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An imposing Victorian country house set in mature grounds overlooking an ornamental lake and approached via a long private drive.



Thornton Court is listed Grade II and is a fine example of Gothic style architecture. The construction is of dressed sandstone with mullion windows, stone copings, finials and detailing. Dating from 1851 the history of Thornton Court, formerly known as 'Stanacres' is well documented. It features in 'The Buildings of England' written by Pevsner & Hubbard being built for Owen Jones, a local timber merchant who commissioned the celebrated Liverpool architect, Charles Verelst. Likewise the formal gardens and grounds which include a magnificent lake and octagonal summer house were laid out by Edward Kemp 
who was responsible for creating Birkenhead Park. 



Reception Hall , Drawing Room, Dining Room, Sitting Room, Kitchen with Breakfast Area, Master Bedroom with Dressing Room and En-Suite Bathroom, Guest Bedroom with En-Suite Bathroom, 4 further Bedrooms, Family Bathroom, Second Floor Office, Study, Lounge, Extensive Basement with 8 Rooms. Landscaped Gardens and Grounds. Ornamental Lake. In all about 5.4 acres (2.1 ha). 



16.57 acres (6.71 ha) available by separate negotiation.