Property history of 26 Elm Road, Didsbury, Manchester M20 6XD, 4th Aug 2009

Previously listed for sale on 4th Aug 2009
£1,300,000 - 5 bedroom detached house

Property info

Property features

  • Edwardian detached residence
  • Five reception rooms
  • Dining kitchen
  • Two downstairs cloakrooms
  • Utility/laundry room
  • Wine room
  • Five bedrooms
  • Three bathrooms

Property description

Gascoigne halman A magnificent, individual Arts and Crafts double fronted, Edwardian detached residence occupying large southerly facing gardens on a generous corner plot in the highly sought after Blackburn Park Conservation Area. Click to view full brochure


Details



Built circa 1910 the house is presented to the highest level of specification and offers modern, stylish decor throughout, offering substantial living accommodation over three floors.

The house benefits from from an excellent level of screening by trees that flank the boundaries. The house retains a wealth of period features and character throughout to include bay windows, leaded windows, solid oak parquet flooring, ceiling coving, Inglenook fireplaces, high level skirting boards, generous ceiling heights all typical of the era of construction.

The house benefits from gas fired central heating, fitted Bose surround sound with speakers in the lounge, kitchen, play room, family room, dining room, master bedroom and en-suite and there is a security alarm system installed. There is an in out driveway approach accessed by electronic security gating providing off road parking for several cars leading to an original tandem garage.

In brief the accommodation comprises storm porch, reception hallway, formal dining room, drawing room, study, family room, downstairs cloak room, dining kitchen, play room, inner hallway, second downstairs cloak room, utility/laundry room, store room and wine store.

At first floor level there is a landing, master bedroom, en-suite, bedroom 2, bedroom 3, bathroom and separate wc.

At second floor level there is a landing, bedroom 4, bedroom 5, bathroom and separate wc.
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. Upon reaching the first set of traffic lights turn left onto Barlow Moor Road and take the second turning on the right into Elm Road 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.
Ground floor

Storm Porch
Entered via a solid oak original timber panelled door with inset glazing, original oak corner seat, original quarry tiled flooring and oak supporting pillars.
Reception Hallway 19'2 (5.84m) x 12'1 (3.68m)
With solid oak timber parquet floor, leaded window to the front aspect with an oak timber window seat beneath, generous 9'2'' ceiling height with inset down lighting, part timber panelled walls with delft rack, beautiful oak turning staircase ascending to first floor landing with Arts and Crafts solid oak spindled balustrade, two under stairs storage cupboards, double archway with decorative pillars and original oak ceiling beams, two double radiators, feature timber butlers table, original brass light switch with finger plate and original solid oak timber panelled doors with brass door furniture radiating to:-
Formal Dining Room 21'7 (6.58m) into bay x 18'0 (5.49m) into inglenook
With large leaded bay window to the front aspect, large inglenook with Adams style fireplace with marble surround and hearth with two decorative pillars and two dual aspect corner leaded windows to the side aspect, three double radiators, hardwood timber flooring, delft rack, high level skirting boards and coved ceiling.
Drawing Room 23'3 (7.09m) into inglenook x 16'6 (5.03m) into bay
With large inglenook with Adams style fireplace with marble surround and hearth with open grate, two dual aspect leaded windows with luxurious built in window seats beneath, high level skirting boards, ceiling coving, two wall light points, large archway to large leaded bay window to the side aspect, double radiator, single radiator, telephone point, television point, two timber corner shelving display cabinets with timber panelled doors below for storage and double timber doors with inset glazing opening to:-
Study 14'8 (4.47m) x 12'10 (3.91m)
With timber french doors with inset glazing opening to the rear garden with windows to either side, two further windows to the side aspect, four wall light points, two double radiators, hardwood timber flooring, ceiling coving and arched timber double doors with inset glazing opening to:-
Family Room 15'10 (4.83m) x 11'4 (3.45m)
With large leaded window to the rear aspect, two custom built timber storage cupboards one with display shelving over, double radiator, television point, telephone point, high level skirting boards and ceiling coving.
Downstairs Cloakroom
With cloaks hanging space, chrome light switch, slate effect laminate flooring, solid oak panelled door with opaque window over opening to wc. Fitted with a white low level wc, wall mounted wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap over, opaque and leaded window to the side elevation and slate effect laminate flooring.
Dining Kitchen 26'7 (8.1m) x 12'6 (3.81m)
kitchen area - Fitted with a comprehensive range of high quality beech base and wall cupboards with matching drawer units with granite work surfaces over and matching granite up stands, incorporating two under mounted stainless steel sink units with a contemporary Siro Flex Aerater mixer tap over and further Pozzani purifying cold wtaer filter tap, stainless steel Smeg range gas cooker, Smeg stainless steel and glass extractor canopy hood with courtesy lighting over, integrated Smeg dishwasher, large granite breakfast bar which incorporates a Bosh fridge, Smeg microwave, further storage, space for chairs or stools to one side, box bay window to the side aspect with original stained glass leaded lights over, inset ceiling down lighting, slate effect laminate flooring and chrome light switches.

