* Freehold
* A Grade II Listed Detached Villa
* Situated In The Private & Leafy Grassendale Park
* A Picturesque & Delightful Location
* Enjoying Three Park Plots Providing Beautiful & Delightful Gardens
* Impressive Neo Classical & Grecian Facades
* Stunning Reception Hall With Fine Decorative Features
* Beautiful Drawing Room & Formal Dining Room
* Study
* Morning Room
* Recently Re - Equipped Dining Kitchen
* Utility & WC
* Large & Impressive Landing
* Four Elegant Bedrooms
* En - Suite To Principal Bedroom
* Family Bathroom & WC
* Substantial Attic (potential to create further bedrooms)
* Large Basement With Five Rooms
* Sweeping Driveway
* Garage & Out - Buildings
* A Fine Example Of Victorian Craftsmanship
**Description**
The elevations are stucco providing a polite and refined appearance making
this an exquisite villa which is nestled within three park plots, one of
Liverpool's finest and most desirable dwellings. The façade, fronting North
Road, is arguably the main feature being recessed between two straight sided
single storey bay windows. The entrance is flanked by two classical fluted,
and scrolled Ionic columns supporting the balcony over the porch. It is
furnished with Grecian decorations providing a decorative pinnacle. A
delicately glazed entrance door has shallow display niches with rounded heads
to either side and the bays have tripartite windows divided by mullions with
inset opening casement windows and side pilasters connecting to the moulded
frieze. The remainder of the elevations are elegant, classical and enjoy a
number of features including stucco detail, pinecone finials to the roof
parapet and impressive symmetrical windows throughout. Internally the
accommodation is classical in design, served by a stunning reception hall and
the sleeping quarters are accessed via a cantilevered return staircase, are
bright due to the symmetrical large windows and are positioned in a simple yet
impressive format to each corner of the property. The two principal floors
form the majority of this exquisite accommodation in addition to substantial
basement and attic quarters. Externally the West facade is particularly
attractive, enjoys detailed mouldings work and delicately proportioned windows
overlooking the formal West facing garden. Previously used as a tennis court
and croquet lawn. The rear elevation holds further details including dentils
to the parapet and a trio of lateral stacks.
The gardens are formal and established with large areas of lawn, established
trees, sweeping driveway in addition to a garage and out - buildings.
Both inside and outside the property superb craftsmanship has been displayed
in its finest form and today, the house survives as a monument to the
aspirations and affluence of Liverpool's golden age of growth and prosperity.
A full photographic inventory and detailed description of this property is set
within this sales brochure, however, in order to appreciate the fine standard
of classical architecture and the embellished and refined decorative features,
an early inspection is undertaken.
The property was original constructed around 1848 by the affluent ship
building family, 'The Seddons'. It is understood that 'Norton' the second
house to be constructed in Grassendale Park, abided by the most stringent set
of covenants which govern construction in the fine private parks which adjoin
the River Mersey in this desirable and affluent part of Liverpool.
Grassendale Park was laid out in the 1840's by the Aigburth Land Company who
formed a 'Society of Persons' looking to build moderate sized villas for their
own residence. The venture was so successful, and demand was so high the
second suburb, Cressington Park, was laid out on the adjoining land on the
same principles. Grassendale Park has a gated entrance and has been maintained
to an excellent standard. In order to protect these areas of architectural and
historic interest both parks where designated conservation areas in 1968,
subsequently extended in 1996. In 1873 a new railway station was open within
Cressington Park to give residence of both areas easy access to Liverpool City
Centre and beyond. Speed restrictions were applied later to provide a safe
environment in which people could reside. The surrounding district is
established, and amenities are offered along Aigburth Road or alternatively
Allerton Road providing comprehensive shopping facilities, schools covering
all age ranges and a selection of restaurants and wine bars. National and
International travel is provided for at the John Lennon Liverpool Airport and
a comprehensive local road network brings Liverpool city centre and many
further conurbations to within easy reach.
