A tower that was as soon as used as a writing retreat by the Victorian novelist Elizabeth Gaskell and now rents out for £90 an evening is up for grabs.
The Lancashire coastal property is on the market for £950,000 and features a separate three-bedroom cottage, which can be utilized for residing quarters, whereas the tower could be rented out to offer a further revenue.
The property is reportedly not taking bookings as it’s on the market, however the tower was efficiently rented out final yr, in accordance with its web site.
The Lancashire coastal property contains this tower (pictured) and is on the market for £950,000 through Nice & Nation property brokers
The inside of the tower has been renovated however has retained some fairly uncovered brickwork
The property is on the fringes of the picturesque Lancashire coastal village of Silverdale.
It’s near the Leighton Moss hen reserve and throughout the Arnside and Silverdale Space of Excellent Pure Magnificence, making the tower interesting to ramblers searching for a spot to remain.
The tower was inbuilt 1842 as a summer season home by the rich Fleetwood household, which gave their title to the port of Fleetwood that lies 20 miles to the south.
In the course of the 1840s and 50s, Victorian novelist Elizabeth Gaskell used the tower as a frequent writing retreat whereas engaged on such literary classics as North and South, Cranford, Wives and Daughters, Ruth, and The Lifetime of Charlotte Bronte.
Within the early twentieth century, the tower fell into disrepair till it was restored in 1966 and designated a Grade II listed constructing in 1968.
In 1992, the present proprietor refurbished the tower as soon as once more to create the present format, in addition to re-designing its walled backyard.
The grand tower was inbuilt 1842 as a summer season home by the rich Fleetwood household
In the course of the 1840s and 50s, Victorian novelist Elizabeth Gaskell used the tower as a frequent writing retreat
The tower is known as Lindeth Tower and sits subsequent to the primary home, which is known as Tower Home
Within the early twentieth century, the tower fell into disrepair till it was restored in 1966 and designated a Grade II listed constructing in 1968
The tower is known as Lindeth Tower and is accessed through a formidable studded entrance door, resulting in a well-equipped kitchen and toilet on the bottom flooring.
Climbing the steps to the primary flooring, there’s a bed room, with home windows overlooking mature gardens surrounded by excessive castellated partitions.
A second, and really steep, staircase results in a comfortable lounge that takes full benefit of the panoramic views throughout the sands of Morecambe Bay.
A 3rd quick flight of stairs leads through a hatchway to the open rooftop patio, excellent for searching throughout the countryside.
The complete property – together with each the three-bedroom home and the tower – is being offered through Nice & Nation property brokers
The inside of the primary home features a snug lounge with a big open fire
The kitchen has stone-coloured wall and base cupboards, together with a country-style tiled flooring
The separate home is known as Tower Home and has three bedrooms and a single indifferent storage.
The complete property – together with each the three-bedroom home and the tower – is being offered through Nice & Nation property brokers.
Daniel Copley, of Zoopla, stated: ‘This spectacular property is the right abode for a nature-lover who’s looking for a house that’s really one in every of a sort.
‘Not solely does the property embrace Grade II Lindeth Tower with breathtaking views of the encompassing countryside – however it additionally gives easy accessibility to native Nationwide Belief magnificence spots and scenic walks alongside the Morecambe shoreline.’
