The ‘landmark’ property now requires a ‘back to brick’ renovation after falling into a ‘sad state of disrepair’The house starred in the BBC drama series Years and Years, which is now airing on Netflix(Image: Philip James Kennedy / Rightmove)

A derelict house which once starred in a BBC dystopian drama series is now up for grabs at £1.6 million. The huge run-down property in Stockport featured as the home of the Lyons family in the 2019 miniseries Years and Years.

Written by Russell T Davies, the episodes are set between 2019 and 2034 and follow the lives of the Manchester-based Lyons, who witness tumultuous global affairs, economic instability and technological advances.

All six episodes of the miniseries, which stars, Emma Thompson, Russell Tovey, Jessica Hynes and Rory Kinnear, have recently been added to Netflix.

Most of the scenes were shot across Greater Manchester, with the ‘Ferncliff’ mansion on Mauldeth Road in Heaton Mersey used as the location house for the family.

BBC dystopian drama series Years and Years is now streaming on Netflix

Described as one of the ‘finest estates in The Heatons to ever be listed’, the property has now been listed for sale on Rightmove – but it is available to cash buyers only.

Spanning around 7,000 square foot, the mansion now requires an enthusiastic buyer to take on a ‘back to brick’ renovation project.

The gothic-looking home, which was built in 1986, has 10 bedrooms and five reception rooms, but many have fallen into a ‘sad state of disrepair’.

Despite this, it still retains many of its original period features and local estate agents say it has a lot of potential.

The house has now fallen into a ‘sad state of disrepair’ (Image: Philip James Kennedy / Rightmove)

Philip James Kennedy, who is marketing the house on Rightmove, says: “A one of a kind back to brick project, Ferncliff is undeniably one of the landmark properties in the Heatons on Mauldeth Road.

“Built in 1869 this prestigious property boasts spectacular gothic style brick elevations with decorative stone finishes. Extending to nearly 7000 sq ft and retaining a host of original architectural features, Ferncliff offers the perfect opportunity to renovate back to one of the finest homes in the area.”

The house is made up of a grand entrance hallway leading to three reception rooms and a 26 foot formal dining room, all overlooking the formal gardens. There is also breakfast room and kitchen area on this floor

On the two upper floors are ten bedrooms with high ceilings with ‘considerable scope’ to be remodelled.

There are also unconverted cellars spanning the entire footprint of the property and could be ideal for conversion, subject to planning.

Inside the property (Image: Philip James Kennedy / Rightmove)

Included in the price is also an original detached coach house which could be converted into separate living accommodation – also subject to relevant planning permissions.

The house is accessed through double gates with a carriage driveway leading to parking areas.

The estate agent adds: “The property is in a sad state of disrepair and requiring a substantial cash investment. Only suitable for clients confident in refurbishing a property of this size.

“This residence is being sold as a renovation project to be retained as a personal residence and not a multiple unit development.

“Not suitable to be occupied until the work is completed. All serious enquiries to Managing Director Rob Kennedy.”

It sits on a large plot of land(Image: Philip James Kennedy / Rightmove)

Somebody who recognised the mansion as the house from Years and Years shared the listing on Reddit, writing: “Years and Years house – yours for £1.6m cash… As the tv show Years & Years is being promoted again, here’s the big house from it.

“It’s fair to say it needs a bit of work in reality, but I’d rather have this for the £2.5-3m? it’d cost all in than a McMansion in Prestbury.”

One Reddit user responded: “It’s a nice house. If I had the money I’d buy it, better than buying one thats already been renovated to someone else’s taste.”

@NortonBurns also said: “Sheer amount of work aside, I love it. I’ve always lived in old Victorian piles – but never anything anywhere close to this size.

@dangermouse13 wrote: “I’ve mentally renovated this with my imaginary lottery win about 20 times.”

@ThisOneTimeAtLolCamp added: “£1.6 million in cash and another couple hundred grand to get in a livable condition. Oof.”