Thornton Common Road

Thornton Grange | Thornton Common Road
Thornton Hough | Wirral | CH63 4JT

Thornton Common Road
The history of Thornton Grange has now been traced, from its origins
as a monastically run farm at the turn of the 14th century, through until
the 17th century when the lands of the dissolved grange were held by
the Hough and Talbot families. This grange was just one of several granges,
which formed a common aspect of the Wirral’s medieval landscape.
However, of numerous granges on the peninsula, Thornton Grange is unusual
on two counts. Firstly, a building called Thornton Grange stands to
this day, which is the beautiful home we are offering for sale and secondly
the grange lands remain largely undeveloped, meaning that the extent
of the former monastic estate can still be approximated.

The current owner bought the property in
2007 and has restored the home to its
former glory by exposing many original
features. The property is now a beautiful
example of a fantastic family home that
combines a modern and contemporary
style with historical and original features.
The current owner says this property
makes a lovely spacious family home. This
can be appreciated from the moment you
enter the wonderful open-plan kitchen,
dining and living area. There are lots of
different walks through the adjoining Lever
Hulme estate across the countryside.
Thornton Hough has a brilliant primary
school, a village hall with village green and
lovely pubs. The proximity to the motorway
network, the train station link at Spital
and with the bus stop only a short walk
from the Grange this provides access in to
Liverpool. The location is also ideal for
very popular grammar schools.
This home is impressive from the moment you enter the driveway and approach this outstanding sandstone
building, off to the side of your approach you will likely see horses grazing. There are views to the front and
rear across open farmland and the historical presence and importance of this home can somehow be imagined.

KITCHEN/DINING ROOM AND
LOUNGE: 31.4 X 25.3
What an impressive room and a fantastic
family living space. There is access to the
front garden area and a feature window
over looking the garden and the side. The
kitchen is stunning with a range of wall and
base units in a cream shaker style. The
kitchen is offset by granite work surfaces
and an impressive centre island that can
also be used as breakfast bar. The kitchen
incorporates a Belfast sink with mixer tap
over, electric Aga and integrated dishwasher.
This room is open plan to the dining
room which has the access to the rear and
solid wood flooring which runs through to
the lounge area. The lounge has an impressive
sandstone fireplace and hearth with log
burner. There is a TV point and radiator.
ENTRANCE HALLWAY:
Wooden staircase to the first floor with travertine tiled flooring and one radiator.
DRAWRING ROOM: 17.7 X 14.8
This room was added to the original building in the Victoria years and has a slightly different style to it which
adds to the interest of the history that surrounds this property. The room has a single glazed feature window
over looking the garden, coving to the ceiling and two ceiling roses, a feature wooden fireplace with open fire
grate and tiled hearth and one radiator.

SITTING ROOM: 17.8 X 15.0
Another stunning room with windows
to two sides. There is a beautiful sandstone
fire place and hearth with open
grate, beams to the ceiling with spot
lighting and tiled flooring. Two radiators.
STUDY: 12.6 X 9.4
Two windows to the rear and side of
the property, tiled flooring and one
radiator.
BOILER ROOM:
Window to the rear, base units with
work surfaces and a cupboard housing
the boiler.
REAR PASSAGE: Access to the rear garden and tiled flooring.
CLOAKROOM:
Window to the rear of the property. The cloakroom comprises of a 3-piece suite to include a vanity sink unit,
shower cubicle and wc. The cloakroom is complimented by tiled elevations and flooring.
UTILITY:
Washing machine point and space for a dryer.

MAIN BEDROOM: 14.9 X 15.6
Feature window over looking the garden
to the front. Wooden flooring, feature fire
place and fitted wardrobes to one wall.
ENSUITE:
Window to the side of the property. The
ensuite comprises of a 3-piece suite to include
a double vanity sink unit, shower cubicle,
and WC. The ensuite is complimented
by part tiled elevations and tiled flooring.
Landing:
The landing is steeped in history with wooden floor, wooden latch doors and sandstone walls. The upstairs has
also got the remanence of the original outside wall prior to the extension being built to the side, with the original
window spaces still to be seen.

