We're having to spend more and more time cooped up inside as the government continues to warn residents to stay at home amid coronavirus.
With all this extra time on our hands, some households have taken to DIY, and what better inspiration than to turn to a lavish penthouse in a converted historic Didsbury mansion.
The three-bedroom duplex spans across the whole top floor of Sandhurst House, which is a Grade II Listed building oozing with character.
It's currently on the market for £825,000 but it's no wonder when the development is one of the area's most exclusive and just a short walk away from all the amenities at Didsbury Village.
Before being redeveloped into a residential area in 2018, Sandhurst House formed part of the Didsbury Campus at Manchester Metropolitan University.
But back in 1842, it also acted as a theological college for the Wesleyan Methodist Church, and was then used as a military hospital during both World Wars.
The architects for the development have retained the building's impressive character and have transformed it into 19 apartments, residing amongst picturesque landscaped gardens and gated grounds giving access to St James Park - which residents can control electronically through mobile phones.
On the upper floor of the split-level duplex, there are two double bedrooms, with one boasting an en-suite bathroom and dressing area, and a further luxury bathroom situated off the entrance hall.
While the apartment is furnished to a high-end and modern standard, the hallway showcases original Victorian features, including tiled flooring.
But the showcase has to be the expansive open-plan living space which offers an area to relax, entertain, and cook all at the same time.
Floods of natural light are able to come through its five large sash windows creating a bright and airy space that extends our onto two adjoining private terraces on either side.
Downstairs, you'll find the third double bedroom with a four-piece en suite bathroom and more wardrobe space.
The property as a whole has been renovated to accommodate high-end luxury living with etched and hand polished Castrads radiators, Farrow & Ball decor throughout, a video entry system for added security, and imported parquet wooden flooring.
For more information, please contact property agent Savills on 01638 816077or check out the Rightmove page.
