Summary - 8 FRENCH BARN LANE MANCHESTER M9 6PB
3 bed 1 bath Terraced
Affordable three-bedroom terrace with driveway and long lease, ready for cosmetic updates..
No forward chain and 909-year lease — secure long-term tenure
Off-street parking via private driveway and small rear garden
Recently fitted kitchen and modern bathroom fittings
Compact layout: total approx. 755 sq ft; rooms small to medium
Area classification: very deprived — factor in local socioeconomics
Located near Bowker Vale tram; excellent mobile and broadband
Derelict/ cluttered rear alleyway requires clearance or repair
Within ~1km of historic coalfield/mining area — check insurance/mortgage
This three-bedroom mid-terrace offers a straightforward purchase with no forward chain and a very long lease (909 years), making it suitable for first-time buyers or small families seeking an affordable entry into Manchester. The property includes off-street parking via a driveway, a private rear garden with lawn and patio, and a recently fitted kitchen with integrated oven. Council tax band A keeps ongoing costs low.
Internally the house is compact (approx. 755 sq ft) with standard ceiling heights and a practical layout across two storeys. The living room benefits from a large front window that provides good natural light; the bathroom has modern sanitaryware with a shower-over-bath. Some decorative updating would improve the finish throughout — rooms are small to medium in scale and will suit buyers who are comfortable with light cosmetic work.
Location strengths include excellent mobile and broadband connectivity, very low local crime, and direct transport links via Bowker Vale tram and nearby bus routes with quick access to the M60. There are several well-rated local schools within easy reach. Note the property sits in an area classed as very deprived and within approximately 1km of a historic coalfield/mining area; buyers should consider this for insurance or mortgage queries.
Practical drawbacks are honest and limited: the plot and rooms are modest in size, the rear alleyway appears cluttered/derelict and will need clearance or repair, and the overall area may feel urban and busy. The home offers clear potential to increase value with modest cosmetic refurbishment and landscaping of the garden and alley areas.
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