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INTRODUCING Birkdale PLACE A boutique development of just 10 four bedroom semi-detached homes in fashionable Birkdale. “Elegant coastal living” Birkdale Place is a rare opportunity to purchase a brand new home in such a sought after area, home to the famous Royal Birkdale Golf Club and benefiting from excellent local amenities. Artist’s impression The concept These ten unique four bedroom homes at Birkdale Place take their inspiration from the grand Victorian villas in the locality. The houses have been created to provide light, spacious residences with well- thought-out living accommodation, luxury fittings and generous bedroom spaces. Located at the end of a private cul-de-sac, Birkdale Place provides tranquility, moments from one the most beautiful and expansive coastlines in the country. At the same time, you are still just moments away from the wide range of amenities that Birkdale and its surrounding villages and towns provide, offering you the best of both worlds. Quintessential village life Your new home at Birkdale Place is walking distance to the centre of Birkdale, a thriving and affluent village. Vibrant and unique, Birkdale provides a bustling coastal community with an interesting array of independent shops, cafés and restaurants. A wide variety of amenities are also to hand, with neighbouring Southport, Ainsdale and Formby all within easy reach. Liverpool lies just 18 miles away and the cities of Preston and Manchester are also accessible. Nature is on your doorstep, the sand dunes of the Sefton Coast are the largest dune system in the UK at over 2000 hectares. The Ainsdale & Birkdale Sandhills Nature Reserve is home to rare dunes, beach and woodland habitats. Sporting facilities include many golf courses, including the famous Royal Birkdale Golf Club. The area is blessed with a wide range of sporting clubs and services, from cricket, tennis and squash, to oriental yoga and Thai boxing. There is also the renowned annual Southport Air Show. For health and fitness, there is also a wide variety of gyms, health clubs and spas, including one located at Ocean Plaza, providing wonderful swimming, spa and gym facilities, less than two miles away. At the same location, a multiplex cinema can also be found, together with a choice of restaurants. Whether you are looking for your first home, a family home or a forever home, Birkdale Place offers something for everyone. England’s golfing capital The area is home to the UK’s highest concentration of championship links courses - perfect no matter what your handicap to tee off on these magnificent fairways. Royal Birkdale Golf Club, one of the most enlightening and historic golf clubs in the country is the jewel in the crown of Southport’s golfing heritage. It is widely regarded as one of the best links courses in England and is a regular host to The Open Championship. Southport’s famous golfing reputation is not just based on Royal Birkdale, it is home to a number of other championship courses within 15 minutes’ drive. Nearby golf courses include Hillside, Formby, Hesketh, Southport & Ainsdale and West Lancashire Golf Clubs. Meet the neighbours Birkdale village has a cosmopolitan charm, with a wide variety of independent businesses, offering everything from a butcher and a fishmonger to a florist and even a specialist cheese shop. The village is also home to a number of stylish independent cafés, bars and restaurants. In fact, we believe you would be hard pushed to find such a wonderful array of artisan traders in such a delightful setting anywhere else in the area. Birkdale Place is also a short walk away from the famous Lord Street shopping boulevard and the wider Southport Town Centre. Photos opposite 1. Villaggio Cucina 2. The Birkdale Cheese Centre 3. Tea Rooms Birkdale 4. Brough’s Butchers 5. Hallidays of Birkdale 6. Bistrot Vérité 7. Allotment Bar and Restaurant 8. Birkdale Antiques shop 9. Verve Bar & Deli 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A place to grow, a place to stay Birkdale is a place to call home, suitable for everyone, with its wonderful coastline, parks, vibrant village centre and the nearby villages and towns. For younger residents, there is a wide range of schools in the area, including the outstanding rated Greenbank High School and Meols Cop High School and many pursuits to keep you interested outside of school time. For the young at heart, there are plenty of activities in the area, from a leisurely stroll along the coast or the adjoining Rotten Row, which is home to one of the largest herbaceous borders in the country (746 metres) to a round of golf at the Famous Royal Birkdale Golf Club or leisurely pursuits in Birkdale Village itself. Rotten Row is also home to the magnificent 34-acre Victoria Park. Home to famous Southport Flower Show, the Woodvale Rally and the British Musical