£1,195,000

Property Details

Thoroughly upgraded and refurbished by our clients in the last two years this beautifully proportioned four storey mid Victorian semi detached house offers beautifully proportioned accommodation and has benefited from the installation of a new kitchen, two new bathrooms and has been tastefully decorated throughout retaining many of the fine original features.  Briefly the gas centrally heated accommodation comprises a welcoming entrance hall with inner hall area, two large principal entertaining rooms, a family room, breakfast kitchen complemented by a downstairs wc and utility room.  At lower ground floor level are two large reception rooms, a shower room and reception area, whilst at first floor level are three double bedrooms one with en-suite facilities and a refitted family bathroom.  At second floor level this particular floor has been completely re-modelled and now includes three double bedrooms and a contemporary walk-in wet room.  Externally are the gardens and parking facilities as described over leaf.

The Firs is characterised by a mixture of top class semi detached houses and apartments.  It is set within walking distance of Altrincham and Hale and Hale’s fashionable village offers a wide range of restaurants, shops and services, whilst Altrincham with its market town centre and Metrolink services into Manchester is also conveniently placed.  Schools for all ages serve the area, the Bollin Valley and Green Belt and The Devisdale which is an area of outstanding natural beauty are literally on the doorstep.  The urban motorway network and International Airport are also within fifteen minutes drive. 

DIRECTIONS

From the centre of Hale proceed across the level crossing to the first set of traffic lights, up Stamford Road, at the top of Stamford Road bear right onto The Firs where the property will be found after approximately three hundred metres on the left.

ACCOMMODATION

GROUND FLOOR

ENTRANCE HALLWAY 6.06 x 2 (19’10” x 6’7”)  a wide welcoming entrance hallway with tall ceiling.  Original moulded ceiling cornicing.  Picture rail.  Original front door with stained glass and leaded light insets.  Victorian style thermostatically controlled radiator.  Attractively tiled floor which runs through into the inner hallway.
LOUNGE 6.78 x 4.09 (22’3” x 13’5”)  with solid wood floor.  The focal point of this room is a striking marble fireplace with tiled inset and granite hearth incorporating a coal effect gas fire.  Tall ceilings with original moulded ceiling cornicing.  Picture rail.  Tall skirting boards.  Television point.  Telephone point.  Double leaf radiator.  Dimmer controlled lighting.  

DINING ROOM 5.98 x 4.39 (19’7” x 14’5”)  tall classic Victorian angular bay window.  Victorian style double leaf radiator.  Stripped pine polished floorboarding.  Tall skirting boards.  Original moulded ceiling cornicing.  Picture rail.  Ornate central ceiling rose.  The focal point of this room is a striking marble fireplace with slate hearth incorporating a coal effect gas fire.  Dimmer controlled lighting. 
FAMILY ROOM 4.66 x 4.33 (15’3” x 14’2”)  original parquet floor.  Tall ceilings.  Moulded ceiling cornicing.  Victorian style radiator.  Television point.  Dimmer controlled lighting.  French doors opening onto a rear terrace and gardens. 
INNER HALLWAY 3.5 x 0.9 (11’6” x 2’11”)
DOWNSTAIRS WC 2.03 x 1.1 (6’8” x 3’7”)  contemporary white suite of pedestal wash basin, low level wc, matching tiled floor.  Expelair. 
BREAKFAST KITCHEN 4.64 x 4.56 (15’2” x 14’11”)  comprehensively refitted with a  range of contemporary units comprising inset 1½ bowl sink unit incorporating waste disposal with a comprehensive range of base cupboards, drawers, matching eye level cupboards and dark granite worktops.  Integrated stainless steel double oven and five ring gas hob with stainless steel canopy and granite backing (Neff appliances).  AEG built-in coffee maker.  Space for American style fridge freezer.  Integrated dishwasher.  Matching tiled flooring.  Recessed downlighters.  Double leaf radiator. 

UTILITY ROOM 3.2 x 2.5 (10’6” x 8’2”)  single drainer sink unit with a range of base cupboards.  Heat resistant work tops.  Plumbing and space for washer dryer.  Courtesy door to rear garden. 

Staircase from hallway to lower ground floor.

