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.
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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).
Energy Performance Certificate
Energy Efficiency Rating
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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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Property Features
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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
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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.
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Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
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Flood Risk
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