Council Tax Band: G
Tenure: Freehold
**The Frontage**
The front garden enjoys secluded tree cover, the property is accessed via a
deep driveway with decorative piers and ample provision for parking.
**Entrance Porch**
With balcony over forms part of the symmetrical and classical façade. The
entrance porch being supported by ionic columns and decorative frieze. A
glazed entrance door with delicate glazing bars set into a carved and pleasant
surround, wide architraves.
**Reception Hall (8. 50m x 2. 09m)**
The reception hall is inviting and impressive with detailed joinery work
displayed throughout including deep skirting boards, wide architraves to door
casings and a series of archways with fine decoration and supporting consoles
to the staircase. The ceilings are finished with fine cornice incorporating
modillions decorated with gold acanthus leaves. The elegant return
cantilevered staircase leads to the upper floor with a scrolled hand rail and
delicately turned balusters. The string is carved and detailed and the entire
stairwell is lit by a beautiful and original eight panelled circular skylight
with central white rosette and much of the original stained glass work
including gold acanthus leaves and deep blue stained glass. This was a typical
feature of the period in the more affluent and beautiful dwellings. Access to
the cellar is available under the stairwell and to the side there is a cloak
room with a service door leading to the gardens.
**Drawing Room (8. 32m x 4. 79m)**
This impressive and beautiful room is well lit by way of the tripartite
windows divided by original mullions with inset opening casements overlooking
the front and side gardens. Double aspect glazing makes this room simply
magnificent, attractive in appearance and design. The front window enjoy
original shutters and detailed panelled surrounds. A hand carved fireplace
with over mantle houses solid fuel stove on a raised marble hearth. Book
shelving and book cases are located within the room. Detailed joinery includes
deep skirting boards, wide architraves to door casings, picture railing and a
cornice ceiling.
**Study (5. 41m x 4. 83m)**
Double aspect glazing in the form of original French windows to the front and
side furnished with original shutters and panelled surround. Delicately carved
fireplace with living flam gas fire set on a raised hearth with base units and
book shelving to either side. Again, detailed joinery work is displayed
through deep skirting boards, wide architraves to door casings, panelled
walls, a cornice and panelled ceiling with ceiling rose.
**Formal Dining Room (4. 84m x 4. 20m)**
Enjoying a tripartite bay window with dividing mullions and delicate glazing
bars providing views of the gardens, wood block flooring, radiator, deep
skirting boards, wide architraves to door casings, cornice ceiling with
ceiling rose.
**Morning Room (4. 92m x 3. 68m)**
With a sash window furnished with original shutters and window seat providing
pleasant views of the garden, original storage cupboards, marble fire surround
with living flame gas fire, book shelving, radiator, picture rail, cornice
ceiling. Connecting door into:
**Dining Kitchen (4. 65m x 3. 01m)**
Recently modernised and re - equipped with an attractive and contrasting
arrangement of base, wall and drawer units furnished with quartz work surfaces
incorporating a sink unit with instant hot and cold water quooker tap, an
arrangement of illuminated glazed display cabinets provide and air of class,
integrated fridge, plumbing for dishwasher, radiator, gas cooker point with
extractor fan over, integrated ‘Neff’ microwave. Incorporated within the units
is a corner carousel unit with bin storage facility. Window overlooking the
garden.
**Utility & WC (4. 23m x 2. 07m)**
Base, wall and drawer units, quality work surfaces incorporating a stainless
steel sink unit and mixer tap with work surface lighting over, a mid - century
glazed door leads back in to the reception hall, double glazed timber door
leads into the garden.
**WC (1. 79m x 1. 30m)**
Low level WC, Belfast sink unit, double glazed window.
**First Floor Accommodation Landing**
Approached via the elegant cantilever return staircase, passes over a half
landing which allows access to:
**WC (2. 18m x 1. 21m)**
Comprising a classical high level flush, cantilever wash basin, sash window.
