5 bed detached house for sale

Menlove Avenue, Calderstones, Liverpool. L18

Description

'Cranford' is a beautiful detached family home occupying an enviable position on this leafy, tree lined section of Menlove Avenue. The property was constructed in the glorious 1920's build period and being only one of three houses built by the same architect in this desirable location.

The delightful elevations set a precedent for the remainder of the accommodation, and we believe this is certainly one of the most desirable and attractive properties to be offered for sale in South Liverpool.

Enveloped by established gardens and a sandstone curtilage, the property exudes master craftsmanship in its finest form combining detailed joinery-work rarely seen today whilst retaining its comfortable and elegant feeling as a family home.

The front elevations are built in rare brick with narrow pointing, have two single storey splayed bay windows linking to an elaborate carved entrance porch with exposed truss work. Twin apexes enjoy mock Tudor panelling, inlaid herringbone brickwork in addition to a trio of dormer windows and several lateral stacks. The roof is weathered in beautiful Westmorland slate complete with its own weathervane.

Upon entering the property, you are greeted by the most magnificent full height reception hall overlooked by a charming minstrels' gallery accessed via a stunning return staircase passing over several half landings. The hallway is fitted with detailed oak panelling and delicately glazed leaded light internal doors created by the craftsman at Cammell Lairds during the big ships building period including the Titanic and Lusitania.

This beautiful theme continues throughout the property with fine displays of detailed glass work to the windows including shipping emblems to the windows and decorative mouldings. The floors are majestic and comprise original wood block flooring to several of the rooms, complemented by working fireplaces, elegant coving and cornice work, fine door furniture and symmetrical period design.

From the reception hall access via stunning period doors is allowed to a beautiful drawing room, a snug or study, a comfortable living room, fabulous family dining kitchen fitted out with Pippy Oak handmade units, a utility room and a stunning family room, studio or garden room. This was a later addition to the property, is versatile and enjoys a true connection into the garden via several sets of doors.

To the first floor there are a total of five spacious double bedrooms with the principal bedroom having its own walk-in wardrobe and en-suite in addition to a family bathroom and second en-suite serving bedroom five.

The property holds a corner plot bordering both Menlove Avenue and Druidsville Road allowing for extensive, beautiful mature landscaped gardens. The front garden has a large driveway allowing for off road parking leading to a double garage. A wide variety of trees, shrubs and colourful borders set around a lawn with boxed hedging.

The rear garden extends outwards and to the side with a beautiful lawn with established hollies, laurels and a variety of trees providing semi seclusion. In addition to several patios with pergolas and kitchen garden beds, there is the detached garden room of solid construction which can also be used for a variety of uses.

A full schedule of the accommodation and detailed photographic illustration are set out within this marketing brochure provide a clear insight and understanding of one of Liverpool's finest properties.

Menlove Avenue stands as one of Liverpool's most desirable residential locations, renowned for its elegant tree-lined streets and a distinguished mix of detached and semi-detached period homes.

This picturesque section of Menlove Avenue offers a peaceful, leafy setting with exceptional access to local amenities and green open spaces.

Just a short stroll away, the vibrant Allerton Road presents a diverse array of boutique shops, acclaimed restaurants, wine bars, and bistros, along with convenient banking and everyday services. Situated across the road is the historic Calderstones Park providing a beautiful, natural retreat with its botanical gardens, open lawns, and the Mansion House leisure facilities.

Additional green space can be enjoyed at Sefton Park and Reynolds Park, while the charming Woolton Village offers further independent shops, eateries, and cultural appeal.

Residents benefit from excellent transport connections, with frequent bus services and strong rail links via Mossley Hill, West Allerton, and Liverpool South Parkway stations offering direct access to Liverpool city centre and beyond, including London. For national and international travel, Liverpool John Lennon Airport is just a short drive away.

Council Tax Band: G
Tenure: Freehold

The Approach

The front garden enjoys a sandstone curtilage with dressed coping stones and ornate piers all softened by manicured and shaped borders enjoying a variety of established trees and hedging around a curved and extensive lawn with central beds and low-level hedging. A stone driveway allows for ample off road parking and connects to the double garage. The gardens are finished with ornate sandstone rockery and gentle flood lighting.