Dining area - With ample space for a large table and chairs, fitted larder unit with integral shelving, two double radiators, double glazed window to the side aspect, telephone point, recessed ceiling down lighting, slate effect laminate flooring, timber french doors with inset glazing opening to the rear garden, timber door with inset glazing opening to the driveway and double timber doors with inset opaque glazing opening to:-
Play Room 16'8 (5.08m) x 10'9 (3.28m)
With timber double french doors with inset double glazing opening to the rear garden, further double glazed window to the side garden aspect, wood laminate flooring, double radiator, two opaque windows to the side elevation, television point, central heating thermostat, recessed ceiling down lighting, two built in timber storage units to two walls incorporating shelving and storage space.
Inner Hallway
With slate effect laminate flooring, timber door leading to the garage, downstairs cloakroom, utility room, store room and wine store.
Downstairs Cloakroom
Fitted with an original Shanks wash hand basin and low level wc, opaque window to the side elevation and slate effect laminate flooring.
Utility/Laundry Room 10'4 (3.15m) x 7'11 (2.41m) max
With space and plumbing for washing machine, tumble dryer, space for fridge freezer, roll top work surface, opaque leaded window to the side elevation, wall mounted Keston condensing central heating boiler, slate effect laminate flooring, central heating programmer, original ceiling pulleys for laundry rack and access to a small cellar chamber via a trap door.
Store Room
With bay window to the side elevation, stone floor, timber shelving light, power and timber door opening to:-
Wine Store
With original stone floor, shelving, opaque window to the rear elevation and light.
First floor

Landing
Arts and Crafts solid oak timber twisted spindled balustrade, part timber panelled walls, dormer leaded stained glass window to the rear aspect, further leaded windows to the side aspect, under stairs storage cupboard, original brass light switch with finger plate, single radiator, ceiling coving, high level skirting boards and original stripped timber panelled doors radiating to all rooms. There is a solid oak twisted spindled Arts and Crafts staircase ascending to second floor level.
Master Bedroom 19'2 (5.84m) into bay x 18'2 (5.54m) into inglenook
With large leaded bay window to the front aspect, leaded window to the side aspect, large inglenook with two dual aspect leaded windows, column radiator, high gloss fitted wardrobes to one wall with matching chest of drawer unit and two bedside tables, stripped and polished timber floorboards, ceiling coving, telephone point, under floor heating controls and original stripped timber panelled door with inset opaque glazing opening to:-
En-Suite 12'1 (3.68m) x 11'10 (3.61m)
Fitted with a most luxurious Phillip Stark white suite comprising of a large deep bath with Limestone tiled panel and surround, his and her's wall mounted contemporary wash hand basins with chrome mixer taps over with illuminated wall mirrors over, low level wc, large tiled and glazed walk in shower enclosure with wall mounted Drench shower fittings within and oversized shower head, ladder radiator, full width opaque leaded window to the front elevation, recessed ceiling down lighting, Limestone tiled floor and walls and under floor heating.
Bedroom 2 19'1 (5.82m) x 17'2 (5.23m)
With leaded bay window to the side aspect, leaded window to the front aspect, leaded window to the rear aspect, double and single radiators and high angled ceiling.
Bedroom 3 15'4 (4.67m) x 13'4 (4.06m)
With leaded window to the side aspect, double radiator, telephone point, pedestal wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap and tiled splash backs, electric shaver point, ceiling coving, fitted wardrobe with shelving and storage cupboard above.
Bathroom
Fitted with an original Jacob Delafon cast iron bath with chrome mixer tap and a Triton thermostatic shower fitting over, Jacob Delafon pedestal wash hand basin, original chrome heated towel warmer, incorporating a radiator, part tiled walls, electric shaver point, opaque window to the side elevation, recessed ceiling down lighters, corner timber storage cupboard with louvered doors and mirror fronted bathroom storage cupboard.
Separate WC
Fitted with a white low level wc, part tiled walls and leaded opaque window to the side elevation.
Second floor

