A property is up for sale in Merseyside that is being described as being a real ‘hidden gem.’
Known as ‘Gothic Cottage’ the home is one of the most unique properties in the area.
The two bedroom house is found at the entrance of the historic Egerton Park, Birkenhead.
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Dating back to the 1800s, the cottage was one of the very first to be built in the Egerton Park area which was reportedly pivotal to the growth of Rock Ferry.
It is reported that Egerton Park estate was developed to be a ‘quality’ residential area in Wirral.
(Image: Clive Watkin / Rightmove)
It is likely that it was named after a prominent family, possibly of Francis Egerton, 1st Earl of Ellesmere who had died in 1857.
Listed with Clive Watkin for sale, the cottage is priced at £250,000.
Properties in Birkenhead had an overall average price of £139,473 over the last year, according to Rightmove.
(Image: Clive Watkin / Rightmove)
Over the last 12 months, most of those sales were terraced properties, selling for an average price of £100,982.
After that, semi-detached properties fetched an average of £160,213, with flats selling for £93,529.
Sale statistics from the property website show that overall, sold prices were 31% up on the previous year and 20% up on the 2018 peak of £115,910.
(Image: Clive Watkin / Rightmove)
Images from outside the property show that it sits on a large plot which includes a detached single garage.
There is a patio area which could be used as parking space for a number of cars.
Surrounding the cottage is a lawn area, that needs some gardening work done but would be a great project for someone with a green thumb.
(Image: Clive Watkin / Rightmove)
Inside the property boasts ‘character and charm’ throughout with plenty of original and period features.
Split over two floors, the ground floor features all the family areas including kitchen, sitting room and open plan lounge/dining room.
There is also a ground floor four piece bathroom.
The top floor is made up of two bedrooms, one of which has an en suite bathroom.
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The listing reads: “Clive Watkin is delighted to bring to market “Gothic Cottage” an attractive period property which really is a hidden gem and a must view.
“Built in the 1800’s this is one of the first properties built on the historic Egerton Park which is now a popular residential area which is ideally located near good road links to Liverpool and Chester.
“Internally inspection is highly recommended to view this simply one off property.”
View more images and information about the property visit Rightmove here.
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