Detached house for sale in 'the Nook', Fulwood Park, Liverpool. L17

Description

This picturesque location is made up of some of Liverpool's finest dwellings many of which hold listed status and seldom come to the market. 'The Nook' is approached via a private sweeping driveway furnished with classical lamp standards leading to the courtyard which serves both 'The Coach House' and 'Stables'. Upon arrival, there is a feeling you have arrived at a destination as you are surrounded by exquisite grounds and a feeling of seclusion.

The main house (the former Coach House) offers accommodation over two floors, briefly comprising a reception hall with cloakroom and WC, comfortable living room, a central dining and sitting room which leads into a contemporary fitted kitchen with boot room off. To the first floor there is an extensive landing which serves three bedrooms and a family bathroom and WC.

Situated to the rear, the former stables has been enhanced and improved to an exceptional standard and demonstrates architectural flair combined with raw industrial charm. The accommodation offers an open plan living room and kitchen, workshop, garage and home office or summer room to the ground floor. To the first floor there are three bedrooms, one of which can be used as a living room with the principal bedroom having en-suite facilities.

The accommodation is interconnecting and free flowing across both dwellings and although they are separate, they feel very connected. The gardens are simply majestic and picturesque views can be enjoyed from many rooms across both dwellings. A full photographic inventory along with detailed particulars are provided herein but to appreciate this fine offering, a private viewing must be undertaken.

Council Tax Band: E
Tenure: Freehold

The Location

Fulwood Park is Liverpool’s oldest Private Parks dates back to Elizabethan times. It’s serpentine road runs down towards the River Mersey and residents enjoy private access via a residents only gate onto Otterspool and the Mersey frontage. ‘Fulwood Park’ is an area of historical interest and a designated conservation area. Many of the buildings hold listed status and enjoy large plots of land amidst leafy surroundings. The immediate area is vibrant, cultural and an exciting place to reside.

The Local Amenities

Aigburth Road offers excellent public transport services via both road and rail with several main line railway stations and frequent bus services leading to Liverpool City Centre and beyond. A strong local road network also serves the area in addition to a comprehensive range of shopping facilities. The area is renowned for its excellent schooling covering all age ranges across both primary and secondary. Sefton Park is situated close by along with Sudley House and Gardens. For those who enjoy a vibrant nightlife, Lark Lane with its excellent selection of wine bars, bistros and renowned public houses is situated close by and Liverpool City Centre is only a short car journey away.

The Elevations

Rough cast stucco render over a brick base with relieved bay windows. The roof is pitched and weathered in blue slate.

The Approach

‘The Nook’ is situated on the right hand side of Fulwood Park as you proceed along its Serpentine access road. The property is approached via sandstone piers with decorative copings and a sweeping driveway combining hard standing with inlaid granite sets. Set within raised and retained borders there are a number of established trees and shrubs including yew, oak, evergreen, holly and magnolia providing a feeling of decadence and seclusion. Lighting is provided by two classical lamp standards as you approach the second entrance with wrought iron served by brick built piers with decorative copings. A full description of the gardens and surrounding land is provided further on in the particulars of sale.

The Main House

With original twin timber panelled entrance doors with fan light over leading into:

Reception Hall (3.82m x 2.17m)

French windows with delicate glazing bars provide generous natural light and a pleasant outlook, oak stripped flooring and detailed joinery work by way of deep skirting boards and wide architraves provide a feel of quality. There are finned radiators and a decorative frieze. The focal point is the oak staircase rising centrally with a bull nose step and delicately carved balustrade with cast-iron newel post.

Cloakroom/WC (2.08m x 1.20m)

A beautiful handmade leaded light and stained glass window handcrafted to resemble a spider's web and surrounding flowers, close coupled WC, wash basin, finned radiator, oak stripped flooring, low level storage units and a further French window.

Living Room (4.84m x 3.62m)

A charming full height and width splayed bay incorporating sash windows looking over the gardens, oak stripped flooring, finned radiator. Open fire set into chimney breast with log store to side, detailed joinery work including deep skirting boards, wide architraves, picture rail and the room is finished with a coved ceiling and central ceiling rose.

Central Living & Dining Space (5.70m x 6.02m)

A decadent room being central to the property and providing free flowing circulation space. Beautiful glazing to three aspects, oak stripped flooring, finned radiator, deep skirting boards, wide architraves, exposed beam to ceiling, deep storage cupboard.

Kitchen (4.00m x 3.23m)

A contemporary kitchen lavished with light via ‘Crittall’ windows and French doors to two aspects perfectly suited to the property. The arrangement of base, wall and drawer units are contrasting in colour and furnished with high quality stainless steel work surfaces complemented by marble splashbacks and surface lighting, ‘Quooker’ tap, a full range of appliances includes a ‘Siemens’ washing machine, dishwasher, oven hob and hood, combination microwave and fridge freezer. Underfloor heating has been installed and there is a concealed ‘Glow Worm’ combination boiler. Down lighters, access to a sunken decked area in the kitchen garden available via the ‘Crittall’ French doors.

