Property photos
Freehold
Offers over
£900,000
5 bed detached house for sale
Darby Road, Grassendale, Liverpool. L195 beds
4 baths
4 receptions
EPC rating: C
Key Information
Tenure:
Freehold
Council tax band:
G
Local area information
Property location
Nearby amenities
- St Austin's Catholic Primary School 0.1 miles
- Gilmour (Southbank) Infant School 0.3 miles
- West Allerton 0.4 miles
- Cressington 0.4 miles
These distances are calculated in a straight line. The actual route and distance may vary.
Features and description
- Freehold
- A Stunning Detached Residence
- Popular Residential Location
- Served By A Wealth Of Amenities
- Surrounded By Plentiful Green Space
- Generous Accommodation Over Three Floors
- Boasting A Wealth Of Character & Charm
- Combining More Contemporary Fittings
- Vestibule & Welcoming Reception Hall
- Attractive Formal Lounge
- Generous Formal Sitting Room
- Dining Room/Home Office
- Open Plan Kitchen Diner Living & Second Kitchen
- Downstairs WC & Laundry
- Five Bedrooms Over Two Floors
- En-Suite Facilities To Three Bedrooms
- Dressing Room Facilities To Two Bedrooms
- A Generous Family Bathroom
- Mostly Double Glazed & Gas Centrally Heated
- Stunning Front & Rear Gardens
- Sweeping Driveway For Off Road Parking
- Garage For Secure Parking
- Available With No Chain
- Viewing Strictly By Appointment
Description
Built in 1926 and tastefully renovated by the the existing owners in 1997, this generous family home offers well planned and wonderful accommodation over three floors, boasting a wealth of character and charm whilst combining more contemporary fittings.
Briefly comprises; a vestibule entrance leading into a welcoming and generous reception hall providing access into an attractive formal lounge, a generous sitting room, formal dining room or home office, in addition to a stunning open plan family dining kitchen area spanning the rear of the property and offering ample space for family entertaining and formal dining, providing interconnecting access into a further service kitchen in addition to a downstairs WC and laundry to the ground floor.
To the first floor a generous landing provides access into four double bedrooms, with en-suite facilities to two bedrooms and a dressing room to the master, in addition to a four piece family bathroom. To the second floor, the landing offers access into a fifth double bedroom with dressing room facilities in addition to an en-suite and further eaves storage. Other benefits to the property are that it is fully double glazed excluding the front and rear entrance and feature landing window and gas centrally heated.
Externally the property is enveloped by beautifully appointed gardens in addition to a sweeping driveway providing ample space for off road parking and a further through garage for secure parking. To appreciate the size and standard of accommodation on offer an early inspection is highly recommended.
Darby Road is served by an excellent range of amenities including popular schooling covering all age ranges. A wide variety of local shopping facilities are available locally and a further and more comprehensive range of shopping can be found at amenity centers at Aigburth Road and furthermore Allerton Road. Aigburth Road, which is situated close by, forms part of Liverpool's main arterial road network and connects to Liverpool City Centre and beyond. Nearby motorway links provide easy access to further conurbations such as Warrington and Manchester.
A vibrant selection of wine bars, restaurants and bistros can be found along both the vibrant Lark Lane and Allerton Road and you will also find further amenities including banking services and a local library. Public transport services are available via road and rail with several railway stations situated close by as well as frequent bus services along Aigburth Road. Both national and international travel is provided for at the John Lennon Liverpool Airport which is only a short car journey away.
Recreation ground and open space can be enjoyed at several nearby locations including Sefton Park, Long Lane Recreation Ground, Calderstones Park and Otterspool Promenade where you can enjoy riverside and woodland walks.
Council Tax Band: G
Tenure: Freehold
Vestibule (1.92m x 1.21m)
Fitted with a single glazed timber framed original lead light and stained door and corresponding windows to the front, built-in meter cupboards, Minton tiled flooring, decorative picture rail, coved and panelled ceiling.
