Balmoral Road, Grappenhall, WA4

Property Details: - Type: Detached house - Bedrooms: 6 - Bathrooms: 4

Agent: Ian Anthony Estates - Ormskirk Phone: 01695 361660

<p><strong>The Nook, Balmore Road, A Magnificent Period Residence on the Edge of Grappenhall and Stockton Heath</strong></p><p><strong>A rare opportunity to acquire an exceptional six-bedroom detached residence, beautifully positioned on prestigious Balmore Road, occupying a wonderful setting.</strong></p><p>Steeped in character and showcasing an abundance of original architectural features, <strong>The Nook</strong> is a truly impressive family home offering substantial accommodation, exceptional versatility and endless potential for modern family living or multi-generational occupation.</p><p><strong>Accommodation</strong></p><p>Upon entering the property, you are welcomed into a stunning reception hallway where the home’s period charm is immediately apparent. Original quarry tiled flooring, magnificent stained and leaded glass windows, impressive high ceilings and elegant proportions create a wonderful first impression. A beautiful split staircase with half-turn landing adds further grandeur to this remarkable home.</p><p>The principal living room is an elegant yet welcoming space centred around a feature gas living flame fire with decorative surround. A beautiful window incorporates a charming window seat overlooking the mature rear gardens, while original stained glass detailing and generous proportions provide an abundance of natural light. French doors connect the room with the hallway, making it ideal for entertaining.</p><p>A second reception room offers another delightful living space complete with an original cast iron open fireplace with decorative tiled surround, creating a cosy retreat.</p><p>There is also a dedicated home office, accessed via double French doors, providing the perfect environment for those working from home.</p><p>The formal dining room enjoys fitted storage cupboards and leads seamlessly into the conservatory. Constructed with a dwarf brick wall and enjoying delightful views over the rear garden, the conservatory offers an additional reception area with French doors opening directly onto the garden.</p><p>The traditional farmhouse-style kitchen features an extensive range of solid timber wall and base units complemented by quarry tiled flooring. Integrated double ovens, a gas hob, generous preparation space and room for further appliances create a practical family kitchen. The adjoining everyday dining area provides an informal space for family meals and entertaining.</p><p>Beyond the kitchen lies a highly practical rear hallway giving access to the delightful courtyard, garage, side entrance and front of the property.</p><p>Further ground floor accommodation includes:</p><ul><li><p>Traditional walk-in larder providing excellent food storage</p></li><li><p>Utility room with plumbing for both washing machine and tumble dryer</p></li><li><p>Ground floor shower room with WC and wash hand basin</p></li><li><p>Built-in sauna</p></li><li><p>Boiler room</p></li><li><p>Additional storage areas</p></li><li><p>Ground floor cloakroom/WC</p></li></ul><p><strong>First Floor</strong></p><p>The impressive split-level landing creates a wonderful focal point and includes a generous seating area, making excellent use of the space. Access is also available via a loft ladder leading to extensive loft storage rooms. Subject to the necessary planning permissions and building regulations, this impressive are offers potential to create a substantial principal bedroom with an additional bedroom and bathroom. Further enhancing the already generous accommodation. </p><p>There are <strong>six well-proportioned bedrooms</strong>, each enjoying attractive character features and generous dimensions. The principal bedrooms benefit from beautiful bay windows, enhancing both space and natural light.</p><p>One bedroom enjoys its own en-suite bathroom comprising bath, wash basin and WC, together with access into an adjoining room which historically formed part of a second staircase, offering exciting potential for further reconfiguration.</p><p>Two family bathrooms serve the remaining bedrooms:</p><ul><li><p>Bathroom One features a shower cubicle, WC and wash hand basin.</p></li><li><p>Bathroom Two comprises a bath, WC and wash hand basin.</p></li></ul><p>An additional first-floor WC provides further convenience for larger families.</p><p>The layout of the first floor naturally lends itself to <strong>multi-generational living</strong>, with one section of the home capable of operating almost independently, making it ideal for extended family, dependent relatives or guest accommodation.</p><p><strong>Outside</strong></p><p>The Nook enjoys mature private gardens together with a charming courtyard area accessed from the rear hallway. The courtyard provides access to the garage driveway.</p><p>The mature rear gardens provide a peaceful setting with established planting and wonderful views enjoyed from many of the principal reception rooms.</p><p>A double garage and ample parking complete this impressive family home.</p><p><strong>Location</strong></p><p>Balmore Road is regarded as one of the area’s most desirable residential addresses, ideally positioned between the thriving village of <strong>Stockton Heath</strong> and the picturesque village of <strong>Grappenhall</strong>.</p><p>Residents enjoy an excellent selection of independent shops, cafés, restaurants, highly regarded schools and leisure facilities, whilst major motorway networks and rail links provide convenient commuting throughout the North West.</p><p>The Nook represents a rare opportunity to purchase one of the area’s most characterful detached homes, offering an exceptional blend of original period features, generous family accommodation and exciting versatility for generations to come.</p><p><strong>SERVICES (NOT TESTED)</strong></p><p>No tests have been made of mains services, heating systems or associated appliances and neither has confirmation been obtained from the statutory bodies of the presence of these services. We cannot therefore confirm that they are in working order and any prospective purchaser is advised to obtain verification from their solicitor or surveyor.</p><br/>EPC Rating: E