Goulden Road, Manchester, M20 4ZF

Trying to combine the house with the M20 location and enough space for family living can feel like an impossible challenge at times but then something like this comes to the market.

Families will regularly tell me they need that magical location of being walking distance to Burton Road for the Metrolink and shops whilst having a house big enough to fit the younger kids alongside the teenager and of course the bathrooms and kitchens need to be refurbished to a high standard, plenty of storage to hide everything, Grandma needs a room to stay over and off road parking is a must not a want. And normally I would say unfortunately that house simply doesn't exist but today is different, a real box ticker has come to the market - if it wasn't for a need to relocate this would have been the vendor's forever home.

Starting with the location, this beautiful terraced home is set on Goulden Road which is right in the heart of the action of West Didsbury but perfectly close to East Didsbury too. When you think of Didsbury living you will instantly think of Burton Road, Didsbury Village, schools, Metrolink, parks like Fletcher Moss, golf clubs, health centres, pubs, bars, restaurants, the Makers Market and more. Those in the know will know that Goulden Road is in the perfect position to benefit from all these things meaning that you are only ever a short stroll (or stumble) from Alberts, The Metropolitan, The Drawing Room, Volta and Porta and all the other venues that draw people to the area. This location is also the commuters dream with easy access to the motorway network for cars, the Fallowfield Loop for cyclists, major bus routes, the Metrolink and even the train network. This means wherever you work across the North West you're within striking distance including major hubs like the universities, the hospitals, Trafford Centre, Media City, the airport and City Centre itself.

The star of the show is this house though and from outside you get a glimpse of the sheer scale. You access the house via the driveway into the covered porch. Through the front door you'll be greeted by a grand hallway that provides access to all the rooms on the ground floor. To your right you have two reception rooms currently being used as a large living room with the floor to ceiling bay window that is crying out for a real Christmas tree this year and a dining room that currently has space for a six-seater dining table leaving space for the piano! Both rooms were opened up by the current vendor to make that open plan living space that families crave. The exposed wood floor and feature fireplaces really add to the splendour of the reception rooms, the built in storage next to the chimney breasts provides even more of that storage space that is needed! There is also another reception room in the cellar that has served as a playroom for their 1-year old and can be used as an additional hosting area if needed.

Finishing the ground floor on a high note, you have a real showstopper of a kitchen. Built around the existing chimney breast you have the perfect family kitchen that combines the large island in the middle with space for dining and preparation alongside the beautifully coloured cabinets which combine storage and white goods seamlessly. Imagine being able to cook the tea while the children sit and do their homework at the island or your other half works at their laptop? Even better you could chuck the kids outside to play in the enclosed rear garden just down the steps off the kitchen! The kitchen has been renovated to a high standard meaning this could be the kitchen for life.

As mentioned, the property does come with a gorgeous low maintenance garden which has suburban living in mind, with the high quality stone flags alongside the raised planters that add a touch of greenery all finished with the venetian style fencing. The garden can be accessed via the kitchen or alternatively via the cellars which leads us nicely to that space.

The cellars were partially converted by the previous owner with the front chamber being tanked and used as a bedroom, the middle chamber being used as a kitchen and the rear chambers being a shower room with WC. This has changed slightly with the bedroom now being the family's playroom, the kitchen long removed and being used as a utility room but there is still an abundance of storage cupboards and hideaways. The question is do you leave it as it is or do you do something exciting down here? There is scope to consider creating an annexe space for older relatives. You could create the teenager's dream hideaway spot (but be careful you might not see them again if you do that!). It could be a playroom, home office, gym, bar, cinema room, guest suite, AirBnB or whatever else your imagination can dream up!

Heading back up those stairs and all the way to the first floor, you'll discover the magic continues! There are two generous double bedrooms both with en-suites on this floor. The main bedroom at the front of the house has that floor to ceiling bay window similar to downstairs with fitted wardrobes across one wall and the slick, green tiled en-suite. The rear bedroom is a sun trap with two dual aspect windows and has an en-suite smartly concealed behind a sliding door, the ideal guest suite. Saving the best until last though, the hotel grade main bathroom is a continuation of the immaculate thought and design of the vendors with space for a freestanding bath, walk in shower enclosure, smart panelled storage, WC and countertop basin with more storage underneath.

Finally, up one more floor to the final two double bedrooms. Again, the front room spans the width of the house and is screaming out for a teenager to take ownership giving them space for a bed, wardrobes and sofa area. The second room, to the rear, is used as an oversized office currently but could easily be used as a double bedroom with plenty of space for furnishings. If you are feeling creative there is definitely scope to add yet another en-suite if needed upstairs. There are loft spaces both on this floor (which can be accessed via a pull-down-ladder from the existing office) and on the first floor (access from just outside the rear bedroom on that floor) giving yet more storage space throughout the house should you need it.

What else is there to say barring WHAT A HOUSE! If you think this could work for you make sure you reach out today and quote GY0737 - Gareth Yates.

FAQs

Reason for Selling: Relocation
Tenure:  Freehold (no ongoing financial commitment)
Council Tax Band:  D
Kitchen and bathroom:  Kitchen was renovated fully in 2021 and the main bathroom and en-suites were renovated in 2023
Cellar:  Converted and partially tanked by previous owner
Vendor's favourite features: “Having four sizable double bedrooms has been great for hosting and difficult to come by in this location.  The basement family room has served as a wonderful playroom for our 1-year old son and having a separate space to the ground floor kitchen and living / dining area has been invaluable for our young family.  We’re very sad to be leaving (especially after putting in the new kitchen and main bathroom in recent years!) and know this will make a brilliant home for someone in the heart of West Didsbury.”

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