The Property

Westcliffe Road is one of Birkdale’s most quietly coveted addresses, and this detached family home makes a confident statement within it. Originally constructed in 1926, the house has been stripped back to its original brickwork and completely rebuilt from within by an architect owner, creating a home that balances period character with a meticulous contemporary specification.

Extending to approximately 6,232 sq ft across three floors, the accommodation includes six bedrooms, multiple reception spaces, a gym and gardens to three aspects. The ground floor is defined by a restored original parquet floor, a wide hardwood staircase with decorative cast iron balusters, Portland stone fireplaces with original cast iron inserts and premium Crittall glazed doors that connect the principal rooms with precision.

The entrance hall sets the tone, broad, detailed and full of natural light, with the restored herringbone parquet running through to the main reception spaces. The principal lounge is generous and beautifully proportioned, with tall sash windows, deep plaster cornicing, a Portland stone fireplace and Crittall doors framing views towards the garden.

A central reception room sits at the heart of the plan, giving the ground floor a natural rhythm between hall, lounge, kitchen and garden. A snug provides a more intimate retreat, with an original cast iron fireplace, dual aspect windows and a deeply considered heritage colour palette.

To the rear, the kitchen, dining and living space brings a more contemporary architectural quality. Matte black handleless cabinetry, textured natural stone, Neff appliances, Corian worktops, red and white wine fridges, a boiling water and filter tap, a rooflight above the island and a floating halo ceiling with integrated lighting create a dramatic everyday living space. Bi-fold doors open directly onto the south facing garden and full width composite deck.

Behind the main kitchen is a highly practical service wing, including a dedicated bar, prep kitchen, utility room and cloakroom. These spaces give the house the infrastructure required for entertaining, family life and day to day organisation, while maintaining the same level of finish found throughout the principal rooms.

The first floor is arranged around a broad landing with the original staircase and cast iron balusters continuing their line above the hall. The principal suite includes a generous bedroom and a finely finished en-suite shower room. Further bedrooms on this level are individually styled, with strong heritage palettes, sash windows and access to high quality bath and shower rooms.

The second floor provides two further bedrooms, a shower room and useful additional storage, with characterful rooflines, dormer windows and a sense of privacy that suits older children, guests or flexible family use.

Externally

Westcliffe is approached through automated wrought iron gates with video intercom, opening onto a generous gravelled forecourt. The front garden is formal and carefully maintained, with close striped lawn, clipped box hedging and considered planting framing the warm red brick elevation, clay tiled roof and arched sandstone doorcase.

The rear garden is south facing and designed to work directly with the kitchen, dining and living space. Full width bi-fold doors open onto a maintenance free composite deck, with integrated halo lighting and space for outdoor dining and seating. Beyond this, a long lawn stretches across the rear, bordered by mature planting, raised beds and established trees.

To one side of the plot is a further garden area with potential for play space, a garden office or ancillary accommodation, subject to any necessary consents. A courtyard garden sits between the original brick of the house and the outbuildings, with flagstone paving, festoon lighting, terracotta planting and an arched garden gate.

The former double garage has been converted into a serious gym space, with rubber flooring, OSB lined walls, perimeter LED lighting, a full wall mirror and television. The automatic roller door remains, allowing the space to revert to garaging if required. A workshop, storeroom and external WC add further practical provision.