Porch

The entrance porch is beautiful in appearance and design with exposed truss work, courtesy lighting and connects seamlessly to the intricate and imposing elevations. Original panelled entrance door leads into a sensational, elegant and impressive reception hall overlooked by minstrel’s gallery.

Reception Hall (5.70m x 1.17m)

The reception hall is furnished with joinery of the highest standard rarely seen today including oak panelling connected to the famous shipping companies based at Cammell Lairds. The panelling is intricate, delicate and provides a feeling of opulence throughout all areas where it has been employed. The panelling is furnished with corniced art rails, deep skirting boards and carved architrave to door casings. Above the art rail there is a decorative frieze incorporating shipping emblems displaying the nautical connection.

Focal Points Of The Reception Hall

Several focal points in the reception hall are the carved stone fireplace with inlaid herringbone brick detail and raised hearth, wood block flooring in a herringbone design with veneered inlaid borders and the stunning return staircase leading to the first floor over two half landings with a double bull nose step, carved balustrade supported by barley twist spindles and a panelled string. The staircase returns upwards via two half landings and provides access to the cloakroom and WC off the first half landing. The reception hall is complemented further by exposed beamed ceilings and a large leaded light and stained glass window to the front elevation showering this part of the property with natural light.

Cloakroom & WC (2.51m x 1.39m)

Comprising a low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, cosmetic stand, cloaks rails, radiator, beamed ceiling and a leaded light window.

Drawing Room (Right Hand Side) (4.84m x 4.25m)

A spectacular room displaying architecture of a superior standard, the glazing techniques applied under construction allow for triple aspect glazing in the form of a beautiful inglenook fireplace with herringbone brick inlays, open fire and tiled hearth with classical inglenook windows to either side. To the front elevation there is a full height walk-in six panelled splayed bay displaying a number of emblems and crests including nautical themes.

Focal Points Of The Drawing Room

The bay also incorporates mock Tudor panelling to the lower section with this theme continuing to all of the internal walls furnished with corniced art rail with decorative friezes above. Elegant wooden flooring provides a feeling of quality to the room in addition to deep skirting boards and wide architraves to door casings. The original doors from the reception hall are beautiful in appearance and design with leaded and stained glass detail. To the rear of the room there is a large square bay again crested with leaded light detail providing captivating views of the rear and side gardens.

Living Room (Front Left Hand Side) (8.93m x 4.63m)

With a Leaded light, crested and emblemed splayed bay window looking towards Calderstones Park, quality wood block flooring in a herringbone design, slate fireplace with exposed brick inlays and open fire with raised hearth, radiator, detailed joinery work including deep skirting boards, wide architraves to door casings. The ceiling is corniced with decorative inlays and an impressive oval panel to the ceiling with period mouldings.

Study (Rear) (3.40m x 2.24m)

A charming, bright and wonderful room connecting to the garden via a single leaded light door, showered with natural light via four original leaded light windows looking onto the garden. Beech stripped flooring, radiator and book shelving.

Family Dining Kitchen (Rear) (5.96m x 3.05m)

The heart of the home and offering an arrangement of Pippy Oak handmade units, furnished with tumbled marble work surfaces incorporating an under slung porcelain double bowl sink unit with mixer tap and instant hot water tap. The chimney breast houses a range cooker with a six burner hob, dual ovens and grill in addition to an integrated microwave, dishwasher, glazed display cabinets and full height larder units make this a functional and practical kitchen. Above the entrance door from the reception hall are the original servant bells which are in working order. The kitchen extends into a dining area with book shelving, down lighting and integrated speakers.

Utility & Laundry Room (3.75m x 2.63m)

A spacious and practical room plumbed for all services and offering units and work surfaces incorporating a stainless steel sink unit and mixer tap, downlighters, part tiled walls, tiled floor, double glazed window.

Family Room/Garden Room/Music Studio (6.62m x 3.97m)

A fabulous later addition to the property, beautiful in design, and a versatile and comfortable room with a true connection to the garden via two sets of leaded light French doors. Glazing is offered to several aspects and overlooks the beautiful garden. Two double glazed Velux skylights. Exposed truss work was detailed under design supporting the full height ceiling and providing an air of charm and character to the property. There is a walk-in cupboard, impressive integrated speaker system and downlighters.