Reception Hall (7.83m x 3.36m)
This welcoming reception hall sets a precedent for the remainder of the property, fitted with a stunning single glazed original lead light and stained door and corresponding windows to the front, a gas central heating radiator, spindled staircase rising on the left hand side, decorative picture rail, coved and panelled ceiling.
Downstairs WC/Laundry (4.08m x 2.05m)
Fitted with a double glazed window to the side, a comprehensive range of wall and base units over and incorporated by work surfaces, providing storage, plumbing for a washing machine, space for a tumble dryer, low level WC, wash hand basin, a gas central heating radiator, Karndean flooring, partially tiled walls, decorative picture rail and spotlighting.
Lounge (4.94m x 3.92m)
Fitted with a double glazed bay window to the front with encapsulated lead light and stained original transom windows above, a gas central heating radiator, stunning cast iron gas feature fireplace with tiled inserts and carved wood surround, decorative picture rail, coved and panelled ceiling.
Sitting Room (4.31m x 3.47m)
An ample second reception room boasts a double glazed bay window to the front with encapsulated lead light and stained original transom windows above, a gas central heating radiator, decorative picture rail, coved and panelled ceiling.
Home Office/Dining Room (3.93m x 3.70m)
Fitted with a double glazed window to the side, a gas central heating radiator, decorative picture rail, coved and panelled ceiling. Providing optional usage as a formal dining room or home office.
Open Plan Kitchen & Family Living/ Dining Area
A generous open plan kitchen, living and dining area providing ample space for both formal dining and entertaining, being the heart of this family home.
Dining Kitchen (6.14m x 4.19m)
Accessed via double door access from the reception hall, with solid wood flooring, a cast iron gas stove with slate hearth, a gas central heating radiator, decorative picture rail and spotlighting. Boasting open plan living to the Kitchen fitted with two double glazed windows to the side, a comprehensive range of wall, base and drawer units over and incorporated by granite work surfaces and up stands, incorporating a 11⁄2 bowl low slung stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap, a six burning gas hob with extractor over, eye-level electric double oven, space for an American style fridge freezer, integrated dishwasher, tiled flooring and a full height gas central heating radiator. Boasting open plan living to:
Family Living Room (4.75m x 3.33m)
Fitted with two double glazed windows to the side, a double glazed patio door set to the rear offering views and access into the stunning rear garden, a gas central heating radiator, solid wood flooring, decorative picture rail, coved and panelled ceiling.
Service Kitchen (3.95m x 3.82m)
Ideal for garden parties, fitted with both a double glazed window to the rear and side, a single glazed timber framed stable door to the side providing access into the garden, a further two double glazed Velux skylight windows to the rear offering an abundance of natural light. Fitted with a comprehensive range of wall, base and drawer units over and incorporated by complementary work surfaces, incorporating two stainless steel sinks and drainer with mixer tap, a gas hob with extractor over, eye-level double oven, wall mounted and housed boiler, cushion flooring, under unit heater, complementary tiled splashbacks and spotlighting. With alterations, providing optional usage as a sun lounge or children's playroom.
First Floor Landing (10.37m x 3.36m)
With a return staircase rising on the right hand side, fitted with an original single glazed lead light and stained window to the front, two gas central heating radiators, decorative picture rail, coved and panelled ceiling. With a return staircase leading to the second floor.
Bedroom 1 (4.74m x 3.34m)
Fitted with a double glazed window to the side, a gas central heating radiator, decorative picture rail, coved and panelled ceiling. Boasting open plan living to a dressing room and access to en-suite facilities.
Dressing Room (4.10m x 2.05m)
Fitted with a double glazed window to the side, a gas central heating radiator, a comprehensive range of fitted wardrobes, decorative picture rail, coved and panelled ceiling.
En-Suite Bathroom (2.59m x 2.10m)
With both Jack and Jill access from the landing. Fitted with a double glazed window to the rear, bath with mixer tap and shower attachment over, low level WC, wash hand basin, a gas central heating radiator, tiled flooring and partially tiled walls.
