# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (M33 6LE) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 8 DOVESTON ROAD, SALE, GREATER MANCHESTER M33 6LE | | Price | £900,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 4 | | Council tax | F | | Last sold | £410,000 Dec 2015 | ## Description Located on the charming Doveston Road in Sale, this exquisite detached house offers a perfect blend of comfort and elegance. With four bedrooms, this property is ideal for families seeking a generous living space. Each bedroom is thoughtfully designed, providing ample room for relaxation and personalisation. The house boasts three inviting reception rooms, perfect for entertaining guests or enjoying quiet family evenings. These versatile spaces can be adapted to suit your lifestyle, whether you envision a formal dining area or a cosy lounge. With four well-appointed bathrooms, convenience is at the forefront of this home. Each bathroom is designed, ensuring that everyone has their own space to unwind. The location on Doveston Road is particularly appealing, offering a peaceful residential atmosphere while remaining close to local amenities, schools, and parks. This property is not just a house; it is a place where memories can be made and cherished. In summary, this detached house on Doveston Road is a rare find, combining spacious living areas, multiple bathrooms, and a prime location. It presents an excellent opportunity for those looking to settle in a welcoming community. Do not miss the chance to make this beautiful property your new home. **Entrance Hall** - This welcoming entrance hall features a classic staircase with a wooden handrail and white balusters, creating a warm first impression. The space is carpeted in a soft grey tone, complemented by white panelled walls and generous natural light from a window. **Lounge** - 16'10" x 14'3" - The lounge is a bright and spacious room with neutral décor and wood-effect flooring. A large bay window with stained glass inserts enhances the natural light, while the high ceilings add a sense of grandeur. This room offers a perfect balance of traditional character and modern simplicity. **Reception Room** - 18'6" x 13'0" - This reception room boasts a large bay window with stained glass panels, filling the space with natural light. The room is thoughtfully decorated in soft greys with clean white walls and carpeted flooring, creating a calm and versatile living area. **Kitchen/Diner** - 19'7" x 12'4" - The kitchen/dining room is a bright and airy open space with stylish tiled flooring. A wooden dining table with modern chairs sits beside bi-fold doors that open onto a tiled patio, allowing natural light to flow through and providing easy access to the garden. The kitchen area features sleek white cabinets and contrasting dark countertops, with a window overlooking the garden bringing in additional light. **Converted Garage** - 19'10" x 8'10" - This converted garage provides a long, practical space with a boiler room at each end. It offers versatile accommodation, ideal for use as additional storage, a workshop or utility space. **Cellar 1** - 16'10" x 15'0" - The basement includes three cellar rooms of varied sizes, offering ample storage or workspace options. The largest cellar extends to 5.12 by 4.58 metres, with two smaller adjoining cellars. The layout allows for flexible use according to your needs. **Cellar 2** - 12'7" x 8'6" - A practical utility room located in the second cellar with tiled flooring, providing space for laundry appliances and storage. It is conveniently located adjacent to a bathroom in the basement. **Bathroom (Basement)** - 7'7" x 4'5" - The basement bathroom is compact but functional, fitted with a toilet and washbasin, ideal for convenience close to the utility space. **Bathroom (Ground Floor)** - 8'11" x 7'10" - On the ground floor, a second bathroom offers a larger space with a shower, wash basin and toilet. It is conveniently located near the lounge and hallway for easy access. **Landing** - This bright and airy landing has carpeted flooring and white walls. It provides access to four bedrooms and the first-floor bathroom, with natural light from a window enhancing the space. **Bedroom 1** - 14'8" x 13'0" - The principal bedroom is spacious, carpeted in grey, and features white walls and a window with stained glass details. An ensuite shower room is adjacent, adding privacy and convenience. **Bedroom 2** - 16'11" x 13'0" - Bedroom 2 is a large, carpeted room with a bright window, neutral décor and plenty of space for furniture and storage. **Bedroom 4** - 6'8" x 6'6" - A smaller bedroom with a single bed frame visible, carpeted flooring and a window featuring stained glass panels that allow in soft natural light. **Bedroom 3** - 13'9" x 13'0" - Bedroom 3 is a well-sized, bright room with carpeting and white walls. Two windows with stained glass offer plenty of light and views of the surrounding greenery. **Bathroom (First Floor)** - 7'11" x 7'2" - The first-floor bathroom is fitted with a walk-in shower, washbasin, toilet and bidet. The space is decorated in neutral tones with a large frosted window allowing in natural light. **Loft Room** - 19'10" x 8'10" - The loft room offers a versatile space ideal for storage, a studio or an additional living area. **Front Exterior** - Outside, the front exterior of the property is accessed via a paved courtyard, with mature greenery and a detached brick-built outbuilding to the side. This space provides ample parking and a private setting. **Rear Garden** - The rear garden is a spacious and private outdoor area with a large paved patio perfect for dining or entertaining. It is enclosed by fencing and mature trees, with a raised decking area that offers a comfortable seating spot. **Agent Note** - Some of the images used are AI to illustrate how the rooms could be used ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174209291/155867) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174209291/155870) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174209291/155872) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174209291/155874) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174209291/155876) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174209291/155879) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174209291/155881) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174209291/155883) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174209291/155885) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174209291/155887) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174209291/155889) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174209291/155890) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174209291/155892) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174209291/155894) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174209291/155896) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174209291/155897) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174209291/155898) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174209291/155899) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174209291/155900) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174209291/155901) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174209291/155902) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174209291/155904) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174209291/155906) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174209291/155908) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174209291/155909) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174209291/155911) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174209291/155913) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174209291/155915) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174209291/155918) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174209291/155921) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174209291/155924) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174209291/155927) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174209291/155930) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174209291/155933) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174209291/155937) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174209291/155940) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174209291/155943) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174209291/155947) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174209291/292766) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174209291/292767) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174209291/292768) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174209291/292769) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174209291/292770) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174209291/292771) - ![Doveston Plot.jpg](/listings/photos/174209291/312550) - Doveston Plot.jpg - ![Photo](/listings/photos/174209291/574669) ## Floorplans - ![Basement.png](/listings/photos/174209291/155950) - Basement.png - ![Ground Floor.png](/listings/photos/174209291/155961) - Ground Floor.png - ![1st Floor.png](/listings/photos/174209291/155967) - 1st Floor.png - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/174209291/574670) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/174209291/155973) - EE Rating ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 8 DOVESTON ROAD, SALE, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M33 6LE | £410,000 | 14/12/2015 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | [Same street] 21 DOVESTON ROAD, SALE, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M33 6LE | £862,500 | 13/10/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 31 DOVESTON ROAD, SALE, TRAFFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M33 6LE | £330,500 | 26/11/2021 | Terraced | **Street average:** £596,500 (2 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £599,740 (21 Detached, M33, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +50.1% ## 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 West Pennine (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £760/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, Cranleigh Drive, M33 | £3,500/mo | 4 | 0.38 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £3,500/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.39% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £437,500 - **Target investor price (1%):** £350,000 *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 £3,500/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 4.7% - **Cost-to-rent:** 21.4× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-419/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -1.9% *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).* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 20% - **10y growth:** 52% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Trafford; Detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 1.1% - **5y growth (index):** 19.7% - **10y growth (index):** 61.6% ## 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)