Slatey Road, Prenton, Wirral

Originally built by Sir Walter Scott as his personal residence, this striking Grade II listed Gothic style property is rich in history. Now divided into four flats, it retains many beautiful features and offers excellent development potential. Contact Prenton Office to view.

The Gables is a truly exceptional Grade II listed detached residence, designed and built in 1865 by Sir Walter Scott as his own home. Constructed in striking red brick with distinctive blue and yellow brick dressings beneath a Welsh slate roof with decorative dog-tooth coursing, the house is an impressive example of Gothic Revival architecture. Over the years it has served as Scott’s private residenceand was subsequently divided during wartime into four substantial apartments — a layout that remains in place today.

Extending to over 6,000 sq ft, the building is arranged across four principal floors, each flat occupying an entire level and offering in excess of 1,500 sq ft of accommodation. The lower ground floor is currently uninhabited and requires full development, presenting considerable scope for enhancement or reconfiguration, subject to the necessary consents.

Architecturally, the property is rich in period detail. The Slatey Road elevation features a two-bay façade with an advanced gable, while the principal rooms enjoy a prominent aspect over Grosvenor Road, where three gables create a commanding presence.

Internally, the ground floor apartment boasts a wealth of original features including beautiful fireplaces, intricate ceiling roses and ornate mouldings, all complemented by impressive ceiling heights and large bay and sash windows. The first floor has undergone some modernisation while retaining its generous proportions and period character. A further spacious apartment occupies the top floor, continuing the theme of scale and architectural integrity throughout. The grand staircase, illuminated by a stepped lancet stair window with original stained glass panels, provides a striking ascent to each level.

Set on a prominent corner plot of just under one third of an acre at the junction of Slatey Road and Grosvenor Road, the property is enclosed in part by a brick boundary wall with stepped stone copings and an arched entrance bearing Scott’s monogram, date and house name. The Gables offers a rare and versatile opportunity for a range of buyers — whether an development investment, an ambitious restoration project, or the potential reinstatement of a magnificent single private residence, subject to the appropriate permissions.