Property description
Sutton Kersh have been appointed to offer for sale this beautiful period detached Lodge House occupying an exclusive position on the fringe of the truly magnificent 235 acres of Sefton Park with is both acknowledged and listed by English heratige. The former deer park was developed into a public park once purchased from the Earl of Sefton.The park was jointly designed by a French landscape artist Edouard Andre and a Liverpool born archtiect Loius Hornblower. Once commission and opened in 1872 the park was dedicated 'for the health and enjoyment of the town people. The parks design is based on a circular and oval foor print with many beautiful lodges situated around the perimeter. The subject property is Grade II listed and was constructed around 1874 and offers a number of ornate and original features combined with an air of charm. Internally the property offers additional accommodation and in years gone by a two storey extension was constructed to the rear elevation using modern building technology blended in by the recreation of the property's original design features. The accommodation is set out over two floors and comprises vestibule entrance with vaulted ceiling leading into a welcoming reception hall with ground floor WC, a decadent and spacious dining room, studies area and welcoming lounge. There is also a modern and contemporary fitted kitchen offering an abundance of natural light as well as a separate utility room. To the first floor there are three double bedrooms, a master bedroom enjoying a vaulted ceiling and decorative exposed beams and a modern fitted family bathroom. Externally the property is accessed via secure electronic gates and is enveloped by attractive and well maintained gardens offering a mixture of lawned and paved areas with ample space for secure parking. To appreciate the splendour of the property on offer an early viewing is recommended and we believe that as agents this property and its location will offer any prospective purchaser with an enviable lifestyle.The front elevations are of oak frame to the first floor set on a pressed red brick base having infill panels with pressed red brick and relief course of sandstone with decorative detailing. The rear elevations are of steel construction with timber cladding and decorative inserts and attractive glazing. The roof is slated with complimentary ridge tiles and carved barge boards.
ACCOMMODATION
GROUND FLOOR
VESTIBULE ENTRANCE - 6' 2'' x 5' 9'' (1.89m x 1.74m)
A stunning and welcoming vestibule entrance setting a precedent for the remainder of the property. Fitted with a timber entrance door set within a sandstone arched head doorway having a full height vaulated ceiling with inset skylight, single glazed original window to the side, stunning original tiled flooring, service meter cupboard, ample space for cloaks.
RECEPTION HALL
Fitted with stripped wood flooring, central heating radiator, spindle staircase rising of the right hand side, understair storage.
GROUND FLOOR WC - 10' 1'' max x 5' 10'' (3.07m x 1.78m) reducing to 5' 6'' (1.67m)
This spacious ground floor WC boasts a low level WC, wash basin and vanity unit, central heating radaitor, limestone tiled flooring, single glazed feature window to the side, housing the combinaiton boiler, spotlights.
DINING ROOM - 15' 4'' into bay x 12' 4'' max (4.67m x 3.76m)
This stunning formal dining room boasts a single glazed timber window set within the sandstone Mullion bay, a feature fire surround with cast iron trim and living flame gas feature fire with tiled hearth, stripped wood flooring, central heating radiator, integrated shelving, decorative picture rail. Access into:
STUDY AREA - 7' 2'' x 5' 10'' (2.19m x 1.77m)
A turreted study being qwirky in design and boasting a dual aspect with a single glazed window to the front and side, a full heigth vaulted ceiling, integrated shelving, ample space for studies.
LOUNGE - 14' 7'' x 12' 2'' (4.45m x 3.70m)
This welcoming lounge boasts a single glazed timber window to the side set within a sandstone Mullion bay, open chimeny breast, parquet wood flooring, central heating radiator.
KITCHEN - 15' 6'' x 11' 9'' (4.73m x 3.59m)
Incorpoarting the lower part of the modern extension this bespoke and highly contemporary kitchen boasts an abundance of natural light fitted with two sets of double glazed patio doors to both sides and two floor to ceiling double glazed windows to both sides, offering access into both the side and rear gardens bringing both indoor and outdoor lifestyles together. Fitted with a range of high gloss wall and base units over and incorporated by soild wood work surfaces, space for a five burning range cooker, plumbing for a dishwasher, central island offering ample space for casual dining, stunning lime stone tiled flooring, a low slung Belfast style sink, spotlights.
UTILITY ROOM - 8' 6'' x 5' 3'' (2.59m x 1.59m) reducing to 4' 0'' (1.22m)
An ample utiltiy room boasting a range of base and wall untis over and incorporating by complimentary work surfaces, a stainless steel sink and drainer, plumbing for washing machine, space for a fridge freezer, lime stone tiled flooring, part tiled walls.
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING
Spindle staircase rising on the right hand side to a split level landing, loft access.
BEDROOM 1 - 15' 11'' x 12' 6'' (4.86m x 3.82m)
This beautiful master bedroom suite incorporates the upper floor of the contemporary extension boasting a beautiful and bespoke vaulted ceiling with decorative exposed beams incorporating four double glazed skylight windows and two further double glazed windows to both sides offering a dual aspect and an abundance of natural light, solid wood flooring, central heating radiator.
BEDROOM 2 - 15' 6'' x 12' 2'' max (4.73m x 3.72m)
An ample second bedroom boasting a single glazed window to the front, central heating radiator, integrated shelving.
BEDROOM 3 - 13' 6'' x 12' 1'' (4.11m x 3.68m)
A third double bedroom boasting a double glazed window to the side, central heating radiator, built-in wardrobe, decorative original cast iron fire surround.
FAMILY BATHROOM - 11' 11'' x 9' 4'' (3.64m x 2.84m)
This spacious family bathroom baosts a single glazed window to the side, a vaulted free-standing bath with mixer tap, a low level WC, separate shower enclouser with separsate shower, wash basin, central heating radiator, cushion flooring, loft access.
OUTSIDE
The front garden is mostly laid to lawn with mature flower, tree and shrub borders being well stocked. Side garden having block paved driveway with parking for several vehicles, an additional area of lawn with further well stocked, flower, tree and shrub borders, electronic gated access, external floor lighting. The rear garden has a raised paved area with ornate wall, mature flower, tree an dshrub borders and being well stocked, water laid on, gated access to front aspect, external lighting, additional paved area providing access to brick built out-building, external power supply.
Property Features :
- A Stunning Detached Lodge
- A Wealth Of Character & Charm
- Highly Sought After Location
- Situated On The Fringe Of Sefton Park
- Grade II Listed & Constructed Circa 1874
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