10 Wolseley Place, Didsbury M20 3LR

This substantial, stunning Victorian residence offers accommodation perfect for a family, a private south-facing garden, off-road parking, and all within a short stroll of everything exclusive Didsbury provides.

Handsome home
10 Wolseley Place is a prime example of a Victorian property, with red brick, high ceilings, bay windows, original fireplaces and character features. First impressions count, and this handsome house excels, with stone steps up to the porch, and an original front door with stained glass panels.

Owner quote: “When closing the 160-year-old door behind you, there’s a lovely sense of being home.”

The interiors are fitting for its era and timeless for the future. There’s Farrow & Ball on the walls, oak flooring underfoot downstairs, and exposed floorboards upstairs. The owners have lived here for 18 years, updating over time, replacing the roof, repointing, and installing a new boiler and some new radiators just three years ago.

Generous rooms, cosy spaces
Stepping inside, the property shows style and space straight away. To the left of the entrance hall is a lounge, fitted with a media wall and ample storage to one side, and with a bay window to the front. A second lounge is off the kitchen via double doors. Although a similar size to the first, there’s a cosier feel in here, and guests would be very comfortable sitting in here for drinks after dinner.

Owner quote: “Although it’s a big house, it’s a cosy house. It’s a great Christmas house, especially when the Aga and the log burner are on. It’s gorgeous!”

The kitchen is a bespoke Tom Howley design, fitted around four years ago. There’s a range of classic-contemporary wooden cabinetry and an island, topped with marble surfacing. The island has an inset sink and an undercounter freezer, and there’s a double sink and drainer countertop on the other side of the kitchen for convenience. Further appliances include a larder fridge and a dishwasher, and there’s space for both a double and a single Aga.

Through Crittall doors is the conservatory. This space brings the outdoors in, allowing you to enjoy the garden in all seasons. The owners often have breakfast in here, bathed in light through the pitched roof. There’s underfloor heating in the conservatory, kitchen and hall for warm feet in winter.

The benefits of a basement
Once servants’ quarters, the basement was transformed around five years ago and is now a superb space, giving additional accommodation and heaps of storage. Seasonal items like suitcases and the Christmas tree are far more accessible down here than they would be up in a loft.

The large utility means laundry is away from the living areas, and the boot room, complete with dog-washing station, keeps muddy shoes and paws from the main space.

By removing 190 tonnes of earth, the basement has been expanded to create a hidden, soundproofed cinema room. This is flexible for other uses such as a gym if preferred, and the basement may have potential for conversion into an annexe or Airbnb as there’s power, plumbing and a separate entrance.

Four storeys, five bedrooms
The accommodation is set over four storeys, the top two being bedrooms and bathrooms. Each bedroom is a generous double, and both bathrooms were refitted five years ago in luxurious hotel-style suites, one with a walk-in shower, the other with a walk-in shower and a freestanding clawfoot rolltop bath.

The loft room was made bigger around eight years ago, with skylights added for natural light. These skylights open out into Juliet balconies, granting views across Didsbury.

Owner quote: “The house has got a galleried landing, and a beautiful wooden staircase through the middle. I like sitting on the top floor in what’s currently the office. The warmth of the house comes up the staircase, and it’s warm all year round. I read a lot of scripts up there.”

Sunny, secluded garden
Facing south, the garden gets optimum sunshine. It’s private too, with a walled boundary at the back and dense foliage at the sides. The leafy setting is abundant with mature planting such as wisteria, magnolia, hydrangea, and a trailing white rose over the pergola. There’s an outdoor tap for watering plants, and outdoor power for a lawnmower, lighting and heaters.

To the front, the Indian sandstone driveway provides parking for one or two cars, and there’s a charger for EVs. Wolseley Place is a private road, so there’s no permit required to park.

Exclusive, eclectic & well-connected
The property is just a short stroll from an array of amenities, activities and connections. The river is a 25-minute wander to the south, and Manchester city centre is a 15-20-minute drive to the north, so there’s both city and scenery close by. The nearest Metrolink stop is only a few minutes on foot from the front door.

Didsbury is affluent, exclusive, eclectic, and has a village atmosphere. There’s the bustling Burton Road, an unbeatable foodie scene, plus parks like Fletcher Moss Botanical Gardens for the best dog walks. From Wolseley Place, you can easily walk to restaurants and amble back from the pub—the owners recommend Albert’s for food and The Metropolitan for drinks.

It’s the ultimate place for a family, with lots to see and do. Kids have Chorlton Water Park and Parrs Wood Entertainment Centre, parents can take a moment at Withington Baths, and golfers have multiple courses to choose from. There’s also a choice of independent education in the area, alongside highly rated pre-schools, primaries and secondaries.

Owner quote: “I think Didsbury is one of the most interesting places in Manchester to live.”

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