Clifton Drive, Lytham St. Annes, Lancashire

Prepare to be enchanted... This elegant Victorian villa is arguably one of the finest homes in Lytham. Built in 1854 and beautifully positioned, this home is truly exceptional. Adorned with an array of period features and architectural character but tastefully updated, acknowledging the period that the property was built whilst exuding modern luxuries. Intricate coving, deep skirtings, high ceilings, beautiful big bay windows together with intricate rooflines and a fabulous towering height ensure that the property oozes a period charm. Each room holds a story of the past whilst seamlessly accommodating modern living. A house with a story to tell.
The property enjoys 6 reception rooms, five bedrooms and 5 bathrooms and extends to 6770 sq ft (629 sq mts) to include the garage space, all over 4 floors. With breathtaking views and set in an expansive plot, this property enjoys direct beach access along with good levels of privacy, all quite rare in the location. The incredible extensive rear gardens are south facing, the perfect partner to this impressive home. All of this is within walking distance of the upmarket coastal town of Lytham, with the dunes and recently placed walk linking Lytham Green and Granny’s Bay.

The entrance hall is an elegant yet welcoming space, with a modern staircase to the lower ground floor and the first floor. Another enhancement to the home, creating both elegance and function is the built in feature floor lighting; ensuring an ambient space at any time of night or day. The spacious wc is found off the entrance hall. The study is a peaceful room and has painted panel effect walls and a large bay window to the rear of the property along with a window to the side creating a bright work space. Perhaps a perfect place for your home office?

The living kitchen is open plan in style perfectly blending the traditional with the contemporary. A beautiful bay window and glazed bifold doors ensure that the stunning coastal views can be enjoyed, and an atrium over the kitchen flood the room with natural light (a sun filter is found on the atrium which assists in regulating the heat). The impressive height and restored mouldings continue the period charm revealing original Victorian covings which has been restored in its recent years. The Beautifully crafted bespoke in-frame hand painted kitchen is lined in Walnut. Works surfaces are in quartzite and include the central island and breakfast bar. There is a superb suit of integrated appliances which include Wolf steam ovens, Wolf combi microwave, Wolf convection oven, Wolf warming drawer (all wider than standard at 75 cm) and sub zero fridge freezer, along with a Gaggenau induction with a Siemens extractor above. There is plenty of space for both lounging and dining, with a drinks cupboard built in to the media wall. A highly sociable space which opens up to a beautiful formal dining area and garden room beyond.

The library has a range of fully fitted shelving and is tucked away from livelier parts of the house. This peaceful retreat is the quintessential place to pause, an ideal setting for reflection, study or relaxation. Imagine having that space to store your entire book collection, from every genre, classics to bestsellers, within the walls of your very own home. Your collection is always within reach allowing you to lose yourself in the world of words whenever you feel like it.

Lytham is a charming coastal town positioned on the Fylde Coast. The town is rich in heritage with historic landmarks such as the ‘Lytham Windmill’ and the fabulous ‘Lytham Hall’, which tells a story of its past. This is where The Elms fits right in. There are a wide range of eateries offering almost every cuisine, a vast variety of independent shops and the Fylde’s favourite bars. The town is known for its strong sense of community, the stunning parks and gardens such as ‘Lowther Gardens’ along with Lytham Green and promenade offer excellent walking, cycling and birdwatching spots. Lytham is a top choice for golf enthusiasts out there, with various prestigious golf courses along the coastline featuring the very famous ‘Royal Lytham’ & St. Annes Golf Club, Lytham Green Drive, St. Annes Old Links and Fairhaven Golf Club. There are a range of private schools in the area to include AKS Lytham, Kirkham Grammar School and Rossall School. The area also has plenty of good primary and in terms of senior schools is served by Lytham St. Annes High School.

