Victoria Avenue, Crosby, L23

Victoria Avenue is one of those quietly special streets in Crosby - tree-lined, calm and full of long-standing neighbours who genuinely look out for one another. Everything is close at hand, yet it never feels busy or hurried; just five minutes to Crosby Village and College Road, five minutes to the station, and a ten-minute stroll to the beach for late evening walks when the light drops and the sea comes into view.

Built in 1923 and believed to be the very first pair of homes constructed on Victoria Avenue, this handsome semi-detached house has been owned by only three families in its lifetime, giving it a real sense of continuity and care.Over the past six years, the current owner has carefully and comprehensively renovated it, doing so in a way that respects the age and character of the house rather than stripping it away. The result is a home that feels considered, warm and entirely in keeping with its period.

Inside, there’s an immediate sense of scale and generosity. High ceilings, original detailing and a wide entrance hallway with stained glass set the tone straight away. Original floors remain in parts, and period fireplaces sit naturally within the rooms, giving the house a sense of history and comfort that can’t be replicated.

The ground floor flows beautifully and is wonderfully flexible. Three reception rooms offer space to adapt with family life - whether that’s relaxed evenings, a quiet reading room, or a more formal dining space for when people come round. The kitchen has been updated in a minimal, understated way with quartz worktops, and benefits from a pantry, sitting comfortably within the character of the house rather than competing with it. A separate utility room and downstairs WC keep everyday life practical and well considered.

Upstairs, there are five proper double bedrooms arranged over two floors. The first floor includes four bedrooms and a well-finished family bathroom, plus a further separate WC to prevent bathroom fights on those busy mornings! The top floor has been thoughtfully given over to a principal suite with its own bathroom - creating a calm, private space away from the rest of the house.

To the rear, the south-west facing garden is a real highlight. It’s private and enclosed by mature walls, giving it a settled, established feel. A wide lawn, fruit trees, patio and a generous decked area with a covered verandah make it a garden that works all day long - from morning coffee through to long summer evenings.

To the front, there’s a driveway and an established garden, with scope for even more parking if ever needed.

Importantly, the house has been properly maintained behind the scenes: a full rewire in 2020, new heating system in 2021, extensive double glazing upgrades (retaining some original stained glass), and additional insulation added in 2023.

A characterful, well-loved home on one of Crosby’s most desirable and quietly positioned roads - full of space, history and a genuine sense of place.

A note from the seller: “My egg chair on the verandah is my favourite spot. It gets sun all day and has become a real little sanctuary - somewhere to sit with a coffee in the morning, lose a few hours in the afternoon, or unwind at the end of the day as the garden settles and the light moves across the space. It’s one of those spots you naturally gravitate to without thinking.”