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Ellen Kirwin

Millionaire home hidden behind private gates with swimming pool for sale

A millionaire house has been listed for sale in Merseyside which boasts many luxury features.

The five bedroom detached house is secluded behind gates on the private College Avenue, in Formby.

Highlights include an indoor heated pool and ‘extremely large’ south facing garden.

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The property was put on the market in November 2021 by Abode, for £1,250,000.

According to Rightmove, properties in Formby had an overall average price of £351,281 over the last year.

Semi-detached properties made up the majority of sales in the area, selling for an average price of £300,386.

£1,250,000 five bedroom detached house on College Avenue , Formby (Rightmove / Abode)

However detached properties fetched £439,94 and flats sold for an average of £160,607.

Overall, sold prices in Formby over the last year were 2% down on the previous year but a whopping 8% up on the 2019 peak of £325,479.

Despite these averages, it’s not surprising the College Avenue property is priced above average, given its size and location.

£1,250,000 five bedroom detached house on College Avenue , Formby (Rightmove / Abode)

The huge house is very close to the National Trust site and runs through Victoria Road - which is nicknamed Millionaires Row.

Similar properties, within half a mile of the home, that are currently on the market are listed with ‘price on asking’.

This suggests these too are priced over the £1,000,000 mark.

£1,250,000 five bedroom detached house on College Avenue , Formby (Rightmove / Abode)

Images of the property show that the house opens to an entrance porch which leads onto a hallway with a downstairs cloakroom and toilet.

Off the hall is a lounge, that opens onto the garden and a dining room.

The ground floor also has the 'L-shaped' open plan kitchen, breakfast room and family room.

£1,250,000 five bedroom detached house on College Avenue , Formby (Rightmove / Abode)

A further dining room and utility room can be found off from the kitchen and living room.

At the front of the property, there is also a garage as well as off road parking behind the property gates.

To the first floor there are five double bedrooms, en suite shower room and family bathroom.

While the back garden benefits from a south facing aspect that is an 'ideal space for a family to enjoy.'

The listing reads: “Abode are delighted to offer for sale this superbly presented five bedroom detached family residence situated in a highly sought after and prestigious Freshfield location.

“The beautiful National Trust coastline and Formby beach are just a short walk away.

“As well as excellent transport links at close hand to both Liverpool and Southport and a number of top quality schools in the area, College Avenue has everything to offer the potential buyer.”

View more images and information about the property visit Rightmove here.

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