House For Sale £750,000
Stunning detached family home positioned on a substantial corner plot, overlooking Longford Park.
Description
Savills are delighted to present to the market a rare opportunity to purchase a stunning, substantial size detached period home, overlooking Longford Park to the rear. The Old Lodge is steeped in history and represents a chance for the discerning buyer to reside in a home that offers a plethora of original features (sash windows, fireplaces, ceiling cornicing).
Originally built in 1851, the home became part of the John Rylands estate. In 1911 the Rylands estate was bequeathed to the council and became Longford Park, which is now a conservation area.
In the early nineties The Old Lodge undertook an extensive refurbishment, whilst keeping many of the original features. The current owners purchased it in 2000, with the basement areas to the front of the property added in 2011.
The property is positioned on a substantial corner plot with extensive landscaped gardens to the front and rear. Briefly the internal accommodation comprises to the ground floor, a living room, dining room and a separate kitchen. The first floor offers two sizeable double bedrooms, study room (bedroom) and a family bathroom. The majority of rooms and hall on the first two floors have wood effect Amtico flooring.
The lower ground floor boasts a host of multipurpose rooms, including a sunroom, utility room, wine cellar and three further rooms which can be used as bedrooms or living space.
Externally there is also a separate garage and driveway with off road parking for multiple vehicles. With over 1900 SQFT of approximate living space, substantial off-road parking, and tranquil views over Longford Park, this is an opportunity not to miss.
Location
The Old Lodge offers a sought-after location, situated in a peaceful and quiet spot but offering easy access to the A56 (0.7m) and the M60 (1.7m) for access in and around Greater Manchester. Longford Park is a 22 hectare park that has a wealth of amenities. These include a café, disc golf, tennis courts, community allotments, pets’ corner, children’s playgrounds and a cycling hub. It also hosts an outdoor theatre in the summer!
There are a variety of excellent schooling options both primary and secondary, supporting all abilities and ages nearby. Stretford Grammar School (0.3m), Victoria Park Junior School and St Anne’s Junior School (0.5m) are just a few within easy reach!
There are a variety of rail and tram link networks nearby (Trafford Park 1.9m, Stretford tram stop 0.6m). Manchester airport is also circa 7.6 miles distance.
Chorlton Cum-Hardy is also only 1.0m which offers a fashionable village with a host of independent restaurants, shopping and bars.
For sport, Manchester's famous football stadiums Old Trafford (home to Manchester United) and the Etihad (home to Manchester City) are 1.3m and 5.1m away respectively. Lancashire Cricket Club is 1m away and Salford Reds Rugby League and Sale Sharks Rugby Union are 5.8m distance. There are several golf clubs within a few miles too.
For entertainment and shopping there is easy access to Manchester City Centre (circa 3m) that has a range of theatres, arenas, shops, and restaurants. The Trafford Centre only 4.9m away, one of the largest shopping centres in the country enjoys several restaurants and a cinema. There is also Media City (3.6m) and the Lowry (2.8m) which has a range of restaurants, shops and the Lowry Theatre
Locally, residents can enjoy a stroll through Chorlton Ees Nature Reserve (2.0m) which is a 58-hectare site with a lovely mix of woodland and meadows alongside the Mersey Valley and with easy access to both Chorlton and Sale Waterparks
Please note - all distances provided are approximate.
Square Footage: 2,037 sq ft
Description
Savills are delighted to present to the market a rare opportunity to purchase a stunning, substantial size detached period home, overlooking Longford Park to the rear. The Old Lodge is steeped in history and represents a chance for the discerning buyer to reside in a home that offers a plethora of original features (sash windows, fireplaces, ceiling cornicing).
Originally built in 1851, the home became part of the John Rylands estate. In 1911 the Rylands estate was bequeathed to the council and became Longford Park, which is now a conservation area.
In the early nineties The Old Lodge undertook an extensive refurbishment, whilst keeping many of the original features. The current owners purchased it in 2000, with the basement areas to the front of the property added in 2011.
The property is positioned on a substantial corner plot with extensive landscaped gardens to the front and rear. Briefly the internal accommodation comprises to the ground floor, a living room, dining room and a separate kitchen. The first floor offers two sizeable double bedrooms, study room (bedroom) and a family bathroom. The majority of rooms and hall on the first two floors have wood effect Amtico flooring.
The lower ground floor boasts a host of multipurpose rooms, including a sunroom, utility room, wine cellar and three further rooms which can be used as bedrooms or living space.
Externally there is also a separate garage and driveway with off road parking for multiple vehicles. With over 1900 SQFT of approximate living space, substantial off-road parking, and tranquil views over Longford Park, this is an opportunity not to miss.
Location
The Old Lodge offers a sought-after location, situated in a peaceful and quiet spot but offering easy access to the A56 (0.7m) and the M60 (1.7m) for access in and around Greater Manchester. Longford Park is a 22 hectare park that has a wealth of amenities. These include a café, disc golf, tennis courts, community allotments, pets’ corner, children’s playgrounds and a cycling hub. It also hosts an outdoor theatre in the summer!
There are a variety of excellent schooling options both primary and secondary, supporting all abilities and ages nearby. Stretford Grammar School (0.3m), Victoria Park Junior School and St Anne’s Junior School (0.5m) are just a few within easy reach!
There are a variety of rail and tram link networks nearby (Trafford Park 1.9m, Stretford tram stop 0.6m). Manchester airport is also circa 7.6 miles distance.
Chorlton Cum-Hardy is also only 1.0m which offers a fashionable village with a host of independent restaurants, shopping and bars.
For sport, Manchester's famous football stadiums Old Trafford (home to Manchester United) and the Etihad (home to Manchester City) are 1.3m and 5.1m away respectively. Lancashire Cricket Club is 1m away and Salford Reds Rugby League and Sale Sharks Rugby Union are 5.8m distance. There are several golf clubs within a few miles too.
For entertainment and shopping there is easy access to Manchester City Centre (circa 3m) that has a range of theatres, arenas, shops, and restaurants. The Trafford Centre only 4.9m away, one of the largest shopping centres in the country enjoys several restaurants and a cinema. There is also Media City (3.6m) and the Lowry (2.8m) which has a range of restaurants, shops and the Lowry Theatre
Locally, residents can enjoy a stroll through Chorlton Ees Nature Reserve (2.0m) which is a 58-hectare site with a lovely mix of woodland and meadows alongside the Mersey Valley and with easy access to both Chorlton and Sale Waterparks
Please note - all distances provided are approximate.
Square Footage: 2,037 sq ft
