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Manchester UK: Large, unique, beautiful house in great neighbourhood

Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Preferred Destination: Bangkok, Thailand
Alternate Destinations: Ireland | British Columbia, Canada | Open to any destination

House | House Sitting Requested
Available Dates:
From January 1, 2025 until June 20, 2025
Additional Dates:
From August 1, 2025 until December 19, 2025

Description

This big, beautiful house is a late 19th century industrial building, converted into a light-filled, quiet, comfortable and spacious home, situated in a very nice neighbourhood (the house has been used as a location by the BBC). There are three double bedrooms, two bathrooms, a large airy study with balcony and lots of living space. The house is ideal for writing, researching or just enjoying! With its large windows, spiral staircase and loft-like space, lined with art, crafts and many, many bookshelves filled with books, it is an inspirational space in which to spend time. We love it! It’s warm and airy, with wifi throughout and a separate laundry room (washer and dryer). The house is located in a very much desired area (Chorlton) with loads of green space (woods, rivers, parks, trails for walking, running, cycling – we have bicycles available at the house!). Chorlton has many good restaurants, coffee-shops, wine-bars (lots of live music for all tastes), bookshops, gyms and yoga centres, and great organic food shops and farmers’ markets. It is close to the universities, city centre, trains and airport – with bike paths and Metro (tram) links. Manchester is booming! This historic city (the heart of the Industrial Revolution) is undergoing an arts and cultural, literary, science and research renaissance, under the banner of the ‘Northern Powerhouse’ (see, for example, the Manchester International Festival http://mif.co.uk/), with great libraries such as the historic John Rylands Library (See http://www.library.manchester.ac.uk/rylands/) or the greatly expanded and refurbished Manchester City Library; award-winning concert venues, (see for example, https://www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk/), museums and theatres (see, for example HOME https://homemcr.org/) and galleries (see for example, the Whitworth Art Gallery http://www.whitworth.manchester.ac.uk/), and with arts and music, and cultural (including food!) festivals and events year-round. The city is within very easy reach of the glorious Peak District, Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and Wales. The city has three large universities and a student population of over eighty thousand, led by the prestigious University of Manchester, the largest single-campus university in the UK - see http://www.manchester.ac.uk/. Manchester is just over two hours by train to London (easy to do as a day trip), and Manchester Airport is an international hub (very easily reached from Chorlton directly by Metro or by taxi).

Private Space Offered

Bedrooms
3

Bathrooms
3

Offices
1

Size
3,000 ft2

Suited For
6

Property Type
House

Availability

From January 1, 2025 until June 20, 2025

Additional Dates

From August 1, 2025 until December 19, 2025

Minimum Stay

4 Weeks | Dates are flexible for this listing

Comments: Open to suggestions

Location

House in Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom

Closest University

University of Manchester; Manchester Metropolitan University

Nearby Universities
University of Manchester; Manchester Metropolitan University; University of Salford

Comments: Chorlton; Chorlton-cum-Hardy; M21

Explore the Area

Surroundings

  • Walk to Campus
  • Suburban
  • Writer's Sanctuary
  • Historic Home
  • Architectural Gem
  • Near Woods
  • Near Restaurants
  • Near Shops
  • Near Public Transportation

Exchange Terms

Utilities are not included

A cleaning service can be discussed

Comments: DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE FOR LONG BOOKINGS

Considerations

Ask about the suitability of the home for young kids

Ask about bringing pets

Smoking is not allowed

Ask about the availability of a car

House Sitting

I am looking for help while I am away

Features

Interior

Furnished

Baby Furniture

Connectivity

High Speed Internet

Wi-Fi

TV

Printer

Exterior

Balcony or Patio

Dedicated Parking

Accessibility

Stairs

Security

Security System

Appliances

Oven

Stove

Microwave

Refrigerator

Dishwasher

Washer

Dryer

Our Travel Preferences

Who's Coming?

Party of
6
1 Adult

Our Destinations

Preferred Destination

Bangkok, Thailand

Alternate Destination

Ireland

Alternate Destination

British Columbia, Canada

Flexibility

Open to a home exchange in any destination

What We Are Looking for


Bedrooms
3


Bathrooms
3


Offices
1


Size
3,000 ft2

Pet

I would like to bring my pet if it is okay

Smoking

I prefer smoking not allowed in the home

Car

I would like a car if possible

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Trust Score (59)
Independent Scholar or Retired Academic
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