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PAST MEETS PRESENTWELCOME TO WESTBROOK VILLAS; A SELECT DEVELOPMENT OF TWELVE LUXURIOUS HOMES THAT FUSE CLASSIC VICTORIAN ARCHITECTURE WITH THE FINEST CONTEMPORARY DESIGN AND MATERIALS.

Crafted by award-winning developers,

Hillcrest Homes, the new properties offer

all of the advantages afforded by modern

build technology and are carefully styled

to meet the varied lifestyle requirements

of today’s homebuyers.

Located in an established residential

district within the conservation area of

Chorlton-Cum-Hardy, Westbrook Villas

occupies a choice plot previously home

to two large and imposing semi-detached

properties. Whilst at one time grand

dwellings - symbolic of the area’s rising

popularity with the middle and upper

classes - over time they had been left to

decay and dereliction.

With a respectful nod to the heritage of

the area and its prevalent architecture,

Hillcrest has retained and restored the

bold period façade of the two dwellings;

creating an evocative centerpiece for this

sensitive re-development.

Four villas will be fashioned behind the

façade with a further eight detached

and semi-detached homes crafted in the

substantial grounds.

Whilst the architecture of the new homes

has been influenced by the height, steep

gable rooflines and prominent double

bay windows typical of the Victorian era,

Hillcrest’s approach for Westbrook Villas

is distinctly modern.

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CHORLTON’S WHERE HOME IS, IT’S THE PLACE I WOULD WANT TO BE IF THE WORLD ENDED...BADLY DRAWN BOY

Between 1850 and 1900, Chorlton evolved from a rural village into a thriving suburb.

Victorian Manchester was overcrowded. The arrival of new railways, offices and commercial

premises resulted in the demolition of many residential dwellings. City centre accommodation

was in high demand and lower wage workers were forced to take up multiple-family

occupation in poor quality housing with dangerously low standards of sanitation.

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Those on higher wages sought to escape the congestion, dirt and

disease by moving to the rural fringes of the city. The growth

of public transport opened up areas that previously had only

been accessible to the wealthy. With the arrival of a station at

neighbouring Stretford, Chorlton became a desirable place to live.

The demand for housing and the easy availability of land enabled

development by those with the means. In the hands of Victorian

property developers, Chorlton became Chorlton-cum-Hardy, a

name invented to distinguish this area of bucolic bliss from the

more urban Chorlton-upon-Medlock.

The suburbanisation of Chorlton came in stages and was

driven by investment and profit. Wealthy industrialists, investors

and landowners dictated Chorlton’s residential framework;

determining where houses would be built, of what size and quality

and, therefore, the social standing of the occupants.

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the original detailing has inspired the logo for the development

italian gothic windows

The more upmarket developments arrived in Chorlton via desirable

Edge Lane, a spot favoured by the merchant classes due to its elevated

position and close proximity to the train station.

Westbrook Villas stands proudly on the site of two semi-detached

properties, built around the 1860’s in the Italian Gothic style with

detailed polychrome brickwork. Converted into a masonic lodge

around the 1930’s and later subjected to poor quality extensions before

being vacated, the properties had deteriorated and become a blot on an

attractive residential landscape within the conservation area.

With a desire to pay homage to this great age of progress and

development, Hillcrest has retained and restored the building’s period

façade and utilised it in the construction of four luxurious villas

preserving the all important Edge Lane ‘street scene’ and helping the

new arrivals to blend harmoniously into their immediate environment.

a homage to history

fou r villas will be fashioned behind the original victorian façade

COSMOPOLITAN COMMUNITY

Chorlton is a thriving suburb of Manchester

and lies within easy commuting distance, being

just four miles south west of the city centre.

Rather than compete with the extensive

amenities offered by Britain’s second city,

Chorlton complements it. Rich in character

and community spirit, the area is home to

a diverse and cosmopolitan community

who loyally support a wealth of innovative

independent retailers, craftspeople, cafes, bars,

restaurants and businesses.

A busy cultural calendar keeps Chorlton

residents connected and includes regular

farmers’ markets, literature festivals, theatre

productions, art gallery events, sports clubs

and the annual Chorlton Arts Festival, to

name but a few.

