A ‘rare Edwardian gem’ of a home has been listed for sale in Merseyside.
Built in 1901, the property is said to be ‘one of very few’ houses in the area found to be built in this style. Based on Vyner Road South, in Noctorum, it boasts six bedrooms and an impressive five reception rooms.
The ‘stunning’ house has been put on the market for more than £1million, priced at £1,100,000. Named Forest Hill, the house has retained many of its original period features but benefits from modern renovations.
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Being listed just over the £1m mark, it is one of the only homes of this size and price on the market in the Noctorum area at the moment, according to Rightmove’s current market information. Their data shows properties in Noctorum had an overall average price of £337,287 over the last year.
The majority of sales in the area during the last year were detached properties, selling for an average price of £466,164. Semi-detached properties sold for an average of £187,810, with flats fetching £172,500.
Overall, sold prices in the last 12 months were 7% up on the previous year and 26% up on the 2016 peak of £267,823. Spread across three floors, the home boasts a library and office amongst its many reception rooms.
A 'grand' entrance hallway has access to four of the five reception rooms, all of which have period detailing and 'beautiful bay-windows' to the sitting room at the front. The sitting room has access to the spacious office that is oozing with character.
Also on the ground floor is a library which has modern upgrades despite keeping it's traditional features. There is a further living room to the back of the ground floor, which has access to the garden.
The kitchen is fully integrated and boasts an open plan layout that leads onto the dining area. It's described as the 'perfect family entertainment area.'
There's also a separate utility room that has further double doors into the rear garden. For additional space, there is also a pantry area and storage room that leads onto the garage. On the first floor, are five of the six bedrooms, two of which have en-suite bathrooms.
A good sized family bathroom is available on this level for the remaining bedrooms use. From the first-floor landing is one of the many 'period features' that make the home so special - a stained glass window.
To the second floor, is the remaining bedrooms and two further rooms that are currently being used as storage. These rooms could however be utilised differently, perhaps a walk in wardrobe or extended bedroom.
The home has 'complete privacy' thanks to its surrounding fences and large driveway. The back garden is mainly lawn but also has York stone patio wide enough for garden furniture and a barbecue.
The Bradshaw Farnham and Lea listing reads: “Simply Stunning! This is one of those rare occasions where something truly special comes to our marketplace.
“We are delighted to be the chosen agent to showcase this remarkable, six-bedroom, extended family abode on the prestigious Vyner Road South. Built in 1905, this rare Edwardian gem is one of very few examples to be found in the area of this style.
“The property has a very commanding presence from the outset, with private off-road parking for ample vehicles, and side access to two garages.”
View more images and information about the property on Rightmove here.
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