5 bed detached house for sale

Holland Road, New Brighton CH45

A commanding five-bedroom detached period residence occupying a generous corner plot. Set across three impressive floors, this substantial family home successfully blends a wealth of beautiful original features with modern upgrades, creating a property that is both elegant and practical for modern family living.

Enjoying delightful views across the River Mersey towards the Liverpool skyline, the property offers spacious and versatile accommodation throughout, complemented by surrounding gardens, off-road parking, solar panels and two heat pumps, providing an energy-efficient and environmentally conscious home.

Ideally situated close to the vibrant New Brighton waterfront, with its excellent selection of restaurants, cafés, shops and leisure facilities, the property also benefits from highly regarded schools, convenient transport links and commuter routes nearby.

A rare opportunity to acquire a distinctive detached family home. Viewing essential.

Front Exterior & Approach

Set proudly on a generous corner plot, the property is approached via secure wrought iron gates opening onto a driveway providing valuable off-road parking. Mature trees, established shrubs and well-stocked borders create a wonderfully private and welcoming setting, while the handsome period façade showcases attractive bay windows and an abundance of original architectural detailing. A pathway leads through the front garden to the main entrance, setting the tone for the character and charm that continues throughout this impressive detached family home.

Vestibule

Entered via a decorative glazed entrance door, this charming vestibule instantly showcases the character of the property, boasting a stunning original tiled floor, original coved ceiling, deep skirting boards and a traditional dado rail. A handy cloaks cupboard provides useful storage for coats and shoes, while the original part-glazed inner entrance door, complete with surrounding glazed panels, allows natural light to flow beautifully into the reception hall beyond. Filled with character and enjoying attractive views over the front garden, the vestibule creates a warm and inviting first impression of this elegant period home.

Hallway

A magnificent reception hall of impressive proportions, beautifully showcasing the character and grandeur of this exceptional period home. The striking original tiled floor extends throughout the space, complemented by high ceilings, ornate ceiling mouldings, deep skirting boards, decorative dado rails and original internal doors. A beautiful staircase with turned balustrade rises to the upper floors, while natural light floods the hall from both the front vestibule and staircase window above. Providing access to the principal ground floor accommodation, this elegant entrance hall creates a truly memorable first impression and perfectly blends timeless period charm with modern family living.

Ground Floor WC

A well-appointed ground floor cloakroom comprising a modern low-level WC and wash hand basin with vanity storage beneath. Complemented by attractive wall panelling, contemporary tiling and inset ceiling spotlights, the room successfully blends modern convenience with characterful styling. A handy understairs storage cupboard provides additional space for household essentials, while the cloakroom itself offers a practical facility for both family life and visiting guests.

Living Room

An impressive and beautifully proportioned living room, flooded with natural light from a large walk-in uPVC bay window overlooking the mature front gardens, together with a further uPVC window to the side elevation. Both windows benefit from fitted Venetian blinds, enhancing both privacy and style. Retaining a wealth of original character, the room features high ceilings, a decorative ceiling rose, picture rail, deep skirting boards and exposed timber floorboards. A striking original fireplace housing a log-burning stove creates an attractive focal point, while a radiator and television point provide modern-day practicality. Offering ample space for both relaxation and entertaining, this elegant reception room perfectly blends timeless period charm with modern family living.

Sitting Room

A charming and versatile second reception room enjoying excellent natural light from a uPVC bay window to the front elevation and a further uPVC window to the side, both fitted with Venetian blinds. Retaining much of the property's original character, the room features deep skirting boards, a picture rail and beautiful stripped original floorboards. A multi-fuel burning stove set within an attractive timber surround with stone hearth provides a warm and inviting focal point, creating the perfect space for relaxation. Further benefits include television and telephone/internet points, making this an ideal sitting room, snug or family room.

Dining Room

A substantial and beautifully proportioned dining room, retaining a wealth of period character and offering the perfect setting for both everyday family meals and formal entertaining. Features include stripped original floorboards, deep skirting boards, picture rail and an attractive original fireplace with decorative surround, creating a wonderful focal point. Natural light is provided by a uPVC window fitted with Venetian blinds, while the impressive glazed partition and door open through to the adjoining garden room, allowing light to flow throughout the ground floor accommodation. Generous in size and wonderfully versatile, this elegant reception room perfectly complements the property's other living spaces.

Utility Room

A practical and useful utility room providing excellent additional storage and workspace. Fitted with a range of base and wall units incorporating work surfaces and inset sink with drainer. There is ample space and plumbing for a washing machine and further appliances, making it ideal for keeping household tasks separate from the main kitchen area. A traditional ceiling-mounted pulley maid provides a convenient drying solution, while a radiator ensures the room remains warm and functional throughout the year. A uPVC window fitted with Venetian blinds provides natural light and a pleasant outlook, with the tiled floor offering ease of maintenance. A valuable addition to the home, providing both practicality and extra storage space.

