Stoneleigh, Wilbraham Road Fallowfield, Near Manchester (atrib)

VALUABLE RESIDENCE CALLED STONELEIGH, WILBRAHAM ROAD FALLOWFIELD, NEAR MANCHESTER
For Sale by Auction at the Mitre Hotel Cathedral Gates on 6 September 1881

ALL that very desirable Detached FAMILY RESIDENCE called Stoneleigh, situate fronting Wilbraham Road. Fallowfield near Manchester, together with the handsome Summer-house, Greenhouse, Potting Shed and Brick Building suitable for a stable and other out-buildings adjoining in the occupation of the owner, Mr John Wolstencroft. The situation is one of the best and healthiest in the locality, and within easy reach of the city. The house is a modern erection, well finished, replete with every modern convenience, and is most substantial. It contains entrance hall and vestibule; drawing room, 21 feet by 14 feet; dining room, 21 feet by 14 feet 9 inches, both elegantly finished; breakfast room with bay window overlooking lawn and gardens; kitchen, scullery and butler's pantry, fitted up with block tin dish and drainer; eight good bedrooms, dressing room, bathroom, storeroom, WC separate.  In the basement are five cellars and servants' WC. The house is thoroughly dry well-drained, and ventilated. The grounds are tastefully laid out and planted with valuable shrubs. The land forming the site of the premises contains 1,932 superficial square yards or thereabouts of net building land, is freehold of inheritance, and subject to a yearly chief rent of £20. The property is about two minutes' walk of tram or bus. The gas fittings, cornices, to drawing and dining rooms, venetian blinds to 20 windows, plants and fixtures will pass to the purchaser A list of the above can be seen at the solicitor's offices. The house, with the exception of two rooms has been thoroughly beautified within the last two months. Two-thirds of the purchase money may remain on mortgage at 4.5%. - Further particulars and cards to view may be obtained from the Auctioneers, Mr John Wolstencroft, architect and Surveyor, 33 Pall Mall, or from Diggles and Ogden, solicitors. [Manchester Guardian 6 September 1881 page 7]

Reference      Manchester Guardian 6 September 1881 page 7

Residence of John Wolstencroft