Noctorum Lane, Prenton, Wirral, Merseyside, CH43

The property in brief

A Victorian house of Jacobean style, built in 1884 of brick with stone dressings, mullioned windows and timbered sections. Much of the original detail survives including the Jacobean style wood panelling throughout the entrance hall and up the octagonal spiral main staircase. It is Grade II listed and considered one of the best examples of the work of renowned Liverpool architect Edmund Kirby.

Entering through the carved oak doors into the grand reception hall, the grandeur is breathtaking - from the ornately carved mantelpiece above a gas fireplace and original solid wood parquet floor, to the oak panelling and concealed cocktail cabinets. There is a walnut cloakroom to the left before the drawing room with its cast iron gas fireplace, stunning plasterwork and bay windows looking out onto the sunny garden.

The reception rooms all enjoy this sunny aspect overlooking the well kept grounds, beautifully preserved corniced ceilings and original features. The study also benefits from a gas fireplace. The large dining room, comfortably seating fourteen, is of particular note with the highest quality (now extinct) Cuban flame mahogany panelling, doors and mantelpiece above the working fireplace. A superb butlers pantry services this formal room with original cabinetry, fridge/freezer, sink and gas range hob/oven.

The kitchen beyond is superb. Fitted by Mark Wilkinson with a large central dining island and granite worktops, it is of the highest quality. There are a number of high specification appliances including a four oven gas Aga, coffee machine and a separate steam oven.

Rounding the corner, the newly built hardwood orangery (David Salisbury 2020) is an absolute showstopper. The three central peaks beautifully mirror the external design of the house and the views onto the garden are fabulous. The automatic vents in the roof control the temperature and shut when they detect any rain. This versatile space offers plenty of opportunity for entertaining friends and family or relaxing around the wood burning stove. The double doors open onto the garden creating an easy blend of indoor/outdoor living.

Tucked behind a door off the kitchen is the laundry room with access into the gym, completed in 2020, with a steam room shower. Double doors once again offer a connection to the patio and garden beyond.

The upper floors are accessed via either the main octagonal staircase or the 'servants stairs' closer to the kitchen. There is an impressive master suite with expansive views over the garden, seating area and an open fire. A new bathroom with double sinks, large shower and roll top bath is adjacent, as is the fully fitted dressing room.

Rathmore offers versatile accommodation on the first floor, accessed via a stunning landing lined with oak panelling to half height. A further two double bedrooms, with many original features, enjoy garden views and, together with a newly fitted bathroom, make superb guest suites. Continuing through there is another double bedroom accompanied by a another newly fitted bathroom.

The second floor has a double bedroom with bathroom and two spacious rooms, currently used as studies, at either end of the house. There is a further bathroom at one end that would make one of these rooms a superb guest suite. There is fibre broadband with a mesh system to ensure full coverage throughout the house.

The outside in brief

This stunning home sits in beautiful, mature gardens with formal lawns and a summer house. There are three garden patios, designed to make the most of the all day sun. Two working fountains complete the extensively landscaped gardens which are designed to bloom all year round. Planting includes snowdrops, bluebells, daffodils, lilies, peonies, magnolia, camellia and rhododendrons. For keen gardeners there are hidden working/compost areas and two sheds. This impressive house with its seventeen redbrick chimneys sits on a long driveway accessed via electric gates. There is plenty of offroad parking, a double garage and extensive cellars together with cctv and security lighting.

The location and lifestyle in brief:

For families, there are some of the best schools in the country - Oxton's Birkenhead School consistently ranks highly amongst academic institutions in the UK, receiving an "excellent" rating in their latest Ofsted inspection. There are also five grammar schools on The Wirral with three being within ten minutes' drive. There are also high performing primary schools in the area including Oxton St Saviour's and Prenton Preparatory School.

Oxton village is your nearest and simply one of the best places on the whole of The Wirral to enjoy an impressive blend of village life and chic modernity. This desirable area of interest has developed from its mercantile roots into a vibrant hub, where local shops and boutiques line charming Georgian and Victorian terraces. A wonderful place to walk around and explore, the village is famous for its cosy cafes, vibrant restaurants - including Michelin starred "OXA" - and three friendly local pubs.  Even the local convenience store has a high-end London feel about it.

Prenton and Oxton are havens for families seeking a safe and inspiring lifestyle. Plentiful local amenities cater for every need, while there is easy access to the world-famous attractions of Liverpool. There is also a nearby ferry that takes you to Ireland.

As well as Oxton village being on your door step providing everything you need, there is also the rest of The Wirral Peninsula to be explored.  You're surrounded by beaches and coastal walks, easy access to the seaside towns of New Brighton and West Kirby with the biggest man-made Marine lake in the UK, with glorious views of the Welsh hills and Dee Estuary.

For golf enthusiasts there are more golf courses on the Wirral than anywhere else in the country and Wirral Golf Club is literally at the end of the road.

We would be delighted to give you a tour of the area if you feel this would help when arranging a viewing of this premium listing.


Council Tax Band G