
Runnells Lane, Thornton, L23

- PROPERTY TYPE
Detached
- BEDROOMS
3
- BATHROOMS
1
- SIZE
990 sq ft
92 sq m
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Freehold
Key features
- Detached & Chain Free: A spacious, vacant detached home in the heart of Thornton, being sold with no onward chain for a straightforward move.
- Flexible Living: Features a smart garage conversion, easily serving as a fourth bedroom, a dedicated home office, or a playroom to suit your needs.
- Future Potential: Ample scope to reconfigure or add value, with the footprint to extend to the side or transform the conservatory into a modern orangery.
- Outdoor Space: Boasts a large, sun-drenched South East facing rear garden and a substantial driveway with off-road parking for four cars.
- Prime Location: Perfectly placed for top-tier schools, quick commuter links via Brooms Cross Road, and peaceful rural walks right on your doorstep.
Description
Finding a home in Thornton is usually a trade-off between location and layout. Runnells Lane changes that. This is a detached, three/four-bedroom home, that’s being sold with no onward chain and vacant possession, it’s a straightforward move for anyone looking to bypass the usual delays.
Living Space with Options
The ground floor is built for flow. You have a modern, open-plan kitchen that leads into a through lounge and dining area, eventually opening out into the conservatory. It works perfectly as it is, but for those with an eye for development, the potential here is significant. Whether you choose to upgrade the conservatory into a formal orangery or take advantage of the plot size to extend to the side, there is a clear path to creating a massive, wrap-around kitchen-living family space.
The Wildcard Room
The garage conversion is a game-changer. It’s a genuine multi-functional space that transforms this from a standard three-bed into a ¾ bedroom home. It’s the home office you actually want to work in, a playroom that keeps the Lego out of the lounge, or a comfortable guest suite.
Outside and Practicality
The external space is just as generous. A large South East facing garden, captures the best of the day’s sun, perfect for family BBQ’s during the summer months, while the front features a substantial driveway with enough room for four-cars, a rare find for the area.
The Best of Both Worlds
Thornton offers a unique balance. You’re minutes away from rural walks through the Cheshire Lines and the Rimrose Valley, yet you remain perfectly connected. The property sits within the catchment for highly regarded schools, including Holy Family and Crosby High, making it a logical choice for families. Commuting is easy via the A5480 Brooms Cross Road, providing quick links to the M57 and M58. Nearby Blundellsands & Crosby station offers direct Merseyrail services into Liverpool Central.
Why Thornton?
It’s a location that balances quiet residential life with easy access to Crosby’s independent scene and the coast. You’re buying into a community where properties like this—detached, flexible, and with clear scope to add value—don't stay vacant for long.
Please note: one computer-generated image has been included to show how the garden could look with artificial lawn, timber panelling and raised planting beds.
EPC Rating: B
Parking - Driveway
Driveway for 3 cars
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- Band: C
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Driveway
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Rear garden
- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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