First Floor Accommodation

Minstrels' Galleried Landing (7.46m x 4.27m)

Overlooking the reception hall and provides a feeling of both space and light. There is a solid carved balustrade supported by barley twist spindles, wood panelling under corniced art rail and a beautiful coved ceiling. Impressive leaded light and stained glass windows with original emblems to the front and rear shower natural light throughout the upper floor.

Principal Bedroom (Front Right) (4.86m x 4.22m)

A stunning leaded light stained glass window with views towards Calderstones Park, radiator, coved and cornice ceiling, downlighters. An arrangement of fitted wardrobes provide hanging space and storage and integrated music system and lighting. Dressing table and mirror.

Dressing Room/Walk-In Wardrobe (2.38m x 1.95m)

Fitted wardrobes offering ample hanging space and storage. Leading to:

En-Suite Wet Room (3.42m x 1.59m)

Recently re-equipped to a high standard with a close couple WC, wash basin with inlaid mirror over, walk-in shower area with rain and rinse function and glazed screening, stylish tiling to walls and floor, radiator, chrome heated towel rail, downlighters, leaded light window.

Bedroom 2 (Front Left) (4.29m x 3.92m)

A period, comfortable and relaxing room with an original leaded light window to the front with decorative inlays and views towards Calderstones Park, corresponding splayed bay window to the side allowing for double aspect glazing. Detailed brick built fireplace with raised hearth, panelling to lower walls and an original built-in cupboard with semi arched head timber section over, art rail, coved ceiling, downlighters.

Bedroom 3 (Rear Left)

3.71m x 3.36m
Another charming, comfortable and elegant room with original leaded light decorative windows being dual aspect, built-in brick built fireplace with herringbone design and arched head grate, original cupboard and panelling to walls under a cornice art rail, downlighters, coved ceiling.

Bedroom 4 (Rear Centre) (3.05m x 3.00m)

A leaded light window overlooking the beautiful rear garden, fitted wardrobes and drawer units with shelving over, laminate floor, radiator, picture rail, coved ceiling, downlighters.

Family Bathroom (Rear Centre) (3.02m x 2.22m)

A spacious bathroom with built-in tiled sided bath, pedestal wash hand basin, close coupled WC, chrome heated towel rail, fully tiled walls, tiled floor, built-in cupboard housing hot water cylinder, radiator, coved ceiling, downlighters.

Inner Landing (4.98m x 1.13m)

Two double glazed and leaded light windows. Leading to:

Bedroom 5 (Front Right) (3.42m x 2.78m)

Double aspect glazing combining a leaded light window to the front and double glazed leaded light window to the side, radiator, deep skirting boards, wide architraves.

En-Suite Bathroom (2.10m x 1.85m)

Comprising glazed enclosure with rain and rinse attachment, pedestal wash hand basin, close coupled WC, chrome heated towel rail, attractive tiling to walls and floor with decorative inlays, porcelain tiled floor, chrome heated towel rail, integrated speakers, down lighters, leaded light window.

Double Garage (6.03m x 4.94m)

Being informally divided by way of an opening to the dividing wall allowing for more versatile and improved use of space. The garages are served by independent electronically operated doors, there is ample storage, a water tap, power and light. Door to rear. State-of-the-art Worcester boiler supporting the hot water cylinder and running on a Hive system.

Garden House (4.62m x 2.50m)

An interesting part of the property originally constructed as an air raid shelter. The garden house is now fully utilised as a potting shed, garden store with its own services and WC.

Rear & Side Garden

The gardens are extensive, beautiful and landscaped to a high standard. The rear of the dwelling is served by a patio and walkway leading to an elevated patio connecting to the garden house. This is complemented by an established and exceptionally mature magnolia providing seclusion and shade if required. The lawn extends outwards due to the extensive corner plot making this an ideal family garden. Shaped and curved edged borders complement the extensive lawn and offer a wide and wonderful variety of colourful trees and shrubs including hollies, laurel, and rowan to name a few. For morning sun or alfresco dining, there is an additional patio area to the curtilage bordering Druidsville Road which has its own pergola amidst the established shrubs. Raised and retained borders offer an organised vegetable and kitchen garden supported further by a modern green house located to the side.