Property description
Sutton Kersh are delighted to offer for sale and rare opportunity to acquire a truly stunning apartment in one of Liverpool's Heritage buildings. Allerton Priory was designed by Alfred Waterhouse and is included on the List of Buildings of Special Architectural and Historical Interest as Grade II*. The site is also included in the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens. This former merchant’s mansion was constructed for John Grant Morris in 1866, former Mayor of Liverpool and passed from family hands in 1901. The main house was converted to a small number of luxury apartments in 2000, by the renowned property developers PJ Livesey Group. Allerton Priory is set within the grounds of Ye Priory Court and accessed from the old part of Allerton Road. The property is surrounded by extensive and well established grounds, with access via a winding woodland driveway before arriving at the breathtaking views of Allerton Priory. The apartment has been extensively remodelled and redesigned to reflect ergonomic design with luxury fittings to complement the stunning internal architectural features of the original house. It has been finished to an exceptionally high standard by the current owners with the very best materials and fixtures. In brief, the apartment is accessed via a substantial and ornately decorated communal reception hall that retains the grandeur of the building’s illustrious heritage, including ornamental fireplace, dual height stained glass windows and decorative cornice. Internally the apartment offers substantial accommodation over two floors and briefly comprises to the ground floor, a reception hall, spacious living/drawing room with an abundance of original features including a grand fire place and full height windows overlooking the communal gardens, modern fitted kitchen, restroom, master bedroom with en-suite facilities. To the lower ground floor there are two further large double bedrooms, family bathroom and study. The property enjoys extensive communal gardens, allocated parking space, garage and visitor parking.A viewing of this rare property is highly recommended.
ACCOMMODATION
GRAND COMMUNAL ENTRANCE
The main house is accessed by the original sandstone gothic vestibule, entering in to the spectacular entrance hall which retains many of the buildings historic features, including double height stained glass windows, grand sweeping staircase, mosaic and wooden floor and decorative ceiling plasters. Each apartment is accessed via a telephone security entry system.
ENTRANCE HALL
A long entrance hall with an ornately coved and corniced ceiling with recessed lighting. Solid dark oak flooring throughout. Off the main entrance hall is a cupboard housing a newly installed Remeha combination boiler, and a further deep storage facility. Radiator and window. There is also access to the gardens to the rear of the property.
REAR COMMUNAL HALLWAY
Leading to the communal gardens via a patio area and sandstone steps.
DRAWING ROOM/LIVING ROOM - 29' 11'' x 23' 11 max (9.11m x 7.30m)
One of the highlights of this property. The fabulously large family room retains the original panelling and corniced ceiling and ceiling rose with chandelier. Solid oak flooring complements the part oak panelled walls. Double height sash windows overlook manicured gardens and capture the sun throughout the day. The room retains the original beautiful period fireplace with decorative pillars and intricate carvings. Three cast iron radiators.
KITCHEN DINER - 17' 9'' x 8' 12 (5.41m x 2.74m) increasing to 11' 5'' (3.47m)
A modern fitted kitchen offering a good number of base wall and drawer units with dark granite work surfaces and corresponding granite splash backs incorporating an under slung 1 ½ bowel stainless steel sink with mixer tap. Integrated Neff appliances include; double oven, microwave oven, dishwasher, fridge freezer washer/dryer and integrated hob. Twin sash windows, ornate coving, track lighting, wine rack, ornamental door, solid oak flooring.
MASTER BEDROOM - 18' 12'' max x 13' 9 max (5.78m x 4.18m)
Large double room with two original large sash windows, intricate coving and solid oak flooring throughout. Central heating radiator. Steps leading up to
EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM - 6' 11'' x 7' 9 (2.12m x 2.36m)
A spacious shower room, tiled from floor to ceiling with imported Brazilian riven slate, incorporating a custom designed double glass enclosure / wet room. Rainshower and hand held shower and tap fittings are all Hans Grohe and complement Duravit WC, storage cupboard, vanity wash bowel and storage unit. Recessed lighting, original sash window, extractor fan and heated towel rail.
WC - 5' 10'' x 4' 8 (1.79m x 1.41m)
Vanity wash basin and mixer tap, WC, designer radiator, window, solid oak flooring, part tiled with granite.
LOWER GROUND FLOOR
BEDROOM 2 - 18' 8'' x 13' 7 into alcove (5.68m x 4.13m)
Spacious double bedroom with two sash windows to the front of the property. Central heating radiator, recessed lighting and sisal flooring.
BEDROOM 3 - 23' 7'' x 10' 0 (7.18m x 3.06m)
Spacious double bedroom, twin sash windows, exposed vaulted brick ceiling with uplighting. Central heating radiator and sisal flooring
STUDY - 5' 2'' x 9' 8 (1.57m x 2.94m)
FAMILY BATHROOM - 11' 3'' plus door recess x 8' 8 (3.43m x 2.64m)
Tile sided bath with telephone mixer tap and shower extension, pedestal wash basin, WC, tiled walls and floor. Door to basement area (fire escape)
SECURITY
ADT monitored response alarm system
OUTSIDE
Substantial and beautifully maintained private gardens and surrounding woodland, including an ornate sunken garden that has been subject to a conservation order due to its historic significance.Allocated parking space and access to visitor parking.
GARAGE
Secure parking and storage.
Property Features :
- A Stylish & Beautifully Presented Duplex Apartment
- Situated Within Ye Old Priory Court
- Accommodation Over Two Floors
- Many Stunning Period Features
- Grand Communal Reception Hall
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