The Sefton Stables Willaston Wirral

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1 The Sefton Stables illaston irral

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3 A spacious and superbly appointed family house occupying an extremely private, peaceful and accessible location on the edge of the village and adjoining open countryside Accommodation in Brief Entrance Hall; Lounge; Kitchen/Breakfast Room with seating and dining areas; Sitting Room; Study; Utility; Separate.C. 4 Double Bedrooms; 3 Bath/Shower rooms (1 en-suite). Double Garage; ell maintained Gardens; Shared use of communal grounds including oodland alks, Paddock and Tennis Court. Description The Sefton Stables is an impressive family home created from the conversion of a range of stables to The Lydiate, previously a large country house but which is now sub-divided into apartments. The property now forms part of the exclusive Lydiate development which comprises 16 dwellings occupying a peaceful location surrounded by its own private gardens together with approximately 11 acres of communal parkland. Constructed predominately of sandstone under a slate roof with central and off-set gables, The Sefton Stables provides spacious and superbly appointed accommodation arranged over 2 floors, in all extending to over 3300 square foot

4 following substantial alterations and an extension completed in The front door opens to an impressive entrance hall with an oak floor and central staircase rising to a galleried landing. A pair of double doors open into the lounge which provides a formal entertaining area again with oak floor and minister style fireplace housing a gas burner. The lounge has twin aspects both to the front and rear of the house and contains various fitted oak units by Rothwell Thomas. The lounge also benefits from double French windows that lead out onto the courtyard. On the opposite side of the hall is the kitchen/ family room which is a fantastic everyday living space and was created in 2013 following the extension and remodelling of the original layout. The kitchen along with the reception hall and lounge have the benefit of underfloor heating. The room also provides seating and dining areas in addition to the working part of the kitchen and has double French doors and a number of windows

5 overlooking the rear garden and adjoining fields. There are also double French doors to the courtyard. The kitchen has been fitted by Merilyn Phillips Kitchens and comprises a range of floor and wall cupboards beneath Corian work surfaces, NEFF appliances to include dishwasher, an induction 5 ring hob, twin ovens, a microwave oven and American style fridge/freezer, a twin bowl sink unit with mixer tap, and Quooker hot water tap and central island with breakfast bar, wine fridge and further cupboards and drawers beneath a Corian top. Beyond the kitchen is a rear hall off which is a study which has been comprehensively fitted with custom made Neville Johnson furniture incorporating cupboards, drawers and corner desk, the utility room with further floor and wall cupboards and work surfaces (by Merilyn Phillips) with sink unit as well as plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer and a back door to outside. At the far end of the house is the family sitting room, with French doors opening to the side garden. At first floor level the accommodation is as comprehensive with 4 double bedrooms, and 3 bathrooms all of which are well equipped with high quality tiling and sanitary ware and 2 having under floor heating. The master suite includes a dressing area and in the main bedroom, which has a vaulted ceiling, there are extensive fitted wardrobes. The en-suite bathroom has a white suite with part tiled floor and walls and Laufen sanitary ware with one of the family bathrooms of similar finish, the other being part of the recent extension having Villeroy & Boch fitments. Location The Sefton Stables is situated in an extremely sought after location on the edge of illaston, a vibrant community offering activities to a wide spectrum of interests and age groups. Indeed it is a well serviced village with doctor s and dentist s surgeries, a pharmacy, post office, pubs, butchers, church and shops. The nearby towns of Heswall and Neston both have a wider variety of shops as well as supermarkets, with the cities of Chester and Liverpool both within easy reach. On the educational front schooling is well catered for with a primary school in the village and a selection of both private and state schools nearby including King s and Queen s in Chester, Birkenhead School, irral Grammar School for Boys & for Girls and Kingsmead. There is a wide choice of sporting and leisure facilities in the area with several golf courses within close proximity including Heswall and Royal Liverpool at Hoylake, along with sailing on the Marine Lake and Dee Estuary and rugby at Clatterbridge. For those with equestrian interests there is racing at Chester and Bangor on Dee, and a choice of riding stables nearby. Communications The property is well placed for commuting being within a short distance of the M53 permitting daily travel to all the major areas of commerce throughout the North est. There is a rail link from Hooton to Liverpool and Chester, and for travel to London a sub 2 hour service from Chester to Euston. For international travel there are airports in both Liverpool and Manchester. M53 3 miles Chester 10 miles Liverpool 11 miles Manchester 40 miles (distances approximate) Outside Electrically operated wrought iron gates provide access to the Lydiate estate and a tarmacadamed drive leads up through the communal grounds and to a pair of electrically operated double timber gates into The Sefton Stables. In front of the building is a private courtyard with slate chip

6 parking area, a wide Indian sandstone path, floral and herbaceous borders, box hedging and a stone flagged path which leads around to the side lawn. The main garden is to the rear of the house and enjoys a wonderful open aspect across adjoining fields and there is a wide Indian stone paved patio immediately next to the house with a path which provides access to the other side of the building and the double garage. The garage is constructed of block and stone and measures 18 6 x 16 7 and has a pair of electric up and over doors and is served with light and power. The Estate in general has attractive blocks of woodlands and formal gardens with a circular woodland walk around the site. There is also an all weather tennis court and paddock which is down to grass and suitable for grazing horses or livestock. Both of these are for the shared use of the residents. Property Information Address: The Sefton Stables, Birkenhead Road, illaston, irral, CH64 1RU Services: Mains water, gas and electricity. Broadband connection. Private drainage. Local Authority: irral County Council. Tel: Tax Band - G 2, payable 2015/16

7 Approx. Gross Internal Area: 3301 sq ft / 306 sq metres Tenure: Leasehold on the remainder of 999 lease dating from 15 October There is an annual service charge in the sum of circa 150 per calendar month payable for maintenance of the common areas Viewing: Only by appointment with Jackson- Stops & Staff Chester office and Clive atkin Partnership illaston office. Sitting Room 17'10 x 11' x 3.48m Study 12'6 x 8' x 2.43m Utility Room 12'6 x 5' x 1.67m Kitchen/Dining/ Living Room 25'11 x 24' x 7.46m.C C UP Reception Hall Lounge 26'7 x 17' x 5.18m Directions Ground Floor From the centre of illaston proceed along Neston Road and having left the village take the right turn in Birkenhead Road. Proceed for approximately half a mile and the splayed entrance for The Lydiate will be seen on the left hand side. DN DN DN Bedroom 4 17'6 x 10' x 3.15m Bathroom Bedroom 3 17'2 x 11' x 3.48m Bathroom Bedroom 2 14'1 x 10' x 3.15m En-Suite Bathroom Bedroom 1 14'1 x 13' x 4.14m First Floor Important Notice Jackson-Stops & Staff, Clive atkin Partnership and their clients give notice that: 1. They have no authority to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulations or other consents and Jackson-Stops & Staff nor Clive atkin Partnership have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.

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