The area benefits from several luscious

green open spaces by way of public parks,

tennis courts, community playgrounds and

playing fields, all popular with joggers, dog

walkers, sunshine picnickers and Sunday

league football teams.

Families with children have a wide choice of

private and state education establishments

on their doorstep, from nurseries through

to primary and secondary schools.

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THE LODGE

THE LODGE PLOTS 1 & 4

Forming the two end properties at ‘The Lodge’, these homes include the retained and restored Italian Gothic façade

of the original buildings. Provided over four floors is 2,457 sq ft of versatile living accommodation comprising, in

brief, four double bedrooms, three bathrooms and three reception rooms plus a spacious open plan kitchen with

family room and informal dining area. Each home includes an integral garage and a rear lawned garden with paved

area accessed via French doors for al fresco entertaining.

Plot 4 is a mirror of the floorplan layout above.

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GROUND FLOORFam/Media 5.7m into bay x 3.8m Garage 6.2m x 2.9m

FIRST FLOORKitch/Fam/Dining 8.7m into bay x 3.7m narrowing to 3.2m Utility 3.2m x 2.0m Dining/Study 5.8m max x 2.8m

SECOND FLOORMaster Bed 5.8m x 4.1m narrowing to 2.6m En-suite 3.7m x 2.5m Bed 4 4.3m x 3.8m En-suite 2.5m x 1.4m

THIRD FLOORBed 3 5.8m x 4.1m sloping ceilings with some restricted head height Guest Bed 2 4.3m x 3.8m sloping ceilings with some restricted head height Bath 3.9m x 2.5m

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THE LODGEPLOTS 2 & 3

Forming the two centre properties at ‘The Lodge’, these homes include the retained and restored Italian Gothic

façade of the original buildings. Provided over four floors is 2,453 sq ft of living accommodation comprising, in brief,

four bedrooms including a roof terrace off the second floor guest room, three bathrooms and three reception

rooms plus a spacious open plan kitchen with family room and informal dining area. Each home includes an

integral garage and a rear lawned garden with paved area accessed via French doors for al fresco entertaining.

Plot 3 is a mirror of the floorplan layout above.

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the lodge plot 4

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GROUND FLOORFam/Media 5.1m into bay x 5.8m narrowing to 4.5m Garage 6.0m x 2.7m

FIRST FLOORKitch/Fam/Dining 8.6m into bay x 5.1m narrowing to 2.9m Utility 2.9m x 2.1m Dining/Study 5.1m max x 2.8m

SECOND FLOORMaster Bed 5.1m x 4.4m narrowing to 3.0m En-suite 3.6m x 2.5m Bed 2 5.1m x 3.9m En-suite 2.5m x 1.5m

THIRD FLOORBed 4 5.1m x 3.6m sloping ceilings with reduced head height Guest Bed 3 5.1m x 2.9m sloping ceilings with reduced head height Bath 3.1m x 2.5m

Plot 5 is a mirror of the floorplan layout above.

GROUND FLOOR FIRST FLOOR SECOND FLOOR

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the alcock plot 5THE ALCOCKNamed after Mancunian John Alcock, a pioneering aviator who attempted to be the first to fly across the

Atlantic, these semi detached homes offer 1,860 sq ft of living accommodation over three floors comprising,

in brief, of four bedrooms, two bathrooms, an open plan kitchen with dining area and family room, a ‘retreat’

and a study. Each property includes a garage and a rear lawned garden accessed via French doors

for al fresco entertaining.

GROUND FLOORRetreat 3.6m max x 3.2m Kitch/Fam 7.7m x 3.6m Dining area 2.9m x 2.3m Garage 5.9m x 2.7m

FIRST FLOOR Bed 3 4.8m x 3.6m maxBed 4 4.1m max x 3.6m max En-suite 2.5m x 1.9m Utility 1.8m x 0.9m Study 2.2m x 2.0m

SECOND FLOOR Bed 2 5.9m overall x 3.4m narrowing to 2.7m sloping ceilings with restricted head heightBed1 4.5m overall x 3.6m plus dressing area Sloping ceilings with restricted head height Jack & Jill Bath 3.6m x 1.9m

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THE LONGFORDNamed after local landmark Longford Hall, these spacious detached homes provide 2,311 sq ft of

accommodation over three floors comprising, in brief, of five bedrooms, three bathrooms, an open plan

kitchen with family room and dining area, and a versatile space on the second floor which could be used as

a sixth bedroom, home office or games room. Each property includes an integral garage and a rear lawned

garden accessed via French doors for al fresco entertaining.

