This wonderful detached character home is set off Alt Road in Hightown and offers generous living accommodation and useful outbuildings. Set in a good plot of 1.73 acres, there are private gardens, trees and small paddock beyond. The house enjoys some lovely features with the property dating back to the later part of the 18th Century with some later additions.

The farmhouse is Grade 2 listed with a lovely double depth, double-fronted two-storey symmetrical front with solid brick under rough cast render, a beautiful, moulded gutter cornice and a round-headed central doorway add to the character and charm of this property.

The farmhouse does need a complete programme of improvement, modernisation and refurbishment. There is clear evidence of structural integrity issues to parts of the house but to the right purchaser, it would make an impressive statement property.

The successful purchaser will have the ability, if they wish, to acquire additional land forming lot 2 as indicated on the plans up to 13.71acres. (Please note for the avoidance of doubt the land will not be available separately).

One of the many highlights of this property would be the detached traditional single-storey barns set adjacent to the house which comprise lovely red brick under slate, former loose boxes and cart houses which offer some potential alternative uses (subject to gaining necessary planning consent), set within private gardens and grounds, totalling 1.73 Acres [0.70 Hectares OTA].

To the rear of the plot also sits a very useful steel portal frame building which has formerly been used for agricultural storage but could easily be adapted to suit a purchaser’s requirements.

Overall, an exceptional re-development opportunity of a statement dwelling.

The property is nestled directly off Alt Road, just on the edge of the sought-after village of Hightown. The property combines accessibility whilst enjoying a lovely rural location being within easy access for schools in Formby and Crosby. The village is served by Hightown railway station on the Northern Line with services running to Southport and to Liverpool. The property is located just a short distance from Hightown beach and scenic coastal walks. The village is well-served by local bus routes and the renowned Blundellsands Sailing Club and Hightown Sports Club.

Internally the front entrance door leads into a welcoming hallway with stairs directly off, front lounge, with window to front elevation and original fireplace, living room with window to the front. There is a rear dining room/sitting room. The kitchen is in the rear extension. The inner hallway leads to a reception room with storage space and WC with adjoining shower/washroom.

To the first floor can be found 4 good-sized bedrooms, further storage area which could be converted into en-suite facilities and a large family bathroom.

Gardens to the front and side complement this character Grade 2 dwelling. Adjacent to the farmhouse is an L-shaped range of single storey, handmade brick buildings under pitched slate roof, former loose boxes, storage areas and two cart houses by the yard entrance.

To the rear of the dwelling is a large steel portal frame and corrugated tin storage building that measures approximately 90 ft x 44 ft, with a double-fronted opening at the front and single access door to the rear. The gardens and grounds of the property extend to 1.73 Acres [0.70 Hectares ota].

Additional land may be available by separate negotiation.

Overall, a wonderful property with endless opportunities.

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