High Bank, Delahays Road, Hale, Altrincham, WA15 8DZ

True bungalows within walking distance of Hale Village are hard to find. When the Earl of Stamford sold land in the mid 1800s for the residential property development that fuelled the growth of Altrincham and Hale he covenanted that houses not bungalows should be built, consequently only a handful of bungalows exist this close to Hale Village and Altrincham Town centre and those that do rarely become available.

The current owners of 5 High Bank acquired the property more than 20 years ago when they downsized from their large family home nearby and set about remodelling and refurbishing the property to suit their needs. Originally built in the 1960’s with a larger number of smaller rooms, the owners wanted to create a home with a large open plan living space and two bedroom suites that had plenty of wardrobes and its own bathroom or shower room, and they have created just that.

Immediately upon entering the bungalow you experience a feeling of spaciousness, as the entrance hall, sitting room, dining room and kitchen are open to one another, and there is a separate cloakroom/WC for visitors. The sitting room enjoys views over both the front and side gardens and double doors open on to the rear courtyard patio garden.

The kitchen has been particularly well planned to maximise storage, is fitted with a range of contemporary kitchen units at both base and eye level and has a full range of integrated appliances. Beyond the kitchen a back hall leads to the laundry room and the attached garage.

There are two double bedrooms. The main bedroom is at the rear of the bungalow and benefits from a walk-through dressing room with full height mirrored wardrobes on either side leading to the en-suite shower room with double sized shower. The second double bedroom is at the front of the bungalow and has a full range of fitted wardrobes and an en-suite shower room. The property benefits from full double glazing and gas central heating

The property is situated on the corner of Delahays Road and Lyndhurst Drive near the top of Delahays Road and its junction with Hale Road and Park Road. Its double width driveway is on Lyndhurst Drive and its front and side gardens are completely screened from the road and passers-by by mature, well maintained hedges that provide complete privacy whether you’re in the garden or in the bungalow.

One of the most appealing features of the property is its lovely, private, enclosed, rear cottage style courtyard garden, enjoying a sunny south westerly aspect and again complete privacy. A well-planned outdoor area, easy to maintain with decking, gravel pathways, a great space for alfresco dining and sitting out that connects via double doors to the dining room and kitchen.

Worth noting is that the loft space is unconverted and therefore affords potential to provide additional accommodation/bedroom space should an incoming purchaser wish to enlarge the accommodation, subject of course to obtaining the usual planning consents.

The thriving Village of Hale has a range of independent shops that cater for all everyday needs. Grocery shopping is well provided for in the village as there is a Tesco, Sainsbury’s, and an M&S food store. There is a village Post Office, chemist, and bakery. The village also offers a range of specialist shops and boutiques, and several restaurants, bars, and takeaways, and a new Waitrose at nearby Hale Barns.

The regenerated market town of Altrincham is also within easy reach, with its famous vibrant market quarter and a Metrolink station with high frequency services into Manchester City Centre and beyond.

For the commuter easy access is gained to the Northwest Motorway network with access to both the M6 and M56 within minutes from the house while Manchester’s International Airport lies only 10 minutes away by car.

Whilst the floor plan and photographs accompanying this description will give potential purchasers a feel for the property, only a visit in person will allow buyers to fully appreciate the appeal of this highly desirable home. We have keys and we can arrange a viewing for you at any time given reasonable notice.

Tenure = Freehold Council Tax = F EPC Rating = TBC