A £2m luxury mansion has been listed for sale on Menlove Avenue, the Liverpool street where John Lennon grew up. The five-bedroom property sits within 0.7 acres of landscaped grounds behind locked gates, close to Lennon's childhood home.
Property details and viewing rules
Marketed by Tyron Ash estate agents as "one of Calderstones' finest private residences", the house is available for offers over £2m. Viewings are "by invitation only", so prospective buyers must register their interest online.
The detached residence extends to 4,888 sq ft of accommodation. The ground floor includes a living room, dining room, kitchen, lounge, study, utility room, and an additional large room currently used as a gym. Upstairs there are five bedrooms, a dressing room, and two bathrooms.
Beatles heritage nearby
Menlove Avenue was the childhood home of John Lennon, who lived at number 251, "Mendips", and wrote some of his early songs there. The 1930s semi-detached property belonged to Lennon's aunt Mimi and her husband George Smith, and each year on Lennon's birthday his bedroom lamp is lit through the night as a tribute. Mendips came into the National Trust's care in 2002 after Yoko Ono purchased the property and donated it to the conservation charity.
A short distance away on Beaconsfield Road are the bright red Strawberry Field gates, which once led to a Salvation Army orphanage surrounded by thick woodland. The site inspired the song Strawberry Fields Forever and has become a place of pilgrimage for Beatles fans.
Agent's description
Tyron Ash estate agents said: "Positioned behind private electric gates and set within approximately 0.7 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, this exceptional detached residence extends to 4,888 sq ft of impeccably appointed accommodation, offering an outstanding balance of elegance, privacy and family living."
"Combining generous proportions, exceptional craftsmanship and complete privacy, this remarkable residence presents a rare opportunity to acquire one of Calderstones' finest private homes." The property also includes a detached double garage, a private driveway, and extensive parking space.
