Property description
Approached via a sweeping driveway framed by a line of mature trees, Ingleton is a beautiful seven bedroom link-detached residence situated on Woolton Park, one of South Liverpool's most prestigious addresses. Located close to Reynolds Park and the picturesque village of Woolton, this exquisite property sits largely hidden from the road, within private, quiet and tranquil grounds. Much improved by the current owners, Ingleton exudes character throughout, providing the perfect blend of period features and thoughtful modernisation. Classic themes of Farrow and Ball colours are evident throughout the property, which creates an aura of timeless elegance. This is enhanced by preserved original features, such as wonderfully high ceilings, detailed decorative cornicing and shuttered period windows built on old sandstone mullions. With windows on all sides of the property, especially to the east, south and west, natural light tracks around the house, flooding the main rooms with light at different times of the day.The first of four large reception rooms sets the standard, providing an impressive music / living room, accessed via two ornate archways. Boasting stripped, polished solid wood flooring and an eye catching marble fireplace, this inviting room offers an enviable setting for receiving guests. Wide double doors lead from the hallway into the heart of the house, where a truly desirable dining kitchen is housed. Providing the ultimate in sociable living, this superb open plan space boasts a range of high specification wall and base units, granite work tops and a traditional wood burner. This is the perfect setting for entertaining as the room opens out into the main family living /TV room. This room is complemented by sophisticated spot lighting and features built in cabinetry ideal for housing an entertainment system. A generously sized children's play room further enhances the remarkable open plan living quarters of this spacious, practical family home.An attractive south-west facing garden room with ceramic tiled flooring, vaulted ceilings and patio doors, provides additional access to the surrounding private grounds. This versatile room also features base units with traditional style ceramic sink. Also on the ground floor, lie a newly refurbished family bathroom and separate WC, and a further substantial sunny reception room with bay window. Such is the flexibility of this remarkable accommodation, this part of the ground floor may either contribute further to the main family living quarters, or be configured as a separate self contained annexe for a semi-independent relative or teenager. An attractive spindle staircase leads up to a half landing and first floor, where five generously sized double bedrooms and three further bathrooms may be found. Each room is finished to an impeccable standard throughout, with two enjoying access to en suite facilities. A conveniently sited utility room houses a state of the art eco boiler and high pressure water cylinder. From the first floor, a second staircase leads up to the upper floor which contains a sixth double bedroom, and an additional bedroom with built in cupboards, used currently as office space. This extraordinary residence also offers an expansive cellar that covers the entire footprint of the property and is split into three separate chambers, with potential for further development. Built originally from sandstone and brick, this unique residence occupies an elevated position on Woolton Hill and offers far reaching views of Cheshire and the West Pennines. The house is set within substantial grounds with generous parking facilities and a detached double garage. To the rear, there is a stunning flagged terrace that offers the perfect setting for entertaining and al fresco dining during the warmer months. This elevated spot provides access to a manicured laid to lawn garden via a set of attractive stone steps and offers the ultimate recreational area for all the family. Despite the history and size of this impressive family home, the current occupants have worked to improve energy efficiency. Ingleton now benefits from a number of ecological and energy saving improvements, including the much admired living roof which carpets the side extension of the property. Offering glorious changing colour throughout all four seasons, this is Country Living, yet with the conveniences of the city on your doorstep. Early internal inspection is recommended of this timeless family home. Technical specificationsIngleton benefits from recent improvements by the current owners, including:* 300L Biasi unvented mains pressure cylinder which delivers high pressure water throughout, including all showers, and benefits from a twin coil system (capacity for combined solar heating).* New Potterton Gold energy efficient high output condensing boiler* Central heating system which allows separate heating of ground floor and other * Mains powered smoke alarm* Burglar alarm, externally monitored, with intruder alarms* Underfloor heating to kitchen* Electric gates: wood and wrought iron* Large double garage with remote controlled up and over Hormann doors* New electrical fuseboards throughout* Energy efficient and LED lighting throughout, including spots* Low energy lighting to garden steps and patio* Clearburn Lovenholm DEFRA approved 5KW Multi-fuel / Woodburning Stove* Low maintenance Enviromat four season sedum living roof, provides additional insulation and longevity of the roof.
Entrance Hall -
Mahogany Wooden framed double glazed door to front, ceramic floor tiles to carpet, radiator, two archways to reception room one, stairs to first floor, stairs to cellar
Reception Room One - - 22' 5'' x 14' 8'' (6.831m x 4.472m)
Two wooden framed double glazed windows to rear aspect and one wooden framed stained glass, double glazed window to side aspect, each set within original sandstone mullions, with fully operational period shutters, stripped and polished floorboards, radiators, marble fireplace with open ready to use lined chimney flue.
