A new flat has come on the market in Merseyside and a Liverpool FC star used to live there.
The two bedroom flat, in Southport, is listed for sale for offers more than £300,000. The split-level apartment is based on the third floor of the ‘desirable’ complex that has once housed footballing legend Steven Gerrard.
Marine Gate Mansions is based in a former hospital building, on the Promenade, overlooking Marine Lake and Southport beach. The complex has its own landscaped courtyard and grass gardens.
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Liverpool FC legend, Steven Gerrard previously lived in the luxury flat complex early in his career before he moved to a family home in Formby. He reportedly lived in the property while he worked on his business partnership with Southport hotelier Paul Adams, who runs the Vincent Hotel on Lord Street.
In a past Sunday Mirror column, former Liverpool striker Robbie Fowler revealed that Gerrard once pretended to be a cat to avoid being spotted on the roof of his Southport flat. Fowler didn’t explain what the two were doing on Gerrard's roof, but said that the midfielder used the unusual tactic to stop anyone realising who they were.
Fowler wrote: "He's got an incredible dry wit and that is something that's a big part of him. Don't ask why, but there we were, two instantly recognisable footballers clambering about on a roof outside his flat in Southport, when we got rumbled. We both ducked down instantly and quick as a flash, he started making this miaowing noise. Gerrard, the cat. It still kills me to this day."
Properties in Southport had an overall average price of £221,345 over the last year, according to Rightmove’s data. Most of the sales data in the last 12 months show that semi-detached properties sold the most at an average price of £206,014.
However detached properties are selling for an average of £353,365, with flats fetching £129,869. Overall, sold prices in Southport over the last year were 1% down on the previous year and 8% up on the 2019 peak of £205,254.
At Promenade, where Marine Gate Mansions are based, flats made up the majority of sales information available. Rightmove’s market information shows two bed Marine Gate Mansions flats sold for between £185,000 and £299,000 when they were first built.
Images of the apartment show its split-level layout, with a kitchen and dining area overlooking a living room. The lounge has south facing sash windows offering views over the promenade and lake.
Both bedrooms have access to an en-suite bathrooms, with a further third toilet in the hallway. The apartment is also being sold with two secure parking bays situated within the complex.
The Bailey Estates listing reads: “A completely unique and individual split-level apartment situated within the original hospital building and to the third floor of this sought after and desirable Marine Gate Mansion complex. This is a rare opportunity for new buyers to purchase within the original hospital building.
“With fabulous views over the internal landscaped courtyard and south toward the Marine lake and promenade, this MGM residence is certainly worthy of a very early viewing.” View more images and information about the property on Rightmove here.
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