A new home has been added to the market in Merseyside that is described as being ‘fit for royalty.’
The semi-detached house even has its own historical importance, as it’s based in the original golf house of Southport and Ainsdale Old Links Golf Club. The four bedroom property is set in the ‘desirable’ Birkdale on Liverpool Road.
It is alleged, after presenting an award in 1933 for the Ryder cup The Prince Of Wales was reported to have had a drink on the home's sun terrace. Called Brooklyn, the home boasts an impressive front and back garden space, as well as 4500 square feet of property.
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The Liverpool road home is up for sale for offers in excess of £595,000. Similar homes within half a mile radius of the Liverpool road semi are priced at £600,000 on Southport road, £497,500 on Sandon road and £4750,000 on Windy Harbour road.
Homes in Birkdale had an overall average price of £266,630 over the last year, according to Rightmove’s sales information. The majority of sales in Birkdale during the last year were semi-detached properties, selling for an average price of £219,083.
Flats were also sold for an average of £172,388, while detached properties fetched £516,544. Overall, sold prices in the area over the last 12 months were 3% down on the previous year but 3% up on the 2019 peak of £259,146.
Inside the home is said to offer plenty of versatility, thanks to it's large living space. On the ground floor, an entrance porch leads into a hallway which benefits from its own storage and toilet.
Off from the hallway is a front facing living room, however, to the opposite side of the house is a sitting room, lounge and kitchen/diner. All these rooms stretch over 30ft in length and have access to the back garden.
The kitchen has been fully fitted with new appliances and has been complete to a 'high specification.' It's complete with a central island and dining table, but also leads to a separate dining room, two further reception/storage rooms, shower room and a double integral garage.
These extra rooms could be utilised and transformed into bedroom 5 or 6, or could be kept as family areas. To the first floor there's a spacious landing leading to four bedrooms. One of the bedroom boats a 'stylish' en-suite shower room.
Form the main bedroom and fourth bedroom is access to a large roof terrace that overlooks the back gardens. Outside the front of the property, is a gated driveway that leads to the main residence and a double garage.
With a landscaped lawn and plenty of space for garden furniture, the back garden is described as being perfect for hosting 'functions.' The double garage could also offer the opportunity for further development into an annexe with the relevant permissions..
The Ball and Percival listing reads: “A sun terrace fit for royalty and a house steeped in golfing history. Welcome to 'Brooklyn' the original golf house of Southport and Ainsdale Old Links Golf Club.
“Set in Southport's most desirable location Birkdale, with golf courses and transport links on the doorstep and the vibrant Birkdale village, with its mix of superb restaurants and trendy wine bars only a short distance away whilst the highly regarded local schools are also in close proximity.
“Ideal for any growing family and multi-generational living, this substantial home offers over 4500 sq.ft. of space. The double garage offers excellent scope for conversion into an annexe with the relevant permissions.”
View more images and information about the property on Rightmove here.
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