Property description
Sutton Kersh have been appointed to offer for sale this beautiful early Victorian semi-detached residence enjoying a prominent position within this established, leafy and affluent private park. The property holds Grade II listed status due to the fabulous architecture employed under construction in the early Victorian period best known for elegant white-scribed villas constructed under Georgian influence, with well-proportioned windows, decorative iron balconies and ornate stucco details including panelled pilasters, ornate pillared canopies, decorate header stones and window casings.'Norwood' is approached via gated piers with decorative iron work set on a sandstone base and enjoys ample off road parking which leads to the property. The stunning elevation sets a precedent for the remainder of the accommodation which is bright, spacious and elegant in design. A full schedule of the accommodation is set out within this brochure on a room-by-room basis. The vestibule incorporates a cloakroom and wc, is elegant in design and leads via twin timber and glazed doors into the heart of the property which is the reception hall enjoying a sweeping return staircase leading to the upper floor with decorative carvings and a polished balustrade. Natural light floods through the stairwell via a roof top lantern. There are several reception rooms and a bright dining kitchen which enjoys fabulous views over the rear garden. To the first floor there are four bedrooms with the master bedroom having a modern and stylish en-suite bathroom as well as a en-suite bathroom interconnecting to bedroom three and a modern and stylish family/guest bathroom. The basement is substantial in size, has three rooms with natural light plus and number of ancillary rooms. The rear garden is fabulous and enjoys a substantial terrace serving the rear of the property as well as a raised lawn offering views towards the River Mersey, Wirral Peninsular and Welsh Hills on clear days. The garden is wonderful in appearance, established and mature and offers a fine selection of shrubs, flowers, wild flowers, roses and established trees providing an abundance of colour during the summer months. The front elevations are detailed in design and are approached via decorative gate piers. The imposing front elevation is built in brick and has a stucco render finish and like most properties constructed during this period enjoy beautifully proportioned windows with inset casement sash windows and delicate glazing bars. The window casings are finished with stucco detail, panelled pilasters, a single storey bay to the ground floor and a pediment gable. The roof is weathered in slate. The property is not only beautiful from the front elevation but the rear elevation is typical of a Georgian style cottage which is softened by the established gardens. Viewing is essential in order to appreciate this fine property which has been quoted in many conservation books and was previously owned by a well-known and established family within the Liverpool hierarchy.
ACCOMMODATION
The property is approached via a sweeping driveway, gated piers and a beautiful front garden. The main entrance door is original and enjoys wide architraves encasing the door and leads into:
VESTIBULE ENTRANCE
An arched head leaded light and stained glass window with decorative corner detail provides natural light, tiled flooring, service meter cupboards with concealed radiator, deep skirting boards, wide architraves.
CLOAKROOM & WC
Comprising close coupled wc, wash basin, radiator, tiled floor, window, built-in cloaks cupboard with overhead storage units.
RECEPTION HALL - 29' 4'' x 6' 8'' (8.96m x 2.05m) max, including stairwell
Entered via delicate timber and glazed twin doors with a three sectioned leaded light fan light over. An inviting hall and elegant in appearance. The focal point is the sweeping return staircase leading to the upper floor with square spindles, polished balustrade and a carved and panelled string. The hall enjoys many original features typical of a property constructed during this period including deep skirting boards, wide architraves to all door casings, dado railing, picture railing and a wonderful coved ceiling. Natural light floods through the hall via the roof lantern situated to the main landing.
INNER HALL
With radiator and corniced arch leading to the kitchen, study, storage room and garden area. Access to the basement is available from the hall.
DRAWING ROOM - 20' 6'' x 13' 10'' (6.27m x 4.23m)
A beautiful room with an impressive period picture window with delicate glazing bars and French windows overlooking the front garden. The window is set into a detailed carved timber surround with working shutters. There is an intricate carved fire surround with open solid fuel fire, tiled hearth and raised wooden fender. Two radiators serve the room, deep skirting boards, wide architraves to door casings, picture rail and a corinced ceiling complete this charming part of the property.
FORMAL DINING ROOM - 16' 7'' x 13' 10'' (5.06m x 4.22m)
A period room with elegant French windows leading onto the terrace finished in stone serving the front of the property. Fire surround with arched head grate and open fire, blue glazed tiled hearth, two radiators, wall light points, deep skirting boards, wide architraves to door casings, picture rail, corniced ceiling.
STUDY - 14' 0'' x 9' 11'' (4.27m x 3.03m)
Sash window overlooking rear garden with delicate glazing bars, fire surround with inset living flame gas fire set on a raised hearth, deep skirting boards, picture rail, corniced ceiling.
DINING KITCHEN - 18' 8'' increasing to 6.84m (22ft 5in) x 12' 7'' (5.71m x 3.85m)
A bright and airy room offering base, wall and drawer units, work surfaces incorporating a double bowl stainless steel sink unit with two mixer taps and single drainer, electric cooker point, two radiators, plumbing for washing machine and integrated dishwasher. Further built-in units and a sash window provide wonderful views over the rear garden. The dining area again offers a window providing wonderful views over the garden.
FIRST FLOOR
TWO TIERED HALF LANDING
Looks down into the hall and up into the landing. The stairs continue from the half landing to the main landing.
