Location

Tudor Gate stands in a private position off a quiet road. It is in a hugely popular location on the outskirts of the prestigious village of Oxton and only a short from the many attractions and services offered by The Wirral and Liverpool.

Oxton village has a range of services and a vibrant mix of restaurant, barns and shops.

There are excellent transport links nearby, with both Liverpool and Manchester airports within easy reach. Both Liverpool Lime Street and Chester have direct train services to London Euston. The Wirral offers an excellent range of leisure pursuits including sailing on the Dee Estuary, Golf at Hoylake and Caldy, and horseracing at Chester and Aintree.

The historic cities of Liverpool and Chester provide a comprehensive range of services together with out of town retail parks. Schooling is well provided with a good selection of popular Wirral schools including nearby Calday Grange, West Kirby Grammar School and Birkenhead School.

The area enjoys good road communications being convenient for the M53 which is 4 miles away, allowing for ease of travel to all areas of commerce throughout the North West.

On the recreational front there are four Premier League football clubs in the region, rugby, cricket and tennis clubs locally, sailing on the Dee Estuary and several golf courses including Caldy and the Royal Liverpool Open Championship course at Hoylake.

Excellent field sports are just a short drive away and for the equestrian enthusiasts there is racing at Chester and Aintree and at Oulton Park, beyond Chester, there is a motor racing circuit.

Description

Tudor Gate is one of the most outstanding properties in the area and it has been beautifully adapted and renovated by the current owners.

The house was built in 1923 for the Holt family who owned the Blue Funnel Shipping Line and they wanted to create something special that retained close links to Liverpool.

Many of the original features have been retained, restored and lovingly updated including all the doors and architraves, staircase, hand rail, skirtings, ceiling covings, windows, fireplaces, magnificent oak panels and flooring.

The house is approached via a private driveway which leads to a spacious parking area in front of the house.

The ground floor accommodation briefly comprises a welcoming reception area with boot room and pantry, impressive dining room with original flooring/features, WC, spacious sitting room, bar/reception room and a highly impressive kitchen. The kitchen has only been recently refurbished and contains a range of high quality fitted units, worktops and appliances. Off the kitchen is an impressive light filled extension which has delightful views out onto the garden and provides a relaxing area to entertain in.

The first floor is approached by an original staircase and the principal bedroom has a large en suite bathroom with bath and shower. The remaining accommodation comprises a dressing room, family bathroom with freestanding bath and a separate shower, double bedroom with en suite and a further double bedroom.


The second floor has two double bedrooms with en suites, spacious landing area and a large utility room.

The gardens at Tudor Gate are a real feature of the house, the manicured gardens are laid mainly to lawn with different sections and provide a lovely setting for entertaining and family life. There are patio areas along with an outdoor kitchen and bar which is ideal for al fresco dining and entertaining. The owners have built an impressive Yoga studio which could have a variety of uses.