Property description

An outstanding opportunity for a purchaser to invest in a landmark property ideally positioned on a 1/2 acre plot, within a few minutes walk of Birkdale Village. Originally constructed in 1870 and boasting over 120 foot long rear garden, this property was for a time, home to the Sisters Of Mercy Convent. Although in need of a comprehensive renovation plan, this detached period house has a plethora of original features and offers superb potential for the right buyer.

The property is positioned between St Vincents Way and York Gardens, within a moments walk of Birkdale Village.

Reception Hall

Panelled & part glazed entrance door from front garden giving access to the grand reception hall with double radiator, fitted carpet, dado & picture rails, original cornice style coving to moulded ceiling, original internal doors to all ground floor rooms, magnificent returning staircase incorporating solid wood balustrade, spindles and newel posts with leaded picture window overlooking the rear garden.

Drawing Room

14' 11'' x 12' 5'' (4.55m x 3.81m) Single glazed bay sash window to front, double radiator, exposed timber floors, picture rail, original coving to ceiling.

Family Room

18' 1'' x 12' 2'' (5.53m x 3.72m) Single glazed bay sash window to front aspect, feature leaded light window to side, double radiator, varnished floorboards, original cornice style coving to ceiling, archway to prayer room

Prayer Room

9' 6'' x 6' 6'' (2.9m x 2m) Leaded light original window to front aspect, radiator, varnished floorboards.

Living Room

17' 0'' x 14' 9'' (5.2m x 4.52m) Single glazed bay sash window to rear, two double radiators, fitted carpet, picture rail, archway to alcove with UPVC double glazed window to rear, single glazed leaded light window to side, feature leaded light window to front.

Morning Room

14' 9'' x 12' 9'' (4.51m x 3.91m) Obscure single glazed sash window to side, single glazed leaded light window to side, double radiator, feature panelled door with leaded light inserts and matching side panels giving access to dining kitchen

Dining Kitchen

20' 9'' x 16' 4'' (6.35m x 5m) Fitted with a matching range of base units with worktop space, 1+1/2 bowl stainless steel sink unit with single drainer and mixer tap, space for fridge/freezer, electric point for cooker, single glazed sash window to side, single glazed window to rear, single glazed leaded light sash window to side, double radiator, floor mounted gas boiler, double glazed french doors to garden

Cloakroom

Radiator, fitted carpet, coat hooks

Laundry Room

Sink unit with double drainer, base cupboards and drawers under and tiled splashbacks, plumbing for washing machine, leaded light window, radiator, side door to garden.

WC

Single glazed leaded sash window to rear, fitted with two piece suite comprising, wash hand basin and WC.

Landing

Single glazed leaded window to rear, double radiator, fitted carpet, dado rail, open plan to home office.

Master Bedroom

17' 0'' x 15' 1'' (5.2m x 4.6m) Single glazed bay sash windows to rear, single glazed sash window to front, double radiator, fitted carpet, ornamental plate rack, coving to ceiling, door to en-suite

En-Suite Bathroom

Fitted with three piece suite comprising cast iron bath, pedestal wash hand basin and close coupled WC, tiled surround, heated towel rail, single glazed sash window to side, built-in linen cupboard

Bedroom 2

19' 0'' x 11' 11'' (5.8m x 3.64m) Secondary glazed sash window to front, secondary glazed bay sash window to front, double radiator, fitted carpet, picture rail.

Bedroom 3

12' 5'' x 12' 2'' (3.8m x 3.71m) Single glazed bay sash window to front, pedestal wash hand basin with mirror, double radiator, varnished floorboards, picture rail.

Bedroom 4

12' 6'' x 8' 11'' (3.83m x 2.72m) Two single glazed sash windows to side, radiator, fitted carpet, picture rail, coving to ceiling.

Bedroom 5

11' 11'' x 11' 7'' (3.65m x 3.55m) Single glazed sash window to side, double radiator, coving to ceiling.

Bathroom

Fitted with three piece suite comprising roll top bath with ornamental feet, hand shower attachment and telephone style mixer tap, wash hand basin and close coupled WC, heated towel rail, single glazed sash window to side, varnished floorboards.

Office

Single glazed sash window to rear, small single sash window to rear, single glazed leaded sash window to side, double radiator.

Gardens

The frontage has established trees and bushes, a pedestrian pathway and driveway leading to garage.

The rear garden is approximately 120 yards long and requires a total overhaul.

Property Features :

• Double Fronted Period Residence
• Large Plot - 1/2 Acre Approx
• Requires A Programme Of Modernisation
• En-Suite To Master Bedroom
• Five Bedrooms
• Central Birkdale Position
• Four Reception Rooms
• EPC Rating: TBC