Holme Road, Didsbury

A spectacular detached Victorian mansion house built on a grand scale, Speldhurst is situated in one of the most attractive and sought-after locations in Didsbury. It is positioned on a beautiful gated private road lined with mature horse chestnut trees, a short walk from the centre of Didsbury and West Didsbury villages, with the popular Marie Louise Gardens at the end of the road. This is a rare opportunity to acquire one of the most imposing properties in the area, as a magnificent family home or with scope for conversion or development.

Architecturally unique, the rooms are spacious, well-proportioned and well-appointed, covering four floors and measuring an impressive 4,626 sq ft. There is a large driveway to the front and a generous walled rear garden, planted with mature shrubs and specialty trees, which ensure that the aspect is private both to the front and rear.

Internally, the property comprises: a grand entrance hallway with stairwell rising the full height of the building; downstairs W/C; three spacious reception rooms with the living room and study both opening onto the terrace; fitted kitchen with access to the original Victorian larder, Butler's pantry and utility room; excellent storage throughout and original and period features including Victorian stained glass windows and floor tiles, vintage hardwood parquet flooring, serving hatches and working service bells.

To the first floor there are four superb sized double bedrooms, two of which have attractive bay windows and original features; a fitted bathroom, separate W/C and a large landing.

To the second floor there is a further double bedroom and fitted three piece bathroom suite, a storage room and a large attic space with scope for conversion, all with hatches to the loft.

Below, there are extensive cellars with access to the rear garden.

Externally, a large driveway provides ample parking; on one side there is a garage with electric doors; on the other, a rusticated stone terrace which overlooks the beautiful rear garden, its stonework matching the original raised beds which frame the lawn.