Boot Room/Modest Summer Room (3.02m x 1.71m)

‘Crittall’ windows over a brick base with door into side courtyard, storage units.

First Floor Landing

A long landing with original exposed floorboards, detailed joinery work including deep skirting boards, wide architraves, picture rail, dado rail and light is provided by way of a high level sash window.

Bedroom 1 (4.76m x 3.66m)

A beautiful room with picturesque view of the surrounding gardens which is certainly one of the focal points of this property and a reason to acquire. A full width splayed bay incorporating sash windows overlooking the grounds, a full height ceiling with exposed truss and beams, finned radiator, exposed floorboards.

Bedroom 2 (3.14m x 2.63m)

Sash window, finned radiator, exposed floorboards, deep skirting boards, wide architraves, picture rail.

Bedroom 3 (3.80m x 3.33m)

Double aspect glazing by way of one sash window, one double glazed window, finned radiator, full height ceiling with exposed beams.

Family Bathroom (2.59m x 2.28m)

‘Hints of mid-century’, bath unit with mixer tap and shower rinse, cantilever wash basin, close couple WC, art-deco style storage cupboards, contemporary tiling to the bathing area, two sash windows.

The Coach House, Formerly The Stables

The Elevations

Classic Victorian brick under a blue slate roof with a charming weathervane. The front elevation is complemented by an established and simply stunning wisteria.

Accommodation

Open Plan Living Room & Kitchen (6.38m x 5.55m)

Displaying architectural flair with Victorian robustness complemented by industrial accents. The kitchen offers an arrangement of base units furnished with high quality stainless steel and granite work surfaces incorporating a 11⁄2 bowl underslung sink unit and mixer tap, ‘De-Dietrich’ cooking appliance with hob, oven and warming drawer, beautiful stone flooring, Victorian radiators provide a feel of quality. The walls are finished in exposed rustic brick with residual plaster displaying industrial steel work under a beamed ceiling. Original French windows and bi-folding doors lead onto the granite set courtyard and patio. Staircase leads to:

Sleeping Quarters

Bedroom 1 (6.4m x 5.6m)

Demonstrating the same architectural flair as below and attention to detail. Exposed floorboards and exposed brick walls again demonstrate industrial flair including exposed steel work, three windows, exposed beams.

En-Suite

Open plan WC with a walk-in shower area with glazed doors, bronze style decorative tiling, chrome heated towel rail and a floating wash basin to the bedroom area.

Bedroom 2 (5.58m x 3.05m)

Stripped flooring, exposed brick walls with robust industrial straps, Victorian radiator, exposed beams, high level windows, hatch to garage below although de-commissioned.

Bedroom 3 (5.70m x 5.55m)

Hatch leading to hidden staircase leading to the workshop below. A delightful room with glazing to three aspects two of which are high level and one set of French doors providing views over the garden, exposed brick walls again enjoying exposed steel work, Victorian radiator, exposed beams to ceiling.

Ground Floor Ancillary Accommodation

This part of the property maybe suitable for further enhancement and development subject to obtaining any necessary building control and planning permissions.

Garage (5.84m x 3.03m)

Classic terracotta and black tiled flooring, gas fired boiler, bi-folding doors provide access to the front.

Workshop (5.70m x 5.56m)

Suitable for possible conversion due to a large floor area, window, twin door access, sink unit, staircase leading up to the main bedroom. Door to:

Home Office/Garden Room (5.90m x 2.55m)

Continuing with a theme of architectural flair and industrial robustness, the property enjoys ‘Crittall’ windows and door leading onto the kitchen garden, charming ‘Aga’ providing cooking facilities, exposed floorboards and exposed brick walls, oak work surfaces and heat source suitable for a work space, power, water and light laid on.

The Gardens

The gardens are simply magnificent and provide a feeling of space, light and seclusion. The sweeping driveway as previously detailed provides access to the property and stone terraces serving both dwellings. To the left hand side of the main house and front of the coach house there is an extensive stone driveway with patio and courtyard combining stone and granite sets. To the right hand side a walkway leads to an undulating lawn of great expanse, a walkway, a fabulous selection of mature trees including birch, blossom, oak and an abundance of spring flowers. Sandstone boundary walls are softened by beech and privet hedging again providing seclusion. The garden is formerly divided by a Victorian wall with sandstone copings allowing for the impressive driveway. There is a summer house, log store, shed and raised kitchen garden with sunken decked area. Water, power and light is laid on.

N.B.

The previous owners considered the possibility of further development within the grounds which could potentially be explored. Although there is no current permission, prospective purchasers may wish to consider the same. This, of course, would be subject to applying to the relevant committees and also the local planning authority.