Summary - RIVERSIDE COURT, 214 FLAT 46 PALATINE ROAD MANCHESTER M20 2UF
2 bed 1 bath Apartment
Chain-free first-floor apartment with balcony near vibrant village amenities.
Two double bedrooms and large living/dining room with balcony
Southerly-facing balcony overlooking well-kept communal gardens
Secure gated entrance with resident parking included
Chain-free sale; very long lease (948 years) provides tenure security
Service charge approx £1,380pa; ground rent £40pa
Medium local flood risk — consider insurance costs
Broadband speeds reported slow; excellent mobile signal though
Cavity walls likely uninsulated; potential for energy-efficiency work
Bright and practical, this two-bedroom first-floor apartment in Riverside Court suits first-time buyers seeking a move-in-ready base near Didsbury villages. The living/dining room opens onto a southerly balcony that overlooks well-kept communal gardens, bringing natural light into the apartment through double-glazed windows. The modern fitted kitchen and two good-sized double bedrooms give comfortable everyday living across approximately 615 sq ft.
The block offers secure gated entrance and resident parking, with low local crime and pleasant communal grounds providing outdoor space without private maintenance. The property is chain-free and has a very long lease (948 years), making it straightforward to purchase and secure long-term tenure.
Buyers should note a few practical limits: broadband speeds are reported slow, there is a medium flood risk locally, and the property’s cavity walls are understood to lack insulation. Service charges average £1,380 per year and ground rent is £40 annually; the tenure is leasehold. Heating is via mains gas boiler and radiators, and glazing is double-glazed though install date is unknown.
Overall this apartment offers sensible value for buyers wanting an affordable, well-located starter home or buy-to-let near Didsbury and West Didsbury villages, with pleasant communal gardens and easy transport links. Renovation potential exists for anyone wanting to improve insulation or upgrade connectivity for modern working-from-home needs.
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