The stunning Red Cottage on Church Lane in Whitburn has gone on the market with estate agent Michael Hodgson for £999,999.
The five bedroom detached house was built in 1842 by brick maker Thomas Barnes as a show house to display his wonderful variety of specialty bricks.
It’s interesting features include arched doors and windows, open fires and a patchwork style roof adorned with cricket stump and cricket ball.
It even has an old air raid shelter in the huge garden, which was previously used as a tennis court.
Let’s take a look inside.
1. Historical home
The Red Cottage was built as a show house in 1842 by Thomas Barnes a local brick maker to display his wonderful variety of specialty bricks. Photo: Rightmove/Michael Hodgson
2. Huge garden
The huge walled garden features a south and west facing patio and a spacious lawn that was previously used as a tennis court. Photo: Rightmove/Michael Hodgson
3. Ideal location
Situated on Church Lane in Whitburn the home is in an ideal location within the village, boasting easy access to the villages shops and cafes, as well as being within walking distance of the seafront. Photo: Rightmove/Michael Hodgson
4. Large kitchen
The large open-plan kitchen. Photo: Rightmove/Michael Hodgson