5 bedroom detached house for sale

The owner engaged the services of an architect to investigate the possibility of constructing two detached dwelling houses within the existing curtilage of the dwelling house. One and a half storey residential dwelling house fronting onto Allerton Road, including the creation of a new vehicle access and one, two storey residential dwelling fronting onto Glendyke Road. Although no formal application or pre-planning application has been submitted, initial enquiries received a favourable response from the planning department. This is a truly wonderful opportunity to purchase a detached period residence situated within the heart of the Allerton and Calderstones District dating back to 1650. The external elevations are finished in stone with a smooth white render covering and decorative carved stone work to both window and door casings beneath a Westmorland slated roof. The Forty Pits, as referred to in the Doomsday Book, offers seclusion amidst this popular and affluent district of South Liverpool providing an enviable and enjoyable lifestyle for any prospective purchaser. The gardens surrounding the property are substantial with the rear garden offering beautiful areas of lawn in addition to a tennis court and lake with surrounding walkway. The spacious front garden offers a number of established trees and shrubs in addition to three access points, one being from a lych gate on the Allerton Road entrance. This lych gate was originally constructed from the oak beams of the original property and provides a charming and delightful entrance to one of Liverpools most talked about and beautiful residences. Internally the property offers comfortable and delightful accommodation laid out over three floors. Most of the interior has been refurbished in recent years to an immaculate and high standard including bespoke internal joinery and a stylish and modern solid wood Miele kitchen. The stunning grand entrance hall has a carved return staircase leading to a full galleried landing. Both the accommodation to the ground and first floor runs off the reception hallway and landing making this a comfortable and well planned residence. The majority of the living and sleeping quarters face onto the established and beautiful rear gardens. This is a wonderful and rare opportunity to be offered for sale via the South Liverpool market place and we would strongly advise an inspection in order to appreciate this charming and beautiful detached residence.

Accommodation

ground floor

vestibule entrance

With oak entrance door and diamond vision panel leading to:

Vestibule

With cloaks cupboards, marble flooring and central heating radiator. Open arch to:

Enclosed courtyard

Of timber construction with glazed panel work, sandstone parapet wall, a mixture of sandstone and cobbled flooring, up lighters, selection of mature flowers and shrubs.

Reception hall - 27' 8'' x 12' 7'' (8.45m x 3.85m) plus 3.08m (10ft 1in) x 3.71m (12ft 2in)
An elegant and spacious hallway being complemented by an imposing full galleried landing. The landing is accessed via a carved return staircase with spindle balustrade and turned newel posts via a half landing further complemented by a full height leaded light mullion window. The internal joinery is French polished, bespoke craftsman made for the property. The hallway enjoys deep skirting boards and panelled architraves with wall light points and a coved and cornice ceiling, ample down lighting and polished wooden block flooring in a herringbone design.

Cloakroom & WC - 12' 11'' x 5' 10'' (3.94m x 1.79m) overall
Vanity unit with polished granite work surface and corresponding splash back incorporating wash basin, mixer tap and cosmetic drawers under. Wall light points, radiator, coved ceiling, leaded light and stained glass window.

Drawing room - 26' 10'' x 17' 8'' (8.18m x 5.38m)

Approached via polished twin doors with ground glass side windows and bespoke glazed fan light. A stunning room with a full height and full width bay overlooking the rear garden and incorporating two sets of French doors with granite sills leading to the garden and rear terrace. There is a bespoke pillared marble fireplace with raised plinth and real flame fire, ample radiators including skirting radiators, wall light points, coved ceiling, down lighters.

Formal dining room - 23' 8'' x 14' 7'' (7.23m x 4.46m)

Full height and width double glazed bay with French doors leading onto the terrace and garden, wall light points, radiator, cover and grille, coved ceiling, ceiling rose.

Sitting room - 20' 2'' x 10' 5'' (6.15m x 3.2m) reducing to 2.91m (9ft 7in)
Double aspect double glazed windows, one being a picture window, radiator, cover and grille, down lighters, coved and cornice ceiling.

Family dining kitchen - 17' 11'' x 16' 9'' (5.48m x 5.11m) reducing to 3.6m (10ft 0in)
A bright and spacious room offering a high quality solid wood Miele kitchen comprising of a range of base, wall and soft closing draw units, granite work surfaces and corresponding splash back incorporating an under slung stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap and waste disposal unit and a butchers block with drawer units under. Integrated appliances include two double ovens, one steam oven with stay warm drawers, integrated combination microwave, high quality induction hob with extractor hood over, natural stone flooring with plinth heaters, sliding tamber unit and ample down lighters. The dining area offers a double glazed bay with window and patio doors leading onto the terrace and garden.

Utility room - 11' 10'' x 8' 1'' (3.63m x 2.48m)

Offering a range of Miele base, wall and drawer units, work surfaces incorporating a stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, full height larder units, plumbing for washing machine, vent for tumble dryer, natural stone tiling to floor, down lighters.

First floor

galleried landing

A beautiful and full galleried landing overlooking the main reception hallway with coved and panelled ceiling, central ceiling rose.From the landing there is a spiral staircase leading up to the second floor.

Master bedroom suite

Bedroom: 4.52m (14ft 10in) x 5.26m (17ft 3in) Having a full height and width bay window overlooking the rear garden, skirting radiators, bespoke fitted bedroom furniture offering hanging space and storage, wall light points, down lighters, coved ceiling, ceiling rose.Dressing Room: 4.55m (14ft 11in) x 3.65m (12ft 0in)Double aspect double glazed windows again offering garden views, bespoke fitted furniture including dressing table with part mirrored doors, coved ceiling, down lighters, window seat offering views over the rear garden.En-Suite: 2.53m (8ft 4in) x 2.21m (7ft 3in)His and Hers wash basins set into a marble work surface with mirror over, glazed display shelving, down lighters, low level wc, bidet, radiator, coved ceiling, down lighters.Walk-in Shower Area:Arched head display niche with inset mirror, shower.