Bedroom 2 (3.94m x 3.72m)
Fitted with a double glazed window to the side, a gas central heating radiator, decorative picture rail, coved and panelled ceiling. Also boasting en-suite facilities.
En-Suite Shower Room (2.62m x 1.33m)
Fitted with a double glazed window to the side, shower enclosure with electric shower, low level WC, wash hand basin, heated towel rail, tiled flooring and partially tiled walls, spotlighting and extractor.
Bedroom 3 (4.95m x 3.93m)
An attractive third bedroom boasts a double glazed bay window to the front with encapsulated lead light and stained transom windows above, a gas central heating radiator, decorative picture rail, coved and panelled ceiling.
Bedroom 4 (4.42m x 3.48m)
A fourth double bedroom fitted with a double glazed bay window to the front with encapsulated lead light and stained transom windows above, a gas central heating radiator, decorative picture rail, coved and panelled ceiling.
Family Bathroom (3.92m x 2.70m)
Fitted with a double glazed window to the side, a bath with mixer tap and shower attachment over, low level WC, wash hand basin with storage below, separate shower enclosure with plumbed in shower, built in storage cupboard housing the boiler with pressurised system, two gas central heating radiators, tiled flooring, partially tiled walls and spotlighting.
Second Floor Landing
With a return staircase rising on the right hand side, fitted with a double glazed skylight window to the side. Providing access into:
Bedroom 5 (5.92m x 2.79m)
Fitted with a double glazed Velux skylight window to the front, a gas central heating radiator and part vaulted ceiling line.
Dressing Room (3.39m x 3.02m)
Fitted with a double glazed Velux skylight window to the side, a part vaulted ceiling line and spotlighting. Providing interconnecting access into:
En-Suite Shower Room (3.02m x 1.34m)
Fitted with a double glazed Velux skylight window to the side, shower enclosure with plumbed in shower, low level WC, wash hand basin with storage below, tiled flooring and partially tiled walls, chrome heated towel rail and spotlighting.
Eaves Storage (3.25m x 3.03m)
Accessed via the second floor landing. Fitted with a double glazed Velux skylight window to the rear and providing storage.
Externally
The front approach is set back from the road with a sweeping shingled driveway providing ample space for off road parking in addition to a generous area of lawn with mature and decorative borders and established hedgerow. The rear and side garden are mostly laid to lawn with paved patio areas, decorative and mature borders and terrace areas.
Garage (5.21m x 3.26m)
Fitted with an up and over door to the front and rear, with through access into a side terrace, power and lighting laid on.
Built in 1926 and tastefully renovated by the the existing owners in 1997, this generous family home offers well planned and wonderful accommodation over three floors, boasting a wealth of character and charm whilst combining more contemporary fittings.
Briefly comprises; a vestibule entrance leading into a welcoming and generous reception hall providing access into an attractive formal lounge, a generous sitting room, formal dining room or home office, in addition to a stunning open plan family dining kitchen area spanning the rear of the property and offering ample space for family entertaining and formal dining, providing interconnecting access into a further service kitchen in addition to a downstairs WC and laundry to the ground floor.
To the first floor a generous landing provides access into four double bedrooms, with en-suite facilities to two bedrooms and a dressing room to the master, in addition to a four piece family bathroom. To the second floor, the landing offers access into a fifth double bedroom with dressing room facilities in addition to an en-suite and further eaves storage. Other benefits to the property are that it is fully double glazed excluding the front and rear entrance and feature landing window and gas centrally heated.
Externally the property is enveloped by beautifully appointed gardens in addition to a sweeping driveway providing ample space for off road parking and a further through garage for secure parking. To appreciate the size and standard of accommodation on offer an early inspection is highly recommended.
Darby Road is served by an excellent range of amenities including popular schooling covering all age ranges. A wide variety of local shopping facilities are available locally and a further and more comprehensive range of shopping can be found at amenity centers at Aigburth Road and furthermore Allerton Road. Aigburth Road, which is situated close by, forms part of Liverpool's main arterial road network and connects to Liverpool City Centre and beyond. Nearby motorway links provide easy access to further conurbations such as Warrington and Manchester.
