Whitechapel Street, Didsbury

Selling Price: £265,000 Freehold

A rare and attractive period terraced property lying in a superb location only a short walk from the heart of Didsbury village. Unusually, the property also has a good-sized south-facing garden as well as a double-garage. This home comprises an entrance hall, an open-plan lounge/dining room, a fitted kitchen, two double bedrooms and a spacious bathroom with shower. There is also a usable loft.

A simple room count does not do this property justice. Full of character and original features this property really demands an internal inspection to appreciate its qualities and dimensions.

The Location: 4.8m (15ft 9in) x 3.68m (12ft 1in)
Whitechapel Street is one of Didsbury's oldest roads and is superbly located in the centre of the village. Named after the old and original Methodist Chapel this short road contains an eclectic assortment of period properties, most of which were built in Flemish Bond, a decidedly superior decorative brickwork. Properties built in this style in Didsbury can usually be dated to between 1860 and 1890. Being close to the centre of the village the new owner will be able to take full advantage of Didsbury's cafe/bar scene, restaurants and other shops. Despite the proximity to the village centre the road is surprisingly quiet as it is not a through road.

Hall:
The panelled front door is set into an arched entrance with a glazed window above. The hall has decorative cornice work, a light fitting and shelving. A timber door leads to the lounge.

Lounge: 4.8m (15ft 9in) x 3.68m (12ft 1in)
The two inner rooms are open plan separated by the staircase so that natural light may penetrate from both sides. The room has a chimneybreast which is inset with a cast-iron fireplace with tiled inserts and hearth and an open fire. There is a meter cupboard to the right hand recess. Period features include the original sash window which looks to the front of the property and decorative cornice work to all walls. There is a telephone point.

Dining Room: 4.8m (15ft 9in) x 4.27m (14ft 0in)
Brightly lit by French doors leading to the rear garden the room has built-in storage cupboards to the left hand chimneybreast recess. The ceiling is coved and has a central light fitting and there is a large double panel radiator. The open spindled staircase leads to the first floor whilst the dining room leads on to the kitchen.

Kitchen: 3.05m (10ft 0in) x 2.11m (6ft 11in)
The kitchen is fitted with a range of base and eye level units with solid beech block worksurfaces and these incorporate a Smeg stainless steel electric oven with a matching four-ring gas hob, extractor hood and splash plate together with a stainless steel sink unit with drainer and mixer tap. The splashback areas are protected by ceramic tiling. There are points for a fridge/freezer and a washing machine. A upvc double-glazed window looks to the rear garden with a Georgian wired window looking to the side. A talking point of this room is the hand-fitted mosaic ceramic floor. A stable door leads to the garden.

Landing:
The landing leads to all upper rooms. The room has a chimneybreast which contains a non-functioning cast iron fireplace. There is a full-height storage cupboard which holds the central heating boiler.

Bedroom 1: 4.8m (15ft 9in) x 3.68m (12ft 1in)
The master bedroom is very spacious and looks over to the front of the property via a sash window. The chimneybreast holds a fireplace and the floor is exposed. The room has a double panel radiator, a ceiling light fitting and a telephone point. A recess with double-doors contains a staircase which leads to the boarded loft room.

Bedroom 2: 3.53m (11ft 7in) x 3.12m (10ft 3in)
The window of the second bedroom looks over the rear garden and the room is therefore south facing. The room has a range of fitted wardrobes with mirrored doors and these offer a range of hanging and other storage.

Bathroom: 3.05m (10ft 0in) x 2.11m (6ft 11in)
The spacious bathroom is fitted with a white four-piece suite comprising a panelled bath with shower over, a period style wash hand basin with mixer tap, a bidet with mixer tap and a period style high flush WC. There is a mirror and spotlight above the basin. The room has a suspended illuminated ceiling. a frosted window with etched glazing, a double radiator and an exposed wooden floor.

Loft Room:
After conversion to comply with current building regulations this would make an excellent additional accommodation. Currently the room is boarded out to provide a good amount of storage. Full height at its centre the room has a Velux window to the rear and light and power. There is also access to the undereaves areas.

Outside:
The property is set back behind a dwarf stone wall and small garden with a York stone pathway.

To the rear of the property there is an attractive south-facing walled garden which has been professionally landscaped. The garden is laid mainly with heavy York stone tablets but with raised flowerbeds and a garden pond. The walls are lined with feature lighting so that the garden is usable both day and night. There is also an outdoor tap. The garden leads via double glazed doors to a brick double garage. This has an electronically operated up-and-over door together with power and light.