A luxury home built for Liverpool's maritime elite has come onto the market on the Merseyside coast. The seven-bedroom Grade-II listed mansion in Waterloo is listed on Rightmove for £1.2m and is steeped in oceanic history.
White Star Line connections
The house was built in the 1800s on land owned by Thomas Henry Ismay, who founded White Star Line, the shipping company that built the Titanic. The home for sale sits yards from Ismay's historic residence, and White Star ships would salute the house when sailing past.
It was also the childhood home of his son, J. Bruce Ismay, who commissioned the construction of the infamous Titanic.
Location and local property market
The property overlooks Marine Gardens and Crosby beach, and is only a short walk from the Marina. A stone's throw away is Antony Gormley's internationally renowned "Another Place" sculpture project.
From February 2021 to September 2023, properties on Beach Lawn sold for between £1m and £1.3m, although one buyer picked one up at auction for £400,000 in September 2022. House prices in the Waterloo area averaged £251,841 over the last year. Most properties sold were terraced, with an average price of £239,707. Semi-detached properties went for about £289,222, and flats fetched £145,346. Prices were up 9% on the previous year, and 11% up on the 2022 peak of £225,944.
Property details and agent's description
The £1.2m property, listed by Venmore Estate Agents, has five floors, seven bedrooms, and two bathrooms. Online photos showcase an impressive games room and a grand reception.
According to Venmore: "The property occupies a commanding position with uninterrupted coastal outlooks, perfectly placed to enjoy spectacular sunsets whilst remaining within easy reach of Crosby Village, highly regarded schools, transport links and the many amenities of this sought-after coastal location."
"Finished to an impeccable specification whilst preserving a wealth of stunning period features, this is an exceptionally rare opportunity to acquire one of Crosby's finest Victorian homes."
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