A two-bedroomed flat in Prenton forming part of'a fine example of the Victorian mansions built by industrialists and ship's captains' is on the market.
Located on the first floor itis one of five apartments in the property known as 'Delavor'.
Situated on Noctorum Lane the building, according to the seller, was constructed in the 1860s by John Laird of Cammell Laird Shipbuilders with Ruabon brick.
But what do you get for the flat's £240,000 price tag?
A large 7.5 x 2metrehallway leadsto a light filled living-dining room. On one side of the hall are two 'spacious' double bedrooms and on the other a full kitchen and full bathroom, all with their original Staffordshire pine doors plus original 19th century trim.
The flat was fully renovated in 2009-10 to conserve original features. The 'generously sized' living/dining room, one the day nursery of the Laird mansion, was designed to maximise light and views.
The room retains its original coving and detailed window mouldings, high ceilings, original mantel, hearth and gas-point plus outlooks to the south through a large leaded-glass oriel window and west through another oriel window, both with lockable casem*nt windows.
The living-dining room offers a 'serene ambience' with a beautiful prospect over the garden and trees towards Wales and The Irish Sea.
Surrounded by mature trees in a conservation area, Delavor has 'spacious high-ceilinged' rooms and numerous stained glass and leaded glass windows.
Delavor is described as 'a fine example of the Victorian mansions built by industrialists and ship's captains' (Image: Clive Watkin / Zoopla)Originally named Boscobel, the name was changed to Delavor in 1927.
Once surrounded by grounds reaching down to Wethersfield Road, Delavor still retains two thirds of an acre of private grounds. It has two lawns, an arboretum, perennial borders, a shrubbery and space for vegetable gardening, all available for the enjoyment and use of Delavor's flat owners.
Inside the two-bedroomed flat forming part of a building described as 'a fine example of the Victorian mansions built by industrialists and ship's captains' is on the market' (Image: Clive Watkin / Zoopla)Divided in 1969 into five flats, Delavor offers 'elegant, quiet and private accommodation of the highest standard to its owners'.
Inside the two-bedroomed flat forming part of a building described as 'a fine example of the Victorian mansions built by industrialists and ship's captains' (Image: Clive Watkin / Zoopla)Inside the two-bedroomed flat forming part of a building described as 'a fine example of the Victorian mansions built by industrialists and ship's captains' (Image: Clive Watkin / Zoopla)Inside the two-bedroomed flat forming part of a building described as 'a fine example of the Victorian mansions built by industrialists and ship's captains' (Image: Clive Watkin / Zoopla)On the market with Clive Watkin, this is described as one of the most attractive properties in the borough currently advertised on Zoopla.
A Zoopla spokesperson said: "Surrounded by mature trees in a conservation area, Delavor is a fine example of the Victorian mansions built by industrialists and ship's captains along Noctorum ridge.
Inside the two-bedroomed flat forming part of a building described as 'a fine example of the Victorian mansions built by industrialists and ship's captains' (Image: Clive Watkin / Zoopla)"It was constructed in the 1860's by John Laird of Cammell Laird Shipbuilders with Ruabon brick to be a substantial and durable building, with an original Della Robbia plaque on the se garden facade.
"Noctorum Lane is an adopted road and Delavor is within walking distance of Birkenhead School, bus stops and amenities.
Inside the two-bedroomed flat forming part of a building described as 'a fine example of the Victorian mansions built by industrialists and ship's captains' (Image: Clive Watkin / Zoopla)
Inside the two-bedroomed flat forming part of a building described as 'a fine example of the Victorian mansions built by industrialists and ship's captains' (Image: Clive Watkin / Zoopla)"There are some real gems among the thousands of homes listed on Zoopla.
"If you want to see fascinating properties in your local area, refining your Zoopla search by 'highest price' is a great way to see what's really grabbing attention."
Garden of the two-bedroomed flat forming part of a building described as 'a fine example of the Victorian mansions built by industrialists and ship's captains' (Image: Clive Watkin / Zoopla)
