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5 TOWNFIELD GARDENS

ALTRINCHAM, GREATER MANCHESTER WA14 4DT

2 beds 1 baths 549 sq ft Listed 16 Feb 2019 (-2674d)

£150,000

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Property details

Floor area

51 m²

Year built

England and Wales: 1967-1975

Last sold

£160,000 Aug 2019

Price per m²

£2,941/m²

Local average

£359,565 (-58.3%)

Deprivation

Decile 9 (28,797 of 33,755)

Street crime

1 incident within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • ***NO ONWARD CHAIN***
  • Please be aware this property is not available on a buy-to-let basis.

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

A superbly proportioned first floor apartment with French window opening onto the secluded private balcony. The accommodation briefly comprises private reception area with built-in storage cupboards, entrance hall with further storage areas, open plan full depth sitting/dining room with access to the balcony, fitted kitchen, two bedrooms and shower room/WC. PVCu double glazing and gas central heating. Tree lined communal gardens. Resident parking. Ideal location approximately ¼ mile from the shopping centre of Altrincham.



Description - This self contained purpose built apartment is positioned on the first floor and occupies an enviable position within this ever popular development. Townfield Gardens is well placed for local shops being approximately a ¼ mile distant from Altrincham town centre with its highly popular Market Quarter that contains a variety of establishments including small independent retailers and informal dining options. The Metrolink station provides a commuter service into Manchester and the area is also well placed for the surrounding network of motorways.

The accommodation is well proportioned throughout and an L-shaped entrance hall/inner hall provides ample storage facilities. There is a spacious dual aspect sitting/dining room with French window opening onto a secluded private balcony and an adjacent fitted kitchen benefits from views over the well tended communal gardens. The master bedroom with built-in wardrobe and single bedroom with fitted furniture both enjoy a private outlook onto mature surroundings. Completing the accommodation there is a shower room/WC.

PVCu double glazing has been installed together with gas fired central heating.

Externally within the grounds there are parking areas for both residents and visitors and the well tended communal gardens create an attractive setting.

In conclusion, a superb apartment offered for sale with no onward chain and offering an excellent opportunity to remodel to individual taste.



Accommodation -

Ground Floor -

Communal Reception Hall - Secure entry phone system. Stairs to:

First Floor -

Private Reception Area - Two storage cupboards with shelving.

Entrance Hall - Approached though an opaque glazed door. Entry phone system. Two storage cupboards with shelving. Radiator.

Sitting/Dining Room - 20'5" x 10'10" (6.22m x 3.30m) - A bright dual aspect room with nearly full width PVCu double glazed windows and French window to the secluded private balcony. PVCu double glazed window overlooking the communal gardens. Ample space for both a living and dining suite. Two radiators.

Balcony - With an attractive wrought iron balustrade and enjoying a high degree of privacy.

Kitchen - 9'4" x 7'4" (2.84m x 2.24m) - Fitted with matching wall and base units beneath heat resistant work surfaces and inset stainless steel drainer sink with tiled splash-back. Breakfast bar. Space for a cooker and fridge/freezer. Recess for an automatic washing machine. Cupboard with shelving and housing the wall mounted gas central heating boiler. PVCu double glazed window with views over the manicured grounds. Extractor fan.

Bedroom One - 10'5" x 8'10" (3.18m x 2.69m) - Built-in wardrobe containing hanging rail and shelving. PVCu double glazed window with a private outlook onto mature surroundings. Radiator.

Bedroom Two - 8'10" x 8'1" (2.69m x 2.46m) - A generous single bedroom with PVCu double glazed window. Full length fitted wardrobes contain hanging rails with cupboards above.

Shower Room/Wc - 7'4" x 5'9" (2.24m x 1.75m) - Fitted with a wide shower enclose and electric shower, pedestal wash basin and low level WC. Built-in cabinet with shelving. Tiled walls. Extractor fan.



Outside - Residents and visitors parking.
Well maintained communal gardens.



Services - All mains services are connected.

Possession - Vacant possession on completion.

Tenure - We are informed the property is Leasehold with the residue of 999 years remaining. This should be verified by your Solicitor.

Service Charge - We understand the service charge is approximately £105.00 pcm and includes buildings insurance, ground rent, heating and lighting of common parts, maintenance of the grounds and window cleaning. Full details will be provided by our clients Solicitor.

