The large and impressive house dates from c1841/42

It was leasehold; the land belonged to John Naylor Wright.

The first occupant I can find was Charles Birch, a banker and county magistrate.

He was, at one time, a Liverpool councillor for the Castle Street ward.

He's buried in St. Mary's (All Saints) churchyard, Edge Hill.

The last occupant was William Garton, a surveyor.

Litherland Council purchased the property in 1904 as freehold.