Detached house for sale in Southport PR8, 4 Bedroom

A rare opportunity has arisen to purchase an exceptional double fronted detached family house located within a highly sought after residential area of Birkdale and standing in beautifully landscaped gardens. In the opinion of the Agents, the property offers charming accommodation of considerable character which can only be appreciated fully upon an internal inspection.

The accommodation briefly comprises Reception Hall, fitted Cloakroom/WC, Lounge, Dining Room, Snug, Kitchen open plan with Dining Conservatory, second Conservatory and Utility Room to the ground floor with four Bedrooms (the principal with En-Suite Bathroom) and family Bathroom to the first. Gas central heating and double glazing are installed.

The property stands in beautifully landscaped gardens to the front, side and rear offering a high level of privacy and incorporating a paved driveway providing ample parking and leading to a detached double garage with storage loft and offering excellent potential for conversion to a Annexe, subject to the necessary requisite consents.

Gainsborough Road is located to the shore side of Birkdale, conveniently placed for access to Royal Birkdale Golf Club, Birkdale Shopping Village and the railway station on the Southport/Liverpool commuter line.

Open vestibule feature entrance door with stained glass panel.

Imposing reception hall with galleried staircase, panelled walls, plate rail, coved ceiling, upvc double glazed leaded window to the front.

Fitted cloakroom/WC with low level wc, wash hand basin and upvc double glazed window to the front.

Front lounge 17' 11" x 18' 1" (5.46m x 5.51m) including inglenook, fireplace with marble interior and hearth housing living flame coal effect gas fire, illuminated display niches, radiator cabinet, leaded window to the front, coved ceiling, double doors to the Conservatory.

Front dining room 17' 6" x 14' (5.33m x 4.27m) including inglenook with fireplace having marble interior and hearth, points for wall lights, upvc double glazed leaded windows to the front and side, coved ceiling, ceiling rose, radiator cabinet.

Kitchen 19' 9" x 9' 5" (6.02m x 2.87m) widening to 12' 10" and open plan with Conservatory. Kitchen fitted with a range of fitments comprising base units of cupboards and drawers, wall units to accord, granite working surfaces, flush fitting spot lights, integrated appliances including dishwasher, fridge, freezer, wine cooler, inset one and a half bowl sink unit with mixer tap, plate rack, Amtico flooring leading through to:

Dining conservatory 17' 4" x 7' 11" (5.28m x 2.41m) plus recess with double glazed double doors leading to the rear garden, Amtico flooring, double glazed glass roof and windows overlooking the rear garden, double doors leading to:-

conservatory 14' 10" x 9' 10" (4.52m x 3m) panelled walls, double glazed glass roof, points for wall lights, Amtico flooring, double glazed windows and double doors leading to the rear garden.

Rear entrance hall with utility area 10' 6" x 9' 6" (3.2m x 2.9m) with Amtico flooring extending from the Kitchen, fixture storage cupboards housing plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer, coved ceiling, flush fitting spot lights, door to rear courtyard.

Snug 13' 0" x 10' 8" (3.96m x 3.25m) leaded double glazed windows to the front and side overlooking the gardens, points for wall lights, "beamed" ceiling, Minster style fireplace with electric fire.

Enclosed courtyard A charming feature of the property and accessed from the Utility Room, driveway and Garage with York stone paving, courtyard loggia providing a sitting area.

First floor:

Galleried landing upvc double glazed leaded window to the front, coved ceiling, dado rail.

Principal bedroom 17' 9" x 13' 11" (5.41m x 4.24m) upvc double glazed leaded windows to the front and rear, dado rail, points for wall lights, two sets of fitted double wardrobes, radiator cabinet.

En suite bathroom 12' 10" x 8' 10" (3.91m x 2.69m) with panelled bath with telephone style mixer tap and shower attachment, pedestal wash basin, low level wc, shower cubicle with drench shower and detachable shower, linen storage cupboard with hot water cylinder, points for wall lights, upvc double glazed leaded window to the rear, panelled walls.

Front bedroom 2 13' 10" x 13' 11" (4.22m x 4.24m) upvc double glazed leaded windows to the front and side, radiator cabinet, dado rail, coved ceiling.

Rear bedroom 3 12' 11" x 10' 4" (3.94m x 3.15m) including area housing fitted wardrobe with four doors, coved ceiling, radiator cabinet, upvc double glazed leaded oriel bay window to the rear and additional upvc double glazed window to the side.

Front bedroom 4 12' 8" x 6' (3.86m x 1.83m) dado rail, upvc double glazed leaded window to the front.

Family bathroom 9' 11" x 9' 9" (3.02m x 2.97m) roll top bath with "ball and claw" legs and telephone style mixer tap and shower attachment, shower cubicle, low level wc, two upvc double glazed leaded windows to the rear, dado rail, coved ceiling, points for wall lights, electric shaver point, bathroom cabinet with Travertine top.

Outside: The property stands in established gardens which are beautifully landscaped and incorporate a paved driveway providing ample parking and leading to the imposing double garage and loft. The front garden extends to the side with a large lawn and is well screened from the road with trees and bushes providing a high level of privacy. The outstanding rear garden has the benefit of not being overlooked and is fully enclosed with lawn, paved patio, abundantly stocked borders with a range of specimen conifers, Acers, shrubs and bushes together with a large ornamental pond and cascade. Concealed away from the garden are three timber garden sheds and rear access to the garage.

Detached double garage 24' 5" x 20' (7.44m x 6.1m) overall with electric light and power, electrically operated, remote controlled up and over door, enamel sink, door to rear garden and door to the Courtyard. Loft (24' x 11' overall) accessible by internal staircase and providing excellent storage.