Half Landing
With a leaded window to the side aspect, two leaded windows to the side aspect and original stripped panelled timber doors radiating to:-
Bedroom 4 15'3 (4.65m) x 13'4 (4.06m)
With leaded windows to the side and rear aspects, single radiator, part angled ceiling, telephone point, original built in timber storage cupboard with storage over and access to the roof void.
Bedroom 5 16'9 (5.11m) x 13'4 (4.06m)
With leaded windows to the front and side aspects, single radiator, telephone point, fitted wardrobes with storage cupboards over and high angled ceiling.
Bathroom
Fitted with a white suite comprising of a panelled bath with chrome mixer tap and Mira shower fittings over, Shanks pedestal wash hand basin with chrome tap fittings, part tiled walls, opaque window to the side elevation, tiled floor and double radiator.
Separate WC
Fitted with a Shanks low level wc, pedestal wash hand basin with chrome tap fittings, opaque window and access to the roof void.
Outside
The house commands a superior corner position on the corner of Elm Road and Pine Road and stands in large southerly facing grounds. To the front of the house there is a brick boundary wall with mature high level hedging providing a good degree of screening over. There is an in and out driveway accessed via electronic security gates providing off road parking for several vehicles. To the side of the property there is a block paved parking area leading to an undercover area with an atrium roof with two wall lights, coal bunker, outside cold water tap and double timber doors leading to the tandem garage. This area would be suitable for conversion to a games room or swimming pool area subject to relevant planning and building consents. The property has a southerly facing York stone patio area providing ample space for patio heater, bbq, table and chairs etc...The garden is enclosed by high hedging and timber fencing providing an excellent degree of screening and is mainly laid to lawn.
Tandem Garage 39'0 (11.89m) x 12'0 (3.66m)
General ceiling height believed to be the former coach house accessed via high level timber double doors with glazed windows over, two roof lights, concrete floor, light, power, part timber panelled walls, shelving, built in part glazed storage cupboard and door leading to:-
Potting Shed
With original built in work bench with storage below, opaque glazed window to the rear aspect and door to rear garden with opaque leaded lights above.
Tenure
Not Known
Services (not tested)
No tests have been made of mains services, heating systems or associated appliances and neither has confirmation been obtained from the statutory bodies of the presence of these services. We cannot therefore confirm that they are in working order and any prospective purchaser is advised to obtain verification from their solicitor or surveyor.
Local authority
Manchester City Council
Postcode
M20 6XD
Possession
Vacant possession upon completion.
Viewing
Viewing strictly by appointment through the Agents.
Disclaimer
Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on a mortgage. Please contact Stephanie Leech Independent Financial Adviser on . Gascoigne Halman Financial Services Ltd offer independent financial advice, which is regulated by the Financial Services Authority for mortgages, life assurance, pensions, unit trusts and individual savings accounts.
Mortgage information
Our financial advisers will be advised of all offers made. They have a wealth of experience in the highly competitive area of mortgage rates and available products. By our arranging an appointment to discuss your requirements, you will receive professional and independent mortgage advice that will be entirely appropriate to your own circumstances, may well save you money and speed up the whole transaction.
Surveys
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