A 'one of a kind' house has come on the market INSIDE the ground of Greater Manchester's biggest park.

The detached pad is up for sale in Heaton Park - not only the greatest in the region at around 600 acres but also the the largest municipal park in Europe. Estate agents say this is a 'truly unique opportunity' to purchase the three-bed home, which is currently on the market for £450,000.

Heaton Park Lodge sits on Middleton Road in the Higher Blackley district of north Manchester, with the city centre within easy reach. The property's new owner will have the Heaton Park on their doorstep with 24/7 access to the park, according to estate agents Ryder & Dutton. Inside the home is a good size for a family, with two reception rooms, three bedrooms and two bathrooms.

On the ground floor, the house has an entrance hall and lounge, an open-plan kitchen, dining and living area, a home office and a downstairs WC. Upstairs there is a landing which leads to three good-sized bedrooms and a family bathroom.

The house sits on a generous plot of land and benefits from large gardens to the front, side and rear with off street parking and potential to extend. Planning permission has previously been approved for a large extension to be added to the property.

Ryder & Dutton say: "A truly unique opportunity to purchase this detached family home with Heaton Park on your doorstep. We are thrilled to offer for sale this one of a kind superb family home inside Heaton Park.

"Externally the property sits on a great size plot inside Heaton Park which is the largest municipal park in Europe, allowing 24/7 access to the park.

"The property is well placed for access to an excellent range of amenities and facilities including shops, supermarkets, schools, North Manchester General Hospital, North Manchester Sixth Form College and Library. Media City UK at Salford Quays is just over 6 miles away."

Schools nearby include Bowker Vale Primary School and Crab Lane Primary School, which are each less than half a mile from the house, whilst Heaton Park Tram Stop and Bowker Vale are nearby.