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College Avenue, Formby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L37

PROPERTY TYPE

Semi-Detached

BEDROOMS

4

BATHROOMS

3

SIZE

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4 College Avenue
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Key features

  • Wonderful Family Home
  • Stunning 4 Bed, Semi Detached House
  • Fantastic Open Plan Kitchen Diner and Living Room
  • Two Additional Reception Rooms
  • Landscaped Formal Gardens
  • Character Features
  • Grounds of Over One Third of an Acre
  • Close to Formby Beach, Golf Course and Freshfield Train Station
  • Excellent Local Amenities Nearby
  • Viewing Highly Recommended

Description

This stunning, 4 bed Victorian dwelling offers a fantastic opportunity to own a large, imposing property that has been cleverly reconfigured and upgraded by the current owners, who have retained many original features to provide a luxurious family home in one of the most sought-after areas in the Northwest. Sitting proud on grounds that extend to over one third of an acre, the property is surrounded by beautiful, landscaped gardens, and is located close to woodland walks, the beach and Formby Golf course, as well as excellent schools, local amenities and Freshfield train station. Properties like this rarely come to the market and we strongly recommend an early viewing.


The property is accessed via double gates that lead onto a private driveway to the front. Tiled steps lead up to the front door and the spacious accommodation includes a large entrance porch, a very impressive hall with the original oak staircase. a fantastic open plan room with defined living, dining and kitchen areas that offer ‘French Doors' which open out onto a private patio area. There are two further reception rooms, both with high ceilings, wood burning stoves and original wooden shutters, a cloakroom and utility room. Upstairs there are four large double bedrooms, a shower room, a family bathroom and mezzanine area that could be ideally suited as a study or home office area. The property also comes with a cellar, that offers convenient storage options.


Outside, the property is surrounded by beautiful, landscaped gardens to the front and sides which are mainly covered in an artificial grassed lawn with formal borders, trees, shrubs and wildflowers, that is bordered by newly appointed fencing all round. There is a stunning patio area to the side which is accessed directly from the open plan kitchen, and provides the perfect spot for outdoor entertaining and al fresco dining.


Formby itself is a very pleasant coastal town with a thriving community, located midway between Liverpool and Southport with excellent road and rail links to both. It benefits from fantastic local amenities, schools, restaurants and shops, as well as the National Trust nature reserve and beach.


This is a leasehold property with the original lease having been granted from the freehold title in 1917 for 999 years, of which there are 891 years remaining. The current lease is due to expire in 2915. The ground rent is set at a peppercorn rate of £10 per year.

Entrance Porch

2.18m x 2.01m - 7'2" x 6'7"
Rockdoor composite front door. Double glazed window to side aspect. Original Victorian tiled floor and internal entrance door.

Hall

8.1m x 2.74m - 26'7" x 8'12"
Impressive entrance hall with original oak turned staircase leading up to the first floor landing. Access to each of the downstairs rooms, and separate staircase down to cellar. Wooden floor. Radiator.

Open Plan Dining/Kitchen/Family Room

9.54m x 4.89m - 31'4" x 16'1"
Fantastic open plan living, dining and kitchen area with double glazed windows to front aspect and two sets of double glazed 'French Doors' leading out to courtyard patio area and the garden beyond. Kitchen with island and integrated appliances to include sink, double oven with extractor fan, hob, wine cooler, dishwasher and fridge freezer. Pantry cupboard. Wooden floor. Three radiators. Access through to utility room.

Living Room

5.78m x 5.11m - 18'12" x 16'9"
Double glazed bay window to side aspect and double glazed window to front, with original wooden shutters fitted to both. Wooden flooring. Radiator. Feature fire place with wood burning stove.

Sitting Room

5.52m x 4.99m - 18'1" x 16'4"
Double glazed window to side aspect with original wooden shutters. Wooden flooring. Radiator. Feature fire place with wood burning stove.

Cloakroom

2.49m x 2.42m - 8'2" x 7'11"
Downstairs cloakroom with WC and wash basin. Double glazed frosted window. Wooden flooring.

Utility Room

4.79m x 2.12m - 15'9" x 6'11"
Fitted with a range of low level base units. Sink. Integrated appliances to include washing machine and dryer. Double glazed window to side aspect. Built in storage cupboard. Wooden flooring.

First Floor Landing

4.24m x 2.7m - 13'11" x 8'10"
Galleried landing with steps up to study area and access to each of the four bedrooms, shower room and family bathroom.

Bedroom 1

5.79m x 5.04m - 18'12" x 16'6"
Double bedroom with double glazed windows to front and side aspects. Two radiators.

Shower Room

2.73m x 2.54m - 8'11" x 8'4"
Luxury shower room with walk in shower cubicle, WC and wash basin. Double glazed frosted window to front aspect. Wooden floor. Radiator.

Bedroom 2

5.48m x 4.95m - 17'12" x 16'3"
Double bedroom with double glazed window to side aspect. Radiator. Wooden floor.

Bedroom 3

4.93m x 4.55m - 16'2" x 14'11"
Double bedroom with double glazed windows to front and side aspects, each with fitted plantation shutters. Two radiators. Fitted carpet.

Bedroom 4

4.85m x 3.01m - 15'11" x 9'11"
Double bedroom with double glazed window to side aspect. Fitted carpet. Radiator. Built in storage cupboard.

Family Bathroom

3.54m x 2.26m - 11'7" x 7'5"
Luxury family bathroom with roll top bath, separate walk in shower cubicle, WC and wash basin. Heated towel rail. Wooden floor. Double glazed frosted window to side aspect.

Study Area

2.46m x 2.4m - 8'1" x 7'10"
Fitted carpet. Radiator. Double glazed window to side aspect.

Cellar

Fitted with a sump pump, the cellar provides an ideal storage area. Lighting and power.

Garden

Beautiful landscaped gardens that are sectioned into formal and informal areas with artificial grass lawn and defined borders made up of trees, shrubs and wild flowers. There is a large private patio area with pergola that is ideal for outdoor entertaining and al fresco dining. Garden is bordered by newly installed fencing around the perimeter.

Driveway

Enclosed gravel driveway accessed via double wooden gates providing secure, off road parking for several vehicles.

COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
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PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
Yes
GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
Yes
ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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College Avenue, Formby, Liverpool, Merseyside, L37

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  • Freshfield Station0.1 miles
  • Formby Station0.8 miles
  • Ainsdale Station2.8 miles
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