Inside this Prescot Road sandstone three-bedroom cottage, is modern living weaved with the history of the property. Originally a grammar school from circa 1684 to 1775, this property later became the residence of the Eccleston family until 1828. It then reopened as a school until 1877.
(Image: Pic: Rightmove) The twentieth century saw numerous alterations, transforming it into a pair of semi-detached sandstone cottages with stone-slate and Welsh slate roofs. This home has been graced by notable figures such as Thomas Seddon, the headmaster of Eccleston Grammar, and Richard Seddon, New Zealand’s longest-serving Prime Minister, who was born in the headmaster’s house. As you enter the grounds, you are welcomed by an arched main entry point and a plaque that commemorates the intriguing history of the home.
(Image: Pic: Rightmove) Once inside the home comprises of: the kitchen - with its wooden beams, exposed brickwork, and stone flooring and large center island with granite work surfaces, high-end Miele ovens, a luxurious Rangemaster gas cooker, and two drinks fridges; dining room - offering garden views through a panoramic window and tri-folding doors that open onto a large patio area; family room, with its feature wood-burning fire, also overlooking the rear garden via folding doors, creating a cozy and inviting space. (Image: Pic: Rightmove) The ground floor also includes a utility room and a WC for added convenience. An elegant wooden staircase leads you to the upper floo.
