Oban House is a unique Victorian property standing in extensive secluded grounds extending to 0.24 of an acre. Constructed in 1870, this exceptional double fronted Cheshire residence stands in an elevated position.



The house is offered for sale on one freehold title, 55 Ashton Lane, combining the main residence together with a self contained apartment accessible from the main house as well as having its own separate entrance.



A rare and unique opportunity to find a home with extra flexibility for different scenarios and ideal for large families.



Combined, the accommodation extends over four floors approximately 3498 sq ft (325 sq m) with six bedrooms, a study, three bathrooms, four reception rooms with the additional advantage of a basement utility area plus two large cellar chambers.



Approached through the original stone gate posts and foliage archway, Oban House hides behind secluded grounds to the front and rear with mature trees, shaped rhododendron bushes and a variety of shaped privets and lawned embankments.



A further outstanding feature is its superb tarmacadam driveway with cobbled edging with a capacity of up to 10 cars.



The area is well served by many outstanding Trafford primary and high schools including Wellfield Primary School, Park Road Primary School, Ashton upon Mersey High School and Sale Grammar School as well as numerous parks and recreational facilities.



The property lies within a stone’s throw of Ashton upon Mersey village and Sale Town Centre with its Metrolink, train and bus amenities. There are also excellent commuter links to Manchester City Centre, the M60 motorway network and Manchester International Airport.

Externally, feature stone steps and wrought iron railing lead up to an open porchway with light and ceramic tiled step. Reception Entrance Hall measuring 17 ft 7 x 5 ft 7 (5.37m x 1.71m) with original etched, glazed front door with Victorian doorbell, beautiful ceramic tiled floor and feature staircases to the first floor and basement, doors providing access to the Lounge, Dining Room, Cloakroom/WC and Family Room/Kitchen.

Cloakroom/WC measuring 7 ft 7 x 5 ft 1 with white suite comprising low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, coat hooks, central heating radiator, oak laminate flooring, extractor fan.

Impressive Lounge/Entertaining Room (front) measuring 18 ft 5 (into bay window) x 15 ft 1 (5.61m x 4.59m) with impressive uPVC double glazed bay window, central heating radiator, beautiful original marble fireplace, mantle and hearth with living flame coal gas fire, picture rail, ornate cornice, ceiling rose.

Elegant separate Dining Room (front) measuring 18 ft 3 (into bay window) x 15 ft (5.55m x 4.58m) with impressive uPVC double glazed bay window, central heating radiator, picture rail, ornate cornice, cast iron hand painted ornate ceiling rose.

Sitting Room/Dining Kitchen (rear) measuring 19 ft 9 x 15 ft 1 (6.03m x 4.60m) with uPVC double glazed French doors to external decking, further tall uPVC double glazed window, oak laminate flooring, ceiling mounted propellor fan, picture rail, cornices and connecting door to self contained apartment. Most attractive fitted kitchen units in Castille antique pine with slate effect worktops, concealed under pelmet lighting, larder unit, single drainer Asterite sink unit with brass period style mixer tap, space and plumbing for dishwasher, divider return, porcelain ceramic tile splashbacks, gas hob with fan assisted electric underoven, feature vented canopy extractor hood.



First Floor: feature galleried landing measuring 11 ft 10 x 6 ft 5 (3.60m x 1.96m) plus 9 ft 6 x 2 ft 10 (2.89m x 0.87m) with mahogany finish staircase and spindles, doors providing access to Bedrooms One, Two, Three, Study and the main bathroom, built in airing cupboard with hot water cylinder.

Master Bedroom One (front) measuring 15 ft 10 x 15 ft 1 into wardrobes (4.82m x 4.59m) with uPVC double glazed window, central heating radiator, extensive range of built in fitted wardrobes with floor to ceiling light beech finish doors comprising three double wardrobes, concealed drawer units, shelved storage cupboards, inset for king size bed with matching king size headboard and bedside cabinets, dressing table with extensive drawers, large vanity mirror with pelmet lighting, cornices, picture rail and door to Ensuite Shower Room/WC combined.

Ensuite Shower Room/WC combined (mid) measuring 7 ft 7 x 5 ft 1 (2.30m x 1.55m) with white suite comprising low level WC, wash hand basin in vanity unit with cupboard and drawers below, mirrored vanity cabinet with spotlighting, part porcelain ceramic tiled walls, vinyl floor covering, ornate/contemporary chrome heated towel rail/radiator, glazed shower cubicle with Triton electric shower, extractor fan.

Bedroom Two (front) measuring 15 ft 10 x 15 ft 10 (4.83m x 4.83m) with uPVC double glazed window, central heating radiator, picture rail, cornices.

