For sale Detached

21 HILL TOP

ALTRINCHAM, HALE, GREATER MANCHESTER WA15 0NN

6 beds 4 baths 477 m² Listed 25 Feb 2026 (-157d)

£2,500,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

477 m²

Council tax band

H

Last sold

£1,220,000 Nov 2001

Local average

£1,078,458 (+131.8%)

Deprivation

Decile 10 (33,139 of 33,755)

Street crime

0 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • Distinguished 1930s Architecture
  • Timeless character meets modern living.
  • Prime Private Setting
  • Exclusive road, secure gated access.
  • Expansive Living Spaces
  • 33-ft drawing room, open-plan kitchen.
  • Six Bedrooms & Loft
  • Principal suite plus versatile spaces.
  • Stunning Grounds
  • Landscaped gardens across 0.56 acres.

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply
Water
Mains supply
Sewerage
Mains supply
Heating
Double glazing, Gas central
Parking
Garage, Driveway, Gated
Garden
Yes

Description

An elegant 1930s family home set in over half an acre of landscaped gardens, affording exceptional privacy on one of the area's most distinguished roads.


Description

The Poplars is an exceptional 1933 period family home, perfectly positioned on one of the area’s most exclusive tree-lined roads. Set within beautifully landscaped grounds of around half an acre, it combines classic 1930s elegance with modern comfort and exceptional privacy. Behind secure electric gates, a sweeping carriage driveway leads to the house, creating a striking first impression.

A covered porch opens into a grand reception hall with an elegant oak staircase. To the right lies the formal drawing room a magnificent room with dual aspect space with an ornate marble fireplace, inglenook bar, and views over the rear gardens. Opposite sits the sitting room, leading to a stunning open-plan kitchen, dining, and conservatory area, ideal for entertaining. The bespoke kitchen features solid wood cabinetry, a central island, and integrated appliances, while the sunlit dining conservatory offers panoramic garden views. Completing the ground floor are a family room, home office, cloakroom/WC, formal dining room, and a large utility with a convenient laundry chute.

Upstairs, the principal suite boasts dual-aspect views, a private dressing room with WC, and a luxurious en-suite. Five further bedrooms and three bathrooms provide ample family space, while the second floor hosts a versatile loft currently a home gym with potential for a variety of uses.


Gardens and Grounds
Externally, The Poplars continues to impress with beautifully maintained gardens, a sweeping carriage driveway leading to a detached double garage, a bespoke children’s play area, and a charming wooden Wendy house. The mature lawns and landscaped borders provide complete seclusion, creating a peaceful and private family retreat, in all 0.56 acres or thereabouts.


Key Features

Distinguished 1930s Architecture
A beautifully preserved period home built in 1933, blending timeless character with modern family living.

Prime Private Setting
Positioned on an exclusive tree-lined road, behind secure electric gates and a sweeping carriage driveway.

Expansive Living Spaces
Includes a 33-ft drawing room, open-plan kitchen and conservatory, formal dining room, family room, and home office.

Six Bedrooms & Versatile Loft
Principal suite with dressing room and en-suite, plus five further bedrooms, four bathrooms, and a loft gym with flexible use.

Stunning Grounds
Landscaped gardens across approx. 0.56 acres, featuring a Wendy house, children’s play area, and detached double garage.

Ideal for Entertaining & Family Life
Elegant reception hall, bespoke kitchen, and light-filled conservatory designed for both grand gatherings and everyday comfort.

Freehold
Council Tax Band H

Listed by

Hale

Jackson-Stops & Staff

Reference: 87681639

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

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FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #2759987

Property Details

Street: 21 Hill Top

Town: Hale

Postcode: WA15 0NN

Installation Details

Items: 2 doors

Certificate Issued: 06/06/2005

Work Completed: 19/04/2005

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale £2,500,000 +104.9%
Sold 30/11/2001 (24 years ago) £1,220,000

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
THE COPPINS, 16 HILL TOP, HALE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 0NJ £2,500,000 26/11/2025 Detached
3 WOODHEAD ROAD, HALE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 9JZ £1,465,000 10/11/2025 Detached
THE QUINTA PARK LANE, HALE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 9JS £1,925,000 01/11/2024 Detached
16 BROADWAY, HALE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 0PG £2,550,000 30/06/2023 Detached
78 BANKHALL LANE, HALE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 0LW £3,000,000 13/06/2023 Detached
27 PARK LANE, HALE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 9JS £2,000,000 15/05/2023 Detached
9 BROADWAY, HALE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 0PF £5,460,000 09/12/2022 Detached
78 BANKHALL LANE, HALE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 0LW £2,700,000 10/10/2022 Detached
76 BANKHALL LANE, HALE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 0LW £2,895,000 31/08/2022 Detached
8 BROADWAY, HALE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 0PQ £2,450,000 30/06/2022 Detached
BROOK HEYES ALAN DRIVE, HALE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 0LR £2,700,000 27/05/2022 Detached
8 RAPPAX ROAD, HALE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 0NT £2,400,000 18/02/2022 Detached
Same street 24C HILL TOP, HALE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 0NN £1,450,000 03/02/2022 Detached
CHESTNUT HOUSE PARK LANE, HALE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 9JS £1,751,000 28/01/2022 Detached
28 BROAD LANE, HALE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 0DF £2,550,000 17/12/2021 Detached
HAWLEY HOUSE HAWLEY LANE, HALE BARNS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 0DJ £1,680,000 13/12/2021 Detached
6 PARKHILL ROAD, HALE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 9JX £1,630,000 09/12/2021 Detached
DEANWATER, 2B RAPPAX ROAD, HALE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 0NR £2,100,000 30/11/2021 Detached
45 ARTHOG ROAD, HALE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 0LU £1,850,000 30/09/2021 Detached
BETNOLVYN ALAN DRIVE, HALE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 0LR £1,800,000 24/09/2021 Detached
3 RAPPAX ROAD, HALE, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA15 0NR £2,450,000 20/08/2021 Detached

Street average: £1,450,000 (1 sale)

Area average: £2,392,800 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 13.4%
10y growth 16.7%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Trafford. Series: Detached. As of April 2026.

1y (index) 2.6%
5y (index) 21.2%
10y (index) 63.8%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Trafford. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,229/mo
Realistic £1,365/mo
Optimistic £1,502/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Trafford.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for North Cumbria: £738/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Ashley Heath, Arthog Road / near Alan Drive 0.2 miles
Bus stop Ashley Heath, Arthog Road / opposite Alan Drive 0.2 miles
Hospital The Priory Hospital Altrincham 0.3 miles
Shop Quality Fitters 0.5 miles
Shop Fired Earth 0.5 miles
Train station Hale 1.0 miles
Train station Ashley 1.2 miles
Hospital Altrincham Hospital 1.4 miles
University University Academy 92 6.3 miles
University University of Manchester 6.9 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Total incidents 0

Within 1 mile during May 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
Saint Ambrose College Secondary 0.3 miles Good — 16 Mar 2020
St Ambrose Prep School Other 0.5 miles (No rating)
Well Green Primary School Primary 0.6 miles Good — 9 Dec 2021
Elmridge Primary School Primary 0.7 miles Good — 18 Jan 2024
Hale Preparatory School Other 0.9 miles (No rating)

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.05%
Max investor price (0.8%) £170,625
Target investor price (1%) £136,500
  • 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).