Property description
This superb character family home, originally built in 1857, was known as the Woodville Academy for Young Gentlemen. It still displays many magnificent original features and is a truly unique property. It has been tastefully modernised with large kitchen - diner, traditional dining room, large lounge, downstairs WC and separate utility room. To the first floor there are 5 large bedrooms, master bedroom with large en-suite bathroom and family bathroom. With extensive grounds to the front and rear this home would suit a young family who are looking for a great location, close to Birkdale Village and commuter links to Liverpool. WOW property!
Birkdale is a very popular residential area of Southport with many fine examples of Victorian and Edwardian Architecture. Famous for its championship golf course, county level cricket club and beautiful coastal location. It has good transport links to Liverpool, Manchester and Preston with a good selection of state and independent schools and colleges nearby.
Birkdale Village centre is a vibrant, thriving community with a buzzing cafe culture, an excellent selection of independent and speciality shops, cafes, wine bars and award winning restaurants.
Open & Arched Entrance Vestibule
Terracotta tiled flooring, hardwood entrance door with leaded light insert to hallway
Hallway
Double radiator, fitted carpet, picture rail, carpeted stairway first floor landing with under-stairs storage cupboard
Cloaks/WC
Fitted with two piece modern white suite comprising, inset wash hand basin with base cupboard, storage under and mixer tap and close coupled WC.
Living Room
23' 1'' x 17' 10'' (7.06m x 5.45m) Two single glazed leaded light original windows to side, single glazed original bow window to front with stained glass, hardwood double glazed window to front, fitted fireplace with stove with glass door in chimney & timber mantle over, two double radiators, fitted carpet, picture rail, coving to ceiling.
Dining Room
21' 0'' x 11' 5'' (6.41m x 3.48m) Feature open fire set in tiled surround, two double radiators, fitted carpet, picture rail, fitted bookcases, shelving and cupboards, original coving to ceiling, hardwood double glazed double doors to garden
Kitchen / Breakfast Room
22' 11'' x 11' 10'' (6.99m x 3.63m) Fitted with a matching range of beech effect base and eye level units, 1+1/2 bowl stainless steel unit with single drainer and mixer tap, concealed under-unit lighting with extractor hood, two hardwood double glazed windows to side, double radiator, tiled flooring, coving to ceiling, hardwood double glazed double doors to garden.
Utility Room
7' 5'' x 6' 7'' (2.28m x 2.03m) With worktop space, plumbing for washing machine, vent for tumble dryer, hardwood double glazed window to side, wall mounted gas combination boiler.
Landing
Fitted carpet, doors to all bedrooms and bathroom
Master Bedroom
13' 11'' x 10' 11'' (4.26m x 3.35m) Hardwood double glazed window to rear, double radiator, fitted carpet, picture rail, double door giving access to en-suite
En-Suite Bathroom
Fitted with three piece white suite comprising deep panelled bath with separate shower over, pedestal wash hand basin and close coupled WC, tiled surround, heated towel rail, extractor fan, shaver point, hardwood double glazed window to side, double radiator
Bedroom 2
17' 10'' x 12' 11'' (5.45m x 3.95m) Hardwood double glazed bow window to front, fitted desk with cupboards & shelving, fitted carpet.
Bedroom 3
17' 10'' x 9' 10'' (5.45m x 3.01m) Circular leaded bay window to side with window seat and deep window sill, hardwood double glazed window to side, double radiator, fitted carpet, picture rail
Bedroom 4
11' 0'' x 9' 10'' (3.36m x 3.01m) Hardwood double glazed window to side, double radiator, fitted carpet, coving to ceiling.
Bedroom 5 / Home Office
13' 6'' x 9' 0'' (4.12m x 2.75m) Double glazed velux window, corner wash hand basin, picture rail, coving to ceiling.
Family Bathroom
Fitted with three white suite comprising deep bath with separate shower over, pedestal wash hand basin and low-level WC, full height ceramic tiling to all walls, extractor fan, wall mounted mirror, shaver point, hardwood double glazed window to side, radiator, fitted carpet.
Outside
A sweeping tarmacadam driveway leads down to the garage to the rear of the building, with a well presented lawned front garden and stocked borders. The rear garden has a raised sun patio with step down onto extensive lawn with matures trees, shrub borders and garden shed. The garage has an up and over door and has power connected.
Property Features :
- Large Victorian Semi Detached House
- En-Suite To Master Bedroom
- Five Bedrooms
- Family Bathroom
- Two Reception Rooms
- Large Rear Garden
- Fitted Breakfast Kitchen & Utility Room
- EPC - awaiting details