Stunning Victorian property up for sale in Trafford

The home on Grange Road in Bowdon <i>(Image: Zoopla)</i>
The home on Grange Road in Bowdon (Image: Zoopla)
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A five-bedroom Victorian semi-detached with period charm is up for sale for £1,195,000 in Trafford.

Located on Grange Road in Bowdon, the property offers 2,651 square feet of living space, blending classic features with modern upgrades across its four floors.

The home features high corniced ceilings, ceiling roses, cast iron fireplaces, and refurbished double-glazed working sash windows to the majority of the rooms.

Lounge with an angled bay window and an open grate cast iron fireplace (Image: Zoopla)

A York stone driveway at the front provides parking for two vehicles, while the rear and side gardens enjoy south and west-facing aspects, offering privacy and outdoor space.

Watersons, the estate agent handling the listing, said: "A beautifully presented, tastefully styled, updated and improved Victorian Semi Detached family home with extensive and versatile accommodation arranged over Four Floors.

"Extending to approximately 2500 square feet and superbly located on this desirable road within walking distance of both Bowdon Church and The Bollin Primary Schools and with local convenience shops and Bollin Valley walks on the doorstep."

Kitchen with Neff appliances and Silestone worktops opening onto covered veranda (Image: Zoopla)

On the ground floor, the entrance porch leads into a hallway with exposed wood flooring and a spindle balustrade staircase connecting the upper and lower levels.

The lounge includes an angled bay window and an open grate fireplace, while the dining room features custom cabinetry and a cast iron fireplace.

The breakfast kitchen is equipped with painted finish units, Silestone worktops, and Neff appliances.

Hallway with exposed wood flooring and a spindle balustrade staircase (Image: Zoopla)

It opens onto a sun veranda overlooking the garden, offering a spot for morning coffee or casual dining.

The lower ground floor has been converted into additional living space, originally designed with direct garden access.

This level features a family room with folding doors opening to the garden, a playroom or study, a toilet, and a utility area with space for laundry appliances.

On the first floor, there are three double bedrooms and a family bathroom with a double-ended bath and shower.

Principal bedroom with angled bay window and cast iron fireplace (Image: Zoopla)

The principal bedroom features an angled bay window and a cast iron fireplace.

The second floor includes two more double bedrooms, one of which has an en suite shower room with a large skylight.

The rear garden is partially walled and laid to lawn, with mature planting and a stone patio running across the back of the house.

Steps lead down to the garden from both the veranda and the family room.

Rear garden with stone patio, lawn, mature planting and veranda steps to the lower level (Image: Zoopla)

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The property’s location offers easy access to Hale village, Altrincham town centre, and the surrounding area’s well-regarded schools.

Watersons added: "There are a wealth of period features retained or enhanced to include high intricate corniced ceilings, ceiling roses, some attractive cast iron fireplaces and refurbished double glazed working sash windows to the majority of the rooms."

The house is listed as freehold and falls within council tax band G.

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