A vibrant selection of wine bars, restaurants and bistros can be found along both the vibrant Lark Lane and Allerton Road and you will also find further amenities including banking services and a local library. Public transport services are available via road and rail with several railway stations situated close by as well as frequent bus services along Aigburth Road. Both national and international travel is provided for at the John Lennon Liverpool Airport which is only a short car journey away.
Recreation ground and open space can be enjoyed at several nearby locations including Sefton Park, Long Lane Recreation Ground, Calderstones Park and Otterspool Promenade where you can enjoy riverside and woodland walks.
Council Tax Band: G
Tenure: Freehold
Vestibule (1.92m x 1.21m)
Fitted with a single glazed timber framed original lead light and stained door and corresponding windows to the front, built-in meter cupboards, Minton tiled flooring, decorative picture rail, coved and panelled ceiling.
Reception Hall (7.83m x 3.36m)
This welcoming reception hall sets a precedent for the remainder of the property, fitted with a stunning single glazed original lead light and stained door and corresponding windows to the front, a gas central heating radiator, spindled staircase rising on the left hand side, decorative picture rail, coved and panelled ceiling.
Downstairs WC/Laundry (4.08m x 2.05m)
Fitted with a double glazed window to the side, a comprehensive range of wall and base units over and incorporated by work surfaces, providing storage, plumbing for a washing machine, space for a tumble dryer, low level WC, wash hand basin, a gas central heating radiator, Karndean flooring, partially tiled walls, decorative picture rail and spotlighting.
Lounge (4.94m x 3.92m)
Fitted with a double glazed bay window to the front with encapsulated lead light and stained original transom windows above, a gas central heating radiator, stunning cast iron gas feature fireplace with tiled inserts and carved wood surround, decorative picture rail, coved and panelled ceiling.
Sitting Room (4.31m x 3.47m)
An ample second reception room boasts a double glazed bay window to the front with encapsulated lead light and stained original transom windows above, a gas central heating radiator, decorative picture rail, coved and panelled ceiling.
Home Office/Dining Room (3.93m x 3.70m)
Fitted with a double glazed window to the side, a gas central heating radiator, decorative picture rail, coved and panelled ceiling. Providing optional usage as a formal dining room or home office.
Open Plan Kitchen & Family Living/ Dining Area
A generous open plan kitchen, living and dining area providing ample space for both formal dining and entertaining, being the heart of this family home.
Dining Kitchen (6.14m x 4.19m)
Accessed via double door access from the reception hall, with solid wood flooring, a cast iron gas stove with slate hearth, a gas central heating radiator, decorative picture rail and spotlighting. Boasting open plan living to the Kitchen fitted with two double glazed windows to the side, a comprehensive range of wall, base and drawer units over and incorporated by granite work surfaces and up stands, incorporating a 11⁄2 bowl low slung stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap, a six burning gas hob with extractor over, eye-level electric double oven, space for an American style fridge freezer, integrated dishwasher, tiled flooring and a full height gas central heating radiator. Boasting open plan living to:
Family Living Room (4.75m x 3.33m)
Fitted with two double glazed windows to the side, a double glazed patio door set to the rear offering views and access into the stunning rear garden, a gas central heating radiator, solid wood flooring, decorative picture rail, coved and panelled ceiling.
Service Kitchen (3.95m x 3.82m)
Ideal for garden parties, fitted with both a double glazed window to the rear and side, a single glazed timber framed stable door to the side providing access into the garden, a further two double glazed Velux skylight windows to the rear offering an abundance of natural light. Fitted with a comprehensive range of wall, base and drawer units over and incorporated by complementary work surfaces, incorporating two stainless steel sinks and drainer with mixer tap, a gas hob with extractor over, eye-level double oven, wall mounted and housed boiler, cushion flooring, under unit heater, complementary tiled splashbacks and spotlighting. With alterations, providing optional usage as a sun lounge or children's playroom.
