Move Residential are delighted to offer for sale The Old Manse. This grand Victorian detached villa was built in 1865 by the wealthy timber merchant and Mayor of Liverpool, John Farnworth. The property occupies a prime position in the heart of Woolton Village and is set over 3 floors with half landings, approximately 4000 sq.ft. Rarely does an opportunity arise to purchase such an imposing and historic family home. The Old Manse retains much character and charm with many original features including marble and cast iron fire places. High ceilings with decorative cornices and an elegant staircase, open woodland views to the front aspect. A spacious and well planned house requires upgrading and briefly comprises; grand entrance hallway, three main reception rooms, two kitchen facilities, utility room and eight generously proportioned bedrooms plus dressing room with potential for a large loft conversion. There is acces to the side of the property for parking to the side and rear. Interior inspection is highly recommended to appreciate the size, charm, quality and location of this home which is available for sale with no ongoing chain.
Open porch with stone steps leading to the front door.
With high ceiling and original quarry tiled flooring.
Radiator, coved ceiling with original high skirting board and architrave, and stairs leading to the first floor with original wrap around wood spindle staircase.
18' 2'' x 16' 6'' (5.55m x 5.05m) Spacious Reception room with original Victorian marble fireplace, radiator, ceiling cornices and central rose. 14 inch high skirting board, original sash window and panelled door.
16' 5'' x 18' 11'' (5.01m x 5.79m) Spacious room presented with wooden flooring, tiled hearth, cornicing with original ceiling rose, radiator, bay sash window and door leading to step down to:
18' 4'' x 16' 0'' (5.61m x 4.9m) Radiator, telephone point and French doors leading to the rear garden.
10' 0'' x 9' 10'' (3.06m x 3.01m) Quarry tiled flooring, plumbing for washing machine and door leading to the rear garden.
9' 10'' x 8' 4'' (3.01m x 2.56m) Built originally as the butler's pantry this charming room contains; Original Victorian base and drawer units, stainless steel sink unit, quarry tiled flooring and sash window.
15' 8'' x 6' 6'' (4.8m x 2m) Stainless steel sink unit and quarry tiled flooring and sash window.
Low level W.C, wash basin and door leading to cellar area.
Stairs leading to second floor.
16' 2'' x 16' 6'' (4.94m x 5.03m) Original cast iron fireplace with stone hearth and mantle, radiator, storage cupboard, wooden flooring, telephone point and sash window.
16' 2'' x 8' 11'' (4.94m x 2.74m) Original cast iron fireplace, radiator and sash window.
Four piece suite comprising; panelled bath with electric shower over, pedestal wash hand basin, bidet and low level W.C, part tiled walls, radiator and sash window.
Six steps leading to:
Stairs leading to second floor.
15' 1'' x 13' 1'' (4.61m x 4.01m) Cast iron fireplace with stone hearth and mantle, storage cupboard and two arched sash windows.
16' 2'' x 18' 4'' (4.94m x 5.61m) Stone fireplace, telephone point, vanity sink unit, shower cubicle and sash window.
6' 1'' x 10' 2'' (1.86m x 3.1m) With sash window, originally the dressing room to the master bedroom.
Stairs leading to the fourth floor.
22' 8'' x 15' 0'' (6.91m x 4.59m) Original cast iron fireplace with tiled hearth and stone mantle, wooden flooring, skylight and sash window.
16' 0'' x 10' 7'' (4.88m x 3.23m) Wooden fireplace with tiled inset and sash window.
Three piece suite comprising; pedestal wash hand basin, low level W.C and shower cubicle.
Six steps leading to:
16' 1'' x 15' 1'' (4.91m x 4.6m) Cast iron fireplace, telephone point and two decorative arched windows.
14' 11'' x 15' 1'' (4.57m x 4.6m) Original cast iron fireplace with stone hearth and mantle and sash window.
Linen Room.
18' 2'' x 15' 8'' (5.54m x 4.8m) Sash window, two radiators, old york stone floor, stainless steel sink unit, electric cooker point and door leading to other part of cellar. Fireplace with wooden mantle.
14' 8'' x 14' 2'' (4.48m x 4.33m) Sash window, two radiators, brick flooring, stone laundry table still in situe. Other ancillary storage areas.
There is a driveway with double gates providing substantial off road parking, car port and a separate side entrance. There The rear garden is very secluded with walls and mature hedges, borders, lawns, york stone and established trees and shrubs. Wildlife pond with water feature.
***REDUCED***High Street is in the popular residential area of Woolton Village, L25. The property is situated within close proximity to Allerton Golf Club and Woolton Golf Club, with local transportation and shopping facilities close by. There are several well maintained local parks and woodland walks nearby, as well as Beatles landmarks such as Strawberry Fields, schools and local supermarkets are all within walking distance. The location of the property also provides easy access to major road networks such as Queens Drive and the M62, local train stations such as Allerton & Hunts Cross and open recreational grounds can be found nearby at Camphill, Woolton Woods, Reynolds Park, Allerton Towers. and Calderstones Park. The property also enables easy access to Liverpool John Lennon Airport. Part Exchange Considered.
For further information on this property please call 0151 734 6722 or e-mail sales@moveresidential.co.uk
Branch: 52-54 Allerton Road, Liverpool, L18 1LN
0151 734 6722