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Alt Road, Hightown, Liverpool, Merseyside

Land size
1.73 acres
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • Substantial character four bedroomed, Grade-2 listed farmhouse.
  • Range of traditional buildings with potential for some alternative uses.
  • Further large steel portal framed building.
  • Set in a spacious plot.
  • Land and tree-lined property in a total plot of 1.73 Acres [0.70 Hectares].
  • Lovely sought-after edge of village location.
  • Additional land may be available from Lot Two by separate negotiation.

Description

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.

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].

Overall, a wonderful property with endless opportunities.

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
F
Date Posted
2026-01-29

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 801 Homes with Land listings in North West England (1+ acres).

This Property£375,723 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £191,706 / acre
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Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs
CurrentPotential
(92+)A
(81-91)B
(69-80)C
(55-68)D
(39-54)E
(21-38)F
(1-20)G
17 G
59 D

Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)

Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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Rights & Restrictions

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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

1 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Redgate Community Primary School1.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    259
    Type
    Community school
  • St Luke's Church of England Primary School1.7 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    365
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School1.9 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    232
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • St Mary's Catholic Primary School2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    101
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • Woodlands Primary School2.1 milesOfsted report card · Apr 2026
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    349
    Type
    Community school

Secondary

  • Range High School1.6 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    979
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Formby High School2.3 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,157
    Type
    Academy converter
  • St Michaels Church of England Academy2.3 milesOfsted: Inadequate
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    547
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Holy Family Catholic High School2.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,012
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • Sacred Heart Catholic Academy3.2 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    613
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Faith
    Roman Catholic

* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Spar - Blundell, Lady Green0.9 miles
M&S Formby BP, Formby1.4 miles
Tesco Formby Superstore, Formby1.7 miles

GP surgery

Hightown Village Surgery347 metres

Pharmacy

Hightown Pharmacy599 metres

Hospital

Abbey Hospitals4 miles

Green space

Playing Field601 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

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Getting Around

Nearest station

Hightown Rail Station521 metres

Nearest bus stop

Alt Road38 metres

Typical drive times

Crosby10 min · 4.6 miles
Formby5 min · 2.5 miles
Maghull11 min · 5.9 miles
Litherland11 min · 5.9 miles
Liverpool (city)23 min · 10 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
  • Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
  • Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
  • Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
  • Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
  • Ground risks (included in the full report)
  • Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)

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