First Floor Landing (10.37m x 3.36m)
With a return staircase rising on the right hand side, fitted with an original single glazed lead light and stained window to the front, two gas central heating radiators, decorative picture rail, coved and panelled ceiling. With a return staircase leading to the second floor.
Bedroom 1 (4.74m x 3.34m)
Fitted with a double glazed window to the side, a gas central heating radiator, decorative picture rail, coved and panelled ceiling. Boasting open plan living to a dressing room and access to en-suite facilities.
Dressing Room (4.10m x 2.05m)
Fitted with a double glazed window to the side, a gas central heating radiator, a comprehensive range of fitted wardrobes, decorative picture rail, coved and panelled ceiling.
En-Suite Bathroom (2.59m x 2.10m)
With both Jack and Jill access from the landing. Fitted with a double glazed window to the rear, bath with mixer tap and shower attachment over, low level WC, wash hand basin, a gas central heating radiator, tiled flooring and partially tiled walls.
Bedroom 2 (3.94m x 3.72m)
Fitted with a double glazed window to the side, a gas central heating radiator, decorative picture rail, coved and panelled ceiling. Also boasting en-suite facilities.
En-Suite Shower Room (2.62m x 1.33m)
Fitted with a double glazed window to the side, shower enclosure with electric shower, low level WC, wash hand basin, heated towel rail, tiled flooring and partially tiled walls, spotlighting and extractor.
Bedroom 3 (4.95m x 3.93m)
An attractive third bedroom boasts a double glazed bay window to the front with encapsulated lead light and stained transom windows above, a gas central heating radiator, decorative picture rail, coved and panelled ceiling.
Bedroom 4 (4.42m x 3.48m)
A fourth double bedroom fitted with a double glazed bay window to the front with encapsulated lead light and stained transom windows above, a gas central heating radiator, decorative picture rail, coved and panelled ceiling.
Family Bathroom (3.92m x 2.70m)
Fitted with a double glazed window to the side, a bath with mixer tap and shower attachment over, low level WC, wash hand basin with storage below, separate shower enclosure with plumbed in shower, built in storage cupboard housing the boiler with pressurised system, two gas central heating radiators, tiled flooring, partially tiled walls and spotlighting.
Second Floor Landing
With a return staircase rising on the right hand side, fitted with a double glazed skylight window to the side. Providing access into:
Bedroom 5 (5.92m x 2.79m)
Fitted with a double glazed Velux skylight window to the front, a gas central heating radiator and part vaulted ceiling line.
Dressing Room (3.39m x 3.02m)
Fitted with a double glazed Velux skylight window to the side, a part vaulted ceiling line and spotlighting. Providing interconnecting access into:
En-Suite Shower Room (3.02m x 1.34m)
Fitted with a double glazed Velux skylight window to the side, shower enclosure with plumbed in shower, low level WC, wash hand basin with storage below, tiled flooring and partially tiled walls, chrome heated towel rail and spotlighting.
Eaves Storage (3.25m x 3.03m)
Accessed via the second floor landing. Fitted with a double glazed Velux skylight window to the rear and providing storage.
Externally
The front approach is set back from the road with a sweeping shingled driveway providing ample space for off road parking in addition to a generous area of lawn with mature and decorative borders and established hedgerow. The rear and side garden are mostly laid to lawn with paved patio areas, decorative and mature borders and terrace areas.
Garage (5.21m x 3.26m)
Fitted with an up and over door to the front and rear, with through access into a side terrace, power and lighting laid on.
There are some planning applications within 0.5 miles of this home
Assess how they might enhance or detract from this home’s value.
Floor plans and tours
Floor plans (3)
Tours (1)
1 virtual tour available
Step inside the property with a virtual tour or video walkthrough.
More information
Unlock more data
Listed by
Find Your Eden
View agent properties.png){kind=logo}
Property descriptions and related information displayed on this page are marketing materials provided by - Find Your Eden. Zoopla does not warrant or accept any responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of the property descriptions or related information provided here and they do not constitute property particulars. Please contact Find Your Eden for full details and further information.