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Appleby Lodge is located just of Wilmslow Road in a quite residential street.
The property benefits from a peaceful setting while remaining within easy reach of local shops, amenities and public transport links, providing convenient access to Manchester city centre and the surrounding areas.
A great first time buyer, investment or renovation project.
The property is entered through a communal entrance, and is on the second floor which is accessed via the stairs, please note there is no lift.
The studio property boosts a separate bathroom and kitchen and private balcony facing the rear of the apartment block.
There is an emergency exit in the hall down some stairs to the rear of the building. Outside offers of roadside parking and plenty of communal outdoor space to enjoy.
The annual service charge is £2,688 which includes heating and hot water.
Fallowfield Located around 3 miles south of the City Centre, Fallowfield is synonymous with students, according to the 2021 census over 50% of the population are students.
Home to the famous Wilmslow Road bus corridor, Fallowfield has fantastic access to the City Centre and to the Universities.
It is estimated that around 1,800 buses pass along the Wilmslow Road / Oxford Road corridor every single day, so you can see why students are keen to live close to Wilmslow Road.
There are a number of cafes, bars and a very large Sainsburys off Wilmslow Road, as well as the exciting new development at Owens Park, expected to house a total of 5400 students.
There are often student deals and events held at the likes of 256 and The Friendship Inn.
There are two gyms in the centre of Fallowfield (Muscle Manor and The Gym Group), and The University of Manchester's Sports Centre (The Armitage) is located on Moseley Road, unsurprisingly, a very popular road for students.
It is thought that some of the road behind Moseley Road, such as Brailsford Road and Braemar Road are almost 90% occupied by students. Why Manchester?
Manchester is one of the UK's most popular student cities, home to more than 100,000 students studying at its two major universities, The University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan University.
Every year, students from across the UK and around the world choose Manchester for its excellent universities, vibrant city life and strong career opportunities after graduation.
The University of Manchester is a Russell Group institution and was ranked 35th in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2026, helping to cement Manchester's reputation as a leading destination for higher education.
Property Management With legislation and regulatory requirements continually evolving, many landlords prefer a more hands-off approach to property management.
At Nicholas Humphreys, we offer a comprehensive management service for student properties, giving you peace of mind that your investment is in experienced hands.
Contact our office for an informal discussion about how we can support you and tailor our services to your needs.
REFERRAL ARRANGEMENT NOTE Nicholas Humphreys Estate Agents will sometimes refer sellers (and will offer to refer buyers) to Hargreaves Gilman, Altium Law & Simply Conveyancing for conveyancing services.
It is your decision as to whether or not you choose to deal with these conveyancers.
Should you decide to use the conveyancers named above, you should know that Nicholas Humphreys Estate Agents would receive a referral fee of up to £240 including VAT from them, for recommending you to them.
Nicholas Humphreys Estate Agents will sometimes refer buyers to East Cheshire Mortgages and The Mortgage Advisor for mortgage services. .
It is your decision as to whether or not you choose to deal with these mortgage brokers.
Should you decide to use the broker named above, you should know that Nicholas Humphreys Estate Agents would receive a referral fee of up to £250 from them, for recommending you to them.
Nicholas Humphreys Estate Agents will sometimes refer buyers to Countrywide Surveyors. It is your decision as to whether or not you choose to deal with this company.
Should you decide to use the surveyor named above, you should know that Nicholas Humphreys Estate Agents would receive a referral fee of £100 from them, for recommending you to them EPC rating: E.
Tenure: Leasehold, Length of lease (remaining): 68 years 11 months, Mobile signal information: 4g & 5g Living Room / Bedroom 5.5m x 4.58m (18'1" x 15'0") Flexible living space, Large French doors offer plenty of light.
Kitchen 1.84m x 2.36m (6'0" x 7'9") Free standing appliances and plenty of cupboard space. Bathroom 3 piece suite. Hall Bathroom and living space lead of the hall.
Store Storage leading to fire exit. Balcony
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