7 bedroom character property

For Sale by Online Auction 7th September 2022

WHY BUY?
Historic Waterloo Building
Prime Location
Rare Opportunity
Potential to Add Capital Value
Sea-Front Views

DESCRIPTION
A one-off opportunity to buy this landmark historic Waterloo home, located in arguably the best postcode in Waterloo and steeped in history.  Mockbeggar House, built in the 1800’s for a Dr John Drysdale was one of the first in the country to gain a central heating system and now provides the potential for a magnificent family home. Set on the end terrace of Beach Lawn and occupying a corner plot joining Harbord Road, it is a short stroll to Beach Lawn Gardens leading to the beach.  It is also perfectly located for all the local shops cafes/bars and restaurants of Crosby and Waterloo. 

Accommodation is set over four floors and comprises: Entrance porch, hallway, cloakroom, library, gallery/dining hall, drawing room, dining room/lounge, butler’s pantry, kitchen, utility area and pantry to the ground floor.  The first floor is on two levels with the lower level at the back of the house being 3 steps below the front section.  The front section has 4 double bedrooms, bathroom and separate w.c.  The lower level has 2 further double bedrooms, bathroom and access to attic, providing the 7th  double bedroom. There are two separate staircases giving access to the front and lower part of the property.  In addition, there is a solid, dry basement comprising 2 large usable rooms.  To the outside are long lawned gardens/terraced area and mature landscaping to the front. To the rear is a good sized yard with outbuilding/garage.  

ACCOMMODATION
Ground Floor: Entrance porch, hallway, cloakroom, library, gallery/dining hall, drawing room, dining room/lounge, butler’s pantry, kitchen, utility area and pantry.
First Floor: 6 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, separate w.c.
Second Floor: Double attic bedroom.
Outside: Gardens/terraced area and mature landscaping to the front.  Good sized yard with outbuilding/garage to the rear.

LOCATION
Beach Lawn is positioned right next to Crosby/Waterloo Coastal Path and No.17 is the end Terrace, located off Oxford Road and onto Harbord Road.  It is close to the main A565 linking Liverpool and Southport and within walking distance to all the shops, bars, restaurants and cafés of Crosby & Waterloo.   

 

AUCTION FEES
The sale of this lot is subject to a Buyer’s Administration Fee of 1% + VAT of sale price, subject to a minimum £1500 + VAT, payable on the fall of the hammer. The purchase of this property may include associated fees not listed here. Any additional fees will be implemented by the sellers solicitors and confirmed in the legal pack which can be downloaded for free from our website prior to the auction.