Knowsley Road, Cressington Park, Liverpool.

The Approach

A carved canopy entrance porch with turned balustrade and pitched roof provides shelter and stone steps lead to the property. Twin arched head original timber and glazed entrance doors are set into a detailed surround and lead into:

Vestibule

1.79m x 1.38m

Decorative Minton tiled floor, a leaded light and stained glass arched window to the side, complemented by deep skirting boards and wide architraves to door casings. The internal entrance is set in to a carved and impressive surround with two leaded light and stained glass original entrance doors with corresponding surround, side windows and fan light.

Reception Hall

5.63m x 2.13m

The reception hall is stunning, inviting and sets a precedent for the remainder of the property. The focal point is the elegant return staircase leading to the upper floors with deep treads and low rises, a carved and turned newel post, decorative spindles and polished balustrades, quality wood flooring throughout, Victorian cast finned radiator, joinery work of a superb standard including deep skirting boards and wide architraves to door casings, picture rail and a delicate coved ceiling. A short flight of steps lead down to:

Lower Hallway

2.12m x 1.14m

With window and a double glazed timber and glazed door leading into the rear courtyard garden. Access to the cellar and beautiful dining kitchen is available from here.

Cloakroom & WC

2.04m x 2.01m

Situated off the reception hall. With low level WC, cantilevered wash basin, original pitched pine cupboards for storage.

Drawing Room

6.86m x 4.43m

A wonderful room with an abundance of natural light by way of an impressive full height and width curved bay incorporating four original sash windows complemented by wooden panelling at a lower level and a further sash window looking onto side garden and Salisbury Road. Impressive and original marble fireplace with arched head grate and inset living flame gas fire set on a tiled heath, finned radiator, beautiful joinery work including deep skirting boards, wide architraves to door casings, dado rail and picture rail, impressive coved and corniced ceiling with detailed panel work of a fine standard, wall light point. Double aspect glazing, impressive high ceilings. A decadent and delightful room.

Dining Room

4.66m x 4.15m

A formal room of an excellent size with an impressive sash window to the side elevation, Victorian finned radiator and an intricately carved marble fire surround with an inset arched head cast iron grate incorporating a living flame gas fire set on a raised hearth, detailed joinery including deep skirting boards and wide architraves to door casings, dado railing, picture rail and a coved ceiling with central ceiling rose. Door leads into:

Summer Room

4.54m x 2.6m

Perfect for all year round comfort and relaxation. Of timber and double glazed construction over a brick base, polished stone floor, Victorian finned radiator, double glazed door leading into the rear courtyard garden.

Dining Kitchen

4.08m x 3.87m

A modern and contemporary kitchen offering an arrangement of base, wall and drawer units all of which are furnished with quartz work surfaces and up stands incorporating an undermounted stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap and separate drainer, a
Rangemaster oven with Neff extractor hood, plinth heaters, integrated dishwasher and a sliding larder unit for convenience. The fully tiled floor is attractive in appearance and double glazed French doors lead into the rear courtyard garden.

Utility Room

2.41m x 2.1m

Quarry tiled floor, sash window and plumbing for washing machine, matching base units to the kitchen with work surfaces, shelving over and space for a large family fridge freezer in addition to high level larder storage.

First Floor Half Landing

Access to guest bedroom three and connects to the main landing. A large sash window overlooks the rear garden and floods natural light throughout the reception hall and landing, deep skirting boards, wide architraves to door casings and dado rail.

Guest Bedroom 3

4.05m x 3.85m

A comfortable room with a well-proportioned original sash window looking towards Knowsley Road, original fire surround with cast iron grate and arched head with Victorian tiling to the hearth, deep skirting boards, picture rail, radiator, and coved ceiling.

En-Suite Shower Room

2.45m x 1.97m

A modern and well equipped suite offering a double shower enclosure with glazed screen, vanity unit with wash basin, mixer tap and illuminated mirror over, wall heater, integrated WC, part tiled walls, attractive flooring, access to roof void and a sash window.

