O/O £379,000

Property Details

Completely re-styled and re-modelled by our clients in the last three years and also enlarged by way of a top class cellar conversion 34 Finchley Road is a fabulous Victorian house presented to a contemporary theme.  Briefly the gas centrally heated and double glazed accommodation comprises an entrance hallway with stripped polished floor boarding which runs throughout much of the ground floor.  Two good sized reception rooms are complemented by the centre piece of the ground floor which is a fabulous extended breakfast kitchen with sitting area and top class contemporary units with stone worktops.  At lower ground floor level is a cellar conversion with lowered floors creating the maximum headroom.  A good sized family room/study/occasional bedroom is complemented by a store room adjacent.  At first floor level are two double bedrooms one with en-suite facilities and a re-styled family bathroom.  Completing the house is an attic conversion providing an occasional bedroom/play room.  Externally are the gardens as described overleaf.

Finchley Road is characterised by a mixture of two, three and four bedroomed Victorian terraces and is set almost equi-distant between Hale and Altrincham.  Hale’s fashionable village with its range of shops and restaurants is complemented by Altrincham with its busy market town centre and Metrolink services into Manchester.  Schools for all ages serve the area, the Bollin Valley and Green Belt are close by.  The urban motorway network and International Airport are within ten minutes drive. 

DIRECTIONS

From the centre of Hale proceed up Westgate to the junction with Broomfield Lane.  Turn right onto Broomfield Lane and immediately left onto Hale Road.  After approximately three hundred yards turn right onto Hawthorn Road, first left onto Elm Road and first right onto Finchley Road where the property will be found on the left.

ACCOMMODATION

GROUND FLOOR

ENTRANCE HALL 4.7 x 1.2 (15’5” x 3’11”)  with a  stylish polished stripped floor. Original hardwood front door with opaque and leaded light inset glass.  Single radiator.  Staircase to first floor and landing.  Moulded ceiling cornicing.
LOUNGE (FRONT) 4.42 x 3.9 (14’6” x 12’9”)  the focal point of this room is a striking carved fireplace surround with cast iron inset, tiled hearth incorporating a coal effect gas fire.  Twin double glazed picture windows overlooking the front garden.  Moulded ceiling cornicing.  Picture rail.   Wall mounted plasma television point.   Stripped polished floor boarding running through from the entrance hall.  Double leaf radiator. 
DINING ROOM 4.24 x 4.04 (13’11” x 13’3”)  original fireplace surround set within the original chimney breast with shelving for hi fi etc.  French doors opening onto a small gravelled and walled area.  Stripped polished floor boarding.   Double leaf radiator. 

BREAKFAST KITCHEN 6 x 2.75 (19’8” x 9’0”)  separated into two distinct areas.  There is an informal breakfasting area to the rear with full width French doors opening onto a sunken patio.  The kitchen has been stylishly refitted with a range of contemporary units comprising inset 1½ bowl stainless steel sink unit with a comprehensive range of base cupboards and dark stone working surfaces with peninsular breakfast bar area incorporating a four ring Neff hob with stainless steel matching canopy over.  Space for tall free standing unit with twin cupboards, also incorporating a Zanussi stainless steel double oven. Integrated dishwasher. Tall recessed storage unit with Worcester gas fired central heating boiler and also incorporating plumbing and space for a dryer.  Plumbing and space for a washing machine.  Solid stone floor running throughout the breakfast room and kitchen.  Recessed downlighters. 
SMALL INNER HALLWAY AREA 1.6 x 1 (5’3” x 3’3”) with staircase to lower ground floor and basement conversion.

NB:  THIS IS A SUPERB BASEMENT CONVERSION MADE ALL THE BETTER BY THE LOWERING OF THE FLOORS TO CREATE 6’9”  HEAD ROOM, ALSO THE CREATION OF A LIGHT WELL WITH DOUBLE GLAZED OPENING DOORS HAS IMPROVED THE NATURAL LIGHTING. 

This basement is separated into two distinct areas. At the base of the stairs is a reception area.

RECEPTION AREA 2.6 x 1.2 (8’6” x 3’11”)
MAIN CELLAR CHAMBER 4.42 x 3.9 (14’6” x 12’9”) with an attractive wood effect floor covering.  Telephone point.  Recessed downlighters. Television point. 

Completing the basement is a large walk-in storage room.

LARGE WALK-IN STORAGE ROOM 3.04 x 1.08 (10’0” x 3’6”)  now housing the gas and electric meters.  Recessed ceiling downlighters.

Staircase from hallway to first floor and landing.

FIRST FLOOR & LANDING

LANDING 4.5 x 1.5 (14’9” x 4’11”)  with concealed entrance to staircase and attic conversion.
MASTER BEDROOM (FRONT) 4.14 x 3.9 (13’7” x 12’9”)  once again contemporary stripped polished floor boarding.  Two floor to ceiling built-in wardrobes with high gloss laminate finish.  Two double glazed picture windows overlooking the front garden.  Moulded ceiling cornicing.  
EN-SUITE 1.8 x 1.48 (5’11” x 4’10”)   fitted with a smart contemporary suite, low level wc. Wash basin set on a granite plinth.  Recessed downlighters.  Concealed shelving.
BEDROOM TWO 3.4 x 3.05 (11’2” x 10’0”) stripped polished floor boarding.  Original cast iron fireplace.  Moulded ceiling cornicing. 

BATHROOM 2.9 x 2.75 (9’6” x 9’0”) beautifully re-modelled with a contemporary white suite of vanity wash basin set on its own plinth.  Low level wc.  Oval shaped standalone roll top bath with mixer tap.  Walk-in shower/wet room with thermostatic shower.  Stylish contemporary floor tiles.  Wall mounted mirrored stainless steel vertically mounted radiator. 

Staircase to attic conversion.

ATTIC CONVERSION 4.32 x 3.84 (14’2” x 12’7”)  (some height restriction)  double glazed velux roof light.  Roof storage area. 

NB:  THIS IS SUPERB OCASSIONAL BEDROOM/GUEST ROOM/STUDY/PLAY ROOM ETC.

EXTERNALLY

GARDENS  the front gardens are small neatly maintained and laid out ornamentally retained by a knee high retaining wall.  The rear gardens are a superb feature of houses on this side of Finchley Road.  Immediately adjacent to the kitchen and dining room is a small gravelled enclosed courtyard area beyond which is a large area of lawn complemented by a sunken patio.  There are a range of herbaceous borders providing a large number of mature shrubs and trees. There are tall trees to the rear of the garden ensuring that the property is not directly overlooked.  The garden also enjoys an excellent level of afternoon sunshine.

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.