5 bedroom semi-detached house
Sold STC
Semi-detached house
5 beds
1 bath
Key information
Tenure: Freehold
Council tax: Band D
Broadband: Ultra-fast 1000Mbps *
Mobile signal:
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Features and description
- Large Sitting room, lounge/dining room
- Kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, large cellar rooms
- Master bedroom., 3 further bedrooms
- Refurbished bathroom with separate w.c
- Double size attic bedroom
- Patio to rear with steps leading down to lawned garden
- Block of three outhouses, ornamental pond
- Double gates off Buckingham Avenue to driveway
- Concrete sectional garage with up and over door
A substantial three storey Victorian home retaining many period features and close to good schooling and amenities.
A delightful Victorian semi-detached house with living accommodation arranged over three floors, large cellar and low-maintenance front and rear gardens. The property is particularly spacious, has many character features and outside benefits from driveway parking, outhouses and a detached garage
Ground floor
• Steps up to front entrance door
• Hallway with cloaks hanging space
• Cloakroom/w.c with tall shelved cupboard
• Welcoming reception hall with impressive white spindle staircase
• Large Sitting room ( currently used as an office) with bay window overlooking front garden
• Lounge/dining room with open fireplace and three windows to front
• Kitchen/breakfast room with a range of units and heat-resistant work surfaces
• Utility room with space for appliances
• Access to large cellar rooms housing the Worcester’ boiler
First floor
• Large stained glass feature window at half-landing level
• Spacious main landing area
• Master bedroom with built-in wardrobe
• Bedroom two with built-in cupboard and bay window to front
• Bedroom three with rear aspect and large shelved airing/linen cupboard
• Bedroom four with wash basin
• Refurbished bathroom with separate w.c
• Staircase to second floor with feature stained glass window to half landing level
• Useful walk-in storage room with light and radiator
• Double size attic bedroom with double gazed window to side
Situation
St James Vicarage is situated on the outskirts of Prenton, to the west of Birkenhead. Birkenhead offers a broad range of local amenities and facilities whilst Liverpool provides a more comprehensive offering. The area is well placed for access to state schools including Birkenhead High School Academy for Girls, rated outstanding by Ofsted. Birkenhead School is nearby, offering coeducational independent schooling from nursery to sixth form. On the recreational front Wirral Golf Club Oxton Cricket Club and Birkenhead Lawn Tennis Club are within easy reach. The property is well-placed for commuting to the commercial centres of the Northwest with access onto the M53 at Junction 2 in close proximity. Local railway stations offer regular services into Liverpool along with London, Euston.
Gardens and grounds
Low maintenance gardens, outhouses and garage
• Low level brick red brick walling to front and side boundaries
• Front courtyard style garden
• Pedestrian gate and gravelled pathway to side of house leading to rear
• Patio to rear with steps leading down to lawned garden
• Ornamental pond
• Block of three outhouses
• Double gates off Buckingham Avenue to tarmacadam driveway
• Concrete sectional garage with up and over door
Fixtures and Fittings
All fixtures, fittings and furniture such as curtains, light fittings, garden ornaments and statuary are excluded from the sale. Some may be available by separate negotiation.
Services
Mains gas, water and electricity. The estimated fastest download speed currently achievable for the property postcode area is around 1000 Mbps (data taken from checker.ofcom.org.uk on 26/01/2024). Actual service availability at the property or speeds received may be different.
Tenure
The property is to be sold freehold with vacant possession.
Local Authority
Wirral Council. Council tax band - D
Public Rights of Way, Wayleaves and Easements
The property is sold subject to all rights of way, wayleaves and easements whether or not they are defined in this brochure.
Plans and Boundaries
The plans within these particulars are based on Ordnance Survey data and provided for reference only. They are believed to be correct but accuracy is not guaranteed. The purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and the extent of ownership. Neither the vendor nor the vendor’s agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or the ownership thereof.
Viewings
Strictly by appointment through Fisher German LLP.
Directions
Postcode – CH43 8SZ
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From Chester take the M53 towards Liverpool and exit at Junction 3 for Birkenhead/Oxton. Merge onto Woodchurch Rd and after 0.4 mile turn left onto Holm lane. On reaching the T-junction turn left onto Talbot Road B5151. After 0.3 mile turn right onto Gerald Road then at the roundabout turn left onto Shrewsbury Road then after 0.7 mile, left onto Tollemache Road. The property will be seen on the right hand side after approx. 0.25 mile on the corner of Buckingham Avenue.
