3 bedroom for sale, Gladstone Road, Edge Hill, L7

If you'd stood on this little corner of Liverpool fifteen years ago, you'd have been looking at a very different neighbourhood.

Parts of this area were once lined with empty properties, awaiting the regeneration that would eventually bring new homes and new life to these streets. Fast forward to 2019, and this particular home was welcoming its very first owners. Little did they know that seven years later, we'd be telling the story of everything they've done to make it their own.

And that's where I think this home becomes rather special.

You see, when you purchase a brand-new property, you're often starting with a blank canvas. Bare gardens, little privacy and all those finishing touches still waiting to be done. But here, those seven years have been put to very good use.

Occupying a generous corner plot, the first thing that caught my attention was just how established everything feels. Beautiful greenery wraps around the front and side of the house, with hedging and shrubbery that the owners have carefully planted and nurtured over the years. It's created a wonderful natural screen from the road, giving the house a level of privacy that you might not expect from its position.

Even the gorgeous feature window in the lounge benefits from this. All that lovely natural light, without feeling like the whole street is looking in.

And before we've even stepped through the front door, there's more to appreciate. A long gated driveway runs alongside the property, while a neatly designed wooden bin shelter keeps those less attractive everyday essentials tucked away.

The owners have also added an entrance porch, and what a difference that makes. Completed in 2021, it's one of those additions you might not think much about until you've lived without one. Somewhere to kick off your shoes, leave the coats and keep the rest of the house feeling like home rather than a dumping ground for everyday life.

Once inside, it's immediately apparent that this isn't a property that's been left exactly as the developer handed it over.

Over the years, the owners have invested in flooring, bringing a lovely warmth and continuity to the interior. And although the house is only seven years old, it's already developed that comfortable, lived-in feeling that can sometimes take years to achieve.

The lounge is a room I particularly like. There's something about that feature window, the natural light and the privacy offered by the established greenery outside that makes it feel wonderfully inviting. A proper place to put your feet up at the end of the day.

Across the hallway, the kitchen and dining space is somewhere I can imagine being used just as much. Whether it's breakfast before the school run, dinner with friends or simply sitting around the table catching up on the day, there's room for it all. The kitchen itself remains modern, with an integrated dishwasher and tiled splashback, and there's no immediate need to start replacing things.

The kitchen itself is lovely and neutral in design, with plenty of cupboard space, a fitted oven, gas hob, extractor fan and integrated dishwasher. There's also something rather lovely about standing at the sink and looking out over the garden. A small detail, perhaps, but one you'll appreciate every day. There's ample room for a freestanding fridge freezer, with one already in place, and the owners have made fantastic use of the space along one wall, incorporating generous under-stairs storage and additional floating cabinetry for all those everyday essentials. But what I particularly like about this room is just how versatile it could be. The dining area is generous enough for a lovely big family table, but equally, you could introduce a sofa and create more of a kitchen, living and dining space, with a smaller table tucked into the kitchen itself. It's one of those rooms that doesn't dictate how you should live. Whether you're a family who loves gathering around the dinner table or someone who prefers a more relaxed, sociable space, there's room to make it work exactly how you'd like.

That's another thing worth mentioning about this home. It's modern enough that you could move straight in and simply enjoy it, but there's still room to add your own personality over time. The owners have done exactly that, and now it's someone else's turn.

There's also a downstairs WC with a washing machine connection, another useful detail that makes everyday life a little easier.

Upstairs, three bedrooms offer plenty of flexibility depending on what life looks like for you. The main bedroom has its own en-suite shower room, while the second bedroom is another comfortable double. The third could quite happily become a child's bedroom, nursery, home office or dressing room.

And if you're anything like me and wonder where on earth you're supposed to put everything, the storage here is rather impressive. The owners have made clever use of the available space, with additional wardrobe storage, a built-in cupboard on the landing and a fully boarded loft. There's a place for all those things you need but don't particularly want on display.

Now, I have to take you back outside, because I think the garden tells you quite a lot about the people who've lived here.

This isn't a garden that's been thrown together for the sake of selling. It's been developed and enjoyed over the years, with little touches that reflect how the owners actually used the space.

They were cat owners, so they installed protective fencing to keep their much-loved pet safe. Along the garden walls, beautiful trailing lobelia and established greenery have created a lovely, softened backdrop. The fencing could be removed if it wasn't needed, but the planting is something I'd certainly be keeping.

There's a porcelain-tiled area in the centre, previously home to a hot tub, which could just as easily become a lovely seating area for summer evenings. Or, of course, you could put another hot tub there. I certainly wouldn't judge! And it is absolutely private too!

The garden is wonderfully low maintenance, but still has plenty of greenery. And if you'd prefer a more open, traditional lawned space, there's scope to rethink some of the established borders. Around the back, you'll also find a grassed area, a generously sized shed which can remain, and a side gate for easy access.

It's private, practical and has clearly had plenty of thought put into it.

But what about the location?

Well, this is where L7 really comes into its own.

You're incredibly close to the Royal Liverpool University Hospital, the University of Liverpool and the city's Knowledge Quarter, making this a fantastic position for anyone working or studying nearby. Liverpool city centre is within easy reach too, whether that's for work, shopping, dinner or making the most of everything the city has to offer.

With Edge Hill railway station nearby and plenty of transport connections, it's a location that offers the convenience of city living while still giving you somewhere private and peaceful to come home to.

And now, after seven years, this home is sitting empty for the very first time.

Its original owners have moved on, leaving behind the gardens they've grown, the improvements they've made and a home that's still modern enough to enjoy without the expense of a major renovation.

Freehold, energy efficient with an EPC rating of B, and offered with absolutely no onward chain.

I think there's something rather lovely about being only the second person to call a house home.

The first owners have written their chapter here. Now it's time for somebody else to write theirs.

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This property is known to be freehold.

This property is Council Tax Band B