Salisbury Road, Liverpool, Merseyside

This exceptional five-bedroom 1970s house sits just a two-minute walk from the River Mersey promenade in Liverpool. Thoughtfully extended and updated for modern living by its current owners, its fluid, open-plan living spaces of 2,054 sq ft are bathed in natural light from full-height windows, and the house provides a tranquil space within easy reach of the delights of Liverpool. Cressington rail station is a six-minute walk from the house, with services to Liverpool Central in 12 minutes.

The Tour

Nestled among rows of Victorian houses within the private estate of Cressington Park lies this striking mid-century modernist house. The approach is via a generous driveway set back from the road, with ample off-road parking for six cars. The house has an impressive architectural profile, with sharp geometric outlines and a combination of red brick and wood-panelled exteriors. Internally, an inviting porch leads to an expansive open-plan space encompassing living and dining areas and a kitchen, with floor-to-ceiling aluminium-framed glazing, including sliding doors that that open out onto a carefully maintained garden.

The bespoke oak kitchen has built-in cupboards, integrated Smeg appliances and a coffee maker. A seamless, poured terrazzo floor with underfloor heating runs throughout the ground floor. Handmade lighting illuminates the kitchen and dining area, and there is an oak kitchen island for bar-style dining, plus room for a large dining table. A generous hallway, which can be used as a library, leads to two well-proportioned bedrooms on the ground floor, plus a bathroom. There is an large additional room downstairs, which is currently used as a home gym.

A set of stairs rises to the first floor, where there are two more spacious bedrooms and a bathroom. Both bedrooms have built-in oak wardrobes, and in each bathroom there is a bath with a shower, and handmade Italian tiles underfoot.

The house has been thoughtfully renovated to suit modern living, and there are ceiling-mounted Bluetooth speakers throughout. All rooms have internet, TV and USB and USB-C ports, and there are planning permissions for a further upstairs bedroom or extension.

Outdoor Space

There is a bright, well-maintained garden at the rear of the house with plenty of space for outdoor entertaining. A gravelled area is embraced by a neat lawn, with an assortment of trees and bushes around the garden’s borders. The front of the house has a horseshoe driveway, with parking space for six cars. Solar-powered lighting is fitted in the back garden and at the front of the house.

The Area

The immediate area offers a convenient range of shops along Aigburth Road, in addition to a more comprehensive offering at the New Mersey Shopping Park.There is a David Lloyd Leisure Centre nearby, and a trio of tennis courts owned by Cressington Park is a stone's throw away.The estate has its own river front access alongside Otterspool Promenade and Sefton Park, perfect for a morning or evening stroll by the water.

Liverpool has a vibrant food, art and culture scene to explore. The city has a wealth of brilliant museums, including the Walker Art Gallery, Tate Liverpool and RIBA North, and the Museum of Liverpool. It has an Everyman cinema and Fact, which shows both arthouse and blockbuster films. There are also plenty of wonderful places to dine out, from 8 by Andrew Sheridan to Paul Askew’s The Art School.

National Trust-owned Speke Hall is a wonderful place to explore, encompassing beautifully maintained gardens and a refreshing coastal walk, and the serene, Grade II*-listed Prince’s Park is just an 11-minute drive from the house. Slightly further afield, the Wirral Peninsula provides plenty of scope for strolling with an ice-cream in hand.The surrounding area is served by excellent schooling across all age ranges. Liverpool College and Palmerston secondary school are both highly regarded and just a short drive from the house, and Sudley Infant School is also close by.

Cressington Park station is just a short walk away, which has services to Liverpool Central in 12 minutes. The M62 is approximately a 15-minute drive from the house, and national and international travel is provided for at the nearby John Lennon Airport.

Council Tax Band: G