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Spacious property overlooking Formby’s golf links
Home boasts stunning location Paul Baker on a property which was once owned by Sir John Moores
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RESHFIELD has more than its fair share of grand family residences, and this property on Shireburn Road is a magnificent example. Of particular interest is that the property was formerly the home of the late Sir John Moores, and occupies an enviable location overlooking Formby’s golf links. Undoubtedly a home that is full of character, the property has an entrance hallway with double opening oak doors and feature ceramic tiled floor, reception hall and a cloakroom/wc. The ground floor rooms continue with an elegant drawing room which has a superb marble fireplace, a din-
The conservatory
Stylish lounge ing room with original oak fireplace solid oak flooring and French doors onto the rear terrace. There is a large office, which could be used as a playroom, a separate study and a family room opening onto a dining conservatory with feature chimney breast, beamed mantle shelf and multi-fuel burning stove.
These rooms, open onto the breakfast kitchen, which has fitted units, granite work surfaces, a Range Master double oven and grill, a four burner gas hob, built-in larder refrigerator and freezer, dishwasher and breakfast island. There is also a laundry room and inner hall. To the first floor is a galleried
landing and the master bedroom suite includes a bedroom with built-in furniture, a dressing room and an en-suite bathroom/shower room. The second bedroom also has built-in wardrobes and an en-suite bathroom. There are two further bedrooms, a games/cinema room with a connec-
THE FIRST CHOICE FOR NEW HOMES
ted bathroom and a family bathroom. Outside is a double-width garage and a wc, driveway, gardens and two summer houses. ■ Freshfield, £2.1m; Colette Gunter: 01704 878855