Location

Liverpool blends world class culture with an exceptional quality of life. From its iconic music heritage and renowned museums to vibrant waterfronts, the region offers standout experiences year round.

The property is situated in the prestigious Georgian quarter conservation area, close to the Liverpool Cathedrals and Universities within a short walk of the city centre.

Blackburne Terrace is situated just off Hope Street, a lively historic street known for its stunning architecture, cultural landmarks and vibrant atmosphere. Recognised in 2013 as the best street in the UK by the Academy of Urbanism, this area of Liverpool is highly desirable.

Liverpool city centre (about 1 mile) offers an excellent range of shops, bars, restaurants and services and there is direct train service to London Euston from Liverpool Lime Street station (2 hours approx.)

Manchester, Chester and North Wales are also within reach via road or transport from the city centre.

On the recreational front there are four Premier League football clubs in the region, rugby, cricket and tennis clubs locally, sailing on the Dee Estuary and several golf courses nearby and on the Wirral including Caldy and the Royal Liverpool Open Championship course at Hoylake.

There are also a number of private and state schools within reach including The Blue Coat School, Liverpool College and Merchant Taylors Crosby girls and boys.

Description

Dating back to 1826, 2 Blackburne Terrace is a distinguished Georgian Grade II listed townhouse, positioned on a private cobbled drive behind mature lime trees and a central green, which has been meticulously restored and thoughtfully reimagined by its current custodians to create an elegant residence combining period character with contemporary comfort and design.
Located within 1 mile of both cathedrals, the Philharmonic Hall, theatres, acclaimed restaurants and Hope Street's independent bars and cafés, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial home in Liverpool's Cultural Quarter where heritage and creativity converge.

Arranged across five floors with a versatile attic above, the property showcases generous room heights, original Georgian windows with shutters and carefully curated materials and bespoke joinery combined with modern comforts to create a collection of luxurious bedroom suites and flexible reception spaces perfectly suited to both everyday living and refined entertaining.

The house opens into a vestibule with glazed mahogany doors leading into the main hall, where deep tones and subdued lighting create an intimate, atmospheric welcome.
The ground floor features a beautifully connected living and dining room offering an elegant sequence of spaces ideal for both formal entertaining and relaxed gatherings. Beyond the main hall lies a generous room, currently curated as a gallery space, showcasing the owners' artistic sensibilities, this space could be utilised as gym cinema room, library or studio. There is also a guest WC on this floor.

A dramatically lit floating wooden staircase with glass balustrade descends to the lower ground floor, and the spacious modern Bulthaup kitchen featuring a central storage island and a relaxed dining area ideal for informal entertaining. An integrated dumb waiter serves the formal dining room above. This level also includes a cloakroom, utility room and further storage spaces.

From the ground floor a sweeping staircase ascends to the floors above, where five generously sized bedrooms are arranged to offer both comfort and character. The principal bedroom, situated off the first half landing, is a bright south facing suite with views of the monumental Anglican Cathedral, roofscape panorama and the pretty walled garden. The suites further standout feature is completed with its freestanding Victoria and Albert bath, set on a marble tiled area that leads through to the en suite.

Bedrooms two and three, also on the first floor, benefit from their own en suite bathrooms and are discreetly joined via a secret door. Bedroom three, the north facing suite, once the grand reception room with its triple floor to ceiling windows, looks out to the lime trees and the green. A glamorous bedroom suite, this room is the epitome of Georgian architectural elegance and generous proportions.

Bedroom four, on the second half landing, is filled with light from its double height entrance, skylight and windows. The luxurious en suite includes a freestanding Victoria & Albert bath, marble floor, split face stone feature wall with floor up lighting that accentuates its texture and three dimensionality, and pierced walls used as shelving with integrated feature downlighting.

Bedroom five is a superb south facing suite, featuring floor to ceiling bespoke wardrobes set alongside a striking upholstered headboard that rises to the ceiling. This dramatic focal point is punctuated by a softly illuminated pierced wall, designed for decorative display, with a gentle wash of light enhancing the ceiling and joinery above. From the bedroom, doors lead either into the luxurious en suite bathroom or through what appears to be a wardrobe door into an adjoining north facing reception room. This additional space, framed by three Georgian windows overlooking the green and mature lime trees, serves perfectly as a private sitting room, dressing room or work space.

Crowning the property on the third floor is a versatile attic room currently utilised as an office. Skylights draw in natural light and frame charming rooftop vistas, including of the Catholic Cathedral.

Externally the south facing walled garden is attractively planted and offers a paved terrace, perfect for outdoor dining, relaxing or entertaining in a sheltered setting. To the rear, a shuttered car park is accessed via charming Back Canning Street and provides secure off street parking for two to three cars, a rare benefit in this central location.