19 Old Lansdowne Road, Manchester, M20

I can already hear you saying "but it is a basement!" and I can promise you now that if you come to take a look at Old Lansdowne Road you will leave trying to work out how the builders here have managed to create such a bright and open space, one that will make you completely re-assess your thoughts over basement apartments.

Fortunately, I have seen this property be developed from the original space, all the way through to it's fruition as the ideal space for a couple, family or investment.

Located only a short walk from Burton Road, the location is ideal for heading out for an early morning coffee or late night drink. With two tram stations only a stroll away, if you are looking for a commuting route apartment, then make sure you don't miss out on this beautiful apartment.

Firstly, it is worth nothing to the thought that has gone into making this a useable space. There is both a private entrance through the sliding black upvc doors to the rear courtyard, but also through the communal hallway in the block itself. Using the internal door, you immediately see the hidden extras that have been carefully constructed. A lit handrail leads you down the brand new staircase into the internal entrance hallway.
Black Crittall doors opens into my favourite space in the whole property. Stretching over 20 feet in width, the open plan living room and kitchen with breakfast bar and island offers a multitude of options when it comes to the layout.

With the sliding doors to the rear onto the courtyard, and the two windows to the side, there is no shortage of natural light, and the kitchen being open to the living space makes this the ideal entertaining space for friends, family, or just watching TV whilst cooking.

Off the back of the kitchen there is the office space, perhaps big enough for a single bed, but perfect for closing over the door at the end of the day and forgetting about work, turning straight into the kitchen, glass of wine from the wine fridge, perfection!

On the opposite side of the apartment to the front of the development you have the two double bedrooms. Making clever use of the original bay window shape of the basement, the rooms have split that down the middle, giving both unique shapes, but equally, with enough room for beds, storage and dressing areas. In fact, the main bedroom also has an en-suite bathroom including walk-in shower, WC and sink. The controls for the shower cleverly placed in convenient hand reach, so you don't spray yourself in the face turning it on. Over the vanity unit is the touch screen mirror with separate light and heat feature to avoid steaming up when shaving.

Completing the main internal aspects of the house, the family bathroom, with the same mirror, vanity unit, bath and overhead shower unit. Built into the wall is a storage spot for your bath and shower goodies and the shower controls.

Externally there is a private courtyard area, with raised bed planting area and brick built stairs case leading up to the main communal gardens, recently re-laid.

There is non-allocated parking to the front aspect as well in the form of a first-come first-serve driveway.