- Extended Characterful Cottage +
- Three Bedrooms, Two En Suite +
- Lounge, Snug, Conservatory +
- Country Style Kitchen Diner with Appliances +
- Bathroom, Ground WC +
- Detached Outbuilding - Ideal Annexe +
- Semi Rural, South-facing Garden +
- Views Over Open Fields +
Cleaver Cottages is the perfect blend of history, character and modern family living. Tucked away on North End Lane in Hightown, this extended 1921 cottage enjoys a semi-rural setting that feels a world away, yet is only minutes from Formby and all the amenities.
Our sellers are just the third custodians of this home in over a century. Having been here for two decades, they’ve more than doubled the original footprint with thoughtful extensions to the side and rear, creating a house that works effortlessly for family life while retaining all the charm of its origins.
Inside, the home unfolds with a mix of character and comfort. At the heart is a vast lounge, reimagined with exposed beams and a striking fireplace with wood-burning stove – a room designed for gatherings. Elsewhere, a cosy snug provides the perfect retreat, while the dining room flows into a country-style kitchen that balances rustic character with modern practicality – complete with integrated appliances and, our favourite, a wine fridge. A conservatory runs along the side, framing views of the garden, and a ground floor WC adds convenience.
Upstairs, the scale continues to impress. The principal bedroom is large enough to also fit a couch and an armchair, with views stretching over the fields, plus a private en suite WC. How incredible to open your curtains of a morning and see that view!
A second bedroom spans the other side of the house, complete with dressing room and en suite shower. A third bedroom and a stylish bathroom with walk-in shower sit at the centre of the floorplan, offering flexibility for family and guests.
The gardens make this home truly special. Occupying an end plot, it enjoys both a rear patio and garden area, plus an expansive south-facing garden that runs alongside open fields – we even have the occasional visit from pheasants and grouse. It really is an idyllic backdrop for everyday life. A detached outbuilding sits within the grounds, once plumbed with the intention of becoming a granny annexe and currently used as a workshop and studio, offering huge potential for the next owners who want to see it through to annexe or have it as a work-from-home hub.
With its rich history, thoughtful extensions and enviable setting, Cleaver Cottages is a rare opportunity to secure a home that offers both space and soul in equal measure.
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