7 bed town house for sale

Rodney Street, Georgian Quarter, Liverpool. L1

Description

A distinguished Grade II Listed Georgian townhouse occupying one of Liverpool's most prestigious residential addresses in the heart of the renowned Georgian Quarter.

Dating from circa 1780, this exceptional property combines elegant period architecture with versatile accommodation and income-generating potential. The handsome front elevation displays all the hallmarks of classic Georgian design, with original sash windows, decorative relief bands, a portico entrance with fanlight, and a traditional slate roof. The impressive reception hall immediately establishes the character and quality evident throughout the property. An exquisite Minton tiled floor, intricate joinery, ornate cornicing and a magnificent central return staircase create a striking first impression. Natural light cascades through a roof lantern above, illuminating the staircase and principal circulation areas.

The main accommodation extends across the lower ground, ground and first floors, providing a highly flexible arrangement of reception rooms, bedroom suites and bathrooms. The property retains an abundance of original features, including sash windows with delicate glazing bars, working pitch pine shutters, decorative plasterwork, deep skirting boards, wide architraves and impressive ceiling heights, all contributing to its considerable charm and architectural integrity. At the heart of the home is a beautifully proportioned open-plan family dining kitchen, whilst the elegant first-floor drawing room enjoys elevated views across the Georgian Quarter towards St Luke's Church and the surrounding cityscape. The principal bedroom suite benefits from a walk-in dressing room and en-suite bathroom, while additional bedroom accommodation is supported by further bath and shower facilities.

The upper floors comprise two self-contained apartments, each offering open-plan living accommodation, fitted kitchens, double bedrooms and bathroom facilities. Both apartments are currently let, providing an established supplementary income stream. Externally, the property benefits from a delightful walled town garden arranged over a series of stone terraces, creating attractive spaces for outdoor dining and entertaining. Artificial lawn and mature planting ensure the garden remains both attractive and easy to maintain.

The property presents a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial Georgian residence offering elegant city living, exceptional period character and proven income potential.

Situated on the eastern fringe of Liverpool city centre, the Georgian Quarter is widely regarded as one of the finest collections of Georgian residential architecture in the United Kingdom.

Characterised by elegant terraces, symmetrical façades and beautifully proportioned townhouses, the area has become one of the city's most sought-after residential locations.

Rodney Street is among Liverpool's most celebrated addresses, lying within easy reach of the city's commercial, cultural and leisure amenities. The property enjoys a prime position close to the magnificent Anglican Cathedral, one of Liverpool's most iconic landmarks, while the vibrant restaurants, cafés and independent businesses of the Georgian Quarter are all within walking distance.

Liverpool one, the historic city centre, the Albert Dock and the thriving Baltic Triangle are all readily accessible, offering an extensive range of shopping, dining, cultural and recreational opportunities. Excellent transport links, highly regarded schools and a wealth of local amenities further enhance the appeal of this exceptional location.

The Apartments

Both apartments benefit from access to the property's impressive communal entrance hall and elegant classical return staircase, which forms a striking architectural centrepiece and enhances the building's period character.

Second Floor Apartment

Occupying the entire second floor, this attractive two-bedroom apartment is currently generating an income of £1,000 per calendar month.

Beautifully arranged, the accommodation comprises a spacious open-plan living, dining and kitchen area to the front elevation, creating a bright and sociable living space. To the rear are two well-proportioned double bedrooms and a contemporary bathroom.

The apartment enjoys magnificent, elevated views across the city skyline, offering an exceptional setting for those seeking the convenience and vibrancy of city-centre living.

Third Floor Apartment

Situated on the third floor, this stylish one-bedroom apartment is currently let at £950 per calendar month.

The accommodation features an open-plan lounge and kitchen, positioned to maximise the spectacular far-reaching views across the city and towards the Welsh hills. To the front of the property is a generous double bedroom, complemented by a well-appointed bathroom.

Combining character, comfort and outstanding views, this apartment provides an attractive and highly desirable living environment.

Council Tax Band: A
Tenure: Freehold

The Approach

Situated on this fine section of Rodney Street in the heart of the Georgian Quarter, the property offers an impressive frontage with symmetrical sash windows, portico entrance, a delightful entrance door with fanlight and a roof weathered in original slate.

Reception Hall (6.98m x 1.73m)

The reception hall sets a precedent for the remainder of the accommodation with its delightful Minton tiled floor, deep skirting boards and wide architraves to door casings, panelling to walls under a high ceiling furnished with an ornate arch, decorative cornice work with pierced relief and leading to the focal point which is the central return staircase to all floors with its delicate balustrade and decorative spindles.

Open Plan Family Dining Kitchen (6.90m x 6.07m)

A superb open plan family dining kitchen showered with natural light from a large floor-to-ceiling curved bay incorporating a six panel sash window with delicate glazing bars looking into the rear town garden and beyond furnished with original pitch pine working shutters. From this part of the property a staircase leads to both the lower ground and first floors all of which are interconnecting to the main reception hall.

