This charming family house contains
features of exceptional character, coveniently situated for commuting
to Liverpool, Manchester and Preston, in an attractive village 10 miles north of Liverpool, on the coast, near the mouth of the River Alt and sailing club, between international golf courses and surrounded by farmland; well placed for a variety of schools; and enjoying delightful gardens on two levels.

It is ideal for a family of two generations and children.

Approached from a quiet village road by wrought iron gates the front entrance is by a redbricked archway wreathed by passion flowers and clematis,with tiled porch and stained glass window depicting a seascape; the hall is
panelled throughout, with window seat and open beams,attractive copper hearth and parquet floor;and walk in cupboard; and on the main staircase on the half landing can be seen an attractive panel of stained glass depicting workers in an apple orchard;the west sitting room (25 feet by 16'6")has a bow fronted series of leaded light windows, ships mast in ceiling in which a stayplate can be seen, timber worn by fraying stays; a Minster style stone fireplace with living flame fire and art deco glass windows to china cupboards; parquet floor;the south sitting room (16'6" by 12'6") has beamed ceiling,leaded light windows and mullions, and attractive timber decoration and
hearth, parquet floor, with french windows to the large kitchen dining room of farm house style,(L shaped,26'6" by 12'0" and 14'4" by 12'6" with quarry tiled floor and fitted "antique pine" worktops; with windows on three sides and victorian spiral staircase in gilt and white;
there is a utility room, w.c.with whb;and in the rear porch boiler room and storeroom.

On the first floor, the west bedroom reflects the bow shaped gable end of the sitting room below; ample space for cupboards
and one built in;windows to accord with the room below;of the other bedrooms, the easterly has windows on three sides and room for desk and shelves; there is a bathroom with bath, bidet, w.c. and whb;with green floral tiles;and a shower room with w.c. and w.h.b. by the easterly bedroom. The large
loft is capable of providng yet more accommodation.

The upper garden has a lawned area
with small pool; the south garden
contains the path to the house ;
the easterly garden has a formal pool with carp lazing round an old sundial, and attractive borders with mature bushes and greenhouse;
not overlooked and adjacent to green belt, a tandem garage has mechanics pit and ample room for workshop and store room in loft.

An oppotunity to acquire a house of exceptional character and design. A couple who have moved in
from the south and visited us to
buy our grand piano said:
" Why didn't they tell us about Hightown before we moved?"

Advertiser contact details
Name: Peter Smith
Email: Contact the Advertiser
Ad Ref: 5661