Fern Bank, 6 Grenfell Road Didsbury, Manchester M20 6TQ www.philipjames.co.uk
Fern Bank, 6 Grenfell Road Didsbury, Manchester M20 6TQ A MOST ATTRACTIVE QUEEN ANNE STYLE SEMI DETACHED FAMILY HOME WITH ALL PRINCIPAL ROOMS ENJOYING VIEWS OVER THE STUNNING GARDENS, LOCATED WITHIN THE HEART OF DIDSBURY VILLAGE. 2032 sq ft. ( 1877 ). The elegantly proportioned accommodation consists of an entrance hallway, living room with a sash bay window, dining room and extended kitchen. The first and second floors reveal four double bedrooms served by a family bathroom. The lower ground floor provides a further double bedroom, utility/storage room and a bathroom. Beautifully constructed gardens within a corner garden plot with off road parking. A magnificent family home. Striking Victorian Semi Detached Beautifully Proportioned Five Bedrooms Professionally Landscaped Gardens Didsbury Village Off Road Parking Offers in the region of 750,000
PROPERTY SUMMARY A magnificent Victorian semi detached family home positioned within beautiful landscaped gardens. The layout of the house has been designed to ensure that all the Principal Rooms enjoy garden views. The location could hardly be more convenient, positioned within a moments walk of Didsbury village with a range of shops, bars and restaurants within easy reach. The property enjoys extensive and versatile accommodation extending to 2032 sq ft arranged over Four Floors, offering perfectly balanced family accommodation throughout. The accommodation reveals Two Reception Rooms arranged off a Reception Hallway, in addition to an extended Kitchen. The First and Second floors reveal Four Double Bedrooms served by a Family Bathroom. A further double Bedroom, Utility Room and Bathroom are located on the Lower Ground Floor. The property is most attractive, dating back from 1877 and fashioned out of Cheshire yellow brick with high gabled elevations. There is a wealth of Period character features retained with particular reference to the spindle balustrade staircase rising throughout the floors, wide bay windows and high corniced ceilings. In further detail the accommodation comprises; Entrance Hallway, featuring a high corniced ceiling and the original Victorian tiled floor. Stairs rise to the upper floors with a feature spindle balustrade staircase and turned newel post. Wooden panel doors lead to the Two Reception Rooms. 15' x 14'9' Living Room, well presented with a high corniced ceiling, varnished wooden flooring and pitched skirting boards. There is a wide sash bay window flooding the room with natural light in addition to a further sash window with framed views over the gardens. 17'3' x 12'4' Dining Room, superbly proportioned with ample space for a dining suite perfect for entertaining. Sash window set within a square bay enjoying an aspect across the gardens. Varnished wooden floors with pitched skirting boards. 12'8' x 11'1' Kitchen, superbly proportioned and fitted with a range of crafted bespoke units with integrated oven, grill, hob, extractor and dishwasher, with room for a freestanding fridge freezer. Framed windows provide elevated garden views. Ample space for table and chairs, suitable for informal dining. A staircase from the Hallway leads to the Lower Ground Floor accommodation, which has been partially converted and is suitable for use as a guest suite. 15'1' x 14'8' Utility Room / Storage room. A useful and versatile space offering a valuable storage area. There is plumbing for a washing machine, space for a dryer and a 'Worcester' combi boiler. 17'1' x 12'4' Bedroom, a well proportioned double guest bedroom with a window to the front and door providing access to the gardens.
The rooms on the Lower Ground Floor are served by a bathroom fitted with a modern white suite providing a bath with a shower attachment over, wash basin, bidet and a W.C. Tiling to the floor and walls. 15' x 12'4' Bedroom Four, a fourth double bedroom being a mirror image of Bedroom Three with sloping ceiling, sash window and Velux skylight window. Ample space for freestanding furniture. First Floor Landing, with a continuation of the spindle balustrade staircase, rising to the Second Floor. Arched sash window overlooking the gardens. Original panel doors give access to Two Bedrooms and the Family Bathroom. Externally the front of the property is approached via a driveway laid with York stone opening to a parking area to the front of the house with space for a number of vehicles and in turn a pathway leads to the entrance. 15' x 14'8' Bedroom One, a beautifully proportioned Master Bedroom with a feature sash bay window and an additional sash window with elevated garden views. There is ample space for freestanding bedroom furniture. 12'4' x 10'1' Bedroom Two, another well proportioned double bedroom with a sash window to the rear. Fitted floor to ceiling storage units with double doors and shelving. The Bedrooms on this floor are served by a 12'4' x 4'11' Family Bathroom, well lit via two sash windows to the side and to the rear. Fitted with a white suite providing a bath with shower over, wash basin and W.C Extensive tiling to splash back areas. Airing cupboard with shelving. Second Floor Landing with a balustrade and arched sash window. Original panel doors giving access to the further Bedroom accommodation. 15' x 12'4' Bedroom Three, a delightful room with attractive sloping ceilings, opening to a sash window to the front and with a double glazed Velux skylight window inset into the ceiling. The garden has been designed by the owner, a designer and painter. As well being a regular participant in the Didsbury Open Gardens program, it has been featured in Cheshire Life, and has been part of the Yellow Book NGS Didsbury group entry. The design is carefully calibrated to afford the best possible spectacle from the three downstairs windows which frame the main views. The planting of perennials and evergreens provide a yearround interest. After this warm autumn, the last of the Rosa chinesis mutabilis' is still in flower. The witch-hazel at the front door is coming into blossom, and from the breakfast table we see the winter jasmine in bloom. A collection of ferns reflects an enthusiasts interest in leaf forms and textures.
These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate are set out as a general outline only for guidance and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements of representation of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. No person in this firms employment has the authority to make or give any representation or warranty in respect of the property. 679-681 Wilmslow Road, Didsbury Manchester, M20 6RA Tel: 0161 448 1234 Fax: 0161 448 3210 Email: didsbury@philipjames.co.uk
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