Meadow Road, Middleton, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M24

“Elmwood House” is an imposing five-bedroom detached residence arranged over three spacious levels and occupying an enviable position backing directly onto Alkrington Woods. Requiring modernisation but presenting an outstanding opportunity to create a truly prestigious family home, the property boasts multiple reception spaces, five good-sized bedrooms, sauna/shower room, extensive lower-ground accommodation, two integral garages, generous parking and a mature private garden.


Set within a particularly desirable position on the ‘Woodside’ of Alkrington and backing directly onto Alkrington Woods, “Elmwood House” is a substantial five-bedroom detached residence presenting a rare opportunity to create a truly impressive family home.

Arranged across three generous levels, the property offers an exceptional amount of versatile living accommodation, including multiple reception rooms, five good-sized bedrooms, a studio, sauna/shower room, utility facilities and two integral garages. Although the property now requires a programme of updating and modernisation, its impressive proportions, flexible layout and enviable setting provide all the ingredients for a purchaser to create a prestigious home to their own specification.

The main entrance opens into a large and welcoming hallway, immediately giving a sense of the scale found throughout the property and providing access to the principal ground-floor rooms.

The spacious lounge provides an excellent main reception room with plenty of room for substantial seating and furniture, while a separate dining room creates a dedicated space for family dining and entertaining.

A fitted kitchen provides the principal cooking space, complemented by a separate utility room with WC, adding valuable practicality to the family accommodation.

One of the property's most distinctive features is its lower-ground floor, accessed via a fixed internal staircase and providing a considerable amount of additional accommodation. Here, a further reception room creates an extremely versatile living space which could lend itself to a variety of uses, from a family room or games room to a cinema or entertaining area.

Also positioned on this level is a separate studio, providing further flexibility for home working, hobbies or creative use, together with a sauna/shower room. The lower level also provides access to one of the property's integral garages, adding to the practicality of this extensive floor.

To the first floor, a spacious landing leads to an impressive five good-sized bedrooms, making Elmwood House particularly well suited to larger and growing families.

The principal bedroom benefits from its own en-suite shower room, while the remaining four bedrooms provide excellent flexibility for children, guests, home working or dressing space.

Serving the bedrooms is a substantial five-piece family bathroom, completing the first-floor accommodation. The property also benefits from gas central heating and uPVC double-glazed windows.

Externally, the generous plot and woodland setting are amongst the home's strongest attributes. To the front is a substantial driveway providing ample off-road parking, while an additional driveway extends to the side and leads to the integral garage.

Steps descend to the lower ground level and reveal a mature and private rear garden, where a lawn and established surroundings create a secluded outdoor setting. A paved patio provides space for outdoor furniture and entertaining, while access is also available to the property's second integral garage.

The garden's position backing onto Alkrington Woods gives the home a particularly attractive backdrop and provides immediate access to one of the area's most appealing natural assets, ideal for woodland walks and enjoying the outdoors.

Situated within the highly sought-after Alkrington area of Middleton, the property is conveniently positioned for local shops and everyday facilities, while Middleton town centre is easily accessible and provides a comprehensive selection of supermarkets, shops, cafés, leisure facilities and other amenities.

The area is particularly popular with families due to its choice of well-regarded schooling, with a variety of primary and secondary options available throughout Alkrington and the surrounding Middleton area. Prospective purchasers should confirm current admissions and catchment arrangements directly with the relevant schools or local authority.

Public transport services provide convenient connections towards Middleton, Manchester and surrounding districts, while the location also offers straightforward access to the wider North Manchester road network.

The M60 motorway is within easy reach, making the property well positioned for commuting throughout Greater Manchester and providing convenient connections to the wider motorway network.

Please note: This sale was originally agreed through McGowan Homes. Following the acquisition of McGowan Homes by Cowell & Norford, the sale is now being managed and progressed by Cowell & Norford through to completion.