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The imposing Victorian house stands in extensive grounds in Birkdale
Eight beds and bags of charm Katie McLoughlin on a magnificent Victorian residence in lovely Birkdale
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ITH more original features than you can shake a proverbial stick at, a covetable location close to championship golf courses and more than an acre of grounds, this imposing Victorian property certainly has no shortage of charm. The grand, eight-bedroom residence is located on a desirable road, close to Birkdale Village with its smorgasbord of cafés, shops and restaurants, and just a short distance from championship golf courses. Set over three floors, the substantial property is approached by a double driveway and entered via a porch with original door bell.
The impressive hall
One of the bedrooms
The dining room
Arched beveled French doors open to a grand entrance hall with ornate plasterwork to the ceiling, solid oak panelled walls and a cast iron log burner. Off the hall is a dining room. A beautiful entertaining room, the dining room is equally impressive, with features including an ornate fireplace, an ornate ceiling and stained glass windows. There’s a games and music room, too, which boasts seven leaded glass
windows, a beamed ceiling, a cast iron fireplace and a door leading out into the garden. The ground floor also has a conservatory, a study, office, cloakroom/ wc, fitted kitchen and a lounge with stained glass sash window and original cast-iron radiators. A stunning staircase leads to a first-floor landing with oak panelled walls and stained glass door leading onto a veranda, and gives access to a
master bedroom with fitted wardrobes, four further bedrooms and a bathroom with underfloor heating, sash windows, walk-in shower and a heated towel rail. The second floor has an impressive bathroom with roll-top bath and three further bedrooms, one of which has a dressing room and a floor-toceiling window to a balcony. The house stands in more than an acre of grounds featuring a driveway
THE FIRST CHOICE FOR NEW HOMES
with off-road parking for four cars, a garage, a separate outbuilding and mature gardens to both the front and rear, the latter having a lawn, patio and a raised wooded area. ■ BIRKDALE, £1.25m; Halsall Estates, 01704 533766
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NESTON
A Superb 5 Bedroom Character Family Home with 3 Reception Rooms and a 2nd Floor Flatlet all Set in Grounds to Approximately 4 Acres including Paddock in a Rural Setting with Views Towards the Welsh Hills. EPC Rating: F
Neston Office 0151 336 7070
£995,000
HESWALL
Spacious 4 bed detached family house, cloaks, 2 receptions, family kitchen, ensuite, gas c/h, dbl glaz, dbl garage, Highly regarded and convenient location. PRICED TO SELL. EPC Rating:TBC
Heswall Office 0151 342 9090
£435,000
OXTON
Immaculate four double bedroomed semi detached house on large corner plot between Oxton and Claughton Villages, ground floor cloaks/w.c, large lounge, sitting room, impressive kitchen/dining room, four double bedrooms, bathroom, separate w.c, double glazing, central heating, integral garage, excellent off road parking, lovely gardens EPC Rating: D
Prenton Office 0151 608 8589
£250,000
WILLASTON
A Most Attractive and Very Spacious 4 Bedroom Detached Family House of Considerable Character Occupying a Good Sized Plot with Attractive Lanscaped Gardens in a Sought after Location. EPC Rating: D
Willaston Office 0151 327 5665
£695,000
BLUNDELLSANDS
A delightful modern three- four bedroom town house upgraded and improved by the present owners situated in a prestigious popular location enjoying panoramic views over the Foreshore, Estuary and Welsh hills beyond EPC Rating: C
Crosby Office 0151 931 2828
£329,500
BROMBOROUGH
A three bedroom detached bungalow in a unique setting approached via a long private driveway and set in large gardens. Viewing essential. EPC Rating:TBC
Bromborough Office 0151 334 5858
£249,950
WEST KIRBY
A most impressive and particularly spacious detached Edwardian house. Fabulous immaculately kept interior. Gorgeous gardens. Select area. 4 Reception rooms. 5 Bedrooms. Dressing room. 3 Bathrooms. Home office. Hobbies room. Gas central heating. Garage. EPC Rating: F
West Kirby Office 0151 625 0900
BIDSTON
Standing opposite natureal woodland at Bidston Hill a 1929 built semi detached house with three separate living rooms, large re-fitted kitchen, utility room, five bedrooms, en-suite to bedroom one, large re-fitted family bathroom, gas central heating, part double glazing, garage, gardens, a most interesting and unique home EPC Rating: E
Prenton Office 0151 608 8589
Bebington 645 5454 • Bromborough 334 5858 • Crosby 931 2828 • Heswall 342 9090 Neston 336 7070 • Prenton 608 8589 • West Kirby 625 0900 • Willaston 327 5665
£300,000
SPITAL
Set In A Popular Residential Area Is This Three Bedroom Extended Bungalow. Situated Within Easy Reach Of Excellent Local Schools And Amenities. Garage, Good Sized Kitchen/Dining Room, No Onward Chain. EPC Rating:TBC
