3 bedroom penthouse, Old Road, Didsbury
Didsbury, M20 5NN
Added 21 Jul 2026
£505,000
Guide price
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
Size
1,201 sqft
Type
penthouse
Match
74%
- TenureLeasehold
- Council taxBand E
- EPCE
- ChainChain-free
- ParkingNone
- GardenNone
About this home
Key features
- Air conditioning
- Concierge service
- Panoramic city views
- Smart home system
- Underfloor heating
- Wine cooler
- None parking
- None
- Chain free
- EPC rating E
The Full Picture
Everything you need upfront
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Monthly ownership cost
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£3,472/ month
Mortgage
Est.90% LTV · 4.75% · 25 yrs£Council tax
KnownBand E£Service charge
KnownReported by agent£Ground rent
KnownReported by agent£Buildings insurance
Est.Typical estimate£Maintenance & repairs
Est.~1% of value / yr£
Property facts
- Tenure
- Leasehold
- Council tax
- Band E
- Year built
- 2017
- Heating
- Electric
- Parking
- None
- Garden
- None
- Chain
- Chain-free
Energy performance
- A
- B
- C
- D
- EScore 47
- F
- G
The higher the rating, the more energy efficient the property and the lower the fuel bills.
Floorplan & rooms
InteractiveTotal size
1,201 sqft
≈ 112 m²
Key highlights
Where it is
Location & Street View
Where it is
Location & Street View
Approximate location. Drag the Street View to look around; use the Pegman to walk down the road.
Neighbourhood
Area, schools & transport
Neighbourhood
Area, schools & transport
Nearby schools
Distance from this property · Ofsted-style ratings
Indicative catchments and ratings only — always confirm admissions with the local authority.
Transport nearby
Stations & stops- 0.7 mi
Bridge Road Station
Rail
- 1.7 mi
Victoria Station
Tram
- 3.3 mi
Parkway Station
Tube
Commute highlights
Estimated travel times to major UK hubs
Manchester Piccadilly
4.4 mi away
Leeds
38.8 mi away
Birmingham New Street
66.3 mi away
Bristol Temple Meads
136.5 mi away
London Kings Cross
157.7 mi away
Estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual times vary with traffic, changes and service.
Nearby amenities
- 🛒0.5 mi
Supermarket
M&S Food
- 🏋️0.9 mi
Gym
PureGym
- 🌳0.5 mi
Park
Riverside Gardens
- 🩺0.8 mi
GP surgery
The Health Practice
- 🍽️0.7 mi
Restaurants
Village square
- ☕0.5 mi
Café
Kaffeine
Commute time
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Broadband
Indicative Ofcom-style download speeds. Providers vary.
Mobile coverage
Voice & data indoor/outdoor by network.
- EEIndoor: GoodOutdoor: Good
- VodafoneIndoor: GoodOutdoor: Good
- O2Indoor: GoodOutdoor: Good
- ThreeIndoor: GoodOutdoor: Good
Local market
Market insights
Local market
Market insights
Local market
How this home compares in Didsbury, M20 5NN.
Area average
£535,892
This home -6%
12m change
+2.9%
Sold prices
Avg £/sqft
£994
This home £420
Buyer demand
Steady
Running the numbers
Costs & finance
Running the numbers
Costs & finance
Monthly cost breakdown
Leasehold · estimated running costs (all editable).
Total monthly cost
£3,393 /mo
£40,715 per year — indicative estimate.
- Mortgage£2,591/mo10% deposit · 4.75% · 25 yr76%
- Council tax (Band E)£229/moIndicative England average7%
- Service charge£127/moFrom listing4%
- Ground rent£35/moFrom listing1%
- Maintenance & repairs£210/mo~0.50% of value / yr6%
- Utilities (energy + water)£200/moOfgem typical dual-fuel6%
Mortgage calculator
EstimateRepayment mortgage — you pay off capital and interest.
Monthly repayment
£2,591
Loan £454,500 · Deposit £50,500 (10%)
£792/mo more than interest-only — but you'd own the home outright after 25 years.
