A new home is listed for sale in Merseyside that dates back to the beginning of the region.
The former farmhouse was originally part of Lord Derby's Estate, making it a "little bit of history". The five bedroom detached property, on Church Road, in Roby, was reportedly once part of the estate that has links to Knowsley Hall.
According to family history, Lord Derby's Estate started with Lord Thomas Stanley who was given the title Earl of Derby in 1485 after the Battle of Bosworth when Richard III lost the crown of England to Henry Tudor. The title Derby reportedly came from the 'Hundred of West Derby' which was an area until the 17th century which included Knowsley and the small port of Liverpool.
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On the market for £595,000, the home has recently been refurbished and boasts a new kitchen with a large central island. Properties in Roby had an overall average price of £199,381 over the last year, according to Rightmove's sales information.
Most of the sales in the area over the last 12 months were semi-detached properties, selling for an average price of £193,958. However, terraced properties sold for an average of £166,042, with detached properties fetching £324,364.
Altogether, sold prices in Roby over the last year were 1% up on the previous year and 1% up on the 2019 peak of £196,523. Similar sized homes to the Church Road property, within a mile radius, are currently under offer after being listed for £475,000 on Roby Road, £445,000 on Bowring Park Avenue and £425,000 on Tarbock Road.
The current owners have been sure to retain much of the period character and charm. Inside it boasts hard wood flooring, beams and wrought iron fixtures. It's also described as being refurbished to a 'high specification', with new fittings including a fully integrated kitchen and en-suite bathroom.
On entry there's a grand entrance hallway, that leads to three reception rooms. On the ground floor there's also a kitchen that runs through into a dining room with bi-folding doors opening out to the garden.
The ground level is finished with a utility room with a toilet. The upper two floors house all of the bedrooms. The main bedroom has its own en-suite with hidden fitted wardrobes and a balcony with garden views.
The garden wraps around , allowing for plenty of privacy. There's also the benefit of parking to the back. If that wasn't enough , there's an additional self-contained apartment on the plot of land, separate from the main house.
The listing reads: "Brought to the market by Venmore is this charming five bedroom farmhouse which was originally part of Lord Derby's Estate. The property has an abundance of character and charm and will appeal to a buyer looking to purchase a little bit of Roby's history.
"Finished to a high specification throughout this home really does impress throughout. You are greeted with a grand entrance hallway which really sets the tone for this gorgeous property. There are three large reception rooms to allow plenty of space for a growing family."
View more images and information about the property on Rightmove here.
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