4/5 Bedroom Detached House, Carlton Drive, Prestwich, M25

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Welcome to Whiteways 

Nestled between Bury Old Road and the 600-acre Heaton Park, this unique and delightfully quirky home commands a generously sized, fully enclosed plot on the corner of a peaceful cul-de-sac and a leafy residential street. 

Inside, a plethora of windows and neutral décor brighten well-proportioned rooms with high ceilings – while outside, a courtyard-style garden set behind neat hedgerows and attractive red-brick walls gives the property a charming cottage feel. 

Extended twice during its lifetime, the house has also been enhanced with a new roof, including gutters and facias, re-rendered in the last two years, and has seen numerous other improvements to the interior and garden. 

Step Inside 

You can access Whiteways via elegant double gates from either Carlton Drive or the adjacent cul-de-sac, finding plenty of parking on the block-paved driveways within. 

Pause to admire how the crisp white rendering complements the grey tiles sloping down the gabled roofline before arriving at the canopied entrance. This leads to a glazed porch connecting into a spacious reception hallway, which feels light and airy thanks to the beautiful crystal chandelier pendant above and the windows to the doorway behind. 

The high panelled ceiling, soft neutral wall tones, and warming oak flooring underfoot continue in the lounge on your left. Here, a large front window and a fabulous bow window with a matching curved radiator and a curtain pelmet flood this huge reception with natural light. 

At the same time, fitted blinds allow you to easily adjust the atmosphere, while a chandelier-style pendant with matching wall lights and a cosy electric fireplace pair up to further enhance the sense of light and warmth. 

Adaptable Living 

Back in the hallway, pass the understairs cupboard to find a similarly decorated bedroom or additional reception, illuminated by a broad bow window and featuring fitted wardrobes, shelving, and a detailed coved ceiling. 

Straight ahead from the hallway, you’ll arrive in an open-plan dining kitchen brightened by a range of lighting and Velux windows, which continues in a galley-style set-up in the room beyond. 

Although practically tiled and filled with useful cabinetry, allowing room for all your appliances, this section of the home could be reconfigured to create a single contemporary open-plan dining kitchen that would suit large families. It currently includes an integrated double oven and a gas hob with an extractor hood. 

To the left of the dining room, you’ll discover another bedroom/reception with access to the side driveway, suggesting the potential for a separate utility, while the reception room on the other side could be integrated into the kitchen if desired. 

Head there now to find a coved ceiling with a central pendant and oak flooring underfoot, which flows towards French doors with fitted blinds opening onto the garden. An internal door also reveals a secondary hallway linking to a dual-aspect bedroom with integrated storage and a spot-lit, fully tiled three-piece shower room. 

Sweet Slumber 

Returning to the hallway, follow the fitted cream carpet up a half-landing staircase overlooked by a wide southwest-facing window. On the landing, the characterful sloped ceiling and a central chandelier fitting combine with a dado rail for a calming atmosphere. 

On either side of the landing lies two spacious doubles with oak flooring and loads of integrated storage. The largest also features a hidden cupboard behind the wardrobe and a charming bay window with fitted blinds. 

Between the two bedrooms, you’ll find a spot-lit, fully tiled and re-designed bathroom containing a corner bath with shower over, a vanity basin unit, a close-coupled toilet, and a tall chrome heated towel rail. There’s also a separate WC beside the bathroom, which could be opened up to create room for a shower. 

Easy Al Fresco 

Outside, variegated block paving wraps around three aspects, creating a Mediterranean-style courtyard garden that captures the sun throughout the day. With neatly edged micro-lawns and flower borders abutting clipped hedgerows and the enclosing brick wall, it’s a low-maintenance and private space that’s ideal for barbeques and al fresco dining. 

To make your life even simpler, water butts have been connected to the guttering to nourish the plants and grassy areas with rainwater semi-automatically. Additionally, the courtyard set-up lends itself to planters and pots for growing herbs or fruit and vegetables for the kitchen, but you could re-landscape the garden to include more lawn. 

You’ll also discover a fabulous brick-built outhouse with a proper roof, guttering, and outdoor lighting to the pretty front porch. Featuring dual-aspect windows, ceiling spots, and modern décor, it would make the perfect den, kids’ playroom, yoga studio or home office. It even comes with a two-piece WC for convenience. 

On Your Doorstep 

Prestwich is a town in Bury, Greater Manchester, just 3.3 miles north of Manchester city centre, 3.1 miles north of Salford and 4.7 miles south of Bury. It’s a popular area well-known for its thriving Jewish community, with many Jewish-run businesses, shops, and delicatessens along Bury New Road, Kings Road and Bury Old Road. 

Many of our local sellers have loved frequenting Prestwich Village, which hosts delights such as Cuckoo, All the Shapes, Remal for Lebanese cuisine, Anatolian Grill for Mediterranean eats, and OSMA – as seen in the Michelin Guide. 

Of course, you’ll find plenty of other options locally, from shopping precincts and supermarkets to pubs, bars, restaurants and bakeries. It’s also just a short ride by tram or taxi to Manchester, Whitefield, and Bury – or Altrincham and Didsbury within 30 mins. 

Despite Prestwich’s proximity to the city centre, several open green spaces lie on your doorstep, including 490 acres to explore at Prestwich Forest Park and the championship golf course at Heaton Park, which hosts annual food, drink, and music festivals. 

Getting around is also a breeze, thanks to the local Metrolink tram stations and numerous bus routes that connect the town to the wider area, several of which are within walking distance – perfect for nipping into town without the hassle of parking, where you can pick up National Rail services from Piccadilly. 

The M60 ring road also grants easy access to the motorway network surrounding Manchester, with the nearby M62 linking Leeds to Liverpool. 

Education-wise, several well-rated primary schools sit within walking distance or a short drive, along with four secondaries (including faith schools) and two colleges in Bury. Independent options are also available nearby, including Manchester Junior Girls (under 20 minutes on foot) and Tashbar School, which is only a 15-minute walk.