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Rare Victorian Masterpiece - Occupying an exceptional plot extending south to approximately 245 feet in length, this remarkable four-bedroom ‘Hall to Hall’ semi-detached Victorian residence offers an outstanding blend of timeless period elegance and luxurious contemporary living.

Dating back to 1863, the property stands proudly as the first along one of Heatons most prestigious roads, just a short stroll from the family park and vibrant village centre, where an excellent selection of independent cafés, restaurants and everyday amenities await.

Beautifully preserved and sympathetically extended by the current owners, this distinguished home seamlessly combines exquisite original craftsmanship with carefully considered modern improvements. The result is a truly impressive family home of significant character, featuring an intelligently extended layout designed to meet the expectations of today's discerning buyers, while remaining true to its original Victorian heritage.

The welcoming entrance vestibule opens into an elegant hallway, where an original staircase immediately showcases the home's character. The magnificent front living room enjoys a striking walk-in front bay window, an impressive multi-fuel stove set within a beautiful original fireplace, and an attractive Gothic-style side window that fills the room with natural light. To the rear, a second reception room offers equally generous proportions, complemented by an additional bay window adorned with original stained glass, creating a wonderfully inviting space for relaxing or entertaining.

Undoubtedly one of the home's finest features is the stunning bespoke Tom Howley kitchen. Expertly designed with handcrafted Shaker-style it is all made from solid oak cabinetry, an impressive central island, integrated appliances and an abundance of cleverly concealed storage, with oak lined larder, is an exceptional space effortlessly combining style with practicality. Generous dining space makes it ideal for everyday family life as well as entertaining, while elegant Gothic-style French doors open directly onto an elevated decked terrace, providing the perfect setting for al fresco dining and summer gatherings.

Stairs descend to the lower ground floor, where spacious cellar chambers with excellent head height provide outstanding storage and versatility. A substantial additional rear chamber, measuring approximately 16 feet square and constructed by the current owners, offers ideal accommodation for garden equipment, outdoor furniture or further hobby space. The first floor continues to impress with three beautifully proportioned bedrooms, one of which benefits from stylish en-suite facilities. The luxurious family bathroom is a true sanctuary, centred around a magnificent freestanding cast iron roll-top bath beneath a stunning stained glass window, complemented by quality fittings and heated towel radiator that enhance both comfort and elegance. Notably, the landing area, also features a period light box which brings yet more natural light into the hall.

A further staircase rises to the spectacular principal bedroom suite occupying the entire second floor. Measuring approximately 16ft by 17ft, this superb retreat enjoys large contemporary rooflights framing wonderful views across the rear gardens, an open-plan en-suite shower room finished to a high standard, and an additional huge dedicated dressing room, walk-in wardrobe room, can be found to the front elevation.

Throughout the property, an abundance of original Victorian detailing has been thoughtfully retained, including solid parquet flooring, Gothic-style windows and matching arched doorways, ornate ceiling coving, beautiful stained glass and fitted plantation shutters, all combining to create a home of remarkable warmth and distinction.

Approached via a substantial gravel driveway providing parking for numerous vehicles, the property also benefits from an attractive solid oak pitched car port. The beautiful due South facing landscaped garden is a particular highlight, offering a high degree of privacy with mature planting, expansive lawns and colourful herbaceous borders plus uniquely the garden is not overlooked from the rear or side. The elevated decking incorporates a luxurious sunken 5 person multi-jet hot tub, creating an idyllic setting for outdoor entertaining and relaxation.

Positioned within the rear garden, a huge detached cabin provides exceptional flexibility, whether used as a home office, gym, creative studio or independent space for teenagers, adding yet another dimension to this already impressive home.
Situated within moments of the ever-popular Heaton Moor Village, renowned for its vibrant café culture, independent boutiques and highly regarded restaurants including Nook, La Charcuterie and MôoBoo, the property also falls within the catchment area for several highly respected primary and secondary schools.

