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5 bed house for sale Forest Road, Meols, CH47

Offers over

£675,000

Added on 09/10/2026

Type: House
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 2
Size: £338 per sq ft
Tenure: Freehold

Council tax Band F £3,612 a year

Key features

Beautiful five-bedroom detached period home dating back to 1737
Highly sought-after location on Forest Road in Meols, just a short walk to the beach, train station and local amenities.
Bright and spacious interior with five double-aspect rooms and unusually high ceilings for a property of this age.
Three versatile reception rooms including a lounge with feature fireplace and a formal dining room.
Mature and private rear garden with lawn, established planting and patio areas ideal for outdoor living
No ongoing chain
Freehold and Council Tax Band F

About this property

Steeped in history and rich in character, Hillbrae is a truly distinctive five-bedroom detached period residence dating back to 1737. Originally serving as a dairy, the property has evolved over centuries into a substantial and elegant family home, perfectly positioned on Forest Road, one of the most sought-after addresses in Meols. From here, the beach, train station and a range of local amenities are all just a pleasant stroll away, offering the perfect blend of coastal living and everyday convenience.

Floorplan

Council tax

Band F £3,612 a year

Per year

Band A

£1,667
Band B

£1,945
Band C

£2,223
Band D

£2,501
Band E

£3,056
Band F

This home: £3,612
Band G

£4,168
Band H

£5,001

This home is in band F, which costs £3,612 a year in Wirral for 2026/27.

Figures from MHCLG (Open Government Licence v3): the average bill for each band across Wirral, including the typical parish precept, so a parish's own bill can differ a little. Discounts lower the bill, such as 25% off for an adult living alone. Check a home's band on GOV.UK.

Price guide

This home

£338 / sq ft

Area average (sold)

£291 / sq ft

Price per area, sold homes nearby

£213 / sq ft

£338 / sq ft

£367 / sq ft

Lowest

This home

Highest

£338 per sq ft, above the middle of recent sales in CH47 (£213–£367, 10th–90th percentile, 335 sales over 24 months).

Lowest and highest are the 10th and 90th percentiles of 335 homes sold in CH47 over the last 24 months. This home's figure uses its asking price. All sold £/sq ft in CH47 →

Location

Forest Road, Meols, CH47

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Mortgage and stamp duty

Property price £675,000

£337k £1m

Deposit10% £68,000

£0 £675k

Interest rate 4.5%

0.5% 15%

Repayment period 25 years

5 years 40 years

A £607,000 mortgage. Most lenders would want a household income of about £135,000 to support it.

A guide only, for a capital repayment mortgage. The rate you are offered and what you can borrow depend on your circumstances and a full application with a lender or broker. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.

Properties sold nearby

HM Land Registry sales nearby. Floor areas from Energy Performance Certificates where matched.

Address	Type	Sold	Size	Size	£/sq ft	Price
18, Forest Road Detached	Detached	Mar 2023	2,895 sq ft £294/sq ft	2,895 sq ft	£294	£850,000
Clunie, Forest Road Detached	Detached	Aug 2022	n/a	n/a	n/a	£740,000
22, Forest Road Detached	Detached	Dec 2018	1,938 sq ft £286/sq ft	1,938 sq ft	£286	£555,000
4, Forest Road Detached	Detached	May 2018	1,948 sq ft £223/sq ft	1,948 sq ft	£223	£435,000
18a, Forest Road Detached	Detached	May 2014	1,819 sq ft £245/sq ft	1,819 sq ft	£245	£445,000
18a, Forest Road Detached	Detached	Aug 2007	1,819 sq ft £261/sq ft	1,819 sq ft	£261	£475,000
Hillbrae, 16, Forest Road Detached	Detached	Nov 2006	n/a	n/a	n/a	£365,000
18a, Forest Road Detached · new build	Detached · new build	Jan 2003	1,819 sq ft £77/sq ft	1,819 sq ft	£77	£140,000