6 bed detached house for sale

Menlove Avenue, Calderstones, Liverpool. L18

Description

Set within a picturesque and leafy setting, this beautifully presented period residence offers an exceptional blend of timeless charm, generous proportions, and contemporary enhancements-all nestled amidst mature, landscaped gardens.

Thoughtfully extended and meticulously maintained, the property includes a stunning self-contained side annex, adding versatility and privacy to an already impressive layout.

The main house welcomes you with a characterful storm porch leading into a spacious and inviting reception hall. Three elegant reception rooms provide flexible living and entertaining space, complemented by a stylish fitted kitchen, walk-in pantry, utility room, and a ground floor WC.

Upstairs, a bright galleried landing gives access to five well-appointed bedrooms. The principal suite enjoys a modern en-suite shower room, while the additional bedrooms are served by both a sleek shower room and a recently updated family bathroom.

The interconnecting annex offers an exceptional living space ideal for extended family, guests, or even independent living. Accessed internally or via its own private entrance, it boasts a spectacular open-plan living area with a feature arched window that floods the space with natural light. Additional highlights include a separate sitting room, ground floor WC, and a generously sized first-floor bedroom complete with its own private bathroom.

Externally, the property is surrounded by mature, established gardens. The southwest-facing rear garden offers an elevated terrace, manicured lawn, and a colourful selection of trees and planting-featuring acers, magnolia, and other specimen shrubs-providing a serene and private outdoor retreat.

A full schedule of accommodation is available within the marketing brochure, alongside a virtual tour, detailed floorplans, and a complete photographic inventory.

Menlove Avenue stands as one of Liverpool's most desirable residential locations, renowned for its elegant tree-lined streets and a distinguished mix of detached and semi-detached period homes. This picturesque section of Menlove Avenue offers a peaceful, leafy setting with exceptional access to local amenities and green open spaces.

Just a short stroll away, the vibrant Allerton Road presents a diverse array of boutique shops, acclaimed restaurants, wine bars, and bistros, along with convenient banking and everyday services. Nearby, the historic Calderstones Park provides a beautiful natural retreat with its botanical gardens, open lawns, and the Mansion House leisure facilities. Additional green space can be enjoyed at Sefton Park and Reynolds Park, while the charming Woolton Village offers further independent shops, eateries, and cultural appeal.

Residents benefit from excellent transport connections, with frequent bus services and strong rail links via Mossley Hill, West Allerton, and Liverpool South Parkway stations-offering direct access to Liverpool city centre and beyond, including London. For national and international travel, Liverpool John Lennon Airport is just a short drive away.

Council Tax Band: G
Tenure: Freehold

The Front Approach

The property is approached via a secure front garden with electronically controlled gates A period double fronted detached dwelling located in this picturesque setting enjoying beautiful and versatile accommodation amidst established and leafy gardens.

Entrance Storm Porch (1.3m x 2.0m)

Of UPVC double glazed leaded light and stained glass construction set on a brick base, double glazed entrance door with oval vision panel, black and white tiled floor.

Reception Hall (4.96m x 3.17m)

An original entrance door with oval vision panel and ground glass centre detail. The reception hall is inviting and elegant with the focal point being the stunning return staircase leading to the galleried landing with solid newel posts, low risers and deep treads. Wood block flooring in a herringbone design is complemented further by detailed joinery including deep skirting boards, wide architraves to door casings, picture rail and a coved and panelled ceiling. There is a recessed cloaks area with wood block flooring in a herringbone design, cloaks hanging rail, leaded light and stained glass double glazed window.

Front Living Room (4.42m x 4.04m)

An impressive curved bay with four inset double glazed leaded light and stained glass windows, stunning carved marble period fireplace with arched head grate and living flame gas fire set on a raised hearth, detailed joinery including deep skirting boards, wide architraves to door casings, picture rail and a coved and impressive panelled ceiling.

Front Formal Dining Room (4.98m x 4.06m)

A square bay with six inset double glazed lead light and stained glass windows, and two further double glazed windows to the side aspect. Exquisitely carved marble fireplace with arched head grate and fitted electric fire set on a raised hearth, wood block flooring in a herringbone design, detailed joinery including deep skirting boards, wide architraves to door casings and corniced art rail provides a feeling of quality to the room, coved and panelled ceiling. Both the living room and formal dining room feel bright and spacious due to the window sizes and also the external lateral chimney stacks.

Rear Sitting Room (4.90m x 3.76m)

With a three sectioned leaded light and stained glass double glazed window overlooking the rear garden, marble fire surround with living flame gas fire set on a raised hearth, original leaded light corner display cabinets, detailed joinery including deep skirting boards, wide architraves to door casings, picture rail and a coved and panelled ceiling. From this part of the property access is available to the side annex.

Kitchen (3.73m x 3.43m)

Fitted with base, wall and drawer units furnished with granite work surfaces and corresponding up stands and complementary lighting, a peninsular bar incorporating an underslung stainless steel sink unit and mixer tap, range cooker set in a pleasant surround with inset extractor hood, down lighters and a double glazed leaded light stained window. Double glazed French doors set into a square bay provide a connection to the garden, walk-in understairs storage cupboard acting as a pantry. Door leading to:

Rear Hallway (2.52m x 0.87m)

With a stable door leading onto the terrace and rear garden with a stained glass window. Access to:

Walk-In Pantry (2.09m x 1.03m)

Hanging space, original built-in cupboards.

Utility Room (2.58m x 2.43m)

Of a good size offering base units with work surfaces incorporating a stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, wall mounted gas fired combination boiler, plumbing for washing machine, vent for tumble dryer, built-in cupboard and a double glazed and leaded light and stained glass window.

