICTORIAN SEMI DETACHED FAMILY HOME STANDING ON A 0.20 ACRE PRIVATE SOUTH WEST FACING GARDEN, COMPREHENSIVELY REMODELLED AND BEAUTIFULLY APPOINTED OCCUPYING ONE OF OLD BOWDON'S MOST PRESTIGIOUS RESIDENTIAL ADDRESSES. 4074SQFT Hall. Boot Room. WC. Two Reception Rooms. 540 sq ft Open Plan Live In Dining Kitchen. Adjoining Preparation Kitchen. Lower Ground Floor Reception Room/Fifth Bedroom with En Suite. Utility. Laundry Room. Four further Double Bedrooms. Three further Bath/Shower Rooms. Driveway. Detached Double Tandem Garage. Superbly private Garden. A truly beautiful, remodelled, extended and improved double fronted Victorian Semi Detached family home located on The Firs, probably one of the most desirable and prestigious roads in Bowdon for a period property and standing on a wonderful, mature Garden plot extended approximately 0.20 of an acre, being South West facing and exceedingly private to both rear and front aspects. The property has been completely remodelled with the internal layout and configuration altered to meet the needs of the modern family buyer, and blends perfectly high specification fixtures and fittings with original or reproduction period features to include high intricate ceilings, working sash windows which have been professionally refurbished with new weights, sash cords, beading, and new double glazed panes, an impressive marble fireplace to the Lounge with new log burning stove and a spindle balustrade staircase rising through the floors. The Ground Floor is accessed via a central Hallway with Boot Room and Ground Floor WC off. There is access to Two beautifully proportioned Reception Rooms both with tall bay windows and with the main Lounge being accessed via a glazed Crittall door and window. These Rooms are in addition to the stunning, 540 square foot Open Plan Live In Dining Kitchen with two sets of Crittall French doors onto the gardens and patio, and a built in dining booth. The Kitchen is fitted with an extensive range of units arranged around a central island unit incorporating breakfast bar. Integrated appliances by Gaggenau and Siemens include double ovens, an induction hob and a two drawer dishwasher. Open to a Second Kitchen/Food Preparation and Pantry area which is perfect for those who wish to entertain at home. Integrated wine fridges and freestanding American style fridge freezer which may be available to the incoming purchaser, subject to negotiation. The Lower Ground Floor Converted Cellars provide a Cloaks Area, a Reception Room, or a Fifth Bedroom with En Suite Shower Room, Laundry Room and Utility. Over the Two Upper Floors are Four further Double Bedrooms served by Three Bath/Shower Rooms, with the Principal Bedroom Suite to the First Floor extending to approximately 300 square feet, providing a beautifully proportioned Bedroom, ‘His and Her’ Dressing Areas and walk in wardrobes and served by a stylishly appointed En Suite. The Guest Suite, also at First Floor, also has Bedroom, Dressing Area and En Suite facility. The Two Second Floor Bedrooms are superb rooms with far reaching views and are served by the spacious Family Bathroom. Externally, the property is approached via a Driveway providing extensive off street Parking and leads to the Detached Double Tandem Garage. The front Garden is enclosed with mature trees and screening from the road. The rear Gardens have stone paved patio areas returning across the back and down the side of the house. There is also a useful Utility/Garden Room providing a dedicated dog washing area, ideal for pet owners. This lovely Garden setting completes this remarkable family home that really is one of the best examples of this type of property in the market. - Freehold - Council Tax Band G ## Property Photos - ![Main Photo](/listings/photos/91937151/1914845) - Main Photo - ![Image 2](/listings/photos/91937151/1914846) - Image 2 - ![Image 3](/listings/photos/91937151/1914847) - Image 3 - ![Image 4](/listings/photos/91937151/1914848) - Image 4 - ![Hall](/listings/photos/91937151/1914849) - Hall - ![Lounge](/listings/photos/91937151/1914850) - Lounge - ![Lounge](/listings/photos/91937151/1914851) - Lounge - ![Study](/listings/photos/91937151/1914852) - Study - ![Study](/listings/photos/91937151/1914854) - Study - ![Live In Dining Kitchen](/listings/photos/91937151/1914855) - Live In Dining Kitchen - ![Live In Dining Kitchen](/listings/photos/91937151/1914857) - Live In Dining Kitchen - ![Live In Dining Kitchen](/listings/photos/91937151/1914858) - Live In Dining Kitchen - ![Live In Dining Kitchen](/listings/photos/91937151/1914860) - Live In Dining Kitchen - ![Live In Dining Kitchen](/listings/photos/91937151/1914862) - Live In Dining Kitchen - ![Kitchen Area](/listings/photos/91937151/1914864) - Kitchen Area - ![Kitchen and Dining Area](/listings/photos/91937151/1914866) - Kitchen and Dining Area - ![Dining Area](/listings/photos/91937151/1914868) - Dining Area - ![Second Kitchen/Pantry](/listings/photos/91937151/1914869) - Second Kitchen/Pantry - ![Boot Room](/listings/photos/91937151/1914871) - Boot