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Gascoigne Halman - Didsbury
Elm House, 739 Wilmslow Road, Didsbury, Manchester
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A beautiful example of a Victorian family home built of period brick elevations beneath a pitch slate roof in circa 1890. Bay fronted with accommodation over three floors, in addition to a useful cellar chamber.
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A beautiful example of a Victorian family home built of period brick elevations beneath a pitch slate roof in circa 1890. Bay fronted with accommodation over three floors, in addition to a useful cellar chamber.
The house is positioned in a most sought after Avenue in a central Didsbury Village location. The house is presented to an exceptionally high standard and retains a wealth of period charm and character throughout to include sash windows, ceiling roses, ceiling cornice, original timber carpentry, cast iron fireplaces, picture rails, timber floorboards etc.. all typical of the era of construction.
The house is warmed by gas fired central heating and there is a security alarm system installed.
In brief the accommodation comprises at ground floor level of an entrance hallway measuring 15'3'' in length with stripped and varnished timber floorboards, lounge with large sash bay window to the front aspect, dining room with sash window to the rear aspect and breakfast kitchen fitted with a modern range of base and wall cupboards with integrated Smegg appliances.
To the first floor level there is a landing, bedroom 1 with two sash windows to the front aspect and feature cast iron fireplace, bedroom 2 with sash window to the rear aspect and bathroom fitted with a three piece period suite.
To the second floor level there is a landing, bedroom 3 with exposed roof timbers and en-suite shower room and bedroom 4.
The cellar chamber measures 14'2'' x 13'0'' with space and plumbing for washing machine, washer dryer and fridge freezer.
The house benefits from a pathway approach with a walled front garden, whilst to the rear of the property there is a beautiful rear garden with a shaped lawn, tall hedge row borders with a leafy outlook and benefiting from a good degree of privacy.
LOCATION
There is easy access to Didsbury Village catering for everyday requirements where there is a wide range of restaurants, bars and shopping facilities. For the commuter Manchester City Centre lies approximately five miles away and is readily accessible via means of frequent bus services routed along either Kingsway (A34) or Wilmslow Road (A5145). Access to the National Motorway Network is also nearby and the property is within the catchment area of Parrswood High School.
DIRECTIONS
From our Didsbury Office proceed along Wilmslow Road in the direction of Withington. At the first set of traffic lights turn left into Barlow Moor, take the seventh turning on the left into Hesketh Avenue where the property can be found on the right hand side.
IN FURTHER DETAIL THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES
Please note that we have not checked any of the appliances or the central heating system included in the sale (if any). All prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves on this point prior to entering into a contract.
LOWER GROUND FLOOR
Cellar
Comprising of one main chamber and an inner hallway providing storage space.
Main Chamber/Utility 14'2 (4.32m) x 13'0 (3.96m)
With window to the front elevation, housing the electric meter and gas central heating boiler, space and plumbing for washing machine, space for dryer and fridge freezer, good head height, original stove is retained within the chimney breast, light and power.
GROUND FLOOR
Entrance Hallway 15'3 (4.65m)
Accessed via an original timber front door with inset glazing with further patterned window over, ceiling cornice, dado rail, double radiator, stripped and varnished timber original floorboards, central heating thermostat, high level skirting boards, staircase with timber hand rail ascending to first floor level and timber panelled doors radiating to:-
Lounge 14'0 (4.27m) into bay x 12'3 (3.73m)
With large sash bay window to the front aspect, high level skirting boards, ceiling cornice, ceiling rose, picture rail, double radiator, feature cast iron fireplace with tiled surround and tiled hearth with an inset living flame gas fire, bespoke timber built in shelving and low level storage cupboards into chimney breast alcove, television point and dimmer switch.
Dining Room 15'5 (4.7m) x 13'5 (4.09m)
With ample space for dining table and chairs, sash window to the rear aspect with a patterned roof light over, stripped and varnished timber original floorboards, feature cast iron fireplace with timber mantle and tiled hearth, high level skirting boards, picture rail, original timber deep shelving and low level storage cupboards built into chimney breast alcoves, double radiator and timber panelled door leading to:-
Breakfast Kitchen 17'4 (5.28m) x 7'10 (2.39m)
Fitted with a modern and contemporary range of timber base and wall cupboards with stainless steel handles and matching drawer units, granite work surfaces incorporating a stainless steel bowl and a half under mounted sink unit with chrome mixer tap over, stainless steel electric Neff oven with four ring Smegg gas burning hob with a Neff extractor canopy hood with courtesy light over, integrated fridge and freezer, space and plumbing for a slim line dishwasher, under unit down lighting, glazed wall mounted display units, tiled splash backs, chrome electrical sockets, double radiator, timber flooring, two windows to the side aspect, window to the rear garden aspect, space for table and chairs, timber door to cellar and timber door with inset glazing opening to the rear garden.