Ground Floor WC (1.43m x 0.85m)

Comprising a re-equipped suite offering a high level flush with cantilevered brackets, wash basin with mixer tap, finned radiator, attractive part tiled walls, leaded light and stained glass double glazed window.

First Floor Galleried Landing (1.09m x 0.86m)

Accessed via a half landing. A pleasant, bright and spacious landing with original linen cupboard, access to roof void, leaded light and stained glass window at a high level providing borrowed light to bedroom three, detailed joinery including deep skirting boards, wide architraves to door casings, coved and panelled ceiling.

Shower Room (1.98m x 1.84m)

A modern and attractive room having a glazed shower enclosure with rain and rinse showers, close coupled WC, vanity unit with wash basin and mixer tap with illuminated mirror and cosmetic cupboard over, attractive porcelain tiling to walls and floor, heated towel rail, double glazed leaded light and stained glass window.

Family Bathroom (2.44m x 1.96m)

Recently re-equipped and improved with a contemporary suite comprising a panelled bath with mixer tap, rain and rinse showers and glazed screen, a vanity unit with wash basin and illuminated mirror over, close coupled WC, porcelain tiling to walls and floor, chrome heated towel rail, two double glazed leaded light and stained glass windows.

Principal Bedroom 1 (4.14m x 3.77m)

A comfortable room enjoying a double glazed leaded light and stained glass window offering beautiful views over the rear garden and the established and surrounding environment. This is a pleasant outlook at it overlooks quality housing stock all of which have a wide and beautiful selection of established trees in their gardens. Radiator, detailed joinery including deep skirting boards, wide architraves to door casings, picture rail, coved and panelled ceiling.

En-Suite Shower Room (3.48m x 0.98m)

An attractive suite comprising built-in glazed shower enclosure with vanity unit with wash basin and illuminated mirror over, close coupled WC, attractive tiling to walls and floor, chrome heated towel rail, and two double glazed leaded light and stained glass windows provides generous natural light, down lighters.

Bedroom 2 (5.33m x 3.47m)

A curved bay with four inset double glazed leaded light and stained glass windows, fitted wardrobes offering ample hanging space and storage, radiator, downlighters, detailed joinery including deep skirting boards, wide architraves to door casings, picture rail, coved and panelled ceiling.

Bedroom 3 (3.14m x 2.05m)

Having a curved bay with four inset double glazed leaded light and stained glass windows, detailed joinery including deep skirting boards, wide architraves to door casings, picture rail, coved and panelled ceiling. A leaded light and stained glass window provides borrowed light to and from the landing.

Bedroom 4 (5.04m x 4.07m)

A square bay with double glazed leaded light and stained glass window, two further corresponding windows to the side elevation provide generous natural light, detailed joinery including deep skirting boards, wide architraves to door casings, picture rail, coved and panelled ceiling and radiator.

Bedroom 5 (3.24m x 3.10m)

A relaxing room, again having a double glazed leaded light and stained glass window overlooking the rear garden and rear aspect, fitted furniture including dressing table, drawers and wardrobes, radiator, picture rail and coved ceiling.

Roof Void

An extensive space, ideal for storage, partially boarded and holds potential to further enhance the property subject to obtaining relevant permissions.

Side Annex Or Guest Accommodation

The side annex is independently accessible via a side door or alternatively it is interconnecting to the property at the ground floor level. This is a very versatile and useful space and is ideal for guests, family or a variety of other uses. The accommodation is set out over two floors and comprises:

Entrance Hall

With stairs leading to the upper floor and access into a ground floor WC.

Front Living Room (3.95m x 3.48m)

With a four sectioned double glazed leaded light and stained glass window, marble fireplace with fitted electric fire and radiator.

WC (1.87m x 1.02m)

Comprising close coupled WC, wash basin, fully tiled walls, tiled floor, chrome heated towel rail.

Living Room & Kitchen (7.53m x 3.52m)

Full height ceiling and the room is showered with natural light by way of intelligent glazing comprising a full height arched head double glazed window to the rear offering views of the garden and to contemplate and relax. A further set of double glazed French doors lead onto the terrace and provide a connection to the garden. Luxury carpet floor covering, a central heating radiator. The kitchen offers an arrangement of base, wall and drawer units furnished with granite work surfaces and up stands incorporating an underslung stainless steel sink unit and mixer tap. Appliances include a built-in oven, hob and stainless steel extractor hood, integrated dishwasher and integrated fridge, tiled floor to the kitchen area and ample downlighters.

First Floor Accommodation

Bedroom 6 (4.42m x 3.53m)

A double glazed leaded light and stained glass window, fitted furniture including wardrobe, dressing table and drawer units.

En-Suite Bathroom (2.26m x 2.21m)

Comprising a P shaped bath unit with electric shower over and screen, close coupled WC, pedestal wash basin with mixer tap with illuminated mirror over, chrome heated towel rail, fully tiled walls, toiled floor, downlighters, double glazed leaded light and stained glass window.

Externally

To the front, as previously mentioned is secure with electronic gated entrance, brick boundaries with decorative wrought iron work, wonderful selection of colourful flowers and shrubs and a block paved driveway provides off road parking for a number of vehicles.

Rear Garden

The rear garden enjoys a south westerly aspect and is drenched in sunshine, enjoying a raised patio terrace with block paved inlays and steps leading down to the garden, water, power and light is laid on to the terrace in addition to a brick built out-building providing storage. The lawn is established with shaped hedges and borders which are deep and offer extensive and colourful selection of trees including a wonderful variety of mature acers in addition to a beautiful magnolia. Several established palms in addition to a wide variety of colourful trees and shrubs make this a beautiful place to enjoy outdoor family time. A patio provides a shaded area and a paved walkway leading to the summer house.