Luxury house featured on TV and big screen on the market for £1.75m
A Victorian property in a much sought-after sea view location, overlooking Crosby Beach in Waterloo, North Merseyside, is up for sale for £1.75m.
This impressive, one of-a-kind Grade II-listed building boasts many original features including a magnificent dome, a galleried oak staircase and original fireplaces.
These incredible features were constructed by the renowned architect Mr James Francis Doyle for James Barrow, one of the Victorian merchant princes.
Other buildings by Mr Doyle in Liverpool include the Royal Insurance Building and the White Star Building.
Consisting of 13 reception rooms and nine bedrooms, its grandiose nature has thrust this property into the media spotlight, leading to several appearances in film and TV.
You can spot this spectacular property in The Forsyte Saga, Island at War, and most recently Tolkien – the biopic of the author of The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings – which was released earlier this month.
This spacious property also lies within easy reach of a range of local shops in Waterloo and Crosby Village.
It is only a 15-minute drive to motorway links, and five miles from Liverpool city centre.
It further benefits from falling within the catchment area of a selection of excellent local primary and secondary schools, both state and public.
Dan Pennington, director with property company Century 21 Liverpool South, said: “I am very excited to be offering such a prestigious, rare property.
“This kind of house doesn’t come to the market often and both the architecture and features of the property are stunning.
“When you step inside it’s like being on set of a period drama – it’s simply breathtaking. I can’t wait to watch the new Tolkien film to try and spot areas of the house and grounds used in the production.”
He added: “What’s more amazing is that this has been a family home for the last 20 years, and it feels like it, too.
“The property is so well kept, and despite the size, it has a warm family feeling. It’s a must-see for anyone looking for this kind of period property.”