Main Landing

4.43m x 1.93m

Elegant in appearance and design with windows providing generous natural light. The focal point is the continuation of the beautiful staircase leading to the second floor. Detailed joinery work is displayed including deep skirting boards, wide architraves to door casings, dado rail and elegant coved ceiling.

Principal Bedroom 1

4.77m x 4.46m

An impressive full width and height curved bay incorporating four original sash windows offering views of the surrounding environment set into a panelled timber surround, deep skirting boards, wide architraves to door casings, dado rail, picture rail, coved and panelled ceiling, several radiators.

En-Suite Shower Room

2.72m x 1.95m

Re-equipped with a modern and stylish suite offering a shower area with part glazed screen, vanity unit with wash basin, mixer tap and illuminated mirror over, integrated WC, fully tiled walls, downlighters, chrome heated towel rail and original sash window.

Bedroom 2

4.65m x 4.2m

With an arched head Mullion window incorporating two sash’s overlooking the side aspect, radiator, deep skirting boards, wide architraves to door casings, picture rail and coved ceiling.

First Floor Landing

1.94m x 1.92m

An attractive room with arched head Mullion window incorporating two sash’s, tiled sided bath with a shower screen, rain and rinse attachment, pedestal wash hand basin with cosmetic cupboard over, radiator, fully tiled walls.

Serving Shower Room

1.92m x 1.65m

Mullion window, low level W.C. wash basin, solid wood flooring and tiled walls.

Second Floor Half Landing

2.15m x 1.14m

Another wonderful leaded light and stained glass window provides generous natural light and an air of quality to the area, deep skirting boards. Access into:

Bedroom 4/Office

4.01m x 3.74m

Arched head sash window to the front, fireplace with arched head grate, radiator, access to roof void.

Second Floor Main Landing

2.7m x 2.16m

Leading to an inner landing, with deep storage cupboard and a walk-in storage cupboard.

Bedroom 5

6.9m x 4.48m

A fabulous room of an excellent size and enjoys a wide curved bay to the front aspect incorporating four sash windows with views of the surrounding treetops and local Church. The bay is an area to relax and contemplate. Part sloping ceilings, radiator.

Bedroom 6

4.5m x 4.25m

A delightful room with a pitched roof line and two windows to the rear aspect providing a warmth to the room, radiator.

Storage Cupboard

1.9m x 1.89m

A deep walk in storage cupboard.

Cellar Rooms

Offers a hallway, tool and storage room in addition to a half cellar storage room.

Hallway

2.13m x 1.99m

Understairs Storage Cupboard

3.22m x 2.18m

Room 1 or Tool Room

4.56m x 4.1m

Power, water and light is laid on in addition to natural light from a lightwell.

Half Cellar Storage Room

1.98m x 1.06m

Garage

5.79m x 5.35m

Set back to the rear right hand side of the plot served by a deep and extensive driveway. Double in size, allows for secure parking for two vehicles whilst leaving adequate circulation space.

Externally

The front and side curtilage extends along both Knowsley Road and Salisbury Road allowing for a position looking towards the front entrance of Cressington Park. The boundaries are finished in a sandstone base with established hedging and mature tree screens. The driveway is served by ornate carved sandstone piers and allows parking for many vehicles. The gardens are laid to lawn, are well maintained and extend to both the front and sides of the property. A wonderful selection of shrubs and flowers all form part of these wonderful gardens. From Salisbury Road, there is a cobbled driveway providing additional off road parking for convenience.

Rear Garden

To the rear of the property there is a private courtyard garden enjoying a South Westerly aspect. The courtyard garden is walled in a Victorian style with climbers to soften the elevations. This is accessible from the reception hall, dining kitchen and summer room. Original stone slabs provide an appropriate surface and access is available to the garage.

This part of the property is ideal for entertaining, day-to-day family life and relaxation on a warm summer evening, being secure and exceptionally private.