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See how verdicts work3-bedroom semi-detached house · M20 4TN
Sold STCListed 85 days
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About
***VIDEO TOUR AVAILABLE*** Situated on a well-established residential road in the heart of Didsbury, this attractive THREE BEDROOM period, semi-detached home.
Offering well-proportioned accommodation throughout and is ideally located within easy reach of Didsbury Village, renowned for its independent shops, cafés and the Metrolink connections are ideal for commuting into Manchester City centre.
The accommodation begins with a porch leading into a welcoming entrance hallway, featuring attractive stained glass detailing around the front door and stripped and varnished floorboards.
There is a useful downstairs W.C. located beneath the stairs.
To the front, the lounge contains a wood burning stove, a walk-in bay window and opens seamlessly into the dining room at the rear, where bi-folding doors provide direct access to the rear garden.
The modern kitchen positioned at the rear of the property completes the ground floor.
To the first floor, there are two spacious double bedrooms, both benefiting from built-in wardrobes, with the principal bedroom enjoying a bay window to the front elevation.
The third bedroom offers versatile accommodation, ideal as a child's bedroom, home office or guest room. The modern bathroom comprises a two-piece suite, complemented by a separate W.C.
This lovely home features; Gas fired central heating, a paved driveway providing off-road parking, enclosed front and rear gardens and attractive stripped and varnished floorboards in an ideal and sought after location, a stones-throw from Fog Lane Park.
Early internal inspection is highly recommended to avoid disappointment.
Externally - Externally, the property enjoys a lawned front garden set behind a low-level brick wall, alongside a paved driveway providing off-road parking.
To the rear, the enclosed garden is predominantly laid to lawn with multiple paved seating areas, decorative gravel sections and timber fenced boundaries with a useful separate garage, creating an attractive and practical outdoor space.
Aml - (Anti-Money Laundering). - We are required by law and HMRC guidelines to carry out anti-money laundering checks on all those selling or buying a property.
Whilst we retain responsibility for ensuring checks and any ongoing monitoring are carried out correctly, the initial checks are carried out on our behalf by Lifetime Legal who will contact you once you have agreed to instruct us in your sale or had an offer accepted on a property you wish to buy.
The cost of these checks is £60 (incl. VAT), which covers the cost of obtaining relevant data and any manual checks and monitoring which might be required.
This fee will need to be paid by you in advance of us publishing your property (in the case of a vendor) or issuing a memorandum of sale (in the case of a buyer), directly to Lifetime Legal, and is non-refundable.
We will receive some of the fee taken by Lifetime Legal to compensate for its role in the provision of these checks.
Financial Services - We believe that by introducing our clients to specialist advisors who provide simple, sensible, mortgage & protection advice we can help our clients make fully informed decisions giving them the confidence that they are getting the right deal from the start.
Our partners are committed to offering a tailor-made personal and professional service and aim to exceed expectations on every level, specialising in finding the best mortgage & protection products to suit your particular needs.
If you wish to take the opportunity to speak with our partner advisors at Bespoke Mortgage; Bridget and Mark can be reached on or Stamp Duty Land Tax (Sdlt) - You usually pay Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) on increasing portions of the property price when you buy residential property, for example a house or flat.
The amount you pay depends on: *When you bought the property *How much you paid for it *Whether you’re eligible for relief or an exemption *Use the SDLT calculator to work out how much tax you’ll pay.
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