6 bedroom detached house for sale

Sutton Kersh have been appointed to act as the marketing agents in respect of 'Park House' 15 The Serpentine. This beautiful period property is situated in one of Liverpool's more affluent and desirable locations and offers generously proportioned accommodation over two floors. Constructed using traditional methods, the property is of the 'Arts & Crafts' period and is enveloped by beautiful and established gardens in this semi secluded location. Upon entering the property it becomes apparent that attention to detail was high on the agenda under construction with a beautiful reception hall setting the precedent for the remainder of the accommodation. In brief the accommodation comprises vestibule entrance, reception hall with stylish cloakroom and wc off, elegant drawing room, orangery/conservatory, formal dining room, family room or snug and a spacious family dining kitchen. There is a utility and laundry room situated off the kitchen. The first floor is approached via a return staircase which is complimented by a half landing with an ornate oval window. The first floor landing leads to the sleeping quarters comprising six bedrooms of good size. The master bedroom enjoys a walk-in wardrobe and a stylish and modern en-suite bathroom.  There is also a family bathroom and wc. Externally the property enjoys a curved corner position providing a plot of excellent size. Two driveways accessible via electronic gates provide ample private parking with the second driveway leading to a spacious double garage with ancillary accommodation above. This accommodation has its own staircase and is currently used as a gymnasium. The foregoing provides an opportunity to offer on-site accommodation for either a live-in relative or a multitude of other uses including a home office, teenage suite or hobby area. The rear garden focuses around a central dell with a selection of mature trees and shrubs and several patio areas. There is a vegetable garden and a mature tree screen to the rear. The imposing front elevation is constructed in brick with a render finish and a relieved turret bay to the right hand side. The roof is weathered in red rosemary tiles and there are several lateral stacks.

The Serpentine is situated in the heart of this leafy and established south Liverpool suburb and offers a fine selection of character semi detached and detached properties constructed around 1910 to 1920. There are a small selection of more modern properties which add to the attractability of this location.  The Serpentine is tree lined and offers any prospective purchaser semi seclusion and an enviable lifestyle amidst this vibrant and desirable residential suburb.Conveniently located for access to a wide range of amenities including comprehensive local shopping facilities along Aigburth Road or alternatively at the Mersey Retail Park which offers a wide choice of superstore shopping.  Schooling in the area is regarded highly and covers all age ranges.  There are also a number of places of worship.Excellent public transport services are available in the immediate area with several nearby railway stations providing easy access to Liverpool city centre and regular bus services to many further destinations. A comprehensive local road network serves the immediate area and connects to nearby motorway links allowing easy access to further conurbations such as Warrington and Manchester. Recreation ground and open space can be enjoyed at several nearby locations including Sefton Park, Calderstones Park and historic Sudley House and Gardens.  Otterspool Promenade is also situated close by and offers riverside walks along many of Liverpool’s fine Esplanades providing views of the River Mersey, Wirral Peninsular and on clear days the Welsh Hills. This is an exciting a wonderful opportunity to purchase a unique period detached property situated on The Serpentine which is one of Liverpool's more aspirational addresses.

Accommodation

ground floor

entrance porch

With ornate window leading to the original leaded light and stained glass entrance door.

Vestibule entrance

Tiled floor, radiator.

Reception hall - 24' 7'' x 15' 4'' (7.5m x 4.7m) reducing to 2.61m (8ft 6in)
An elegant, bright and spacious hall with wood block flooring and complimented by an original mullion window. There is a decorative fireplace with tiled hearth, deep skirting boards, picture rail and a coved ceiling. A return staircase leads to the first floor with panelled string, polished balustrade and decorative spindles and splats with detailed tulip designs.

Cloakroom/WC - 9' 2'' x 6' 3'' (2.81m x 1.91m) overall

A modern and stylish suite comprising close coupled wc, pedestal wash basin with mixer tap, tiling to walls with decorative stone edging, tiled floor. Cloaks cupboard, down lighters, extractor fan, radiator, leaded light and stained glass mullion windows.

Drawing room - 28' 7'' x 18' 1'' (8.73m x 5.53m)

A beautiful room with an Inglenook fireplace and open solid fuel fire with a carved surround and over mantle with inset mirror, wood block flooring, wall light points, radiator, decorative architraves to door casing and ample natural light provided by a turret bay with a five section mullion window providing views of the garden. There is a further mullion window and wide double glazed French doors leading into the orangery/conservatory.

Orangery/conservatory - 22' 3'' x 7' 11'' (6.8m x 2.43m) plus 2.48m (8ft 1in) x 1.65m (5ft 4in)
Of timber and glazed construction, slate flooring, double aspect doors, pitched glazed ceiling.

Formal dining room - 19' 1'' x 13' 9'' (5.82m x 4.21m)

With a six section mullion window, wood block flooring, radiator, granite fireplace with tiled hearth, polished grate and inset living flame gas fire, ornate arch to compliment the ceiling, wall light points, deep skirting boards, coved ceiling.

Family room/snug

A trio of mullion windows overlooking the rear garden, wooden flooring, feature fireplace with arched head grate, living flame gas fire, radiator, picture rail.