Bedroom Three (rear) measuring 15 ft 3 x 10 ft (4.64m x 3.06m) with uPVC double glazed window, central heating radiator with lattice radiator cabinet, integral wardrobe, cornices. Study (front) measuring 9 ft 10 x 5 ft 10 (2.99m x 1.78m) with uPVC double glazed window, central heating radiator.

Elegant Master Bathroom/WC combined (rear) measuring 12 ft x 9 ft 5 (3.67m x 2.88m) with uPVC double glazed window, Balterley white Victoriana style suite with rope design comprising low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, bath with glazed shower screen and electric overbath shower, half porcelain ceramic tiled walls, waterproof oak finish laminate flooring, extractor fan.



Basement with access from the main reception entrance hall and also having its own uPVC back door to the garden. Entrance area measuring 14 ft 11 x 4 ft 8 (4.54 x 1.41m) plus 20 ft x 5 ft 1 (6.14m x 1.55m) with electric meters for combined house, bitumen floor covering. Utility Room/Chamber One (rear) measuring 14 ft 11 x 15 ft 1 (4.55m x 4.60m) with window, central heating radiator, two fluorescent striplights, one and a half bowl single drainer sink unit with cupboard below and fitted base cupboards, space and plumbing for washing machine, space and vent for dryer, bitumen floor covering, Worcester condensing gas central heating boiler, power and lighting, panel walls and ceiling. Chamber Two (front) measuring 18 ft 5 x 15 ft 4 (5.61m x 4.67m) with stone flagged floor, light point, original stone slab, brick walls. Chamber Three (front) measuring 18 ft 5 x 15 ft 4 (5.61m x 4.67m) with gas meter, light point, brick walls.



Tool store (mid) 9 ft 6 x 6 ft 2 (2.90m x 1.88m) with brick walls, light point.



Self contained Apartment:



Ground Floor: Entrance Lobby with self contained entrance door to the side gable elevation of the property, intercom entry doorbell, connecting door to main residence, extensive staircase to second floor, emergency lighting, original stained glass window.



Second Floor Lobby with skylight. Apartment:



Entrance Hall area 10 ft x 8 ft 6 (3.05m x 2.60m) with intercom entry phone system, access to loft, doors leading to Bedrooms Four, Five, Six, Bathroom and Sitting Room/Dining Kitchen. Cloaks Area measuring 4 ft 10 x 2 ft 4 (1.48m x 0.71m) with built in airing cupboard with hot water cylinder.

Bedroom Four (front) measuring 16 ft 1 x 15 ft 9 (4.89m x 4.70m) with gothic style uPVC double glazed tilt and turn window, Velux double glazed skylight window, central heating radiator.

Bedroom Five (front) 10 ft 9 x 6 ft 8 (3.27m x 2.04m) measuring with Velux double glazed skylight window, central heating radiator.

Bedroom Six (front) measuring 15 ft 3 x 13 ft 11 (4.64m x 4.25m) with gothic style tilt and turn uPVC double glazed window, Velux double glazed skylight window, central heating radiator.

Sitting Room/Dining Kitchen (rear) measuring 19 ft 9 x 12 ft 3 (6.02m x 3.74m) with two Velux double glazed skylight windows, side window, central heating radiator, part oak finish vinyl floor covering, extensive range of fitted units with beech finish doors and slate effect worktops incorporating a range of wall and base cupboards, single drainer stainless steel sink unit, washing machine, dryer, under counter fridge, under counter freezer, electric hob and oven, ceramic tile splashbacks, Baxi solo condensing boiler, access to loft.

Bathroom/WC combined (mid) measuring 7 ft 7 x 5 ft 1 (2.30m x 1.55m) with white suite comprising low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, vanity mirror, bath with electric overbath shower, feature marble finish waterproof wall boarding to two walls, chrome heated towel rail, extractor fan.



Outside, extensive front and side garden with lawned embankments, mature holly tree, rhododendrons and laurel bushes, shaped privets, mature trees, external front lighting, sensor flood lighting to the front and side, extensive tarmacadam drive with cobbled edging with parking for up to 10 cars, external water tap, side courtesy gate leading to fully enclosed picturesque rear garden with full width flagged sun patio, raised cedar deck, sensor floodlighting, landscaped lawn, ornamental garden pond, fenced boundaries to the left and rear, original Victorian wall to the right boundary, steps providing access to basement back door, south west facing.



Tenure: We are advised by the vendor the property is believed to be Freehold. Depending on the Leasehold /Freehold title any current Ground/Chief Rent, if applicable, together with current service charge details are to be confirmed by the Vendors solicitor (but are available on request from our office at any time).



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