£945,000

Property Details

Thoroughly restored this beautifully proportioned four storey period house occupies arguably one of the most convenient locations within the locality yet is set within a quiet backwater.  Briefly the gas centrally heated accommodation comprises a wide welcoming entrance hallway, principal drawing room, formal dining room, refitted kitchen with hand painted units and granite worktops and a breakfasting area to the rear.  At lower ground floor is a truly stupendous cellar conversion with reception area, informal lounge with tastefully arranged bar area, a formal study, utility room and rear access to the gardens.  At first floor level is a master bedroom suite with large en-suite dressing room (formerly bedroom two), together with an en-suite bathroom, a further double bedroom and bathroom complete the floor, whilst at second floor level are three double bedrooms, a family bathroom and separate wc.  Externally are the gardens and car parking facilities as described overleaf. This house is presented to a light, tasteful contemporary theme yet has retained all the fine original features of the early Victorian period.  Deep moulded ceiling cornicing.  Picture rails.  Dado rails.  Tall skirting boards and plasterwork are complemented by a neutral but tasteful decorative theme.   The kitchen has been refitted as have the bathrooms to an excellent standard. 

The area generally is characterised by a mixture of top quality period houses many of which have been completely refurbished.  The area is well served by amenities being within walking distance of Altrincham town centre and its Metrolink services into Manchester.  Hale’s fashionable village lies within five minutes drive.  The urban motorway network and International Airport are on the doorstep.  Sporting and recreational facilities abound.

DIRECTIONS

From the centre of Altrincham proceed up The Downs.  After approximately three hundred yards take the right fork which then becomes Higher Downs.  The property will be found on the left hand side.

ACCOMMODATION

GROUND FLOOR

ENTRANCE HALLWAY 5.82 x 2.17 (19’1” x 7’2”)  a wide welcoming entrance hallway with tall ceilings. Original moulded ceiling cornicing and plasterwork.  Picture rails.  Double leaf radiator within its own canopy.  Attractive tiled floor.  Staircase to lower ground floor and comprehensive cellar conversion and double doors opening through into the breakfast kitchen. 
DRAWING ROOM (FRONT) 5.78 x 5.76 (18’11” x 18’10”)  a grand principal entertaining room with 3.7 metre ceilings.  Beautifully crafted central ceiling plaster rose.  Deep moulded ceiling cornicing.  Picture rail and tall skirting boards.  Classic early Victorian bay window overlooking the front garden.  The focal point of this room is a striking marble fireplace and hearth incorporating a wrought iron inset and space for a real fire.  Stripped polished floorboarding.  Five wall light points.  Dimmer controlled lighting. 

L SHAPED INNER HALLWAY 2.86 x 0.96 (9’4” x 3’1”)  with further inner hallway heading into downstairs cloakroom. 
DOWNSTAIRS CLOAKROOM 3.02 x 1 (9’11” x 3’3”)  low level wc.  Vanity wash basin.  Dado rail with timber wall covering beneath.  Recessed downlighers.  Central heating radiator with its own canopy.
FORMAL DINING ROOM 6.48 x 4.37 (21’3” x 14’4”)  focal point is a neat fireplace surround with recessed fire with coal effect gas fire.  Polished timber floor boarding.  Large picture window overlooking the rear garden.  Tall ceilings.  Deep moulded ceiling cornicing.  Original window shutters.  Double leaf radiator.  Wall light points. 

Double doors from the main entrance hallway leading into a breakfast room and kitchen.

KITCHEN 4.9 x 3.7  (16’0” x 12’1”)  completely refitted with a range of hand painted units comprising inset 1½ bowl sink unit with a comprehensive range of base cupboards, drawers, matching eye level cupboards and dark granite worktops.  Built-in stainless steel Britannia Range cooker with double oven, four ring gas hob and a griddle all contained within an original chimney breast with recessed downlighter and expelair.  Integrated dishwasher, fridge and freezer. Attractive original stone floor which runs through into the breakfast room.
BREAKFAST ROOM 3.37 x 2.3 (11’0” x 7’7”)  with French doors opening onto the rear garden and patio.  Double leaf radiator.  Recessed downlighters and television point.  

Staircase from main hallway to lower ground floor.

LOWER GROUND FLOOR

Stone steps with concealed lighting leading to a fantastic basement conversion. 

The basement is converted into several distinct areas and a stone flagged floor runs throughout.  There is a reception area.
RECEPTION AREA 3.63 x 2.09 (11’11” x 6’10”)  including the stair drop with central heating radiator and useful understairs storage recess. 

Leading from the reception area is a large walk-in box room.

LARGE WALK-IN BOX ROOM   suitable for suit cases etc.

The front cellar chamber is set out as an informal living room.

