Property description

Sutton Kersh have been appointed to offer for sale this unique, beautiful, bright and spacious apartment situated within the heart of the historic Rainford Village. This wonderful garden apartment forms part of this elegant building constructed in 1847. Not only does the property offer private and well appointed accommodation but also enjoys the benefit of a private and secluded rear garden with a sunny aspect as well as several patio terraces and a converted outbuilding.   The current owner, a local author, has presented to the property to an exceptional standard resulting in the property being featured on several documentaries and TV programmes.  

There is a front forecourt belonging to the property being set back off Church Road and allowing for parking.  The property is approached via a Georgian style front door with polished brass fittings which leads into a private sheltered passageway with white washed walls, pine panelled ceiling and decorative wall lighting.  There is a private gate into the side courtyard.  This provides a Mediterranean feel to the entrance.  The rear entrance leading to an elegant hallway with high coved ceiling, tiled floorway and matching Georgian style pillars.  A wide staircase leads to the first floor landing via an original feature window leading onto the second part galleried landing again with high coved ceilings.   The remainder of the accommodation comprises a dining room, lounge and kitchen area, a vanity room and WC, a master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, second bedroom and an occasional bedroom / loft conversion.  The property is delightful in presentation and as agents we strongly advise an internal inspection is undertaken to appreciate the accommodation on offer. 

ACCOMMODATION
From Church Road the property is approached via a traditional entrance door and private sheltered passageway with white wash walls and pine panelled ceiling with decorative wall lighting. A further private gate leads into the side courtyard. The entrance door to the property leads to a staircase with an elegant original window to the open dining area. The accommodation is set out below.

DINING ROOM - 14' 0'' x 11' 9'' (4.27m x 3.58m)
Tasteful decor. A spacious dining room consisting of original high coved ceiling and mirrored feature wall.

LOUNGE - 15' 0'' x 14' 9'' (4.57m x 4.50m)
A very spacious and bright lounge. Double glazed Georgian window. Retaining its original high coved ceiling.

KITCHEN - 15' 0'' x 8' 1'' (4.57m x 2.46m)
A modern kitchen with quality wall finishing. Double glazed Georgian style window. Down lighted ceiling and a range of high gloss grey units, black worktops and all usual kitchen fixtures and fittings. Six foot tall fridge / freezer included in the sale.

VANITY ROOM
Open plan, stylish and modern glass wash basin with chrome fittings and tap. Mirror wall unit. Ladder style chrome radiator.

WC
Bright southerly facing double glazed window, ultra modern stylish high gloss wall finishing. Down lighted ceiling. Low level WC.

MASTER BEDROOM - 14' 1'' x 12' 8'' (4.29m x 3.86m)
A spacious stunning room which has a southerly facing UPVC double glazed window. Luxury, Swedish, high gloss wall finishing.

ENSUITE & BATHROOM - 8' 10'' x 5' 0'' (2.69m x 1.52m)
Includes stylish square Jacuzzi with controlled underwater coloured lighting built in music player and shower attachment. Tiled floor covering and decor includes modern wall and ceiling finished in luxury Swedish, high gloss wall finishing. Sunken down-lights and extractor fan.

BEDROOM 2 - 12' 6'' x 10' 5'' (3.81m x 3.18m)
Double glazed UPVC Georgian style window. Full width of fitted wardrobes and pelmet set with sunken down-lights above the doors. The room is beautifully decorated and carpeted.

LOFT CONVERSION / BEDROOM 3
An ideal occasional room with a fixed nautical style staircase. The room has fully treated original beams. The ceiling runs into the roofline and a velux double glazed roof light. Tastefully decorated. The floor is carpeted. There is further access to the other half of the loft providing a large amount of additional storage space.

OUTSIDE

REAR OF THE PROPERTY
This is the reason that this property is so unique... The exterior patio and garden space is attractive as it all opens out on three levels. First level, on stepping out of the apartment to the rear of the property you enter a block paved courtyard with raised bed of gravel and ornamental pieces around the gnarled trunk of a large vine that covers the lattice roof of the entire courtyard. It has a Mediterranean feel and there is plenty of space to sit out and dine al fresco! There is also an outdoor tap for convenience. The walls are tastefully painted in keeping with the rest of the property and feature various wall decoration.

OUTBUILDING
Rear of the property. This quaint outbuilding made of original Yorkshire stone is also circa 1847. Leading out of the courtyard you enter another useful and attractive patio space with paving stone and gravel flower bed.The detached outbuilding itself is on the second level just a step down from the second patio area. The outbuilding which is detached, converted pony stable has recently been fully reonvated, decorated and carpeted and resembles a small cottage. This valuable extra part of the property could be used as an office/ study etc. and comes with full electrics.

GARDEN
At rear of property. This is what makes the property so unique. On the third level is the stunning, rear garden with manicured lawn area. Completely enclosed and tranquil backing on to a private meadow / woodland with mature shrubbery and ivy infused walls. This is a wonderful haven of relaxation that is totally private and not overlooked at all.

Property Features :

• A Unique Apartment
• Situated In The Heart Of Rainford Village
• Private & Secluded Garden
• Private Sheltered Entrance
• Ground Floor Entrance