Kitchen

A beautifully appointed kitchen, designed to be the heart of the home. Fitted with an extensive range of quality shaker-style wall and base units complemented by polished granite work surfaces and matching upstands, the room offers both style and practicality in abundance.

At the centre of the kitchen is a substantial island unit with granite worktop, incorporating twin circular sinks with mixer taps, additional storage and an informal breakfast bar area. A further Belfast-style sink with mixer tap and double drainer is positioned beneath the window, complemented by attractive tiled splashbacks. Integrated appliances include a double oven, microwave, wine cooler and ceramic hob with stainless steel splashback and extractor hood above. There is also space for a dishwasher, American-style fridge freezer and a further large oven if required. Integrated wine racks provide additional storage.

Natural light is provided by a uPVC window fitted with Venetian blinds, while attractive pendant lighting, additional ceiling spotlights and a contemporary vertical radiator create a warm and inviting atmosphere. The durable tiled floor complements the room perfectly and there is ample space for everyday family life and entertaining alike.

A particularly useful built-in cupboard houses the large hot water cylinder, forming part of the property's energy-efficient heating and hot water system, which is supported by the solar panels and heat pump technology. The kitchen also enjoys open access through to the adjoining garden room, further enhancing the sense of space and connectivity.

Garden Room

A superb addition to the home, this bright and versatile garden room enjoys an abundance of natural light through multiple uPVC windows and French doors, all of which provide attractive views over the surrounding gardens and direct access outside. Four Velux windows flood the room with daylight, creating a wonderfully airy and inviting atmosphere throughout.

Finished with a quality slate tiled floor, deep timber skirting boards and attractive arched openings, the room offers a seamless connection between the kitchen and garden, making it ideal as a family room, garden lounge, home office, playroom or additional entertaining space. Radiators provide comfort throughout the year, while the peaceful garden outlook creates a relaxing setting in which to unwind.

A particularly flexible room that can easily adapt to suit a variety of lifestyles and requirements, further enhancing this exceptional family home.

First Floor

A truly impressive first floor landing that perfectly reflects the character and scale of this beautiful period home. The original staircase rises to a spacious split-level landing, featuring attractive turned spindle balustrades, stripped original floorboards, deep skirting boards and decorative coved ceilings, all combining to create a striking focal point.

Natural light floods the space through a uPVC window fitted with Venetian blinds, while a feature chandelier and wall lighting further enhance the welcoming atmosphere. The generous proportions provide access to the principal bedrooms and family bathroom, with the wide landing offering a wonderful sense of space rarely found in modern homes.

An elegant and characterful landing that continues the property's superb blend of original features and practical family living.

Home Office

A versatile and surprisingly spacious home office, ideal for those working from home, studying or requiring a dedicated hobby room. The room enjoys excellent natural light from a uPVC window to the side elevation fitted with Venetian blinds, together with a further uPVC picture window which enhances the bright and airy feel of the space throughout the day.

Finished with neutral décor and fitted carpeting, the room comfortably accommodates a desk, storage furniture and office equipment, whilst benefiting from power points and ample space for home-working requirements.

Bedroom One

An impressive principal bedroom of generous proportions, offering ample space for a king-size bed and a range of bedroom furniture. The room enjoys excellent natural light from a large uPVC double-glazed window to the front elevation, fitted with Venetian blinds and providing a pleasant outlook towards the River.

Retaining much of the property's character and charm, the room features high ceilings with decorative coving, a striking period-style fireplace with timber surround, radiator and fitted carpeting.

A particular feature of this room is the adjoining walk-in wardrobe/dressing room, providing excellent hanging and storage space, together with direct access to the en-suite bathroom, creating a superb principal suite arrangement.

Dressing Room

A highly useful dressing room positioned directly off the principal bedroom, creating an excellent main suite arrangement. The room provides ample space for wardrobes, hanging rails and additional bedroom storage, whilst also offering flexibility for a variety of uses.

A uPVC double-glazed window to the side elevation, fitted with Venetian blinds, provides natural light and a pleasant outlook towards the River. Further features include fitted carpeting, radiator, high ceilings and convenient access to both the principal bedroom and en-suite bathroom.

En-Suite Bathroom

A well appointed en-suite bathroom fitted with a traditional-style white suite and finished to an excellent standard. The room features a striking freestanding roll-top bath with central mixer tap and shower attachment, creating a luxurious focal point, whilst a wall-mounted shower is positioned above with fitted curtain rail.

