Flixton House, Grade II listed country house in Urmston, Greater Manchester, England.
Flixton House is a stone country house featuring classical architectural elements and refined details, located in Urmston near Manchester. The building sits within surrounding gardens and displays the hallmarks of early 19th-century upper-class residential design.
The house was built in 1806 by the Wright family, who became influential landowners in the Flixton region. Over the following decades, it remained a central feature of their growing estate and prominence in the Manchester area.
The house now serves the community as a venue for weddings and events, reflecting its long connection to local life. Visitors can see how the formal rooms have been adapted for contemporary celebrations while maintaining their period character.
Access to the property is straightforward from the main entrance, with ground-floor rooms easy to navigate. The grounds are well-maintained and most pleasant to explore during warmer months.
In 1826, a dispute over the closure of public footpaths across the estate sparked a movement to protect these routes. This conflict led to the formation of Manchester's Ancient Footpaths Association, an early organization devoted to preserving walking paths for public use.
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