Mansion where Queen Victoria stayed put up for sale

A mansion house within a Merseyside park that once hosted Queen Victoria has been put up for sale.

Grade II-listed Newsham House was built in the late 18th Century for Thomas Molyneux of West Derby and overlooked what would later become Newsham Park.

The Local Democracy Reporting Service said the house and surrounding estate were acquired by the then Liverpool Corporation in the mid-19th Century as part of the wider purchase of land which enabled the creation of one of the city's great Victorian public parks.

Councillor Nick Small, Liverpool City Council's cabinet member for growth and economy, said: "Any future use will need to respect the building's listed status and heritage value."

Newsham House, altered and extended in the 19th Century, was formally designated as a Iisted building in 1975 to recognise its architectural and historic significance.

Records show the house accommodated Queen Victoria, other members of the Royal Family and other distinguished guests during official visits to Liverpool.

Newsham House was also once let by the Ministry of Justice to accommodate judges.

It is set within 2.8 acres (one hectare) of mature planted grounds.

The building is managed by Liverpool City Council.

Moveable contents have been removed to allow it to be properly assessed and facilitate viewing inspections by potential buyers through appointment with the council's marketing agent.

Planning policy and council asset disposal stipulations will prevent future house of multiple occupation (HMO) or similar high-density hostel type use.

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