Bebington Office 0151 645 5454
www.clivewatkin.com • www.rightmove.co.uk EIGHT OFFICES OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK
£650,000
£169,950
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struttandparker.com
Rhuallt I Denbighshire
£2,500,000
Upper Colwyn Bay I Conwy
£995,000
Llanbedr D.C I Denbighshire
£995,000
A Victorian country house with southerly views across its parkland
An impressive Edwardian country house in a delightful elevated setting
A country house with lovely gardens in the Vale of Clwyd
Chester 01244 354880
Chester 01244 354880
Chester 01244 354880
OPEN HOUSE DAY 6 APRIL Bodfari I Denbighshire
£795,000
An outstanding detached Georgian farmhouse in a magnificent rural setting Chester 01244 354880
Gorsedd I Flintshire
£495,000
The best day to sell your house will be April 6th. Find out more about our highly successful Open House Day at struttandparker.com/openday
Ruthin I Denbighshire
£465,000
A substantial detached house with panoramic views across the Dee Estuary
An elegant period country house situated in the Vale of Clwyd
Chester 01244 354880
Chester 01244 354880
OPEN HOUSE DAY 6 APRIL
Tremeirchion I Denbighshire
£745,000
A fine country house in an elevated setting with outstanding views Chester 01244 354880
Rhewl I Denbighshire
OIEO £200,000
An excellent residential development site with outline planning permission About 0.72 acres (0.29 hectares) Chester 01244 354880
The best day to sell your house will be April 6th. To find out more call our Chester office on 01244 354880 or visit struttandparker.com/openday
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Advertising Feature Professional property management
City offers firms great potential
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URING times of recession, dipping a toe into the commercial or residential property market might feel a risky move for you or your business. For those interested in buying or renting property in Liverpool, the concerns are understandable, but the advantages of having a base in or around the city are obvious. For businesses, the best way to alleviate such worries about navigating the commercial property is to consult a specialist in the industry, a property professional. With Liverpool’s lettings market booming, it’s no surprise that Merseyside has an abundance of letting agents and specialist property management companies to aid your search for business premises. Similarly, if you have a commercial or residential property you’re keen to find a tenant for, or you need help maintaining a property portfolio, you’ll find a wealth of expertise in the city and beyond to call upon. Business owners are increasingly finding it makes sense to base themselves in Liverpool. With favourable prices for commercial lets, space is snapped up pretty quickly in the centre but there is quite a range to choose from, whether in the central business district or beyond. The benefits of the city are many, with excellent transport links and an accessible workforce two of the most important.
Liverpool is well served by nearby motorway links with other major cities, with Manchester under an hour away. It has its own international airport and much container trade still comes through the docks. The wider communities of Greater Merseyside, Wirral and Lancashire offer a large customer base and a potential workforce right on the doorstep. There is no shortage of companies realising the advantages of doing business from Merseyside. Just have a look at the changes in Liverpool’s famous waterfront skyline over the past 10 years and you’ll get some idea of the dramatic shifts that have taken place in the business and retail landscape of the city. View the city from across the Mersey and you can pick out prestigious high-rise properties and office blocks, mingling with retail and leisure facilities to rival any UK city. Attractive towers stand alongside the listed buildings and architectural wonders of the city’s past as Liverpool looks to enter a resurgent period in which it hopes to match the economic successes of its past. The rental market for residential properties has similarly expanded in recent years. This is unsurprising, as difficulty in securing mortgage finance and high deposits required to climb the property ladder has caused more people to rent rather than buy. One offshoot of this is that it’s a good time to be a landlord, but anyone who has tried it will know
Liverpool is a prime site for commercial property there’s more to the role than just buying a property, finding the tenants and then sitting back and watching the cash roll in. Landlords need to be aware of all the relevant health and safety regulations, while being well versed in the legal ramifications of renting property. Then there’s considerations around furnishing the property, carrying out repairs, ensuring deposits are handled correctly and resolving any tenant issues. Being a landlord is a demanding and time-consuming role, but you
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