Affordable two-bed with driveway, garden and extension potential near good schools and fast commuter links..
- Two double bedrooms in a traditional two-storey layout
- Driveway, garage and enclosed rear garden
- Scope to extend and improve (subject to planning)
- 629 sq ft; manageable size for first-time buyers
- Leasehold: 999 years from 1975 (c.949 years remaining)
- Ground rent £20 per year; council tax band B (low)
- EPC D — energy improvements may be needed
- Local area shows higher deprivation despite very low crime
A practical two-bedroom semi-detached home in Alkrington, offering a straightforward layout and ready-to-move-in potential for first-time buyers or young couples. The property sits on a 1970s development close to good primary and secondary schools, with a driveway, garage and enclosed rear garden — useful outdoor space in a convenient location.
There is scope to extend and reconfigure to add value, subject to planning, and the house benefits from gas central heating, double glazing and an average 629 sq ft footprint that’s simple to maintain. Commuters will appreciate easy access to Manchester city centre and the M60 motorway network; local amenities and public transport are nearby.
Important practical facts: the home is leasehold (999 years from 1 October 1975, c.949 years remaining) with a small ground rent of £20 per year and council tax band B. The current EPC is D, so some energy improvements may be desirable. The area shows higher levels of deprivation in official indices, though crime is recorded as very low.
Overall this is a cost-effective entry property with parking, outside space and room for improvement; it suits buyers wanting an affordable starter home with clear renovation or extension upside.