Summary - WESTBOURNE HOUSE, 197 FLAT 7 WITHINGTON ROAD MANCHESTER M16 8HF
1 bed 1 bath Flat
Compact one-bedroom with balcony, close to city centre and Chorlton amenities.
Top-floor one-bedroom with small balcony and open-plan living/kitchen
Compact 405 sq ft — suitable for single occupants or couples
Very long lease remaining: 976 years
Requires modernization—likely kitchen and bathroom updates needed
Electric room heaters only; consider higher running costs
Very low local crime and low flood risk; excellent mobile and fast broadband
Close to city centre, Chorlton, schools and frequent public transport
Council tax described as very cheap
This top-floor one-bedroom in a period conversion sits within a Victorian-style block and offers an efficient 405 sq ft layout ideal for a first home or buy-to-let. The open-plan living room/kitchen opens to a small balcony, bringing light and outdoor access to the compact living space.
Practical positives include a very long lease (976 years), low flood risk, very low local crime, excellent mobile signal and fast broadband—useful for commuting and working from home. The property is close to the city centre, within walking distance of Chorlton, and near a mix of schools and local amenities, with frequent public transport links.
Buyers should note the flat is small and described as needing modernization; decorative and kitchen/bathroom updates are likely to realise value. Heating is by electric room heaters rather than central gas, which may affect running costs. Tenure is leasehold.
Overall, this compact period apartment suits a first-time buyer seeking an affordable city-base or an investor after a straightforward rental opportunity. The combination of location, long lease and low council tax creates clear scope for improvement and rental demand, but budget for refurbishment and higher electric heating costs.
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