Property description
Sublime six bedroom detached character arts and crafts designed home built circa 1905. Axholme occupies a generously sized, picturesque plot in the highly regarded area of Lower Heswall and is encapsulated in stunning mature grounds. This charming home still retains many traditional features whilst perfectly blending modern finishing touches and offers well appointed and versatile living space set over two floors. Accessed via a sweeping driveway leading to ample off road parking and the attractive property entrance, inside the accommodation briefly comprises a covered porch, vestibule, reception hallway, cloakroom, W.C, three large reception rooms with stunning original features, beautiful Victorian conservatory and at the heart of this home a good sized kitchen/breakfast room with integrated appliances and utility room off. The first floor boasts a spacious landing with storage, the master suite with dressing room and luxury en suite bathroom, five further double bedrooms and four piece family bathroom. Axholme further benefits from ample off road parking, two detached garages along with two outbuilding offering potential for further conversion. The aforementioned gardens are truly stunning, lawned gardens surround the property on three sides with mature borders offering a profusion of colour, accessed from the kitchen there is also a delightful walled courtyard with further outbuildings providing additional storage. A superb family home well worthy of a closer inspection to fully appreciate the setting, size and character of this home.
Pillared Porch -
Quarry tiled step, attractive wooden pillars with sandstone footings
Vestibule -
Hardwood door with leaded glazed panel from porch, matching quarry tiled floor, inset mat, Victorian tiling to walls
Reception Hall -
Hardwood door with leaded glazed panel from vestibule leading to spacious reception hall with traditional features including wood block flooring, balustrade staircase to first floor with storage cupboard below incorporating window to front aspect, stylish wall lights, radiator, recessed display arch with inset lighting to far end
Cloakroom -
Accessed via a beautiful rosewood door with panel glazed side window, wood block flooring, fixed coat hooks, door to WC
Downstairs WC -
Contemporary two piece 'Sotini' suite comprising low level WC with concealed cistern and wash hand basin with mixer tap set in a vanity unit with storage below, panel glazed window to front aspect, tiled floor
Lounge - - 32' 10'' x 18' 0 (10.01m x 5.49m) Into Inglenook but excluding bays
Generously sized room with potential to be divided into two rooms with at its wide central arch. Spectacular Inglenook fireplace at far end with beamed ceiling, oak surround, matching mantle, tiled hearth and matching inset, secondary glazed leaded windows in alcoves to either side of fireplace, radiator, picture rail, two traditional deep bay windows to rear garden aspect
Dining Room - - 16' 2'' x 13' 10 (4.93m x 4.22m) into alcove
Original fireplace incorporating a mahogany surround, tiled hearth, matching inset and attractive brass trim, wood block flooring, radiator, panel glazed rear door opening to conservatory with matching windows to each side, pitch pine dado rail, picture rail
Sitting Room - - 18' 6'' x 16' 2 (5.64m x 4.93m) into bay windows and alcove
Well proportioned reception room with excellent natural light and traditional deep bay windows to rear and side aspects with views over the gardens, original fireplace with tiled hearth, matching surround, brass trim and decorative mantle over, pitch pine wood block flooring, radiator, picture rail, panel glazed door to conservatory
Conservatory - - 18' 1'' x 11' 7 (5.51m x 3.53m) maximum measurements
In keeping with the age of the property this traditional sun room has a cast iron framework incorporating double glazed windows to three elevations overlooking the gardens, part wood panelling to ceiling, two ceiling fans, tiled floor, double glazed leaded French doors opening onto gardens
Kitchen / Breakfast Room - - 20' 6'' x 12' 8 increasing to 16' 6\" in kitchen (6.25m x 3.86m increasing to 5.03m in kitchen )
Contemporary and stylish kitchen / breakfast room designed to have a split kitchen and dining area with a comfortable breakfast area, easily accommodating a dining table and chairs. Amtico flooring throughout, two windows to rear aspect (one with feature stained glass), leaded and stained glass door opening to lovely walled courtyard. The kitchen area incorporates a range of contemporary base and wall mounted cupboard and drawer units with solid granite work surfaces, display shelving, illuminated cupboard, concealed under unit lighting, two separate inset stainless steel sink units, oil fired Aga cooker set in illuminated tiled recess, integral dishwasher, Kuppersburch gas hob, stainless steel combination oven, microwave and Kuppersburch American style fridge / freezer, recessed ceiling spotlighting, side door to utility room
