Mountwood Road, Prenton, Wirral, CH42

Imposing and substantial six bedroom detached residence designed by the famous Liverpool architect Sir Arnold Thornely and built in 1927 for Cheshire’s County Engineer. This exquisite home has been sympathetically renovated in recent years and seamlessly blends high technology living with period charm.

Arranged over three stories, the ground floor boasts spectacular original maple and oak-floored reception rooms and an oak Arts and Crafts staircase. The downstairs study has all original features and views across the private front garden. The living room and dining room give stunning views of the rear garden. The kitchen and morning room give similar views and flow, the kitchen is fitted to a high standard with plentiful workspace, appliances and Belfast sink. The utility leads into a triple garage and workshop, where a top-of-the-range Viessmann boiler powers and intelligent, efficient heating system. The house has computer network cabling to the study, lounge, morning room, garden and two bedrooms. Upstairs, the Axminster carpeted hallways lead to six bedrooms and two bathrooms. The spacious master bedroom overlooks mature pine trees and opens to a balcony festooned with a mature wisteria vine. The middle bedroom also has balcony access, and like the master bedroom has state of the art air conditioning. The third bedroom is similarly spacious and light, with wonderful views, and potential for adding an ensuite bathroom. The fourth and fifth bedrooms at the front of the house also enjoy garden views. The sixth bedroom is on the third story of the house alongside a storage room. Throughout the upstairs there is extensive storage in built in wardrobes, plus ample space for additional free-standing wardrobes.

Pine Folly sits on one of the most sought-after plots in the Mountwood Conservation Area with views over a spectacular South-facing, private garden, with hill-top glimpses of the River Mersey across through the trees. Set well back from the road, the property also has a large front garden and driveway and parking for half a dozen cars.