£775,000

Property Details

Thoroughly well maintained, upgraded and extended by our clients in recent times No. 3 Kensington Gardens offers well planned family accommodation spread over two floors.  Briefly the gas centrally heated and partly double glazed accommodation comprises a covered porch, L shaped entrance hallway with downstairs cloakroom, substantial living accommodation including a separate dining room, informal sitting/dining area and a large lounge/drawing room complemented by a recently refitted kitchen and utility room.  At first floor level is a substantial master suite of bedroom area, small door recessed area with additional wardrobes and a good sized en-suite shower room.  Completing the upper floor level are four further bedrooms and a recently refitted family bathroom with contemporary white suite and limestone tiling.  Externally is a detached single garage, ample block paved forecourt parking for three vehicles and beautifully landscaped private gardens to the rear with a south west orientation. 

Kensington Gardens is a small back water of just eighteen houses set within walking distance of Hale village and located off Bower Road (a well regarded residential carriageway).  The area generally is characterised by good quality detached houses, many of which have been substantially extended and improved in recent times.  Hale’s fashionable village lies within walking distance and Altrincham with its busy market town centre and regular Metrolink services into Manchester also lies within five to ten minutes drive.  The urban motorway network and International Airport are on the doorstep.  Well regarded schools are also close at hand.  The Bollin Valley and Green Belt are literally within five to ten minutes drive. 
 
DIRECTIONS

From the centre of Hale proceed along Ashley Road in the direction of St. Peters Church, turning left onto Harrop Road, immediately right onto Bower Road.  After approximately three hundred yards turn left onto Kensington Gardens where the property will be found on the left.

ACCOMMODATION

GROUND FLOOR

COVERED PORCH  with outside lantern and quarry tiled step.  Solid hardwood front door leading to L shaped entrance hallway.
L SHAPED ENTRANCE HALLWAY 5.81 x 3.62 (19’0” x 11’10”) narrowing to 1.18 (3’10”) with staircase to first floor and landing.  Two central heating radiators.  Double doors opening through into the dining room.  Access to the principal  living area and kitchen.  Picture rail.  Moulded ceiling cornicing.
DOWNSTAIRS WC  wall mounted wash basin.  Low level unit.  Burglar alarm controls. 

Double doors opening through into dining room.

DINING ROOM 4.6 x 4.24 (15’1” x 13’11”)   hole in the wall fireplace with brass surround incorporating log effect fire. Two wall light points.  Rectangular bay window overlooking front gardens.  Central heating radiator.  Picture rail.  Moulded ceiling cornicing.   Television point.  Telephone point. 
LARGE L SHAPED LIVING SPACE WITH AN INFORMAL SITTING/DINING AREA 4.3 x 4 (14’1” x 13’1”)  with two picture windows overlooking the rear garden.  Three double leaf radiators.  Moulded ceiling cornicing.  
LARGE PRINCIPAL LIVING ROOM 8.25 x 3.9 (27’0” x 12’9”)   the focal point of which is a striking carved polished hardwood fireplace surround in an art deco style with cast iron inset, tiled hearth and incorporating coal effect gas fire.  Large picture window to the front and double glazed sliding patio doors opening onto a raised terrace and the garden beyond.  Two double leaf radiators.  Three wall light points.  Picture windows to three sides.  Dimmer controlled lighting. 

NB:  THERE IS AN ARCHWAY LEADING FROM THE PRINCIPAL LIVING AREA TO THE INFORMAL DINING/SITTING AREA WHICH FORMS A LARGE L SHAPED RECEPTION ROOM SUITABLE FOR PARTIES ETC.

KITCHEN (L SHAPED) 5.67 x 3.67  (18’7” x 12’0”) narrowing to 2.16  (7’1”)  separated into two distinct areas, there is an informal sitting area with ample space for a breakfast table and chairs, double leaf radiator and a Upvc French door opening onto the rear terrace.  The kitchen has been delightfully refitted with a range of oak units comprising single drainer 1½ bowl stainless steel sink unit with a comprehensive range of base cupboards, drawers, matching eye level cupboards, heat resistant work tops.  Built-in Neff stainless steel oven and microwave. Five ring stainless steel hob with stainless steel backing and canopy.  Integrated dishwasher, refrigerator and freezer. Partly tiled walls.  Recessed downlighters.  Telephone point. 
UTILITY ROOM 3.85 x 2.21 (12’7” x 7’3”)  with a quarry tiled floor.  Single drainer stainless steel sink unit with base cupboards and work tops.  Plumbing and space for washer and dryer.  Backsi gas fired central heating boiler and controls.  Courtesy door to side garden and garage.

