Stanley Avenue, Higher Bebington

Built in the 1930's for one of Viscount Leverhulme's daughters, this beautiful property retains it's original elegance and grandeur. Excellently located, this 5 bedroom detached family residence offers flexible accommodation within a private setting.

The property in brief:

The house offers exceptional entertaining space with a sociable 'flow' between the reception rooms. From the oak panelled hall you pass through into the formal lounge featuring a stripped parquet floor and an attractive log burner. The sitting room also benefits from dual aspect views across the sunny garden and an open fire. The original paneling continues from there into the light filled dining room with windows overlooking the stunning garden and double doors opening onto the patio.

The quality of the Mark Wilkinson kitchen is impressive. It offers a range of fitted wall and base units, granite worksurfaces and splashbacks, seating and Miele integrated appliances including steam and double ovens, warming drawer and hot tap. The exceptional gardens can be fully appreciated in the splendid conservatory space.

A magnificent staircase and galleried landing lead to the master suite, with Peter Langley fitted furniture and an innovative dressing room with 'switch on/off' frosted glass for privacy. There is underfloor heating in the adjoining ensuite. A further three bedrooms on this floor are served by two ensuites and a famiily bathroom.

The second floor offers versatile accommodation which could be used as a playroom, gym or additional bedrooms.

The outside in brief:

There is a long, sweeping, tree-lined driveway to the front leading round to ample parking and a garage. The wraparound gardens include a couple of beautiful York stone patio areas to enjoy the sunshine. The mature garden is completely private with oak trees and rhododendrons. To the rear of the garden is a beautiful, original 1930's greenhouse. There is a 3 car garage which also benefits from a practical outside toilet.

The location:

The property is Ideally situated for access to the M53 with it's easy links to Chester, Liverpool and Manchester. There are excellent schools nearby including Wirral Grammar and Birkenhead School, as well as a good range of sought after primary schools. The lifestyle of both Heswall and Oxton are close at hand, offering boutique shopping and a number of fantastic pubs and restaurants. Surrounded by green fields, there are beautiful countryside walks on the doorstep and excellent sporting facilities nearby at The Oval and Prenton Golf Club.