GROUND FLOOR FIRST FLOOR SECOND FLOOR

Plot 12 is a mirror of the floorplan layout above.

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the longford plot 12

the longford plot 7

GROUND FLOORRetreat 3.9m x 2.9m Kitch/Fam/Dining 7.6m x 3.9m plus 3.3m x 1.9m Garage 5.0m x 2.7m

FIRST FLOOR Bed 2 4.2m x 2.9m extending to 4.2m En-suite 2.5m x 1.5m Utility 1.4m x 1.2mBed 3 5.0m into dressing area x 2.9m Bed 4 3.5m max x 3.3m Bed 5 3.9m narrowing to 3.3m x 3.2m Bathroom 2.4m x 2.1m

SECOND FLOOR Master Bed 4.6m x 3.7m sloping ceilings with restricted head height Dressing Room 2.9m x 2.7m En-suite 2.9m x 1.9mGames Room/Bed 7.6m x 3.5m sloping ceilings with restricted head height

GROUND FLOOR FIRST FLOOR SECOND FLOOR

Plots 8 & 10 are a mirror of the floorplan layout above.

Retreat

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 5

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THE RYLANDThese semi-detached homes are proudly named after 19th century entrepreneur and local benefactor John

Rylands (known as ‘the Cotton King’) and provide 2,311 sq ft of accommodation over three floors comprising,

in brief, of five bedrooms, three bathrooms, an open plan kitchen with family room and dining area, and a versatile

space on the second floor which could be used as a sixth bedroom, home office or games room. Each property

includes an integral garage and a rear lawned garden accessed via French doors for al fresco entertaining.

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the ryland plot 8

the ryland plot 9

the ryland plot 10

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GROUND FLOORRetreat 3.9m x 2.9m Kitchen/Dining 5.8m x 3.3m Family 4.2m x 3.9m Garage 5.0m x 2.6m

FIRST FLOOR Bed 2 4.3m x 2.8m extending to 4.6m into recessEn-suite 2.5m x 1.5m Utility 1.4m x 1.1m Bed 3 5.2m x 2.8m Bed 4 3.5m max x 3.3m Bed 5 3.3m x 3.2m plus recess Bathroom 2.4m x 2.1m

SECOND FLOOR Master bed 4.6m x 3.6m sloping ceilings with restricted head height Dressing room 3.1m x 2.9m En-suite 2.8m x 1.9m Games Room/Bed 6.7m x 3.5m plus window recess sloping ceilings with restricted head height

SPECIFICATION

KITCHEN

In modern living, the kitchen has become the heart of the

home providing a multi-purpose space, used for socialising

and relaxing as well as preparing meals. As a consequence,

the aesthetic has become just as integral to the design of the

space as the practicality.

Hillcrest has consulted the expertise of a respected local

kitchen stylist and leading brands SieMatic and Corian to

create the kitchens at Westbrook Villas.

Utilising furniture from it’s S3 range, SieMatic has created

a sophisticated and streamlined scheme that incorporates

crisp clean lines and soft closing drawers and doors and is

finished with invisible integrated grip handles in a wide range

of colours.

An expanse of spacious wall and base units house an

integrated Siemens oven, induction hob and microwave plus

a Zanussi dishwasher and fridge/freezer and are finished with

beautiful Corian counter tops.

Hillcrest Homes has chosen a high standard of finish for each of the new properties

at Westbrook Villas to provide a luxurious and inviting home environment.

HEATING

Properties will benefit from an energy efficient gas fired condensing boiler with an

insulated pressurized water cylinder enabling multiple demands on the hot water

supply to be fulfilled with no reduction in water pressure.

Bathrooms and en-suites will all feature chrome heated towel rails.

LIGHTING

Hillcrest has brought in the expertise of a lighting expert to design the lighting

scheme for Westbrook Villas.