MAIN LANDING
The landing is bright due to the overhead roof lantern, enjoys wide architraves to door casings, deep skirting boards, dado rail and a central archway.
MASTER BEDROOM 1 - 14' 7'' x 14' 10'' (4.45m x 4.53m)
Situated to the rear and enjoying a sash window with delicate glazing bars providing wonderful views over the rear garden. The room is bright and spacious and enjoys a display niche to one wall, radiator, built-in wardrobes, picture railing, corniced ceiling. En-Suite Bathroom: 4m (13ft 1in) x 2.15m (7ft 0in)A modern suite finished in a period style with a double length glazed enclosure with sliding doors and integrated shower, close coupled wc, pedestal wash basin with shaver point over, exposed floor boards, chromed heated towel rail, ample down lighters, sash window overlooking the rear garden. There is a built-in cupboard unit with six doors set into a framed surround providing linen storage and housing the gas fired 'Valliant' boiler and hot water cylinder.
BEDROOM 2 - 13' 11'' including wardorbe depth x 15' 11'' (4.25m x 4.86m)
Situated to the front. Sash window with delicate glazing bars and a panelled surround, quality fitted wardrobes to alcove, marble fire surround, radiator, vanity area with canter levered wash basin, glazed splash back and shaver point over, courtesy light, picture rail, coved ceiling.
BEDROOM 3 - 13' 10'' x 13' 8'' (4.24m x 4.18m) plus 1.84m (6ft 0in) x 1.24m (4ft 0in)
Delicate twin four panelled window looking to the established tree screen along North Road as well as a late period lamp standards which provide elegance to the fabric of the park. Radiator, wide architraves to door casings, deep skirting boards, picture rail, corniced ceiling. Access to:
EN-SUITE BATHROOM - 9' 10'' x 9' 5'' (3.02m x 2.89m)
A four piece suite comprising a panelled bath with mixer tap, vanity area with cosmetic units under incorporating a wash basin and wc, mixer tap to wash basin, sash window looking onto North Road, built-in shower enclosure with electric shower, part tiled walls, radiator, down lighters, picture rail, corniced ceiling. Interconnecting door to bedroom three.
BEDROOM 4 - 14' 0'' including wardrobe depth x 14' 0'' (4.27m x 4.27m)
Sash window with delicate glazing bars overlooking the rear garden with a carved and panelled surround, the window is complimented by a beautiful Laburnum tree providing an abundance of colour during its season, fire surround, built-in wardrobe to alcoves, deep skirting boards, wide architraves to door casing, picture rail, corniced ceiling.
BATHROOM - 7' 0'' x 6' 9'' (2.15m x 2.06m)
Re-equipped three piece suite comprising a bath with natural stone tiling surround, shower over and glazed screen, pedestal wash basin, close coupled wc. Natural stone tiling to shower area, quality tiled floor, sash window.
OUTSIDE
The front garden is established and mature and offers a substantial driveway providing off road parking for a number of vehicles. The garden enjoys decorative iron work, gated piers and a number of established trees providing semi seclusion.The rear garden is a key area of the property and substantial in size. A block paved terrace serves the rear of the property and has light wells with iron grates providing light wells to the basement. There is a sandstone retaining wall, well stocked borders offering shrubs and as previously mentioned there is an established Laburnum tree complimenting the terrace. Steps lead up to the splendid lawn where you can find glimpses of the River from the right hand side of the garden. The garden is magnificent in appearance and design and has been meticulously maintained over the years. The lawn stretches out and is surrounded by borders offering a variety of established trees, fruit trees, shrubs and wonderful flowers. There are two beautiful wild flower beds incorporating roses with an overhead steel trellis. The garden is walled in a Victorian fashion and has an abundance of climbers to soften the brick elevations.Looking back at the property the Georgian influence is apparent as the rear elevation has been constructed with a Georgian cottage in mind, the focal point being the delicate sash windows.
BASEMENT ACCOMMODATION
The basement maybe suitable for conversion subject to obtaining any required consents. A number of properties in the surrounding area have created addition living space or games and activity areas.The basement accommodation comprises:
HALLWAY
STORE ROOM 1 - 7' 10'' x 4' 5'' (2.4m x 1.35m)
Ample shelving.
WINE CELLAR - 13' 10'' x 6' 6'' (4.24m x 2m)
Stone shelving, lighting, access to sub floor voids.
STORE ROOM 2 - 6' 6'' x 6' 6'' (2m x 2m)
Lighting.
ROOM 1 - 8' 8'' x 10' 0'' (2.65m x 3.06m)
Light well.
ROOM 2 - 10' 0'' x 4' 11'' (3.06m x 1.5m)
Light well with a delicate sash window.
ROOM 3 - 14' 10'' x 13' 11'' max (4.53m x 4.25m)
Light well with a delicate sash window, open chimney breast probably housing the former range.
STORE ROOM 3 - 8' 9'' x 6' 6'' (2.69m x 2m)
DOUBLE GARAGE - 20' 4'' x 15' 10'' (6.21m x 4.85m)
Having an electronic up and over door, window, power and light, ample storage.
Property Features :
- A Beautiful Period Residence
- Of Early Victorian Period
- Semi Detached
- Grade II Listed Status
- A Beautiful Conservation Area