FIRST FLOOR
Landing
With sky light, dado rail, staircase ascending to second floor level and timber panelled doors radiating to:-
Bedroom 1 16'5 (5m) x 11'11 (3.63m)
With two sash window to the front aspect, two double radiators, cast iron fireplace with timber mantle and tiled hearth, telephone point, picture rail, dimmer light switch and two original stripped storage cupboards built into chimney breast alcoves.
Bedroom 2 11'5 (3.48m) x 11'7 (3.53m)
With sash window to the rear garden aspect, single radiator, feature cast iron fireplace with tiled hearth and open grate, original built in storage cupboard/wardrobe and dimmer light switch.
Bathroom 8'5 (2.57m) x 7'9 (2.36m)
Stepped down from the landing and fitted with a three piece period style white suite comprising of a tiled panelled bath with chrome shower fittings over with glazed curved shower screen, pedestal wash hand basin with fired earth period style tap fittings, low level wc, fired earth ceramic splash backs to the walls, built in timber storage with shelving, patterned window to the rear elevation, single radiator, chrome electric shaver point and stripped and painted original timber floorboards.
SECOND FLOOR
Landing
With sky light, spindled timber balustrade and timber panelled doors radiating to:-
Bedroom 3 15'7 (4.75m) x 7'8 (2.34m)
With double glazed dormer window to the front aspect, two wall light points, exposed timber beams, double radiator, under eaves storage cupboard, built in wardrobe and timber panelled door opening to:-
En-suite Shower Room
Fitted with a two piece white contemporary suite comprising of a pedestal wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap over, low level wc, tiled and glazed shower cubicle with chrome shower fittings within, wall mounted chrome ladder radiator/towel warmer, stripped and painted timber floorboards, exposed timber beams, wall light point and double glazed velux window to the rear elevation.
Bedroom 4 11'4 (3.45m) x 9'3 (2.82m)
With large double glazed dormer window to the rear garden aspect, double glazed arched window to the side aspect, double radiator, storage space to the eaves accessed by timber double doors, built in timber shelving and telephone point.
click to view full brochure
A beautiful example of a Victorian family home built of period brick elevations beneath a pitch slate roof in circa 1890. Bay fronted with accommodation over three floors, in addition to a useful cellar chamber.
The house is positioned in a most sought after Avenue in a central Didsbury Village location. The house is presented to an exceptionally high standard and retains a wealth of period charm and character throughout to include sash windows, ceiling roses, ceiling cornice, original timber carpentry, cast iron fireplaces, picture rails, timber floorboards etc.. all typical of the era of construction.
The house is warmed by gas fired central heating and there is a security alarm system installed.
In brief the accommodation comprises at ground floor level of an entrance hallway measuring 15'3'' in length with stripped and varnished timber floorboards, lounge with large sash bay window to the front aspect, dining room with sash window to the rear aspect and breakfast kitchen fitted with a modern range of base and wall cupboards with integrated Smegg appliances.
To the first floor level there is a landing, bedroom 1 with two sash windows to the front aspect and feature cast iron fireplace, bedroom 2 with sash window to the rear aspect and bathroom fitted with a three piece period suite.
To the second floor level there is a landing, bedroom 3 with exposed roof timbers and en-suite shower room and bedroom 4.
The cellar chamber measures 14'2'' x 13'0'' with space and plumbing for washing machine, washer dryer and fridge freezer.
The house benefits from a pathway approach with a walled front garden, whilst to the rear of the property there is a beautiful rear garden with a shaped lawn, tall hedge row borders with a leafy outlook and benefiting from a good degree of privacy.
LOCATION
There is easy access to Didsbury Village catering for everyday requirements where there is a wide range of restaurants, bars and shopping facilities. For the commuter Manchester City Centre lies approximately five miles away and is readily accessible via means of frequent bus services routed along either Kingsway (A34) or Wilmslow Road (A5145). Access to the National Motorway Network is also nearby and the property is within the catchment area of Parrswood High School.
DIRECTIONS
From our Didsbury Office proceed along Wilmslow Road in the direction of Withington. At the first set of traffic lights turn left into Barlow Moor, take the seventh turning on the left into Hesketh Avenue where the property can be found on the right hand side.