**First Floor Main Landing (5. 18m x 2. 19m)**
A beautiful landing being impressive in appearance, deep skirting boards, wide
architraves to door casings, twin arches with decorative mouldings and inlays
and an elegant cornice ceiling. As previously mentioned there is a charming
circular skylight with white rosette, delicate glazing bars and the majority
of the original stained glass retained. Off the main landing is an inner
landing with a staircase leading to the attic rooms.
**Principal Bedroom 1 (4. 82m x 4. 32m)**
Beautifully proportioned double aspect windows providing views over the
gardens and surrounding area with inset casements, allowing access to the
balcony over the porch, side windows looking onto the garden, deep skirting
boards, wide architraves, door connecting to:
**Dressing Room (4. 20m x 2. 09m)**
Casement window leading onto the balcony, hand made bespoke furniture
including wardrobes and drawer units. Interconnecting door to bedroom two.
**En - Suite Shower Room (3. 32m x 2. 20m)**
Four piece suite comprising panelled bath, pedestal wash hand basin, close
coupled WC, bidet, glazed shower enclosure, vanity and cosmetic unit, sash
window overlooking the garden, chrome heated towel rail. Connecting door to
main landing.
**Bedroom 2 (4. 94m x 4. 22m)**
Double aspect glazing from beautiful casement windows to the front and side,
one of which allows access onto the front balcony. Further sash window
overlooks the beautiful gardens. Detailed joinery work including deep skirting
boards, wide architraves to door casings. Built - in cupboard.
**Bedroom 3 (4. 8m x 4. 3m)**
Sash window overlooking the surrounding gardens, radiator, deep skirting
boards, wide architraves, original built - in cupboard.
**Bedroom 4 (4. 82m x 4. 26m)**
Sash window overlooking the surrounding gardens, vanity area with pedestal
wash hand basin and mirror over, deep skirting boards, wide architraves to
door casings, radiator and built - in cupboard.
**Inner Landing**
Stairs leading to second floor and large linen cupboard. Access to:
**Family Bathroom (2. 56m x 2. 30m)**
Three piece suite comprising panelled bath with rain shower and mixer shower
attachment, glazed screen, vanity unit with wash basin, close coupled WC,
cosmetic cupboard with mirror over, chrome heated towel rail, tiled floor,
fully tiled walls.
**Second Floor Accommodation**
Via a standard yet elegant return staircase.
**Attic Rooms**
**Large Attic Room (6. 50m x 3. 65m)**
Two deep eaves storage cupboards, possibly suitable for further conversion,
window, light well.
**Storage Unit (1. 97m x 1. 50m)**
Additional loft room for storage.
Ample eaves storage rooms.
**Basement**
**Basement Hallway**
**Room 1 (6. 68m x 4. 86m)**
Having terracotta and black quarry tiled floors, gas fired Worcester
combination boiler, light wells providing adequate natural light, service
meters.
**Room 2 (4. 88m x 4. 25m)**
Stone flooring, light well.
**Room 3 (4. 88m x 4. 25m)**
Stone flooring, light well.
**Room 4 (4. 88m x 4. 25m)**
Stone flooring, light well.
**Additional Rooms Include**
**Tool Store (2. 49m x 2. 12m)**
Stone flooring, coal storage room and door to garden.
**Storage Room (2. 56m x 3. 16m)**
Light well.
**Externally**
The garden comprises three standard park plots which we believe should total
three quarters of an acre. Each park plot, as laid down within the covenants
is one thousand square yards. The gardens which envelop the property are
simply stunning, mature, established and provide substantial outdoor space.
Areas of lawn stretch outwards towards deep borders offering a wide variety of
trees including Acers, Birch and Beech. A charming water feature provides an
air of ambience to the gardens positioned close to a high quality summer house
of timber and glazed construction. The perimeters are finished in a
combination of fencing and Victorian walls, softened by a wide variety of
established shrubs, trees and flowers set into the surrounding perimeter. To
the rear there is a out - building and garage backing on to the service road
which runs parallel to North Road.

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