An "exceptional" four-bedroom house has been put up for sale in a unique location: an abandoned quarry. The property, located in a carved-out section of Mount Pleasant in Oxton, Wirral, is listed at £850,000.
A Home Carved from Quarry History
The Arno in Oxton is today a public park, but its lush lawns and surrounding areas were once a red sandstone quarry. According to the Oxton Society, The Arno as it is known today was laid out in 1912. Before that, it was the Earl of Shrewsbury's stone quarry.
Remnants of this industrial past are still visible in the house. Large windows over the gardens offer striking views of what were once the quarry's stone walls. Further evidence lies beneath the property, where a storage room reveals the old quarry's rough, jagged walls.
Property Features and Layout
The house contains four bedrooms, three on the ground floor and one on the sub level, along with two bathrooms on the ground floor—one with a bath and the other with a walk-in shower. The ground floor features an open-plan living area, a bespoke kitchen with mid-century wood panelling, and a dining area that flows into the lounge. A balcony on the ground floor is accessible from one of the bedrooms.
The property also benefits from ample storage, a double garage, and a sub floor lounge that sinks into the space carved out by the old quarry works. It is described as combining "outstanding design with a truly distinctive location," offering privacy and seclusion while remaining within easy reach of local amenities, reputable schools, and transport links.
Listing and Viewing
The house is marketed by Home estate agents with a price tag of £850,000. Those interested can find out more or arrange a viewing through the agent.