Each property will be fitted with energy efficient down lighters, the location of

which has been determined by the different function of each room and the tasks

residents will undertake within it.

superior specif ication

INTERNAL DECORATIVE F INISHES

The walls, ceilings and timber edging within the

homes at Westbrook Villas will be finished in

contemporary neutral shades.

WINDOWS & DOORS

Each of the properties will benefit from high

specification glazing set within traditional

style timber frames. Within plots 5-12 will be

contemporary glazed apexes allowing ample

natural light to illuminate the interior. Plots 2 and

3 (The Lodge) also include a roof terrace off the

third floor guest bedroom, which is accessed

through French doors.

Providing a grand entrance will be a bespoke

contemporary front door with a vision panel

providing added security and natural light. Internal

doors will be finished with complementary

contemporary style brushed steel handles.

GARAGES

Each property at Westbrook Villas has access

to their own garage. Garages feature up and

over doors in a complementary style to the

architecture of the buildings.

EXTERNAL F INISH

Westbrook Villas will be constructed using build

materials commended for their aesthetic as well

as their insulation benefits in line with Level 3 of

the Code for Sustainable Homes.

Though contemporary, the properties will feature

‘stand out’ traditional styling such as plinths, lintels,

cills and cappings that add character and form an

important union between the new arrivals and

the local Victorian architecture.

LANDSC APING

Award winning landscape architects Barnes

Walker, have been employed to expertly

style the gardens for each property and the

communal areas.

The entrance to the development will be

block paved in charcoal with complementary

block paving in bracken defining walkways and

driveways to each property.

Rear gardens will be laid to lawn and include

paved areas for al fresco entertaining.

SPECIFICATION

BATHROOMS

Good bathroom design provides an environment

that serves our well-being as well as our practical

requirements.

At Westbrook Villas, an individual scheme has been

designed for each bathroom space, with equal focus

dedicated to aesthetics, ergonomics and practicality.

Furniture has been selected from Duravit - masters

in the art of clean, crisp styling - and includes

luxurious spa-style elements such as soft closing

seats and back-to-the-wall fittings.

Contemporary brassware from Vado provides

multi-functional showerheads and thermostatic

controls capable of meeting an individual’s needs

at any given moment.

PASSION, VISION & EXCELLENCESINCE 1985, HILLCREST HAS BEEN CREATING HOMES OF ARCHITECTURAL DISTINCTION IN THE MOST DESIRABLE DISTRICTS OF CHESHIRE AND SOUTH MANCHESTER.

They have established a reputation for

excellence and an impressive portfolio

of individually designed and beautifully

crafted properties. Hillcrest repeatedly

demonstrates its ability to master original

architecture and to balance function

and form to create homes that are in

harmony with their environment and

that perfectly match the requirements

of discerning purchasers.

Specification is of an exemplary

standard, accommodating beautiful

products from world-class brands,

the finest construction materials

from sustainable sources and proven

renewable technology solutions that can

demonstrate genuine long-term benefits

and cost savings.

Care and consideration is invested at

every stage of concept and creation,

producing a portfolio of Hillcrest

properties that are individual, innovative,

environmentally friendly and aesthetically

thrilling.

View the Hillcrest portfolio at:

www.hillcresthomes.co.uk

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WESTBROOK VILLAS12 Edge Lane, Chorlton, Manchester, M21 9JF.

For more information contact Hillcrest Homes on 01925 269912 or visit www.hillcresthomes.co.uk

Hillcrest Homes Limited Knutsford Road, Grappenhall Warrington WA4 3LA Tel: 01925 269912 www.hillcresthomes.co.uk

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Disclaimer: Whilst every effort is made to provide an accurate and comprehensive description of the properties under construction, we can only provide plans, dimensions and details of the specification that are accurate at the time of going to press. Please, therefore, view the contents of this brochure as being for guidance only and appreciate that as a development progresses some changes may become necessary. This brochure does not constitute a contract or warranty and Hillcrest Homes reserves the right to make changes as it sees fit without notice. Unless otherwise stated, photographs used in this brochure do not depict the development presented here but have been provided to offer a guide and are therefore for illustrative purposes only. Floor plans and dimensions stated in the brochure are indicative and whilst correct at time of press should be confirmed with Hillcrest Homes.

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