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See how verdicts work4-bedroom semi-detached house · M24 1WB
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About
A truly exceptional four-bedroom semi-detached family home, substantially extended, comprehensively modernised and enjoying a highly sought-after position with direct views over the picturesque fishing lakes and Alkrington Nature Reserve just moments away.
From the moment you arrive, it is clear this is a home that has been thoughtfully designed, exceptionally maintained and finished to an impressive standard throughout.
The substantial wrap-around extension has transformed the property, creating generous and versatile accommodation whilst retaining a sense of warmth and character.
Upon entering, the welcoming porch features a frosted front window and useful built-in storage for coats and shoes.
The impressive reception hall immediately sets the tone, with the extended hallway creating a wonderful sense of space.
A striking oak staircase with glass balustrade and integrated LED lighting provides access to the first floor.
The lounge is a particularly inviting space, featuring a bay window, wooden flooring and a log-burning stove creating an attractive focal point.
An open archway leads through to the generous dining room, again finished with wooden flooring.
A further open archway leads into the snug, where bi-fold doors open directly onto the rear garden, making this an ideal space for relaxing or entertaining.
At the heart of the home is the recently refurbished high-specification kitchen, combining style with practicality.
The kitchen features an excellent range of gloss base and wall units, complemented by under-unit LED lighting, quartz worktops and quartz upstands.
The kitchen is also furnished with Karndean flooring. Integrated Bosch appliances include stainless steel oven and grill, microwave, electric hob and extractor above.
A breakfast bar provides additional seating, while a stainless steel sink with floating mixer tap is seamlessly inset into the quartz worktop.
The separate utility room continues the same high standard, with matching gloss units and quartz worktops. There is also provisions for washing machine and dryer, and door to the rear garden.
To the first floor are four well-proportioned bedrooms. Bedroom one enjoys impressive views towards the lake and benefits from built-in wardrobes and a fitted vanity desk.
Bedroom two is a generous double bedroom overlooking the rear garden, whilst bedroom three, originally the box room, has been cleverly extended to create another excellent double bedroom with views towards the lake.
Bedroom four forms part of the extension and features a Velux window overlooking the rear garden, making it an ideal home office, child's bedroom or playroom.
The recently modernised family bathroom is finished to a high standard, comprising a large vanity unit with inset wash basin and storage, WC, bath with chrome mixer tap and electric shower over, fully tiled walls, wood-effect vinyl flooring and heated towel rail.
Externally, the property benefits from block-paved off-road parking to the front, providing a double driveway, alongside an EV charging point.
To the rear is a private, low-maintenance garden, designed with outdoor entertaining in mind.
York stone paving, stone-chipped areas and multiple seating spaces create a series of attractive levels, complemented by mature borders providing additional privacy.
The bi-fold doors from the snug make the garden a natural extension of the living accommodation.
Situated in an enviable position on Lake Drive, the property enjoys immediate access to the beautiful Alkrington Nature Reserve, whilst the direct views towards the fishing lakes provide a particularly attractive backdrop.
This is an exceptional family home offering space, quality, versatility and an enviable location.
Properties of this calibre rarely come to market, and early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate everything this impressive home has to offer
Value & comps
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About 16, Lake Drive, Manchester
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