LOWER GROUND FLOOR

RECEPTION AREA 3.6 x 1.95 (11’10” x 6’5”)  double leaf radiator.  Large built-in double cupboard. 
SHOWER ROOM 1.97 x 1.75 (6’6” x 5’9”)  wall mounted wash basin.  Low level wc.  Fully tiled and enclosed shower unit with thermostatic shower and tinted shower doors.  Additional built-in storage area.  Wall mounted stainless steel heated towel rail.  Expelair.
PLAYROOM 6.57 x 4.22 (21’6” x 13’10”)  a superb additional reception area.  Television point.  Built-in shelving and cupboards.  Double leaf radiator.  Recessed downlighters.
FAMILY ROOM/TELEVISION ROOM 4.48 x 5.87 (14’8” x 19’3”)   recessed downlighters.  Double leaf radiator.  Television point.  Range of built-in storage areas. 

Staircase from main hallway to first floor and landing.

FIRST FLOOR & LANDING

SPLIT LEVEL LANDING 8.74 x 1.89 (28’8” x 6’2”)  including stairdrops  large picture window overlooking the front garden.  Two Victorian style radiators.  Moulded ceiling cornicing.   Picture rail.  Staircase to second floor.
BEDROOM ONE 4.91 x 4.37 (16’1” x 14’4”)  original fireplace within cast iron inset.  Victorian style double leaf radiator.  Moulded ceiling cornicing.  Picture rail.  Dimmer controlled lighting. 
BEDROOM TWO 4.93 x 4.31 (16’2” x 14’2”)  original fireplace with cast iron inset.  Built-in wardrobes.  Double leaf radiator.   Moulded ceiling cornicing.  Picture rail.   Recessed downlighters.  
EN-SUITE BATHROOM 3.94 x 2.16 (12’11” x 7’1”)  low level wc, pedestal wash basin, twin grip panelled bath all a half tiled surround.  Dressing table.  Double leaf radiator.  Recessed downlighters. 
BEDROOM THREE 4.3  x 4.07 (14’1” x 13’4”)  original fireplace with cast iron inset and tiled hearth.  Picture window overlooking rear garden.  Double leaf radiator.  Moulded ceiling cornicing.  Picture rail.  Built-in double wardrobe. 
BATHROOM 3.15 x 2.43 (10’4” x 8’0”)  laid out as a bathroom/wet room with a refitted contemporary white suite of oval wash basin on a plinth with drawers beneath, low level wc, panelled bath in a half tiled surround.  Fully tiled walk-in wet area with tinted glass shower screen.  Thermostatic Grohe shower with Victorian style shower head.  Recessed downlighters.  Wall mounted stainless steel heated towel rail.  Built-in linen cupboard. 

Staircase from first floor to second floor. 

SECOND FLOOR & LANDING

SPLIT LEVEL LANDING  with picture window with fantastic views to the rear.  Victorian style radiator. 
IRREGULAR SHAPED LANDING 5.97 x 3.27 (19’7” x 10’9”)  maximum   informal study area.  Sloping ceiling with double glazed tilting velux roof light. 
BEDROOM FOUR 4.53 x 3.81 (14’10” x 12’6”)   Victorian style radiator.   Built-in storage facilities.  Desk, wardrobes etc. 
BEDROOM FIVE 4.27 x 2.93 (14’0” x 9’7”)   double leaf radiator.  Recessed downlighters.  Dimmer controlled lighting.
BEDROOM SIX 4.33 x 4.2 (14’2” x 13’9”)  double leaf radiator.  Original fireplace.  Built-in shelving with drawers beneath.  Dimmer controlled lighting.

WET ROOM 3.3 x 1.91 (10’10” x 6’3”)  maximum narrowing to 1.42  (4’8”)  beautifully refitted with contemporary wall and complementary floor tiles.  Rectangular wash basin, low level wc, walk-in wet area with thermostatic shower and with Victorian shower head and additional hand held shower.  Glass tinted shower door.  Wall mounted stainless steel heated towel rail.  Recessed downlighters. 

EXTERNALLY

DETACHED GARAGE with up and over door.
GARDENS  this house sits in beautifully proportioned gardens.  The front gardens are neatly screened from The Firs with a range of coniferous and deciduous trees.  There is a tarmacadam driveway with turning area suitable for several vehicles.  A good sized of lawn is flanked by mature herbaceous borders whilst to the rear the gardens are extremely well proportioned, again fully enclosed by tall coniferous hedging and trees in adjacent gardens, a large area of lawn is flanked by raised herbaceous borders and a good sized flagged patio suitable for alfresco dining.  The property also has the undoubted advantage of backing onto The Devisdale, and is not overlooked from the rear, and extremely private at the front. 

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.