Reception Room Two / Sitting Room - - 14' 3'' x 17' 5'' (4.346m x 5.302m)
Wooden framed double glazed window to side aspect set within original sandstone mullions, with fully operational period shutters, stripped and polished floorboards, two radiators, access to downstairs WC
Downstairs WC - - 7' 1'' x 6' 1'' (2.148m x 1.854m)
Wooden framed double glazed window to side aspect with plantation shutter, Burlington WC and wash basin, Victorian style radiator, wood style laminate flooring
Bathroom - - 7' 1'' x 9' 9'' (2.165m x 2.978m)
Bath, shower unit, mosaic tiling, radiator, wood style laminate flooring
Garden Room - - 24' 0'' x 11' 6'' (7.322m x 3.496m)
Aluminium patio doors to side, wooden framed double glazed window to front aspect, range of base units, including plumbing for a washing machine, traditional style ceramic sink, wooden framed single glazed door to porch, wooden framed double glazed door to front aspect, radiator
Reception Room Three / Family Living Room - - 21' 5'' x 15' 4'' (6.532m x 4.686m)
Wood style laminate flooring, radiator, access to playroom / reception room four
Reception Room Four / Playroom - - 11' 10'' x 15' 5'' (3.602m x 4.688m)
Wooden framed double glazed window to front aspect, wood style laminate flooring, radiator, two Velux windows, access to Garden Room.
Kitchen Diner - - 22' 5'' x 15' 9'' (6.839m x 4.799m)
Wooden framed double glazed window to rear aspect set within old sandstone mullions, with fully operational period shutters, stripped and polished floorboards, range of wall and base units, granite work tops, integrated dishwasher, one and a half bowl sink and drainer unit, woodburning stove.
Half Landing towards First Floor -
Utility Room -
Wooden framed single glazed window to front aspect, laminate flooring, sink and drainer unit, plumbing for washing machine, water tank, integrated boiler and high pressure water system. Also easily accessed above is an integrated dry loft space.
Bedroom One - - 15' 8'' x 14' 5'' (4.783m x 4.388m)
Wooden framed double glazed windows with plantation shutters to front aspect, radiator
En Suite Shower Room -
Wooden framed double glazed window to side aspect with plantation shutters, wash basin, radiator, WC, dual extra long and wide shower cubicle and built in shelving.
First Floor -
Bedroom Two - - 14' 2'' x 14' 10'' (4.312m x 4.531m)
Wooden framed double glazed window to front aspect, radiator
Shower Room - - 6' 11'' x 7' 9'' (2.106m x 2.365m)
Wooden framed double glazed window to front aspect, corner curved Matki shower enclosure, Hans Grohe Shower, laminate flooring, wash basin, WC, radiator
Bedroom Three - - 14' 10'' x 10' 11'' (4.523m x 3.329m)
Wooden framed double glazed windows to front and side aspects, radiator
Bedroom Four - - 10' 10'' x 14' 1'' (3.292m x 4.298m)
Wooden framed double glazed window to rear aspect, radiator, free standing basin unit.
Bedroom Five - - 15' 2'' x 16' 2'' (4.614m x 4.932m)
Wooden framed double glazed window to side aspect, radiator, access to bathroom.
Bathroom - - 11' 4'' x 8' 4'' (3.446m x 2.547m)
Jack and Jill bathroom. Wooden framed double glazed window to rear aspect, large free standing double ended roll-top bath by Victoria and Albert, Hudson reed taps and shower accessory, wash basin, WC, Karndean flooring, hand cut wall tiles, and chrome convection radiator
Second Floor -
Bedroom Six - - 10' 1'' x 11' 9'' (3.069m x 3.572m)
Radiator, wooden framed double glazed window to side aspect, in-built double door cupboards.
Bedroom Seven - - 14' 5'' x 10' 7'' (4.396m x 3.220m)
Wooden framed single glazed window to front aspect, wood style laminate flooring, radiator.
Cellar -
Naturally ventilated throughout
Room One - - 6' 5'' x 21' 7'' (1.961m x 6.571m)
Wooden steps down
Room Two - - 13' 7'' x 7' 5'' (4.145m x 2.270m)
Room Three - - 13' 2'' x 21' 6'' (4.025m x 6.547m)
Exterior -
Front Garden -
Driveway with electrically operated gates which sweeps round to the side and rear gardens with a line of majestic mature trees and a range of plant and shrub borders. Complemented by Victorian style lampposts, and aged sandstone landscaping.
Rear Garden -
Flagged Indian Stone patio leading to laid to lawn and landscaped garden areas. Energy efficient garden lighting on walls and steps
Property Features :
- Impressive Seven Bedroom Link-Detached Residence
- Beautiful Open Plan Family Dining Kitchen
- Period Home Complemented by Tasteful Modernisation
- Four Elegant and Substantial Reception Rooms
- Generously Sized Sleeping Accommodation