A delightful Victorian semi-detached house with living accommodation arranged over three floors, large cellar and low-maintenance front and rear gardens. The property is particularly spacious, has many character features and outside benefits from driveway parking, outhouses and a detached garage
Ground floor
• Steps up to front entrance door
• Hallway with cloaks hanging space
• Cloakroom/w.c with tall shelved cupboard
• Welcoming reception hall with impressive white spindle staircase
• Large Sitting room ( currently used as an office) with bay window overlooking front garden
• Lounge/dining room with open fireplace and three windows to front
• Kitchen/breakfast room with a range of units and heat-resistant work surfaces
• Utility room with space for appliances
• Access to large cellar rooms housing the Worcester’ boiler
First floor
• Large stained glass feature window at half-landing level
• Spacious main landing area
• Master bedroom with built-in wardrobe
• Bedroom two with built-in cupboard and bay window to front
• Bedroom three with rear aspect and large shelved airing/linen cupboard
• Bedroom four with wash basin
• Refurbished bathroom with separate w.c
• Staircase to second floor with feature stained glass window to half landing level
• Useful walk-in storage room with light and radiator
• Double size attic bedroom with double gazed window to side
Situation
St James Vicarage is situated on the outskirts of Prenton, to the west of Birkenhead. Birkenhead offers a broad range of local amenities and facilities whilst Liverpool provides a more comprehensive offering. The area is well placed for access to state schools including Birkenhead High School Academy for Girls, rated outstanding by Ofsted. Birkenhead School is nearby, offering coeducational independent schooling from nursery to sixth form. On the recreational front Wirral Golf Club Oxton Cricket Club and Birkenhead Lawn Tennis Club are within easy reach. The property is well-placed for commuting to the commercial centres of the Northwest with access onto the M53 at Junction 2 in close proximity. Local railway stations offer regular services into Liverpool along with London, Euston.
Gardens and grounds
Low maintenance gardens, outhouses and garage
• Low level brick red brick walling to front and side boundaries
• Front courtyard style garden
• Pedestrian gate and gravelled pathway to side of house leading to rear
• Patio to rear with steps leading down to lawned garden
• Ornamental pond
• Block of three outhouses
• Double gates off Buckingham Avenue to tarmacadam driveway
• Concrete sectional garage with up and over door
Fixtures and Fittings
All fixtures, fittings and furniture such as curtains, light fittings, garden ornaments and statuary are excluded from the sale. Some may be available by separate negotiation.
Services
Mains gas, water and electricity. The estimated fastest download speed currently achievable for the property postcode area is around 1000 Mbps (data taken from checker.ofcom.org.uk on 26/01/2024). Actual service availability at the property or speeds received may be different.
Tenure
The property is to be sold freehold with vacant possession.
Local Authority
Wirral Council. Council tax band - D
Public Rights of Way, Wayleaves and Easements
The property is sold subject to all rights of way, wayleaves and easements whether or not they are defined in this brochure.
Plans and Boundaries
The plans within these particulars are based on Ordnance Survey data and provided for reference only. They are believed to be correct but accuracy is not guaranteed. The purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and the extent of ownership. Neither the vendor nor the vendor’s agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or the ownership thereof.
Viewings
Strictly by appointment through Fisher German LLP.
Directions
Postcode – CH43 8SZ
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From Chester take the M53 towards Liverpool and exit at Junction 3 for Birkenhead/Oxton. Merge onto Woodchurch Rd and after 0.4 mile turn left onto Holm lane. On reaching the T-junction turn left onto Talbot Road B5151. After 0.3 mile turn right onto Gerald Road then at the roundabout turn left onto Shrewsbury Road then after 0.7 mile, left onto Tollemache Road. The property will be seen on the right hand side after approx. 0.25 mile on the corner of Buckingham Avenue.
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About this agent

Fisher German - Chester
International House, Kingsfield Court, Chester Business Park
Chester
CH4 9RE
01244 725693Fisher German is a dynamic, multi-disciplined firm of chartered surveyors and estate agents, offering an extensive range of services to buyers and sellers of property across much of England and Wales. The firm has been offering professional services in all aspects of land and property for over 180 years. We know that achieving a good sale is about creating and delivering a carefully considered strategy using a skilful blend of marketing to communicate with the target audience. Our campaigns include telephone contact, creative advertising and PR, postal mailings, extensive website listings and social media promotions. We leave no avenue for promotion unexplored, and our clients find this combination of initiatives incredibly effective. As well as matching buyers to properties and agreeing a sale, we work tirelessly to ensure that the sale continues through to completion. This is particularly important when market conditions may be more complex than usual. We understand exactly what it takes to ensure that a sale completes and our fall-through rate is exceptionally low. Above all, we pride ourselves on our impeccable service. Contact us to see what we can do for you.























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