Flat for sale in Westcliffe Road, Birkdale, Southport PR8

Invest in a piece of history with this exquisite Grade II apartment, masterfully modernised while preserving its timeless charm. Featuring stunning period details and expansive living areas, this property invites you to bask in its allure. The vast second floor offers endless possibilities—be it additional living space, a gym, or offices. This rare gem, chain-free, sits in the heart of Southport.

Located on the prestigious Westcliffe Road, this Grade II listed white building stands elegantly within its private, well-maintained gardens. The first floor apartment is accessed via a side entrance shared with just one other unit. Fully modernised to a high standard, this home brims with charm and further renovation potential, especially with the opportunity to expand into the entire second floor, subject to planning permission.

Upon entry, you are greeted by a grand entrance hall leading to all accommodation spaces. The apartment features sash windows, high ceilings, decorative coving, picture rails, archway entrances, and a snug room at the end of the hall overlooking the communal gardens, making a stunning first impression. The two large living/reception rooms boast original sash windows facing the front and side aspects of the property. Both bedrooms are spacious, with one featuring a beautiful open fire with a marble hearth, a separate dressing area, and a stunning new bathroom suite. The kitchen exudes pure elegance with beamed high ceilings, a stylish integrated kitchen, a large entertaining island, a media wall, and high-spec fixtures and fittings.

But there's more! One of the bedrooms has a large pull-down loft ladder leading to a world of idyllic space. This includes rooms currently used as an office and gym studio, with low-beamed large living spaces, fireplaces, grand window views, skylights, and a hallway leading to a rooftop entertainment space. Historically, this area could have been used for servant living quarters, now offering endless opportunities for the next owner to create a fantastic living space over two floors, maintaining the property's charm and character.

Admire the greenery through all windows overlooking the beautifully maintained gardens. Shared parking is available, along with additional on-street parking for guests.

Just a short stroll from the renowned Lord Street with its Victorian boulevard, this property enjoys a prime location. Enjoy the promenade, Victorian Gardens, unique cafes, bars, and restaurants within minutes. Southport offers excellent bus and train routes, with Birkdale Village just 0.6 miles away, featuring independent shops, bars, restaurants, and its own railway station. Nearby, Victoria Park, tennis courts, beach walks, and swimming baths await. The property is close to secondary schools like Merchant Taylors and St. Mary's in Crosby, making it ideal for families. For sports enthusiasts, numerous golf courses, including the world-renowned Royal Birkdale Golf Club, are nearby. Enjoy a beachfront stroll or relax on the property's balconies with a glass of your favourite drink as the sun sets. This exceptional home truly has it all.

Entrance Porch

Hedge lined pathway leads to a private entrance and hallway leading up to the first floor apartment.

Entrance Hall

8m x 3.6m - 26'3” x 11'10”
Step inside a grand yet welcoming hallway which gives you a real idea of the character and grandeur the property has to offer with its decorative ceilings, panel walls and high ceilings. With access to all accommodation and a picturesque light and bright snug room looking over the front aspect.

Snug

1.9m x 3.6m - 6'3” x 11'10”
A cosy yet bright snug room, ideal for sitting back on a sunny day with a book while watching the world go by. With large glass windows and side storage.

Sitting/Dining Room

6.4m x 5.5m - 20'12” x 18'1”
Archway entrance into a welcoming yet warm feel living room, ideal for relaxing or entertaining in with a tiled hearth and fire surround with single pane sash windows facing the side aspect of the property.

Lounge

5.3m x 4.6m - 17'5” x 15'1”
A 2nd living space again boasting its high ceilings, decorative coving and fire surround. Plenty of space for relaxing or entertaining with family or friends.

Bedroom 1

5.1m x 4.8m - 16'9” x 15'9”
A generous sized double bedroom space with open fire and marble fire surround. Leading via a decorative archway to a dressing / storage room with built in wardrobes - ideal as a walk-in wardrobe! With private door leading to family bathroom.

Bedroom 2

5.5m x 4.1m - 18'1” x 13'5”
A generous sized double bedroom or extra living space with bay window over side aspect.

Family Bathroom

3.1m x 2.81m - 10'2” x 9'3”
Indulge in luxury with this stylish, modern bathroom suite featuring a freestanding bath with an overhead shower, a sleek vanity sink with a mixer tap, and a WC. The space is beautifully accented with large format tiles and charming leaded windows overlooking the side aspect, creating an oasis of elegance and tranquility.

Kitchen

5m x 4.6m - 16'5” x 15'1”
Step into a seductively stylish kitchen, where sophistication meets functionality. This culinary haven boasts integrated Siemens appliances, including a dishwasher, fridge, separate freezer, and built-in microwave oven. The Belfast-style sink with a Quooker tap and the Bertazzoni 6-gas ring Italian cooker cater to all your cooking needs. The cool island, perfect for socialising, features pop-up charging points and an essential wine fridge, making it ideal for entertaining. Enhanced with stylish LED lights, high beamed ceilings, and a chic media wall, this kitchen is the ultimate blend of elegance and modern convenience.

Loft Room

Wow! Climb up a discrete loft ladder in Bedroom 1 and enter a world of endless opportunity, unused in its current form whilst presenting a minimum of 6 living spaces each of good size, light and low beams including a door leading onto an outdoor roof space! What an exciting challenge potentially lays ahead!