Bedroom 2 - 16' 0'' into bay x 12' 9'' including wardrobe depth (4.89m x 3.89m)
Double glazed bay window, bespoke furniture including dressing table and drawer units, wardrobes offering hanging space with part mirrored doors including non-reflective glass (suitable for housing a tv unit), radiator, coved ceiling, down lighters, wall mounted corner display niche. En-Suite: 2.71m (8ft 11in) x 2.56m (8ft 5in)With a free standing roll-top bath with claw feet, glazed shower enclosure, vanity unit with inset wash basin, close coupled wc, tiled floor, down lighters, extractor fan.

Bedroom 3 - 16' 1'' including wardrobe depth x 12' 0'' (4.91m x 3.67m)
Double aspect double glazed windows, bespoke furniture including wardrobes, desk and work space with solid wood surfaces, radiator, coved ceiling.Walk-in Storage Area:Built-in cupboard with shelving.

Bedroom 4 - 12' 11'' x 8' 11'' (3.95m x 2.74m)

Double glazed bay window, radiator, wall light points, picture rail.

Family bathroom - 10' 8'' x 9' 0'' (3.26m x 2.75m)

Built-in Jacuzzi spa bath with rinse shower attachment, wall mounted wash basin with vanity cupboards under, close coupled wc, shower over bath, tiling to walls and floor, radiator, trio of double glazed windows.From the landing there is a walk-in airing cupboard and storage area:3.22m (10ft 7in) x 1.91m (6ft 3in)

A spiral staircase from the galleried landing leads to

second floor accommodation

Games & leisure room - 21' 9'' x 12' 11'' (6.64m x 3.94m)
Sloping ceiling, radiator, ample eaves storage.

Study area - 13' 11'' x 11' 10'' (4.25m x 3.62m)

Double glazed window offering views towards Calderstones Park, fully fitted desk area with lockable filing cabinets, picture rail, radiator.

Additional bathroom - 9' 6'' x 6' 5'' (2.92m x 1.96m)

Three piece suite comprising panelled bath with shower over, close coupled wc, vanity unit with inset wash basin and cosmetic cupboard under, shaver point and mirror, close coupled wc, part tiled walls.

Walk-in storage room - 6' 10'' x 3' 8'' (2.09m x 1.12m)

Bedroom 5 - 13' 2'' x 12' 9'' (4.02m x 3.89m)

Pitched ceiling, window overlooking rear garden, radiator, fitted wardrobes and dressing table. Accessible from the enclosed courtyard garden there is a cellar which houses the gas fired central heating boiler.

Outside

The front garden is mature and established and offers an in and out driveway accessible from Glendyke Road. There is ample off road parking for a number of vehicles. In addition to a wide selection of beautiful rhododendrons, there are a number of established trees, shrubs and areas of lawn. The boundaries are sandstone with boxed hedging. One feature of the property is the substantial and ancient 500 year old Beech Tree which further compliments the property's unique appearance.The rear garden is a key feature of the property and offers a combined tiled and Yorkshire stone terrace complimented by sun awnings attached to the main residence. There is an elegant sheltered connecting walkway which links the house to the garage finished in Indian stone with pebbled edging and a number of shrubs. The walkway is finished with white rendered walls and display niches further complemented by a mature and well maintained rose bed. There is lighting and a cascading water feature, currently out of use, gardeners wc. The garden itself is substantial and beautiful in size and enjoys a sunny aspect throughout the day. There are magnificent areas of mature lawns in addition to a wide variety of established trees, shrubs and rhododendrons. The gardens are not over looked providing both seclusion and privacy. There is a hard standing tennis court with surrounding fence and boxed hedging again providing further seclusion. A stunning feature to the property is the lake set deep into the woodland to the far right hand side of the rear garden. The lake enjoys a surrounding timber walkway allowing full appreciation of this unique and stunning feature. The lake is surrounded by woodland offering a number of trees including Willows, Weeping Willows, Silver Birch, Pines and a fine selection of rhododendrons. The gardens attract wildlife in numerous shapes and forms and are both magnificent and beautiful.

Tennis court

Situated to the far left hand side of the rear garden the property enjoys the benefit of a secluded full size tennis court ideal for leisure and sporting activities.

Double garage

With electronic up and over door, ample storage, water, power and light laid on. To the rear of the garage there is a gardeners tool store and pump house which previously serviced an ornamental fountain in the lake to the rear of the garden.

The tenure

The tenure of the property is freehold (in the case of The Lodge referred to on the opposite page), there is the existence of a long lease in favour of the owner of The Lodge. Purchasers should be aware that the Promap site plan is for illustration purposes only and does not detail the existence of The Lodge, Glendyke Road, referred to in the site plan on the following page. Therefore, The Lodge, Glendyke Road, is not included in the sale of The Forty Pits, 280 Allerton Road, Liverpool, L18 6JP.

Overage provision

Purchasers should be aware that an overage provision is in place for a period of 25 years in the event of future site development. Full details of the foregoing are available upon request for our clients legal advisor.Total Site Area4109.62m sq.1.016 acre

Overage provision

Purchasers should be aware that an overage provision is in place for a period of 25 years in the event of future site development. Full details of the foregoing are available upon request for our clients legal advisor.Total Site Area4109.62m sq.1.016 acre