£775,000

Property Details

Acquired in 2002 by our clients and subsequently extended and complete re-modelled this beautifully proportioned detached family house sits in a magnificent corner plot at the head of a quiet residential cul de sac.  Briefly the gas centrally heated and double glazed accommodation comprises a covered porch, L shaped entrance hallway with downstairs cloakroom, lounge, dining room and large principal drawing room with vaulted ceiling.  Completing the ground floor accommodation is a bespoke fitted kitchen with Aga and solid wood units and a utility room completes the ground floor accommodation.  At first floor level leading from a landing are four bedrooms one with en-suite facilities and a family bathroom.  Externally is the substantial double garage, ample forecourt parking and the superb gardens as described overleaf.

Kensington Gardens is characterised by a mixture of detached houses most of which were built around the late 1920’s.  Hale’s fashionable village is within five minutes walk with its range of shops and services and Altrincham is a further five minutes away by car with its Metrolink services into Manchester.  The urban motorway network and International Airport are literally on the doorstep and sporting and recreational facilities abound.
 
DIRECTIONS

From the centre of Hale proceed along the main Ashley Road in the direction of St. Peter’s Church turning left onto Harrop Road and immediately right onto Bower Road.  Turning second left into Kensington Gardens where the property will be found in the far left hand corner of the cul de sac.

ACCOMMODATION

GROUND FLOOR

COVERED PORCH  with a quarry tiled step. 
ENTRANCE HALLWAY 5.66 x 3.51 (18’6” x 11’6”)  narrowing to the rear to 1.37 (4’6”)  approached via a solid hardwood front door with opaque and bevelled edge glass inset.  A wide welcoming L shaped entrance hallway with staircase to first floor and landing.  Moulded ceiling cornicing.  Telephone point.  Central heating radiator.
DOWNSTAIRS CLOAKROOM 2.6 x 1.59 (8’6” x 5’3”)   including an useful understairs storage recess.  Double leaf radiator.  Tiled floor. A white suite of pedestal wash basin and low level wc.  Expelair.
DINING ROOM (FRONT) 4.9 x 3.74 (16’0” x 12’3”)   rectangular bay window, an inglenook overlooking the superbly manicured gardens to three sides.  Moulded ceiling cornicing.  Central heating radiator.  Dimmer controlled lighting. 
LOUNGE (REAR) 4.04 x 5.14 (13’3” x 16’10”)  with attractive feature stone fireplace and hearth.  Double glazed French door opening onto the rear patio and raised decked area and gardens beyond.   Moulded ceiling cornicing.  Three wall light points.  Double leaf radiator. 

FAMILY/GARDEN ROOM (REAR) 6.4 x 4.6 (21’0” x 15’1”)   a superb principal living area with vaulted ceiling and additional roof lighting.  Large picture windows overlooking the garden.  Two French doors one opening onto the rear courtyard garden, one onto a private patio area.  There is a striking solid wood floor which runs throughout.  Window shutters.   Television point.  Double leaf radiator. 
KITCHEN 3.7 x 3.2 (12’1” x 10’6”)   completely refitted with a range of bespoke solid wood units comprising inset 1½ bowl stainless steel sink unit.  A comprehensive range of base cupboards, drawers, matching eye level cupboards and dark granite working surfaces.  Built-in gas Aga with three ovens, two hot plates all contained within the original chimney breast recess.  Integrated dishwasher.  Space for tall fridge freezer.  Recessed downlighters.  Limestone flooring with underfloor heating.  Filtered cold water. 
UTILITY ROOM 2.4 x 1.73 (7’11” x 5’8”)  Belfast sink unit, base and wall cupboards.  Plumbing and space for washing machine.  Courtesy door to rear courtyard.  Quarry tiled floor.  Burglar alarm controls. 

Staircase from hallway to first floor and landing.

FIRST FLOOR & LANDING

LANDING 3.73 x 1.85 (12’3” x 6’1”)  burglar alarm controls.   Ladder to floored loft space.
BEDROOM ONE (REAR) 4.97 x 4.01 (16’3” x 13’2”)  superb views through the rear and side windows over the gardens.  Double leaf radiator.  Telephone point. 
BEDROOM TWO (FRONT) 4.82 x 3.7 (15’10” x 12’1”)  overall  inclusive of en-suite measurements  rectangular bay overlooking the side and rear gardens.  Double leaf radiator. 
EN-SUITE FACILITIES 2.4 x 1.35 (7’11” x 4’5”)   beautifully updated with a contemporary white suite of pedestal wash basin, low level wc, walk-in double shower with thermostatic shower controls.  Fully tiled walls.  Wall mounted heated towel rail.  Recessed downlighters. 
BEDROOM THREE 3.3 x 3.13 (10’10” x 10’3”)  double leaf radiator.  In addition to the measurements are a full range of floor to ceiling wardrobes with overhead storage facilities.  Telephone point. 
BEDROOM FOUR 3.3 x 2.4  (10’10” x 7’11”)  double leaf radiator.
BATHROOM 2.52 x 2.4 (8’3” x 7’11”)  completely refitted with a contemporary white suite of vanity wash basin with cupboards beneath.  Low level wc.  Panelled bath all in a fully tiled surround.  Fully tiled and enclosed shower cubicle with thermostatic shower and tinted semi circular shower doors.  Complementary wall and floor tiles.  Double leaf radiator. Expelair.  Recessed downlighters.

EXTERNALLY

DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE   with pitched roof which is floored and providing useful storage space.  Electric up and over door.  Light and power. 
GARDENS  5 Kensington Gardens sits in a superb corner plot.  The front gardens are completely enclosed by a combination of mature hedging and the property is enclosed by a twin pierred gated entrance with ample on site car parking facilities for at least three cars. The gardens which swing round to three sides of the property are predominantly lawned, there are a large number of mature herbaceous borders and the property is in addition screened by a large number of trees in the adjacent gardens of Kensington Gardens.  A large area of lawn to the rear is also enclosed by herbaceous borders and a good number of mature shrubs and trees. At the rear of the property is a large courtyard which has been completely re-flagged in natural sandstone and is completely private, being sheltered from adjacent properties by tall foliage.  Electric gates.  The burglar alarm is fitted with a messaging service to any mobile telephone or work telephone in event of break-in.

SERVICES:  All mains services are connected, a telephone is at 
 present installed and there is a more than adequate supply of
power points.  Fully re-wired and complete new plumbing and
heating systems installed in 2004.

TENURE:  Freehold. 

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.