Turning from Clifton Drive the walled driveway has pleached Hornbeam trees along the wall, the drive leads through to double electrically operated steel gates that open to reveal this remarkable home. From the moment you approach, the elegant façade with its original craftsmanship invites you to step back in time. Set in an elevated position, with a height that exudes importance, the property is entered from the side, steps rise up to the substantial door framed by a superb stone arch which has been carved ‘1854’. From here it is easy to see the supreme nature that the house affords, yet with a very warm welcome. The entrance vestibule has original mouldings and a glazed door to the entrance hall and also to the cloak room.

The garden room has bifold doors which open up to a balcony over looking the rear of the property. The bifold doors and atrium ensure another bright space. The kitchen, Dining Room Garden Room have a lighting system and a Bang & Olufsen surround sound system. All creating the perfect ambience for entertaining.

A beautiful place to relax, the lounge has a sumptuous feel and enjoys a fabulous bay window offering those phenomenal coastal views. Again, the period features are retained with fascinating Victorian mouldings, high ceilings and deep skirtings, this room exudes a period feel. An open fire is set in a stone feature fire place creating a cosy feel in those winter months.

The lower ground floor has a reception hall area with doors off to the various rooms. The original porcelain tiled safe is certainly a stand out feature within this space, yet another element enhancing that character of the home. Its current owners have transformed this into a fantastic wine cellar which maintains a super consistent temperature. Wine lovers – this is important.

Double doors then lead to a fully equipped cinema room with a twinkling ceiling. A great room to be enjoyed by many. The gym is tucked away and has a hardwood floor, television point and mirrored wall along with a shower room and sauna. For those who enjoy a workout and a run, there is a door which leads to the double garage and you can soon be on the coastal path enjoying the fresh air. Access to the garage is found off here. There are electric up and over doors and garaging for 4/5 cars.

You are lead to the first floor by a curved staircase offering a bright spacious landing with plenty of space to sit and enjoy. Doors lead off to various rooms –

Bedroom 1 has those stunning views across the expansive gardens and the coastline beyond. There are a range of fitted wardrobes along with a storage room which has potential to be fitted as a walk in wardrobe. The choice is yours. The ensuite has a shower, wc and pedestal was hand basin along with a heated towel rail. The second bedroom offers more stunning coastal views. A range of fitted wardrobes and an ensuite is currently being completed.

Bedroom 3, another great sized bedroom ready to walk into and place your belongings. Again, benefits from those high ceilings creating that cosy feel. An en-suite with steps down into the walk-in shower, wc, bidet and wash hand basin.

The ‘principal suite’ (bedroom 4) is found on the second floor. With its very own walk in wardrobe and most importantly, its fabulous views from the balcony across Lytham Front, Granny’s Bay and even Mount Snowdon where you can take in that sea air. A perfect place to relax of an evening with a book. Just birds singing and the sea waves. Wooden original beams, vaulted ceilings and original victorian wrought iron balcony railings dating back to the 1800’s installed with hot lead fixings just to name a few of many features of history to the property. An en-suite with freestanding bath, freestanding shower, wc, bidet, wash hand basin, two velux windows and heated towel rail.

The walled driveway is adorned with Pleached Hornbeams and electrically operated gates open to reveal this incredible towering home. Parking is provided at the side and ahead of the garaging. The extensive gardens are impressive. A large expanse of patio in reclaimed York Stone ensures that there is plenty of space to enjoy the phenomenal coastal views and is perfect for outdoor entertaining, a beautiful water fountain and water feature is found at the top. As the garden cascades down, there are attractive shrubs and planting including Juniper trees that are over 100 years old, along with a natural style pond with frequent sighting of Frogs, Newts and Water Lilys. A further Koi Carp pond is included, together with a pump station beneath a decked area. There is an expanse of lawn, perfect for those who enjoy playing family games or those who simply enjoy plenty of space and gorgeous gardens. A high brick wall is provided at the further boundary where your very own discrete, secret nature path leads to a gate providing direct access to the beach. Step from your garden onto the coastal sand.

Explore the past, experience the present and create your future in this exquisite Lytham residence.

Further planning has been granted for a large extension to the east side of the property providing an extensive space should you wish to do so. We would advise for any potential buyers to seek their own research under application number 19/0305 on the Fylde Planning Portal.