- Total interest
- £322,855
- Total paid
- £777,355
Figures are indicative — your actual rate depends on lender, credit, and product. Speak to a broker before you commit.
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Stamp Duty
Eng & NI · Apr 2025SDLT payable on completion.
Estimated Stamp Duty
£15,250
Effective rate 3.02% on £505,000
Scotland (LBTT) and Wales (LTT) have different rates. Confirm with a solicitor before completion.
Mortgage affordability
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Max you could offer
£298,500
Loan up to £247,500 + £51,000 deposit · capped by income (4.5× LTI)
This listing
£505,000
Short by £206,500 · needs income ~£100,889/yr
- Affordable monthly repayment
- £1,604 /mo
- Required repayment for this home
- £2,368 /mo
- Max loan on 4.5× income
- £247,500
- Deposit as % of listing
- 10.1%
Affordability summary
StretchYou'd need about £100,889/yr income or £206,500 more deposit.
Monthly all-in
£2,831 /mo
£2,368 mortgage + £463 running · 62% of gross pay
Upfront cash
£70,052
£51,000 deposit + £15,250 SDLT + £3,802 fees
Lender check
Too big
Need £454,000 · max on income £247,500
- Loan needed (£454,000) exceeds the 4.5× income cap of £247,500
- Monthly all-in (£2,831) breaches your 35% repayment cap of £1,604
- Upfront cash needed (£70,052) leaves little for reserves — plan for surveys, SDLT and fees
UK lenders typically cap borrowing at 4.5× total income and want repayments under ~35–40% of gross pay. Actual offers depend on credit, outgoings, and product — always get an Agreement in Principle.
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Tenure & lease
Tenure
leasehold
Lease remaining
439 years
Service charge
£1,529 / year
Ground rent
£422 / year
Investment potential
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Investment inputs
AssumptionsAt a glance
Gross yield
2.97%
Net yield
-1.65%
Monthly cashflow
£-696
ROI on cash
-4.9%
Sensitivity
Rent −10%
£-795/mo · -1.89%
Rent +10%
£-598/mo · -1.42%
Rate +1%
£-1,012/mo · -2.40%
Rate −1%
£-381/mo · -0.90%
Indicative only — mortgage products, tax treatment and Section 24 relief for higher-rate landlords depend on your personal circumstances. Speak to a broker and an accountant before buying.
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Due diligence
Checks, risks & material information
Due diligence
Checks, risks & material information
Check before you buy
Material information for this address — flooding, crime, connectivity, planning, ground conditions and legal notes. Indicative only; verify with your solicitor before exchange.
Flood risk
Crime (last 12 months)
62
/ 1k residents
Low▲ 2.6% vs previous year
Broadband
525 Mbps
Up to 144 Mbps upload6 providers available at this address.
Mobile coverage
| Network | Indoor voice | Indoor data | Outdoor voice | Outdoor data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EE | Good | Good | Limited | Good |
| O2 | Limited | Limited | Good | Limited |
| Three | None | Good | Good | Limited |
| Vodafone | Good | Good | Good | Limited |
Planning applications
3within 250 m in the last 12 months
- Approved
Two-storey side extension
2026/3211/HH · 12 May 2026
- Withdrawn
Loft conversion with rear dormer
2026/5578/HH · 2 Apr 2026
- Pending
Single-storey rear extension
2025/1667/HH · 20 Dec 2025
Ground & environment
Building & legal
Sources (to be integrated): Environment Agency, police.uk, Ofcom, planning.data.gov.uk, GOV.UK EPC register, Coal Authority, UK Radon.
Material information
NTSELAT Parts A/B/C- Tenure
- leasehold
- Council tax band
- E
- Price qualifier
- Guide price
Presented in line with National Trading Standards Estate & Letting Agency Team guidance.
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Sold prices
Based on public sale records for Didsbury, M20 5NN and comparable homes nearby.
Property history
Mar 2022
Sold
£384,000
+73.0% vs previous
Oct 2014
Sold
£222,000
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