"Netherby", Barlow Moor Road, Didsbury

Pursuant to instructions received from the Executors of the late John Dunn Esq.—Attractive Modern Detached Residence at Didsbury, neat Manchester TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION - All that Charming Detached MESSUAGE or DWELLING HOUSE, situate and being known as Neatherby, in Barlow Moor Road, Didsbury, near Manchester, recently in the occupation of the deceased. The house was expressly built for the late Mr. Dunn, under the supervision of Mr Salomons, the well-known architect and contains spacious entrance hall, three well-appointed entertaining rooms, seven bedrooms bathroom, two WCs pantries, the usual domestic offices, good cellars and a wash-house. Several valuable furnishing fixtures, namely overmantels, bookcases and cosy corners will be included in the sale. The grounds are tastefully laid out, well-stocked and thickly shrubbed, and the tennis lawn is considered one of the best to be found in the district. The property is within convenient distance of the Withington and Didsbury stations, om the Midland Railway, and the tram terminus at Palatino Road Is within twelve Minutes' walk. Vacant possession will be given on the 24th day of June. The site contains 2,675 square yards or thereabouts, is freehold, and subject to a chief rent of £37 10s per annum.[ Manchester Guardian 18 March 1905 page 16]

Reference           Manchester Guardian 18 March 1905 page 16 – sales by auction

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