The kitchen offers a range of quality wooden units furnished with granite work surfaces incorporating a stainless steel circular sink unit, a built-in gas oven and hob and complimentary downlighters over the central island. The fridge freezer has a full height larder units to the sides and is set into delightful original display niche with ornate mouldings. There is a charming fireplace with cast iron arched head open grate and detailed joinery work provides a feeling of quality including deep skirting boards, wide architraves.

Utility Room (5.53m x 2.27m)

A full height pitched roof with three roof lights showers the room with natural light, vintage wooden work surfaces set on brick supports, incorporating a Belfast sink unit, plumbing for utility services, continuation of amtico flooring from the kitchen and a trio of original sash windows with delicate glazing bars looking into the rear town garden. Cupboard housing the gas fired combination boiler and access door to garden.

Front Bedroom Suite (4.49m x 4.24m)

Accessible from the family dining kitchen and the main reception hall. This is suitable as a bedroom or reception room and enjoys two original sash windows set in to the original timber surrounds furnished with working shutters, deep skirting boards, picture rail, coved ceiling, ante-space with storage leading back to the kitchen.

Lower Ground Floor

Accessible from either the main reception hall and family dining kitchen providing versatility and comprises a suite ideal for visitor accommodation, income generation or a variety of other uses.

Hallway (3.47m x 1.22m)

With a combination of carpet and quality wood flooring leading into:

Living Room (6.71m x 4.01m)

Windows set into a curved bay making the room bright, quality wood flooring, several vertical radiators, built-in double wardrobe.

Inner Hallway & Study Area (3.12m x 0.97m)

A small study area with door connecting to the main reception hall and central staircase.

Lower Ground Floor Bedroom (4.00m x 2.45m)

With a deep storage area leading into the sleeping area, natural light for lightwells, radiator, downlighters.

Lower Ground Bathroom (2.60m x 1.99m)

Family bathroom featuring tiled flooring and partially tiled walls, complemented by decorative wall panelling. Fitted with a pedestal wash hand basin with chrome taps, a close-coupled W.C., and a bath with chrome taps, shower attachment, and glass screen. The room is finished with modern recessed downlighters and an extractor fan.

En-Suite Wet Room

Fully tiled and in three informally open plan sections offering an integrated WC, walk-in shower area with multi-jet function, wash hand basin with mirror over, downlighters, chrome heated towel rail.

Ground Floor Bathroom & WC (2.29m x 1.88m)

Comprising a a bath with shower over and glazed screen, close coupled WC, pedestal wash hand basin, radiator, part tiled walls, down lighters.

Lower Ground Hallway (1.53m x 1.30m)

Ancillary storage rooms off the lower ground hall, walk-in storage area. Two rooms housing the service meters and a high-capacity water cylinder.

Room 1 (1.88m x 1.00m)

Room 2 (2.38m x 1.38m)

First Floor Accommodation

This part of the property is versatile and accessible from both the main first floor landing and from the family dining kitchen.

Drawing Room (6.96m x 6.06m)

A stunning part of the property showered with natural light by way of a curved bay with a three part symmetrical sash window with delicate glazing bars offering fabulous views towards St. Luke’s church and predominately Georgian roof tops encompassing city living at its finest. The room enjoys solid wood flooring, natural stone fireplace with living flame gas fire, detailed joinery work including deep skirting boards, wide architraves to door casings and picture rail all under a high ceiling furnished with elaborate cornice work and picture rail to complement. Door leading to:

Ante-Space (2.44m x 0.97m)

Providing access to the bedroom suite.

Bedroom (4.53m x 3.98m)

Two original sash windows with panelled surrounds, radiator, high ceilings, deep skirting boards, wide architraves to door casing, picture rail and a delightful cornice ceiling.

Walk-In Dressing Room (2.51m x 1.70m)

Ample built-in shelving and wardrobe space, downlighters, illuminated theatre mirror.

En-Suite Bathroom (2.63m x 2.02m)

Classical in style and enjoying a roll-top cast iron ball and claw bath, built-in shower enclosure with glazed screen, pedestal wash hand basin and close coupled WC, Amtico flooring, part tiled walls and part panelled walls and a part frosted original sash window to the front aspect, cornice art rail, downlighters.

Second/Third Floor

The remainder of the accommodation comprises two attractive apartments located to both the upper front and rear aspects to the top floors. The apartments are currently let and have a proven track record of providing additional income.

Each apartment briefly comprises; An open plan kitchen, dining and living area, double bedrooms and neutral bathroom facilities.

Access to the apartments is via the main hallway making them self-contained and an excellent letting opportunity.

Externally

To the rear there is a classical walled town garden with stone terraces over several levels with a patio and sitting dining area lead up to an additional stone terrace with artificial lawn for low maintenance and being soften by established trees and shrubs including a mature Acre.

Upper Floor Accommodation

Current rental income as of June 2026.

One-Bedroom Apartment £950 pcm
Two-Bedroom Apartment £1,000 pcm
Total Rental Income £1,950 pcm

Annual Rental Income

Based on the current tenancy agreements, the combined rental income is approximately £23,400 per annum.