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Phoebe Jobling

Inside the £1.4m woodland retreat hidden in sought-after area on outskirts of Greater Manchester

A dream home has come up for sale in a sought-after Greater Manchester area known for its scenic canal-side walks and leafy roads. The stunning property, which is on the market for offers over £1,400,000, is nestled in woodland in the Salford village of Worsley.

The picturesque area has become increasingly popular in recent years, with its average house price of £280,800 having climbed by six percent in the last year, and 22 percent up on the 2020 peak of £229,700.

Set in a secluded position, the beautiful four-bed detached home has been listed for sale on Zoopla for the first time. Named Kempnough Lodge, the house sits within a private plot overlooking Worsley woods on 'one of the area’s most prestigious roads'.

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The period home, which dates back to the 1850s, oozes character and has been recently expanded and refurbished to give a more contemporary feel across its four large reception rooms, four bedrooms and three bathrooms.

Inside it has a versatile living space and 'wow-factor' interior as well as an impressive outdoor space with entertainment areas and its own large detached annex.

The open-plan kitchen, living and dining area (Zoopla / Miller Metcalfe)

On the ground floor of the home is a large open-plan reception hall which leads into the huge feature lounge, dining room and bespoke kitchen with more than enough room for cooking, dining and entertaining.

Also on this floor is an impressive master suite featuring a large bedroom with a free standing bath, seating area, a walk-in dressing room and luxury en-suite shower room.

The house has an indoor-outdoor feel (Zoopla / Miller Metcalfe)

At basement level there is a state of the art cinema room, gym and soundproofed music room. Up on the first floor there are three large double bedrooms, one with its own en-suite, as well as luxurious family bathroom.

Woodland surrounds the home and to the rear there is a beautiful landscaped, low maintenance garden with a raised decked seating areas offering peaceful views over Worsley Woods.

The incredible master bedroom suite (Zoopla / Miller Metcalfe)

As well as the main house, there is also a detached annex which offers more space with its own entrance and multiple windows overlooking the gardens.

The annexe could be used by its new owners as self-contained external gym, office or garden room, or could easily be converted into a fully self-contained living unit.

The home gym (Zoopla / Miller Metcalfe)

Estate agents Miller Metcalfe say: "Worsley is a much sought-after area located on the outskirts of Manchester. Steeped in history, Worsley has always been firm favourite with homebuyers of all price ranges.

"This location boasts a host of local amenities including well-regarded schooling and a wide range of local shops and eateries.

"With its unique size, setting, quality and luxury features, Kempnough Lodge would be the perfect choice for prestige clients wishing to find a forever home of their dreams. As such an early viewing is strongly advised to avoid disappointment."

The house is surrounded by woodland (Zoopla / Miller Metcalfe)

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