5 bedroom detached house for sale

Council tax band: E

This stunning detached stone cottage is located in an enviable position on the Upper Green in St Helens, and as such benefits from wonderful views across the village green and towards Culver Downs.

Originally dating back to 1750, the cottage boasts fabulous sized rooms which are full of character and charm, are naturally bright throughout, and include feature fireplaces and wooden parquet flooring whilst also beautifully blending all the needs of modern day living. On the ground floor the accommodation comprises a large welcoming entrance hall, a spacious sitting room, a separate dining room, a kitchen which has access into the garden, a study and a shower room. This is complemented on the first floor by 4 double bedrooms, a dressing room and a family bathroom.

Externally, the cottage sits within beautiful mature gardens of approximately 0.22 acres, which as well as having lovely lawned gardens also incorporates well stocked flower beds and borders, an insulated summer house, a large greenhouse, sheds and a wooden gazebo. Of further benefit, especially on the Upper Green, is a detached double garage to the rear and a driveway providing parking for several vehicles.

This is a wonderful opportunity to purchase a truly stunning home in a fabulous village location. The village amenities, including a shop and post office, a local primary school, doctors surgery, café, restaurant and pub, are right on the doorstep, whilst the beach at The Duver and the Marina at the harbour are just a short easy stroll away.

Entrance Hall

13' 3'' x 12' 6'' (4.06m x 3.83m) A solid oak front door gives access into a bright and spacious entrance hall which has a window to the front overlooking the village green. Wooden parquet flooring, stairs to the first floor, an understairs storage cupboard and a radiator. Accommodation off:

Sitting Room

13' 1'' x 19' 2'' (4.01m x 5.86m) A naturally bright and spacious room with 3 windows offering an outlook over the village green and downland beyond. Feature stone fireplace inset with a coal effect gas fire, set on a slate hearth with a slate mantlepiece over. Shelving and cupboards into the chimney breast recesses. Wooden parquet flooring and 2 radiators.

Dining Room

13' 5'' x 12' 7'' (4.11m x 3.86m) A bright room with a window to the front overlooking the village green. Wooden parquet flooring and radiator.

Kitchen

9' 6'' x 17' 10'' (2.9m x 5.44m) Fitted with a central island, floor units with work surfaces over, an inset sink unit and plumbing for a dishwasher and a washing machine under. Large built in cupboards, a further walk-in storage cupboard and a walk-in larder. Space for a range style cooker and space for a fridge freezer. Double glazed window to the rear and a door giving access to the garden. Wall mounted gas boiler. Vinyl flooring.

Lobby

Accessed from the sitting room this useful area has space for coats and shoes and a stable door leading into the garden. Doors to:

Study

6' 5'' x 14' 0'' (1.96m x 4.29m) A dual aspect room with an exposed feature stone wall and double glazed windows to the side and rear. Radiator and vinyl flooring.

Shower Room

Fitted with a tiled shower enclosure, a wash basin and a WC. Obscured double glazed window to the rear. Half height tiled walls, heated towel rail and vinyl flooring.

Landing

Stairs from the entrance hall lead up to the landing which a double glazed window to the rear, radiator and fitted carpet. Accommodation off:

Bedroom 1

13' 1'' x 10' 7'' (4.01m x 3.25m) A large, bright, double bedroom with a window to the front offering a view over the village green and local downland beyond. 2 built in wardrobes. Radiator and fitted carpet.

Bedroom 2

13' 9'' x 8' 2'' (4.22m x 2.49m) A large, bright, double bedroom with a window to the front offering a view over the village green and local downland beyond. Feature cast iron fireplace. 2 built in wardrobes. Radiator and fitted carpet.

Bedroom 3

8' 3'' x 12' 4'' (2.54m x 3.78m) A double bedroom with a window to the front offering a view over the village green and local downland beyond. Fitted carpet.

Bedroom 4

10' 0'' x 8' 7'' (3.07m x 2.64m) A double bedroom with a window to the front offering a view over the village green and local downland beyond. Access to the loft space. Fitted carpet.

Bathroom

A generous sized room fitted with a panelled bath, wash basin and WC. Large built in linen cupboard. Window to the rear. Tiled walls and flooring, radiator. Door to:

Dressing Room

8' 2'' x 5' 9'' (2.49m x 1.76m) A useful additional room which could also be used as another bedroom. Window to the rear. Airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder. Fitted carpet.

Outside

To the front of the cottage there is a stone walled garden which has a gate and path leading to the front door and mature planting, whilst a path to the side gives gated access to the rear garden.
The large rear garden has a patio leading out from the cottage, which is a great area for outside dining, which in turn leads onto a lawn. This is planted with a wide variety of mature plants, shrubs and trees, and incorporates various seating areas, an insulated summer house, a large greenhouse, a timber shed and a wooden gazebo. Gated access to the rear which gives access to the driveway and garage. Outside tap and outside lights.

Timber Summerhouse

An insulated summer house which has a covered veranda to the front, which is a lovely relaxing spot for sitting an enjoying the garden.

Detached Double Garage and Parking

17' 5'' x 17' 1'' (5.32m x 5.21m) Accessed from Broomlands Close, a long gravelled driveway provides parking for several vehicles, leads to a detached double garage, and houses a timber shed and a log store. Gated access to the rear garden. The garage has an electric roller door to the front, power, light, a window to the side and a courtesy door giving access to the rear garden.

Additional Information

Heating: A gas fired boiler provides domestic hot water and heating via radiators.
Tenure: Freehold
EPC rating: TBC
Council tax band: E

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