Rich in Victorian heritage yet perfectly equipped for modern family life, 17 Priestnall Roadrepresents a truly exceptional opportunity. Combining outstanding original architecture, luxurious contemporary finishes, superb living accommodation and magnificent gardens, this is an extraordinary residence that effortlessly stands among the area's most distinguished homes.

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An exquisite period family home on one of Heaton Moor’s most prestigious roads, this true Heatons Gem presents a once-in-a-generation opportunity for an aspiring growing family to purchase their ‘forever home’. Built in 1878 and having been occupied by the current owners for over 25 years, the home is brimming with original features inside and out, spans four floors of over 2700 square feet of accommodation, and boasts an enviable and generous south-west facing garden over two tiers. This impressive home will not be gracing the market for long. Offering further opportunity for development in the cellar, ground floor and top floor, one may only fully appreciate Brownsville Road in person with early viewings extremely highly recommended.

Brownsville Road truly sits at the heart of both the Heatons and Heaton Moor itself –the upper high street in Heaton Moor is a stone’s throw away with its array of bars, retail outlets and restaurants and the home is also within walking distance to Heaton Chapel Rail station granting easy access in and out of Manchester. For families, Heaton Moor Park sits minutes away via the adjoining Elms Road and reputable local primary and secondary schools are in abundance. Few roads in the Heatons are graced with such beneficial and convenient amenities.

Entering through the storm porch, the ground floor is briefly comprised of: inviting entrance hallway with original corbels, front door and floorboards with characteristically high ceilings and that run throughout the floor, a spacious living room to the front with characteristic bay windows and original sashes as well as an interwar-style fireplace, a secondary reception room to the centre benefiting from dual aspect windows allowing for light throughout the day that could serve a variety of purposes, and a long galley-style kitchen/breakfast room to the very rear equally enjoying dual aspect windows that include French Doors leading onto the rear decking. The kitchen units, fireplace and integrated storage cupboard blend well with the rustic and period ambience flowing through the home.

Split level stairs lead to the front of the first floor granting access to two particularly generous double bedrooms. The principal bedroom to the very front spans the entire width of the home and boasts its own bay window to the front, original fireplace and ample room for the next owners to install an en-suite shower room (subject to regulations). To the rear of the first floor, a large family bath/shower room ideal for growing families consists of a four-piece suite including a claw-foot bath. The final bedroom to this floor looks over the rear garden and offers a versatile space that could serve as a bedroom, work-from-home space or dressing room with integrated wardrobes to one wall.

Split level stairs lead to the top floor which is well-lit via a skylight on the landing. The largest of bedrooms on this floor to the front is a comfortable double with high ceilings for a top floor bedroom. Infront of this bedroom, the next owners have the opportunity to expand the property further into the void and eaves area, which in other homes has been expanded to make an extra bedroom/en-suite (subject to regulations). To the rear, the final double bedroom sits overlooking the garden offering similar versatility to the bedroom below. The family bathroom completes the floor with a contemporary suite and skylight.

The cellar completes the internal floorplan with three/four very spacious chambers and two storage areas. Offering relatively high ceiling heights, this area could be expanded into by the next owners to offer more reception/bedroom space to grow into (subject to regulations). Spanning a similar footage to the ground floor, this space is completed by a WC to the centre and access to the garden via the rear chamber.

Externally, the commanding plot at Brownsville Road includes imposing frontage comprised of a mixture of gravel, landscaped garden and inclined pathway upto the front elevation and original tiles above the bay window. The driveway running adjacent to the home offers ample off-street parking that spans all the way to the gated garden. The rear garden is an expansive boasting a fantastic space for growing families to entertain and enjoy all year round. Well-maintained and lovingly cared for by the current owners for many years, this space is comprised of a mixture of raised decking for alfresco dining and breakfasting, turf, and patio areas with greenery to all sides. An idyllic water feature completes the home to the end of the garden.