INFORMAL LIVING ROOM 5.54 x 5.5 (18’2” x 18’0”)  with ample ceiling height with recessed downlighters, built-in book casing and display areas suitable for a flat screen, television, cd, stereo equipment etc.   Central heating radiator with its own canopy.  Recessed display areas.  Adjacent to this room is a tastefully assembled bar area.
BAR AREA 2.3 x 3.96  (7’7” x 13’0”) with a glass top bar with shelving suitable for wine, spirits etc.  Central heating radiator.  Granite worktops with cupboards beneath and glass shelving. 
L SHAPED INNER HALLWAY AREA giving access to a utility room and study.

STUDY 3.76 x 4.1 (12’4” x 13’5”)  with a range of study furniture, desks, cupboards, drawers etc. Two central heating radiators.  Recessed downlighters and lightwell.
REAR PORCH AREA  with external access.
UTILITY ROOM 3.98 x 2.98 (13’0” x 9’9”)  fitted with a range of units comprising single drainer sink unit with base cupboards, drawers, matching eye level cupboards, Vaillant gas fired combi boiler.  Plumbing and space for washing machine.  Additional louvre fronted storage facilities.  Burglar alarm controls. 

Staircase from main hallway to first floor and landing.

FIRST FLOOR & LANDING

L SHAPED LANDING 4.86 x 2.16 (15’11” x 7’1”)  including stairdrop.  Single radiator.
INNER LANDING  giving access to bedroom two and bathroom.
MASTER BEDROOM SUITE 6.06 x 4.54 (19’10” x 14’10”)  with classic angular bay window overlooking front garden.  A range of top quality built-in bedroom furniture, including a fitted bed head with drawers adjacent and beneath with fitted wardrobes.  Deep moulded ceiling cornicing.  Picture rail.  Television point.  Telephone point.   Double leaf radiator.
EN-SUITE DRESSING ROOM (formerly bedroom two) 4.75 x 4 (15’7” x 13’1”)  with an original carved fireplace surround with cast iron inset and tiled hearth.  Now converted to a fabulous dressing room with a range of tall floor to ceiling wardrobes, hanging space, shelving etc.
EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM 3.55 x 3.1 (11’8” x 10’2”)  beautifully refitted with a range of contemporary units comprising rectangular his and hers wash basin in a granite surround.  Low level wc.  Large walk-in wet area with thermostatic shower with Victorian style shower head all in a tall granite surround with complementary floor tiling.  Expelair.  Wall mounted and recessed downlighters.  Stainless steel heated towel rail.
BEDROOM TWO 5.42 x 3.78 (17’9” x 12’4”)  original fireplace with cast iron inset.  Angular bay window overlooking rear garden.  Two central heating radiators.  Built-in double wardrobe. 
FAMILY BATHROOM 3.32 x 2.07 (10’11” x 6’10”)  plus door recess of 2.1 x  1.2 (6’11” x 3’11”)  delightfully fitted with a contemporary white suite of rectangular wash basin with cupboards beneath.  Standalone roll top bath with mixer tap. Low level wc.  Walk-in shower with tinted shower doors and thermostatic shower.  Expelair.  Recessed downlighters.  Wall mounted heated towel rail.  Shaver point. 

Staircase from first floor to second floor and landing.
SECOND FLOOR & LANDING

LANDING 3.2 x 1.2 (10’6”  x 3’11”)  plus recess leading into bathroom. 
BEDROOM THREE 4.75 x 4.7 (15’7” x 15’5”)  original cast iron fireplace.  Double leaf radiator.  Range of contemporary built-in wardrobes and shelving.  Recessed downlighters. 
BEDROOM FOUR 4.25 x 4.2 (13’11” x 13’9”)  range of contemporary wardrobes.  Bedside cabinets.  Bedhead.  Dressing table etc.  Single radiator.
BEDROOM FIVE 4.8 x 3.67  original cast iron fireplace. Central heating radiator. 
BATHROOM 2.85 x 2.25 (9’4” x 7’5”)  vanity wash basin with marble surround.  Low level wc.  Panelled bath with fully tiled surround and thermostatic shower. Complementary floor tiles.  Wall mounted heated towel rail. Two double glazed velux roof lights.
SEPARATE WC 2.16 x 1.1 (7’1” x 3’7”)  low level wc.  Wall mounted wash basin.  Tiled flooring.

EXTERNALLY

SINGLE GARAGE

8 Higher Downs sits in classic walled townhouse gardens.  The front garden is York stone flagged and provides on site car parking for two vehicles plus a small area of lawn flanked by mature herbaceous borders.  The car parking is accessed via a private road adjacent which provides vehicular access for this house and is also partly owned by this property.  The rear gardens are set out in a classic Victorian courtyard style.  Walled.  The gardens have been landscaped to provide the minimum of maintenance.  A large flagged area provides the ideal forum for alfresco dining.  There is a substantial brick outhouse and rear pedestrian access.  The property also enjoys the benefit of not being directly overlooked to the rear.

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.