Room - ![GFWC](/listings/photos/91937151/1914872) - GFWC - ![Hall 2](/listings/photos/91937151/1914874) - Hall 2 - ![Lower Ground Floor](/listings/photos/91937151/1914875) - Lower Ground Floor - ![Reception Room/Bedroom 5](/listings/photos/91937151/1914877) - Reception Room/Bedroom 5 - ![Reception Room/Bedroom 5](/listings/photos/91937151/1914878) - Reception Room/Bedroom 5 - ![Lower Ground Floor Shower Room](/listings/photos/91937151/1914880) - Lower Ground Floor Shower Room - ![First Floor Landing](/listings/photos/91937151/1914881) - First Floor Landing - ![Bedroom 1](/listings/photos/91937151/1914882) - Bedroom 1 - ![Bedroom 1](/listings/photos/91937151/1914883) - Bedroom 1 - ![Bed 1 Dressing Room](/listings/photos/91937151/1914884) - Bed 1 Dressing Room - ![Bed 1 Dressing Room](/listings/photos/91937151/1914885) - Bed 1 Dressing Room - ![Bed 1 En Suite](/listings/photos/91937151/1914886) - Bed 1 En Suite - ![Bedroom 2](/listings/photos/91937151/1914887) - Bedroom 2 - ![Bedroom 2](/listings/photos/91937151/1914888) - Bedroom 2 - ![Bed 2 Dressing Room](/listings/photos/91937151/1914889) - Bed 2 Dressing Room - ![Bed 2 En Suite](/listings/photos/91937151/1914890) - Bed 2 En Suite - ![Bed 2 En Suite](/listings/photos/91937151/1914891) - Bed 2 En Suite - ![Second Floor](/listings/photos/91937151/1914892) - Second Floor - ![Second Floor](/listings/photos/91937151/1914893) - Second Floor - ![Bedroom 3](/listings/photos/91937151/1914894) - Bedroom 3 - ![Bedroom 3](/listings/photos/91937151/1914895) - Bedroom 3 - ![Bedroom 4](/listings/photos/91937151/1914896) - Bedroom 4 - ![Top Floor Bathroom](/listings/photos/91937151/1914897) - Top Floor Bathroom - ![Elevation 2](/listings/photos/91937151/1914898) - Elevation 2 - ![Driveway](/listings/photos/91937151/1914899) - Driveway - ![Garden](/listings/photos/91937151/1914900) - Garden - ![Garden](/listings/photos/91937151/1914902) - Garden - ![Rear Elevation](/listings/photos/91937151/1914904) - Rear Elevation - ![Rear Elevation](/listings/photos/91937151/1914906) - Rear Elevation - ![Rear Elevation](/listings/photos/91937151/1914907) - Rear Elevation - ![Site Plan](/listings/photos/91937151/1914909) - Site Plan - ![Site Plan](/listings/photos/91937151/1914910) - Site Plan - ![Street Plan](/listings/photos/91937151/1914912) - Street Plan - ![Town Plan](/listings/photos/91937151/1914913) - Town Plan ## Floorplans - ![floor plan.jpg](/listings/photos/91937151/1914915) - floor plan.jpg ## EPC Graphs - ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/91937151/1914917) - EE Rating ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 31 THE FIRS, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 2TF | £1,625,000 | 03/05/2024 | Detached | | 31 THE FIRS, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 2TF | £325,000 | 02/10/1997 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 1 BEECHFIELD, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 2QN | £1,350,000 | 04/08/2023 | Semi-detached | | 7 HIGHER DOWNS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 2QL | £1,500,000 | 25/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | BEECH BANK BOWDON ROAD, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 2AJ | £1,530,000 | 15/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | WESTLIND, 41 ST MARGARETS ROAD, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 2AW | £2,150,000 | 02/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | 9 GREEN COURTS, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 2SR | £450,000 | 07/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 8 GREEN COURTS, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 2SR | £450,000 | 07/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | MULBERRY HOUSE ST MARGARETS ROAD, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 2AW | £1,625,000 | 06/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | WESTHILL GREEN WALK, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 2SL | £2,850,000 | 10/08/2022 | Semi-detached | | 15 THE FIRS, BOWDON, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 2TG | £1,670,000 | 29/11/2021 | Semi-detached | **Area average:** £1,508,333 (9 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £543,143 (36 Semi-detached, WA14, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +314.3% ## 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):** £1,396/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.06% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £170,625 - **Target investor price (1%):** £136,500 *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 Area rent estimate.* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £7,601/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 28% - **10y growth:** 45.4% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Trafford; Semi-detached series; as of May 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 7.3% - **5y growth (index):** 27.3% - **10y growth (index):** 69.2% ## 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)