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See how verdicts work5-bedroom detached house · M24 1WH
Sold STCListed 245 days
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About
"Elmwood House" is a five bed detached residence set over three storeys and backing on to "Alkrington Woods".
This very spacious property requires updating and has the potential to be a stunning prestigious home.
Briefly comprising of gas central heating, uPVC double glazed windows, large entrance hallway, spacious lounge, dining room, fitted kitchen and utility room with WC.
There is a fixed staircase leading to the lower level reception room, studio, sauna/shower room and garage.
The first floor affords a spacious landing leading to FIVE good-sized bedrooms, the master with an en-suite shower room and a separate five piece family bathroom.
Externally to the front is a generous sized driveway with off road parking, and a further side driveway leading to the integral garage.
There are steps leading down to the lower ground which reveals a mature private lawned garden with patio area and access to the second integral garage.
Situated in a much sought after position on the ‘Woodside’ of Alkrington ideal for access to the picturesque local nature reserve ‘Alkrington woods’.
Also convenient for local shops and facilities, a good selection of well-regarded schools, transport links and the M60 motorway network.
Ground Floor - Hallway - Imposing hallway with tiled flooring, coved ceiling and radiator. Staircase to the lower ground floor and staircase to the first floor.
Lounge - 6.65m x 3.76m (21'9" x 12'4") - Front to rear aspect with gas fire set within feature surround, coved ceiling, picture rail and two radiators. Double doors to the dining room.
Dining Room - 3.28m x 3.66m (10'9" x 12'0") - Rear aspect with carpet flooring and radiator.
Dining Kitchen - 5.92m x 2.97m (19'5" x 9'8") - Front to rear aspect with a range of wall and base units incorporating breakfast bar, one and a half bowl resin sink, gas hob with extractor above, space and plumbing for dishwasher, tiled flooring and spotlights.
Access to utility room, large store area and W.C. Lower Ground Floor - Reception Room - 4.20m x 3.53m (13'9" x 11'6") - Rear aspect with carpet flooring, radiator and external access.
Access to integral garage, sauna and studio. Studio - 5.84m x 2.92m (19'1" x 9'6") - Rear aspect with laminated wooden flooring and radiator. External access.
Sauna And Shower - Rear aspect with sauna, shower and W.C. First Floor - Master Bedroom - 5.56m x 4.80m (18'2" x 15'8") - Spacious master bedroom to the rear aspect with carpet flooring and radiator.
En-Suite - Three-piece en-suite comprising of shower cubicle, vanity wash-basin, low-level W.C and tiled walls and flooring.
Bedroom 2 - 3.78m x 3.38m (12'4" x 11'1") - Front aspect with fitted wardrobes, carpet flooring and radiator.
Bedroom 3 - 3.78m x 3.48m (12'4" x 11'5") - Rear aspect with fitted wardrobes, carpet flooring and radiator.
Bedroom 4 - 3.0m x 2.97m (9'10" x 9'8") - Front aspect with fitted wardrobes, carpet flooring and radiator. Bedroom 5 - 2.94 x 2.59m (9'7" x 8'5") - Front aspect with carpet flooring and radiator.
Bathroom - Five piece family bathroom comprising of bath with shower over, double sink, bidet, low-level W.C, fully tiled walls and flooring, spotlights and heated towel rail.
Outside - Externally to the front is a generous sized driveway with off road parking, and a further side driveway leading to the integral garage.
There are steps leading down to the lower ground which reveals a mature private lawned garden with patio area and access to the second integral garage.
Value & comps
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Returns
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About Meadow Road, Alkirngton, Middleton
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