2 Bed Flat, Manchester Road, SK4

A spacious, fully furnished two-bedroom duplex apartment, a unique gem above a former Victorian pharmacy. With its high ceilings, original features, and a Madchester Hacienda yellow vibe, this 80 sq.m (860 sq. ft) apartment is rare in the leafy Heatons, just four miles south of Manchester city centre. Its unique personality, charm, and character are sure to captivate you.

Recently renovated by the interior designer landlord, this immaculate modern apartment is a tranquil space in a busy urban village close to local bars, restaurants, supermarkets, parks, and gyms. Manchester Picadilly is 10 minutes by train from Heaton Chapel station, just a 5-minute walk away.

This exceptionally well-furnished apartment, formerly popular, offers a unique living experience equivalent to a high-spec serviced apartment but on a long lease.

The Space

The apartment is a low-allergen retreat with smooth concrete grey linoleum floors that are easy to clean and maintain. Access is from the rear of the property through a shared hall with the Landlord. You enter the apartment by going up an internal metal staircase directly into the first-floor kitchen dining room.

The kitchen has a Siemens oven, microwave, refrigerator, separate freezer chest, dishwasher, 5-ring gas hob (with a powerful extractor above), Dualit toaster, kettle, cutlery, crockery, baking trays, saucepans, and more. The black laminate dining table comfortably seats four.

The sizeable vintage bathroom is off the kitchen. It retains the original and now antique 130-year-old chain flush cistern and sink, adding a touch of history to the apartment. The bathroom has a long bath and overhead shower, and the gas boiler supplies constant hot water.

The designer lounge has two comfy white genuine leather sofas and a matching footstool with a built-in desk and storage unit below the TV, shelves and a mirror above the exposed brick feature fireplace.

The utility space under the stairs to the second floor, between the kitchen and lounge, houses a washing machine and dryer, an additional sink, and more storage cabinets.

The enormous main bedroom (22 sq.m) on the 2nd floor is like a luxury hotel suite. It has a pocket-sprung mattress, a modern sofa, drawers, a desk, and a tall walk-in wardrobe with shelves and hanging rails.

The sizeable second rear bedroom (14 sq.m) is quiet and sunny in summer. It has a modern sliding wardrobe and desk with a mirror, which offers efficient storage and WFH space.

A modern and energy-efficient gas combi boiler linked to a Google Nest WiFi Control heats the apartment, providing a comfortable living environment with instant hot water in the kitchen, utility and bathroom.

Painted black wooden Venetian blinds cover the windows in the bedrooms and lounge.

Location

Conveniently situated on Manchester Road (A6188) in the heart of Heaton Chapel, this apartment offers easy access to local amenities such as the Heaton Hops craft beer bar, Feed cafe, Last Stop and Vino Buono restaurants, and nearby convenience stores (Aldi, Asda, Morrisons). The vibrant bars and restaurants of Heaton Moor and Levenshulme are just a short distance away, ensuring all your needs are within easy reach. This prime location ensures you are always close to the city's lively heart while enjoying the peace of a suburban setting. The neighbourhood is renowned for its friendly community and lively social scene, making it an ideal place to call home.

Heaton Chapel railway station is a mere 5-minute walk, providing regular trains into central Manchester in just 10 minutes. Trains also run in the other direction to the picturesque Peak District National Park. Stockport town centre is 1.5 miles away. Regular bus routes run frequently from the nearby A6 in both directions. For those who drive, junction 27 of the M60 Greater Manchester outer ring road is a quick 5-minute drive away. Manchester airport is 20 minutes away. It's a great location to escape from. Parking is a breeze, with ample free space in the neighbouring streets.

The Life Leisure gym, located just a ten-minute walk away, is impressively equipped with weight room equipment from the 2012 London Olympics. Additionally, the 50-meter swimming pool at Grand Central near Stockport station makes for a very affordable membership combination, priced at just £35 per month.

Other things to note

Access to the apartment is by foot from a cobble-stoned alley at the rear into a courtyard. The courtyard is shared with other apartments and used for staff breaks by local businesses. The area is well-lit and secure, ensuring safety. However, rubbish bins and beer barrels make it look like a New York film set.

The Landlord runs an interior design business from the ground-floor showroom (the former pharmacy), which has a doorway to a shared rear entrance hall. He is available throughout the day to accept parcel deliveries, ensuring you feel supported and cared for in your new home. His presence provides security and comfort, giving you peace of mind.

You are welcome to use the BT Full Fibre internet connection and WiFi available from the Landlord's business below free of charge, subject to fair usage.

There is a small private stone yard outside where the rubbish bins are situated.

To apply, complete the OpenRent online application to chat with the Landlord and schedule a direct viewing.

You can still apply with a UK guarantor if you cannot meet the affordability criteria or are a mature postgraduate student.

Council Tax Band A (the lowest).