Rake Lane, New Brighton

We are delighted to bring to market this rarely available and well maintained cottage ideally situated in New Brighton with easy access to everything this highly popular and desirable area has to offer. 

Full of charm and character this accommodation features an inviting vestibule, living room, kitchen/diner and shower room/ WC. Stairs lead down from the kitchen to the lower level basement/entertaining space. Upstairs are two good sized well proportioned bedrooms. Set back from the road the exterior of the house has well stocked established front and rear gardens with a sunny aspect. The property has uPVC double glazing throughout and gas central heating. 

The cottage sits on the corner of Sandfield Road along Rake Lane and benefits from being in close proximity to the many independent shops, eateries and bars located on Seabank Road and the Victoria Quarter. The property is also a short walk to Vale Park, the promenade and seafront, perfect for seaside walks and coastal activities such as kite surfing and mini-golf. Other amenities include a cinema, theatre and restaurants as well as a supermarket and home wares store. Well placed for excellent transport links with access to the M53 just ten minutes away. New Brighton railway station is also within easy walking distance as are good local buses all offering regular services and connections to Liverpool, Chester and beyond. 

This would be a great opportunity for anyone seeking a blend of coastal living with easy access to the city of Liverpool. It is also within close proximity to the countryside of the surrounding Wirral area and North Wales. 

Pleasant approach through the side gate into the sunny well stocked front garden, a private set back space to enjoy the afternoon and evening sun. Part glazed hardwood original entrance door opens into a welcoming vestibule area with part wooden panelled walls, plate shelving, two leaded windows and internal cottage style door leading into the living room.  

This room is a lovely space to relax with plenty of natural light. The large double glazed window provides a restful view of the front garden. Set within the original sandstone fireplace sits a multi fuel burner which provides a cosy setting in the winter months. Either side there are exposed sandstone walls with a fitted wooden cupboard that houses the recently upgraded RCD electric meter/fuse board. Also includes: central heating radiator with cover, original ceiling beams, leaded window and archway leading into the kitchen/diner.

The kitchen is a great open plan space for mealtimes and entertaining. There are a range of base and wall units, with additional display cabinets, contrasting work surfaces and tiled splash backs as well as under unit lighting. One and a half bowl composite sink and drainer with mixer tap set below a double glazed window with a pleasant view of the rear garden. Also included are Range Master range cooker, washing machine and dishwasher, under unit fridge and freezer. There is a central heating radiator and shelving. Off the kitchen a staircase leads down into the basement/entertaining room. To the rear, a door leads off to a hallway with handy storage cupboard, access to the shower room and back garden.

From the kitchen, stairs lead down into the additional basement room. Currently used as an entertaining space but could be adapted for a multitude of uses. Exposed original sandstone walls, paved stone floor and an open chimney breast. Double glazed window looking out to the back garden and a handy under stairs storage area.

Suite comprising of corner shower cubicle, WC, and pedestal wash basin, there is also a column radiator and mirrored cabinet. Frosted double glazed window, part wooden panelled and part tiled walls with painted wooden floorboards.

Quality wool blend carpeted staircase leads upwards to the first floor with cottage style doors into each bedroom.

This is a generous sized master bedroom with plenty of space for a king size bed, large wardrobes and bedroom furniture. There is a central heating radiator with cover and a double glazed window to the front aspect. 

A good sized room with plenty of space for a double bed and bedroom furniture or to use as a home office like the current owners. There is a double glazed window to the rear elevation, central heating radiator with cover and a built in storage cupboard.

A private, not overlooked, established rear garden with beautifully stocked sandstone borders and multiple areas to sit in. There is a raised tiled porch/terrace with steps leading down to a lower level paved area that enjoys the sun at different times throughout the day. Outside light, water tap, side access gate and wooden door into a large side storage room, perfect for bikes and garden essentials

Rake Lane can be found in New Brighton, Wallasey, approx. 0.8 miles driving distance from our Liscard office.

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