BEDROOM 2 14.2 X 13.0
Feature window to the front overlooking
to the garden, feature fire place, wooden
flooring and one radiator.
ENSUITE:
Window to the side. The ensuite comprises
of a 4-piece suite to include a jacuzzi
bath, shower cubicle, vanity sink
unit and WC. The ensuite is complimented
by part tiled elevations and tiled flooring.
BEDROOM: 14.8 X 9.7
Two skylights to the ceiling with feature
beam, wooden flooring and one radiator.
MAIN BATHROOM:
Skylight to the ceiling. The bathroom comprises of a 4-piece suite to include a roll top bath, shower cubicle,
vanity sink unit and WC. The bathroom is complimented by tiled flooring and feature beam to the ceiling.
BEDROOM: 14.6 X 13.4
Feature window to the side of the property. The re is a beautiful brick fireplace and wooden flooring.

BEDROOM: 11.7 X 9.2
Window to the side of the property, wooden flooring and one
radiator.
BEDROOM: 11.0 X 10.4
Feature window to the side of the property, wooden flooring
and one radiator.

OUTSIDE
There is a sweeping driveway up to the front of the property with parking area. From here views across the fields to the side can be enjoyed. The garden runs mainly
to the front side of the property to include a selection of mature trees that provides an orchard type feel with apple and pear trees to be enjoyed. To the rear is a
sandstone out building and feature wall. There is lots of space to the rear which could be utilised if the new owner wanted to build a garage (subject to any planning
permissions that may be needed)

Thornton Hough is a village on the Wirral Peninsula, in Merseyside,
England, of pre-Conquest origins. Until 1974 it was historically
part of Cheshire. The village grew during the ownership of Joseph
Hirst into a small model village and was later acquired by William
Lever. Thornton Hough is roughly ten miles from Liverpool and ten
miles from Chester and part of the Clatterbridge Ward of the Metropolitan
Borough of Wirral in the parliamentary constituency of
Wirral South. At the 2001 Census, Thornton Hough had 770 inhabitants
[1] of a total of 16,906 people living within the Clatterbridge ward.
History Mentioned in the Domesday Book as Torintone, the name of
the village was established when the daughter of local landowner
Roger de Thorneton, married Richard de Hoghe during the reign of
Edward II. By the beginning of the 19th century, Thornton Hough
formed part of the Neston Estate owned by Baron Mostyn of
Mostyn, Flintshire. The population was 165 in 1801, 164 in 1851, 547
in 1901 and 506 in 1951.
Joseph Hirst, a Yorkshire woollen millowner, bought farmland land in 1866 and began the development of a small model village, building a church, a
school and 'Wilshaw Terrace'. The village was bought and expanded by William Lever who developed housing for family, estate workers and company
staff in a similar way to Port Sunlight, building another shop, the school, a social club and the Congregational church. Development continued in the
early 20th century.
Geography Thornton Hough is in the central part of the Wirral Peninsula, approximately 11 km (6.8 mi) south-south-east of the Irish Sea at Leasowe
Lighthouse, 3.5 km (2.2 mi) north-east of the Dee Estuary at Parkgate and about 6 km (3.7 mi) west-south-west of the River Mersey at Bromborough.
The centre of the village is situated at an elevation of between 50–55 m (164–180 ft) above sea level.
Amenities Thornton Hough's central feature is the village green with its cricket pitch and pavilion, tennis courts, and a children's play area.
The local primary school is Thornton Hough Primary School located on St George's Way and is the catchment school for children living in Thornton
Hough, Raby Mere, Raby and Brimstage. This school building was originally built to serve as a military building but was turned over for school usage
after the Second World War. The original playground has been reduced in size due to the building extensions of decking and garden areas.
The Parish Hall was the original village school until it closed in 1953, it has a Victorian exterior, although its interior has been updated. The Village Hall
is a large extension to the original wooden hall belonging to St George's Church and was built in the 1970s by Collins Construction. It is referred to as
the New Village Hall to set it apart from the Parish Hall which is used for the fortnightly youth club. Since it opened, the hall has been used for a variety
of local events and as a venue for parties. The hall is used by the badminton club, playschool, Cubs, Scouts, Rainbows, Brownies and Guides.
The village has a number of shops and a post office next to which is the British Legion, known as "the Men's Club," as women were barred except for
on two days per year. The Village Stores struggled to compete with the bigger and cheaper supermarkets before its closure in 2007. It is now Jennifer
O'neill Cakes and Dragonfly Couture Stationery, 'The Seven Stars', is a traditional pub established in the 1840s on what was once a turnpike route
between Birkenhead and Neston. In 1905 the smithy moved from its original site into a half-timbered building and was extant in 2009.
Just outside the village is The Red Fox, a public house and restaurant on the border of Thornton Hough and Neston.

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