Staircase from hallway to first floor and landing.

FIRST FLOOR & LANDING

L SHAPED LANDING 3.64 x 3.32 (11’11” x 10’11”)  maximum  linen cupboard and loft access with ladder (drop down). 
MASTER BEDROOM SUITE
Bedroom Area 4.81 x 4.16 (15’9” x 13’8”)  in addition to which is a recessed area by the door which includes a DOUBLE WARDROBE MEASURING 2.26 x 1.06 (7’5” x 3’5”).  The bedroom includes a range of built-in contemporary wardrobes (some mirror fronted) with matching bed head and bedside cabinets.  A picture window overlooking the private rear garden.  Double leaf radiator.  Four wall light points.  Television point.  Telephone point.

En-Suite Shower Room 2.88 x 2.83 (9’5” x 9’3”)  plus shower cubicle  fitted with a white suite comprising bidet, low level wc, inset vanity wash basin with cupboards beneath and drawers in a tiled surround.  Fully tiled and enclosed shower cubicle with Aquilisa thermostatic power shower and tinted glass shower door.  Wall mounted heated towel rail.  Shaver point.  Recessed downlighters. 
BEDROOM TWO (REAR) 3.73 x 3.18  (12’3” x 10’5”)  single radiator.  Telephone line.  Television point. 
BEDROOM THREE (FRONT) 4.3 x 3.84 (14’1” x 12’7”)  with a range of floor to ceiling maple fronted contemporary wardrobes (two mirror fronted) and overhead storage facilities.  Fitted desk and dressing table.  Dimmer controlled lighting.  Television point. 
BEDROOM FOUR (REAR) 3.23 x 3.6 (10’7” x 11’10”) double leaf radiator.  Picture rail
BEDROOM FIVE (FRONT) 3.29 x 2 (10’10” x 6’7”)  with single radiator. 
FAMILY BATHROOM 2.44 x 2.28 (8’0” x 7’6”)  delightfully refitted in 2008 with contemporary limestone floor and wall tiles comprising low level wc, fully tiled and enclosed shower cubicle with thermostatic shower.  Shaped bath with mixer tap and shower attachment.  Pedestal wash basin. Wall mounted chrome steel heated towel rail.  Recessed downlighters.  Underfloor heating. 

EXTERNALLY

DETACHED GARAGE  well proportioned detached garage suitable for one large car with rear courtesy access.   Electric up and over door. 
GARDENS   the gardens to 3 Kensington Gardens provide a beautiful backdrop for this substantial family house.  The front garden is neatly maintained and incorporates a block paved hard standing area suitable for at least three vehicles.  There is a deceptively large area of lawn with mature herbaceous borders and trees forming a delightful screen from the road itself. The rear garden is private, hardly overlooked and incorporates several areas of shaped lawn interspersed and flanked by mature herbaceous borders.  There is a large raised terrace area which spans completely across the rear of the property and a smaller private area between the garage and the rear garden. The gardens are enclosed by a combination of brick walling, waney lap fencing and a large amount of mature foliage in the garden and the gardens adjacent fully illustrated by the photograph on the brochure.

SERVICES:  All mains services are connected, a telephone is at 
 present installed and there is a more than adequate supply of
power points.

TENURE:  

ASSESSMENT: Trafford Borough Council  Council Tax Band ‘   ‘

    VACANT POSSESSION UPON COMPLETION

VIEWING:  By appointment through the Agent.

N.B.    The appliances at this property have not been tested by ourselves.

These details have been approved by the vendor before printing and every effort has been made to ensure their accuracy.  However, in view of the recent Property Misdescription Legislation affecting Estate Agents, prospective purchasers are advised to make their own enquiries, to view the property and to satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the particulars.