Family dining kitchen - 17' 6'' x 18' 0'' (5.35m x 5.49m) reducing to 3.92m (12ft 10in)
An in-frame kitchen offering a range of base, wall and drawer units with inset glazed display cabinets, work surfaces incorporating a stainless steel sink unit and mixer tap, complimentary lighting to work surfaces, range cooker with extractor hood over, integrated dishwasher, tiled floor, tiling between units, serving hatch to dining room, radiator, three windows to two aspects, down lighters, coved ceiling, double glazed French doors lead onto rear patio and garden.

Laundry & utility room - 11' 10'' x 9' 7'' (3.63m x 2.93m)
Unit storage, tiled floor, work surfaces incorporating a stainless steel sink unit, plumbing for washing machine, vent for tumble dryer, tiling to walls and floor, extractor fan, double glazed window. Door to rear garden.

Ground floor WC

Comprising close coupled wc, two wall mounted 'Baxi' gas fired boilers.

First floor

split level half landing

With ornate oval window, picture rails.

Landing

Approached via the return staircase and half landing, spindle balustrade, deep skirting boards, picture rail, access to roof void, radiator, access to inner landings.

Attic space/roof void

The roof void is substantial in size and is accessible via a slingsby ladder. There is a Velux window and provides an extensive hobby/storage area leading to an ancillary tank room.

Family bathroom - 9' 9'' x 8' 8'' (2.98m x 2.66m)

A three piece suite comprising bath unit with tiled surround, mixer tap and shower attachment, pedestal wash basin, close coupled wc, built-in shower enclosure with glazed door, chrome heated towel rail, mosaic tiling to walls, two leaded light windows.

Master bedroom 1 - 19' 2'' x 13' 10'' (5.85m x 4.23m)

Six section mullion window overlooking the front grounds and onto The Serpentine, spacious room with wall light points, radiator, picture rail, coved ceiling.Walk-in Wardrobe: Offering hanging space and storage.Luxury En-Suite: 2.89m (9ft 5in) x 2.55m (8ft 4in)Four piece suite comprising bath unit with mixer tap and shower attachment, level deck shower area with glazed screen, rain shower and rinse attachment, close coupled wc, vanity unit with inset wash basin and mixer tap, cosmetic cupboard over with mirrored door and lighting, under floor heating system, attractive tiling to walls and floor with natural stone borders to the walls, down lighters, leaded light and stained glass mullion window, chrome heated towel rail.

Bedroom 2 - 15' 6'' x 14' 8'' (4.75m x 4.48m)

A five section mullion window, pedestal wash basin with mirror and lighting, vanity unit, radiator, picture rail, walk-in wardrobe and storage cupboard.

Bedroom 3 - 15' 9'' x 13' 11'' (4.81m x 4.26m)

A spacious room with a turret bay and mullion windows overlooking the gardens and onto The Serpentine, laminate floor, tv point, radiator.

Bedroom 4 - 14' 6'' x 14' 0'' (4.42m x 4.29m)

Splayed bay with mullion windows overlooking the rear garden, vanity area with wash basin and mixer tap, radiator, picture rail.

Bedroom 5 - 9' 4'' x 8' 10'' (2.85m x 2.71m)

Having a curved four section bay window, laminate floor, feature fireplace with a combination of grey and blue glazed decorative tiling, radiator, built-in cupboard.

Bedroom 6 - 13' 0'' x 12' 10'' (3.97m x 3.93m)

Double glazed window overlooking the rear garden, radiator, bespoke and high quality oak fronted desk and book shelving providing ideal office accommodation. Fitted wardrobe radiator. Situated off one of the inner landing there is a boiler and tank room with a port-hole window, gas fired boiler, hot water cylinder.

Outside

Beautiful gardens envelope the property which enjoys a spacious and substantial plot of good size with two independent driveways and secure electronic gates. There are substantial areas of mature lawn surrounded by deep borders offering a variety of established trees and shrubs and established privet hedging curving around the front perimeter. This provides semi seclusion whilst maintaining views over the beautiful and established tree lined road. The second of the driveways leads to a detached garage with ancillary accommodation above. The gardens are well presented and curved to the rear of the property where there are several stone terraces serving both the rear and side of the property with the rear terrace being substantial in size and having retaining walls. The rear garden focuses around a central dell with a number of large stones set into the ground and a water feature surrounded by rockeries offering a variety of wild flower, shrubs and mature trees. There is an established tree screen to the rear providing semi seclusion, a composting area and vegetable garden to the side.

Double garage - 19' 6'' x 15' 4'' (5.96m x 4.68m)

Up and over door, two windows, power and light. Personnel door to rear.A double garage with up and over door and ancillary accommodation above. The accommodation above has its own staircase to the rear elevation providing self-contained access. Therefore, this area of the property maybe suitable, subject to obtaining the necessary planning permission and/or building approval for further enhancement of the accommodation. Currently used as a gymnasium but may provide an ideal teenage suite or accommodation for a live in relative. Alternatively, it could be used as an office, study or hobby area. The accommodation above the garage is 5.85m (19ft 2in) x 4.67m (15ft 3in) with sloping ceilings and two Georgian style windows to two aspects. There is power, light and water laid.