Lyndhurst, Weston Road, Runcorn

Standing proudly within a substantial plot on Weston Road, Lyndhurst is a commanding detached Victorian residence dating from circa 1880. Individually designed and rich in character, this remarkable five bedroom home offers a scale and grandeur rarely found in modern properties, with generous family accommodation complemented by extensive gardens, an attached coach house, stable with hay loft and original tack room.

The character of Lyndhurst is immediately apparent upon entering the grand reception hallway, where an extensive Minton tiled floor provides a striking introduction to the house. Throughout the property, numerous original features have survived, each offering a glimpse into the history and craftsmanship of this distinctive home.

Of particular note is the drawing room with its magnificent carved oak fireplace, incorporating a relief depicting the profile of the original owner, Sir Frederick Norman, together with the family motto Certavi et Vici, translating to I have strived and conquered. The dining room retains its decorative cherub frieze, while the substantial bathroom features beautiful hand painted Art Nouveau ceramic wall tiles dating from an extension of the house in 1901.
The generous proportions continue throughout the accommodation, providing the space and versatility required for modern family life while retaining the unmistakable character of its Victorian origins. Its elevated position also affords impressive views across the Mersey Estuary.

Outside, the extensive plot further emphasises the stature of the property. A large rear garden provides an exceptional amount of outdoor space, while the original coach house, stable, hay loft and tack room form an increasingly rare collection of period outbuildings and provide considerable potential for a variety of uses, subject to any necessary consents.

Lyndhurst was originally built for Sir Frederick Norman, a pioneer in applied science associated with the manufacture of chemical dyes for the ceramics industry. He lived at the property with his wife and son until his death in 1936 and was also a Cheshire Magistrate and Chairman of the Runcorn Bench.
Homes of this scale, individuality and historical character seldom become available. Lyndhurst is a property that genuinely needs to be experienced in person to appreciate its proportions, craftsmanship and remarkable collection of surviving period features.