Acre Grove, Birkdale, Southport, PR8

A BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED AND SUBSTANTIAL VICTORIAN SEMI-DETACHED FAMILY HOME occupying a PRIME POSITION just a short stroll from the heart of Birkdale Village, renowned for its vibrant atmosphere, artisan shops, coffee houses, bars and restaurants.

The property has been lovingly owned for over 20 years by the current vendors, who have continued to maintain, improve and invest in the house whilst carefully preserving its PERIOD CHARACTER and elegant proportions. An extensive schedule of improvements and works is available upon request.

Extending to approximately 3,200 SQ FT and occupying a generous 0.14 ACRE PLOT, the scale of both the accommodation and gardens is immediately apparent. The home retains a wealth of ORIGINAL FEATURES including HIGH CEILINGS, deep skirting boards, picture rails, decorative coving and traditional window casements, all of which combine to create a warm yet impressive family home with a wonderful sense of space and natural light.

The accommodation is both versatile and practical, ideally suited to modern FAMILY LIVING and MULTI-GENERATIONAL OCCUPATION. A welcoming ENTRANCE PORCH opens into the impressive RECEPTION HALL, whilst to the front is an elegant BAY-FRONTED LOUNGE. Positioned to the side of the property is a separate FORMAL DINING ROOM, also benefitting from a bay window and enjoying excellent natural light.

Undoubtedly, one of the standout spaces within the home is the impressive OPEN-PLAN KITCHEN, SITTING ROOM positioned to the rear, enjoying an excellent connection with the garden via French doors. The kitchen is beautifully appointed with a quality finish and offers an ideal sociable living and entertaining space. A striking exposed brick central chimney breast incorporating a WOOD-BURNING STOVE creates a natural focal point and great character. The vendors have advised this is not a supporting wall and therefore offers future buyers the potential to create an even more open-plan arrangement should they wish.

A practical UTILITY ROOM and ground-floor SHOWER ROOM further enhance the functionality of the accommodation.

To the first floor there are FIVE WELL-PROPORTIONED BEDROOMS together with a spacious FAMILY BATHROOM. The vendors have utilised the property for MULTI-GENERATIONAL LIVING and one of the bedrooms is currently arranged as an additional sitting room with kitchenette facilities, demonstrating the flexibility of the accommodation.

The LOFT CONVERSION, completed in 2007, provides an excellent HOME OFFICE together with an occasional bedroom space. In addition, there remains a substantial loft storage area with potential for further conversion, subject to any necessary consents.

Externally, the gardens are a particular feature of the property, having been thoughtfully landscaped and carefully maintained to provide mature, seasonal surroundings with a high degree of privacy. There are several useful garden sheds and outbuildings, two of which benefit from armoured electrical cabling, whilst one also has a water supply connected.

Elegant, characterful and exceptionally well located, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial Victorian home in one of the area’s most desirable positions.

Early inspection is strongly recommended.