Williamson Place

Leisure

Close to home, there are a number of attractive green spaces to be explored, including Wavertree Botanical Gardens at just a 10-minute walk away.

This attractive 19th century public park is well-known as the site of the great glasshouse destruction during World War 2, and today boasts a Grade II listed Curator’s lodge and walled Botanic Garden. Wavertree Playground is just a five minute drive from the development and enjoys over 100 acres of public green space, ideal for walking, cycling or outdoor sports. The Victorian Newsham Park is also nearby and spans over one hundred acres of attractive greenery.

Liverpool’s avid sporting culture is sure to appeal to active residents, with two historic football clubs, England’s Golf Coast and the famous Aintree racecourse all based in the region. For everyday fitness, the Jubilee Sports Bank is just a 10-minute walk from Williamson Place.

Liverpool holds a long-standing reputation in the world of theatre, with celebrated venues such as the Everyman and Playhouse claiming to have hosted the debut performances of several international actors. Critically-acclaimed stage shows and world premieres are regular events across these legendary venues with 12 theatres in the area showcasing everything from ice-shows to stand-up comedy.

Education

Ideally located for both growing and mature families, these new homes in Merseyside are surrounded by a number of well-regarded local schools.

Younger children are excellently catered for with three popular primary schools within a 10 minute walk, including St. Anne’s Catholic Primary School, Kensington Primary School and Smithdown Primary School. Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and St. Sebastian’s Catholic Primary School are also both located within one mile of Williamson Place.

Highly-rated secondary schools in the area include the Archbishop Blanch School, which is less than a 15 minute walk from home, along with the Blue Coat School and Academy of St. Francais of Assissi, both of which can be reached in a seven minute drive.

Those pursuing further study are served by the prestigious University of Liverpool under a 20 minute walk from home, which holds a position in the top 1% of further education institutions worldwide.

Transport

Located close to Liverpool city centre and just off the B5178 (Wavertree Road), Williamson Place is ideally situated within a few minutes drive of the motorway network. The development is located in between Royal Liverpool University Hospital, the prestigious University of Liverpool and Wavertree Park.

Commuters will delight in the area’s excellent transport connections, providing easy access to surrounding towns and cities. The M62 is within easy reach of the development and provides an onward connection to the A57, while Junction 2 of the M57 is also nearby.

For travel by train, Edge Hill train station is just a five minute walk from the development, with regular services to Liverpool and Manchester. Alternatively, Liverpool Lime Street station is just over a five minutes drive from home, with connections to major destinations such as New Brighton, Birmingham New Street, West Kirkby, Chester and Manchester.

Liverpool John Lennon Airport is just a 20 minute drive from the development and covers a wide range of international travel.

Shopping

There is abundance of local shops in the immediate area, such as newsagents, off-licences and large-brand supermarkets. Just a five minute walk from Williamson Place is the Wavertree Shopping Centre, providing a convenient everyday shopping destination.

Under a 10 minute drive from home, Liverpool city centre boasts a first-class collection of stores, spanning exclusive retail outlets, modern department centres and bohemian street markets.

Designer outlets are bountiful in Liverpool with the fashionable Cavern Walks and Met Quarter promising prestigious labels and aspirational fashion brands. For a unique retail experience, Liverpool’s well-known Bold Street is the city’s bohemian centre, with vintage stores, artisan bistros and experimental fashion boutiques.

Liverpool ONE is an award-winning, open-air shopping plaza at the heart of the city, with a range of high-street stores and designer boutiques alongside excellent quality restaurants and cafés.

With over 300 eateries to choose from in Liverpool city centre, residents of Williamson Place will enjoy a varied and ever-changing restaurant circuit, with everything from quaint tea-rooms to Michelin-listed establishments.