Utility Room - - 16' 4'' x 8' 11 (4.98m x 2.72m)
Good sized utility room with oak base units and contrasting worksurfaces, tiled splash backs, one and a half bowl stainless steel single drainer sink unit with mixer tap, plumbing for washing machine, tiled floor, radiator, leaded / glazed side window, hardwood French doors opening onto patio
First Floor Landing -
Central landing with long inner landing running off to one side, deep built in storage cupboards, radiator, loft access hatch
Master Bedroom - - 18' 5'' x 13' 5 (5.61m x 4.09m) into alcove
Well proportioned master bedroom with panel glazed windows to rear aspect with views of the Dee Estuary, radiator, Arts and Crafts style part pitched ceiling, access door to dressing room
Dressing Room - - 13' 10'' x 9' 6 (4.22m x 2.9m) including fitted units
Fitted with a range of bespoke built in units incorporating wardrobe space, drawers and cupboards, radiator, leaded rear window with views towards the Dee Estuary access door to en suite
En Suite Bathroom - - 13' 10'' x 7' 11 (4.22m x 2.41m) into recess
Stylish contemporary designer luxury en suite, recently added to the property and incorporating a five piece white suite comprising a panelled bath with corner mixer tap, large walk in tiled shower cubicle, low level WC with concealed cistern and fitted surrounding unit and large rectangular 'his and hers' wash basins with matching mixer taps set in vanity unit with storage below, chrome heated towel rail, recessed ceiling spotlights, panel glazed window with tiled inset to front aspect, porcelanosa tiled walls and floor
Bedroom Two - - 16' 3'' x 13' 9 (4.95m x 4.19m) into alcove
Panel glazed window to rear aspect with views towards the Dee Estuary, radiator, bespoke fitted wardrobe with double doors, chimney breast with alcoves to either side
Bedroom Three - - 16' 5'' x 13' 5 (5m x 4.09m) into alcove
Leaded glazed window to rear aspect, radiator, Arts and Crafts style part pitched ceiling, bespoke oak wardrobe incorporating desk and drawers
Bedroom Four - - 12' 8'' x 10' 0 (3.86m x 3.05m) maximum
Panel glazed window to side aspect with views over gardens, radiator, Arts and Crafts style part pitched ceiling, attractive high internal window to landing
Bedroom Five - - 13' 6'' x 8' 0 (4.11m x 2.44m) plus entrance area 7' x 8' (2.13m x 2.44m)
Entrance area incorporating cupboards opening to bedroom with panel glazed window to front aspect, radiator, range of fitted bedroom furniture including wardrobes, desk, drawers and display shelving
Bedroom Six / Office - - 12' 1'' x 8' 11 (3.68m x 2.72m)
Set at the end of the landing this room would make an ideal study / home office with a panel glazed window to side aspect, radiator, fitted shelving to one wall
Family Bathroom -
Four piece white suite comprising panelled bath, separate tiled shower cubicle, low level WC and pedestal wash basin, heated towel rail, two panel glazed windows to front aspect, decorative tiling to walls
Exterior -
The property is positioned on a well proportioned plot with lawned gardens to three sides and ample off road parking to front. A sweeping driveway from Thurstaston Road leading past the outbuildings and garages to the front of the property, with access to either side of the house. To the rear is a decked area directly behind the conservatory which is ideal for outdoor seating and a patio to the side of the utility room. The gardens incorporate lawned areas with borders containing a variety of mature trees and bushes. There is a delightful walled courtyard accessed from the kitchen and side garden, ideal for alfresco dining, with a variety of brick units off including coal store, fuel (oil) tank room, garden store and boiler room with WC off
Detached Garage One - - 12' 3'' x 15' 7 (3.73m x 4.75m)
Single up and over door to front, two side windows
Detached Garage Two - - 14' 9'' x 10' 4 (4.5m x 3.15m)
Single up and over door to front, two side windows, access through to an integral brick outbuilding
Detached Brick Outbuilding - - 13' 7'' x 8' 0 (4.14m x 2.44m)
Two front windows, door opening to driveway
Attached Brick Outbuilding - - 10' 1'' x 10' 12 (3.07m x 3.35m) plus additional room 10' x 7' (3.05m x 2.13m)
Incorporating a second room which makes the building ideal for conversion. Side door and front window
Property Features :
- Sublime Six Bedroom Detached Character Arts & Crafts Designed Property
- Attractive and Charming Home Situated in the Prestigious Area of Lower Heswall
- Occupying a Generous Sized Plot Encapsulated on Three Sides By Mature Gardens
- Perfectly Blending Traditional Styles With Contemporary Finishing Touches
- Three Large Reception Rooms with Original Features and Victorian Conservatory
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