Further comprising a pedestal wash hand basin with mixer taps, low-level WC and bidet. Attractive white metro-style wall tiling is complemented by contrasting black border detailing and high-gloss tiled flooring, enhancing the room's elegant appearance.

A uPVC double-glazed window to the front elevation, fitted with Venetian blinds, provides natural light and ventilation. Additional features include a mirrored wall cabinet, chrome towel radiator, extractor fan and traditional-style fixtures and fittings throughout. A spacious and characterful en-suite befitting the principal bedroom suite.

Bedroom Two

A generous and well-proportioned double bedroom enjoying an abundance of natural light from two uPVC double-glazed windows, both fitted with Venetian blinds. The side window benefits from attractive views towards the River Mersey, adding to the appeal of this spacious room.

Retaining plenty of character, the room features high ceilings, deep skirting boards and an attractive cast-iron feature fireplace with decorative surround, creating a charming focal point. Further benefits include fitted carpeting, radiator and ample power points.

A bright and versatile double bedroom offering excellent accommodation, character features and delightful river views.

Bedroom Three

A spacious and attractive double bedroom enjoying a pleasant outlook to the front elevation through a large uPVC double-glazed window, allowing plenty of natural light to flood the room. The room offers excellent proportions and ample space for a full range of bedroom furniture.

Character features continue throughout, including high ceilings, deep skirting boards and a beautiful period-style fireplace with decorative tiled inserts, timber surround and stone hearth, creating an attractive focal point. Further benefits include fitted carpeting, radiator and a charming ceiling light fitting.

Family Bathroom

An exceptionally spacious and beautifully appointed family bathroom, combining contemporary styling with character and charm. This impressive room features a freestanding roll-top bath with chrome claw feet and traditional mixer tap with shower attachment, creating a luxurious focal point.

A large walk-in shower enclosure is fitted with a glazed screen and mains-fed shower, while the suite is completed by a pedestal wash hand basin and low-level WC. Attractive white subway-style wall tiling is complemented by striking blue feature walls and a decorative patterned tiled floor, creating a stylish and distinctive finish throughout.

Further benefits include a tall contemporary vertical radiator, recessed ceiling spotlights, uPVC double-glazed window providing natural light and ventilation, and ample floor space which enhances the feeling of luxury and practicality.

Second Floor

A bright and spacious second-floor landing providing access to the upper-floor accommodation. Characterful spindle balustrades and natural timber handrails continue from the floors below, while a rooflight/Velux-style window floods the space with natural light, enhancing the airy feel throughout.

The landing provides access to the fourth and fifth bedrooms, along with the shower room, creating an ideal arrangement for guests, older children, teenagers, or those seeking a degree of separation from the principal bedroom accommodation on the floor below.

Bedroom Four

A spacious fourth bedroom situated on the second floor, enjoying attractive elevated views towards the River Mersey. The room benefits from two Velux roof windows and a feature picture window, allowing an abundance of natural light throughout, whilst the vaulted ceiling adds to the sense of space.

Offering excellent versatility, this impressive room would make an ideal double bedroom, guest suite, teenager's retreat or additional living space. Further benefits include a radiator, fitted carpeting and useful eaves storage.

Bedroom Five

A spacious fifth bedroom situated on the second floor, enjoying an abundance of natural light from three Velux roof windows and a uPVC window to the side. The room offers excellent proportions and versatility, making it ideal as a principal bedroom, guest suite or teenager's retreat.

Further benefits include fitted carpeting, a radiator and useful eaves storage.

Shower Room

A well-appointed shower room fitted with a curved glass shower enclosure, pedestal wash hand basin and low-level WC. Further benefiting from attractive tiled walls and flooring, a ladder-style heated towel radiator and extractor fan, this useful shower room serves the upper floor accommodation perfectly.

Outside Gardens

To the rear is a delightful and well-established garden, comprising paved patio areas, a lawned section and an abundance of mature trees, shrubs and planting, creating a private and peaceful outdoor space. A substantial workshop/store offers excellent versatility and could be adapted for a variety of uses, subject to any necessary consents. In addition, there is a second useful store with roller-style door, ideal for further storage, garden equipment or log storage. Further benefits include two heat pumps, external power points, a water tap and gated side access. Ideal for relaxing, entertaining and enjoying the sunshine throughout the day.

Solar Panels & Heat Pumps

A notable feature of the property is its investment in modern renewable energy technology, including solar panels and two heat pumps. Together, these systems contribute towards improved energy efficiency, lower day-to-day running costs and a more environmentally friendly home.

Location

Holland Road is a turning off Seabank Road, approx. 1.2 miles driving distance from our Liscard office.

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