Council Tax - Band "C"

Note - No services, appliances, fixtures or fittings have been inspected and purchasers are recommended to obtain their own independent advice.



Additional Information - This property is not available on a buy-to-let basis.

Listed by

Hale

Ian Macklin

Reference: 79496792

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Floorplan 1

FENSA Certificates

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

FENSA Certificate #420459

Property Details

Street: 5 Townfield Gardens

Town: Townfield Road

Postcode: WA14 4DT

Installation Details

Items: 1 window and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 14/02/2003

Work Completed: 13/01/2003

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
Sold 15/08/2019 (6 years ago) £160,000

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
2 TOWNFIELD GARDENS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DT £210,000 21/11/2025 Flat
71 TOWNFIELD GARDENS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DT £230,000 16/04/2025 Flat
12 TOWNFIELD GARDENS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DT £225,000 24/03/2025 Flat
51 TOWNFIELD GARDENS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DT £232,000 28/02/2025 Flat
8 TOWNFIELD GARDENS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DT £250,000 16/01/2025 Flat
74 TOWNFIELD GARDENS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DT £188,000 06/01/2025 Flat
65 TOWNFIELD GARDENS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DT £232,500 05/11/2024 Flat
41 TOWNFIELD GARDENS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DT £242,500 25/03/2024 Flat
30 TOWNFIELD GARDENS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DT £215,000 02/08/2023 Flat
70 TOWNFIELD GARDENS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DT £235,000 16/06/2023 Flat
BURLINGTON COURT 10 BURLINGTON ROAD, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 1JT £225,000 25/04/2023 Flat
25 TOWNFIELD GARDENS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DT £227,000 02/12/2022 Flat
BURLINGTON COURT 7 BURLINGTON ROAD, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 1JT £240,500 11/11/2022 Flat
48 TOWNFIELD GARDENS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DT £235,000 08/07/2022 Flat
13 ARNOLDS YARD, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DL £310,000 11/05/2022 Flat
23 ARNOLDS YARD, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DL £300,000 10/12/2021 Flat
71 TOWNFIELD GARDENS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DT £200,000 12/11/2021 Flat
18 TOWNFIELD GARDENS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DT £210,000 22/10/2021 Flat
BURLINGTON COURT 6 BURLINGTON ROAD, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 1JT £186,000 30/09/2021 Flat
57 TOWNFIELD GARDENS, ALTRINCHAM, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, WA14 4DT £205,000 24/09/2021 Flat

Area average: £229,925 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -33.9%
10y growth 80.6%

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

1y (index) -3.6%
5y (index) 6.8%
10y (index) 40.9%

Rental Range

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

Low £1,223/mo
Realistic £1,359/mo
Optimistic £1,495/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Trafford.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Southern Greater Manchester: £748/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop John Leigh Park, Church Street / outside The Wheatsheaf 0.1 miles
Bus stop John Leigh Park, Oldfield Road / near Church Street 0.2 miles
Shop Kwik Fit 0.2 miles
Shop Spar 0.2 miles
Hospital Altrincham Health and Wellbeing Centre 0.3 miles
Train station Altrincham 0.4 miles
Hospital Altrincham Hospital 0.4 miles
Train station Navigation Road 0.6 miles
University University Academy 92 5.5 miles
University University of Salford 6.2 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 1
Total incidents 1

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
Altrincham CofE (Aided) Primary School Primary 0.1 miles Good — 1 Mar 2023
North Cestrian School Secondary 0.2 miles Good — 29 Apr 2019
Loreto Grammar School Secondary 0.2 miles Outstanding — 9 Nov 2022
Navigation Primary School Primary 0.5 miles Good — 17 Mar 2011
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Primary 0.5 miles Outstanding — 16 Jul 2024

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
2 Bed Maisonette, Manchester Road, WA14 £1,075/mo 2 0.44 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Terraced House, Beaconsfield Road, WA14 £1,600/mo 2 0.63 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Semi-Detached House, Drake Road, WA14 £1,400/mo 2 1 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,358/mo (3 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.93%
Max investor price (0.8%) £175,000
Target investor price (1%) £140,000
Gross yield 11.2%
Cost-to-rent ratio 8.9×
Monthly cashflow £644/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 17.8%
  • 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).
  • Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
  • Cashflow — Rent minus 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).