Fireworks Championships as well as many other events throughout the year. Southport is also home to a beautifully restored Victorian pier, the second longest pier in Great Britain, which was visited by steamliners in its heyday, as well as Charlie Chaplin in the early 20th Century. Connected Birkdale and its surrounding villages provide a wide range of amenities, with award winning independent shops, bars and restaurants. If you do want to travel further afield, Birkdale train station (being just 0.6 miles away), offers frequent trains to Liverpool city centre. Birkdale is also very accessible to the region’s transport network. In addition, nearby Southport Railway Station provides frequent direct services to Manchester. Transport links Birkdale Station Southport Liverpool Liverpool South Parkway 4 mins 35 mins (for Liverpool John Lennon Airport) 55 mins M6 Liverpool Preston Manchester Birkdale Place 18 miles 18 miles 20 miles 48 miles Southport Formby Liverpool 1 mile 7 miles 18 miles In Your Locality Ainsdale Crosby 3 miles 14 miles Birkdale Station Southport Liverpool Liverpool South Parkway 4 mins 35 mins (for Liverpool John Lennon Airport) 55 mins M6 Liverpool Preston Manchester Birkdale Place 18 miles 18 miles 20 miles 48 miles Southport Formby Liverpool 1 mile 7 miles 18 miles In Your Locality Ainsdale Crosby 3 miles 14 miles Preston Blackburn Southport Pleasureland Birkdale Birkdale PLACE Southport PLACE M65 M61 M66 Birkdale M6 Rochdale M62 Ormskirk Formby Wigan Royal Birkdale Golf Club M58 Key Manchester M60 Golf Courses St Helens M57 Airports Railway Stations M62 Stockport Liverpool Schools Warrington Birkenhead Altrincham Health & Sports Clubs Manchester Airport Liverpool John Lennon Airport M56 Preston Blackburn Southport Pleasureland Birkdale Birkdale PLACE Southport PLACE M65 M61 M66 Birkdale M6 Rochdale M62 Ormskirk Formby Wigan Royal Birkdale Golf Club M58 Key Manchester M60 Golf Courses St Helens M57 Airports Railway Stations M62 Stockport Liverpool Schools Warrington Birkenhead Altrincham Health & Sports Clubs Manchester Airport Liverpool John Lennon Airport M56 Artist’s impression The Homes Site Plan Key The Campbell The Kemp The Blundell Parking space Garage Entrance Home Entrance N 6 7 5 8 9 4 10 3 2 1 The Campbell (plots 1, 2, 9, & 10) The Campbell is an elegant four bedroom home. The ground floor provides a formal lounge to the front of the home, whilst an elegant kitchen/dining room sits at the rear, with feature concertina doors opening out onto the private rear garden. The first floor provides a spacious master bedroom with ensuite shower room, whilst a further bedroom and family bathroom can also be found on this level. Useful storage is also included to the first floor landing area. The second floor provides for two double bedrooms and an additional shower room. The name of these four homes takes its inspiration from Miss Dorothy Iona Campbell, who won one of the first tournaments held at Birkdale in 1909, the Ladies’ British Open Match-Play Championship. From the earliest days, women have played a prominent part in the history of Royal Birkdale and remain an integral part of the Club today. Artist’s impression The Campbell Four bedrooms, two bathrooms, Ground Floor one ensuite _ Total Internal Area 1,223 sq. ft. 114 sq. m. _ Ground Floor Kitchen & Dining 13’ 10 x 10’ 9 / 4.23m x 3.28m Kitchen/Dining Lounge 13’ 9 X 9’ / 4.20m x 2.74m _ First Floor Up Bedroom 1 13’ 10 x 9’ 5 (min) / 4.23m x 2.86m (min) Bedroom 2 WC 10’ 10 x 7’ 8 / 3.31m x 2.34m _ Second Floor Hall Bedroom 3 13’ 10 x 13’ 9 / 4.23m x 4.18m Bedroom 4 13’ 10 x 10’ 9 / 4.23m x 3.28m Lounge Level Landing All measurements are maximum unless stated and approximate First Floor Second Floor Bedroom 4 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Store Up Store Shower Room Ensuite Bedroom 1 Bedroom 3 The Campbell Typical kitchen design – artist’s impression of The Campbell Typical ensuite design – artist’s impression of The Campbell The Kemp (plots 5, 6, 7 & 8) With four spacious double bedrooms, the Kemp is well appointed. The ground floor provides a formal lounge to the front of the home, whilst an elegant kitchen/dining room sits at the rear, with feature concertina doors opening out onto the private rear garden. The first floor provides a luxurious master bedroom with dressing area and ensuite shower room, whilst an additional double bedroom and family bathroom can also be found at this level. The second floor provides for two additional double bedrooms and an additional shower room. The Kemp takes its name from the landscape architect and garden designer Edward Kemp who designed Birkdale Park as an exclusive suburban development on broad tree-lined roads. He became one of the leaders in the design of parks and gardens during the mid-Victorian era in England and has designed many public parks including Hesketh Park in Southport.