IN FURTHER DETAIL THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES
Please note that we have not checked any of the appliances or the central heating system included in the sale (if any). All prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves on this point prior to entering into a contract.
LOWER GROUND FLOOR
Cellar
Comprising of one main chamber and an inner hallway providing storage space.
Main Chamber/Utility 14'2 (4.32m) x 13'0 (3.96m)
With window to the front elevation, housing the electric meter and gas central heating boiler, space and plumbing for washing machine, space for dryer and fridge freezer, good head height, original stove is retained within the chimney breast, light and power.
GROUND FLOOR
Entrance Hallway 15'3 (4.65m)
Accessed via an original timber front door with inset glazing with further patterned window over, ceiling cornice, dado rail, double radiator, stripped and varnished timber original floorboards, central heating thermostat, high level skirting boards, staircase with timber hand rail ascending to first floor level and timber panelled doors radiating to:-
Lounge 14'0 (4.27m) into bay x 12'3 (3.73m)
With large sash bay window to the front aspect, high level skirting boards, ceiling cornice, ceiling rose, picture rail, double radiator, feature cast iron fireplace with tiled surround and tiled hearth with an inset living flame gas fire, bespoke timber built in shelving and low level storage cupboards into chimney breast alcove, television point and dimmer switch.
Dining Room 15'5 (4.7m) x 13'5 (4.09m)
With ample space for dining table and chairs, sash window to the rear aspect with a patterned roof light over, stripped and varnished timber original floorboards, feature cast iron fireplace with timber mantle and tiled hearth, high level skirting boards, picture rail, original timber deep shelving and low level storage cupboards built into chimney breast alcoves, double radiator and timber panelled door leading to:-
Breakfast Kitchen 17'4 (5.28m) x 7'10 (2.39m)
Fitted with a modern and contemporary range of timber base and wall cupboards with stainless steel handles and matching drawer units, granite work surfaces incorporating a stainless steel bowl and a half under mounted sink unit with chrome mixer tap over, stainless steel electric Neff oven with four ring Smegg gas burning hob with a Neff extractor canopy hood with courtesy light over, integrated fridge and freezer, space and plumbing for a slim line dishwasher, under unit down lighting, glazed wall mounted display units, tiled splash backs, chrome electrical sockets, double radiator, timber flooring, two windows to the side aspect, window to the rear garden aspect, space for table and chairs, timber door to cellar and timber door with inset glazing opening to the rear garden.
FIRST FLOOR
Landing
With sky light, dado rail, staircase ascending to second floor level and timber panelled doors radiating to:-
Bedroom 1 16'5 (5m) x 11'11 (3.63m)
With two sash window to the front aspect, two double radiators, cast iron fireplace with timber mantle and tiled hearth, telephone point, picture rail, dimmer light switch and two original stripped storage cupboards built into chimney breast alcoves.
Bedroom 2 11'5 (3.48m) x 11'7 (3.53m)
With sash window to the rear garden aspect, single radiator, feature cast iron fireplace with tiled hearth and open grate, original built in storage cupboard/wardrobe and dimmer light switch.
Bathroom 8'5 (2.57m) x 7'9 (2.36m)
Stepped down from the landing and fitted with a three piece period style white suite comprising of a tiled panelled bath with chrome shower fittings over with glazed curved shower screen, pedestal wash hand basin with fired earth period style tap fittings, low level wc, fired earth ceramic splash backs to the walls, built in timber storage with shelving, patterned window to the rear elevation, single radiator, chrome electric shaver point and stripped and painted original timber floorboards.
SECOND FLOOR
Landing
With sky light, spindled timber balustrade and timber panelled doors radiating to:-
Bedroom 3 15'7 (4.75m) x 7'8 (2.34m)
With double glazed dormer window to the front aspect, two wall light points, exposed timber beams, double radiator, under eaves storage cupboard, built in wardrobe and timber panelled door opening to:-
En-suite Shower Room
Fitted with a two piece white contemporary suite comprising of a pedestal wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap over, low level wc, tiled and glazed shower cubicle with chrome shower fittings within, wall mounted chrome ladder radiator/towel warmer, stripped and painted timber floorboards, exposed timber beams, wall light point and double glazed velux window to the rear elevation.
Bedroom 4 11'4 (3.45m) x 9'3 (2.82m)
With large double glazed dormer window to the rear garden aspect, double glazed arched window to the side aspect, double radiator, storage space to the eaves accessed by timber double doors, built in timber shelving and telephone point.
property reference: GHDI999000720
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