A house has been recently listed for sale in Merseyside that comes with some surprising features. The four bedroom detached house has been and the pictures inside show some unexpected characteristics. The on St Michaels Road, comes with its very own Christmas grotto, snooker room and bar. Karen Parks has priced the large family home at £860,000 which is more than double the 2002 sold price of £400,000. The listing shows it's within walking distance of beach, the village and multiple train stations. IN the images you can clearly see how it could be Christmas every day at this Crosby home. Secluded behind gates, the outside of the benefits from a large driveway with space for multiple cars to park. There's also a front courtyard leading out from the kitchen is an enclosed paved, covered courtyard. While the back garden is made up of a back courtyard, described as a "sun trap" and a lawn area boarded by shrubs, plants and trees. Images of the home on , show that the home offers plenty of family living spaces and four double bedrooms. On the ground floor, people will find the surprising playroom which is pictured on the listing as a grotto. It could be transformed by the new owner into a study or a home office, if a play room is no longer needed. There's also a lounge, living room and snug, all of which are great for entertaining, alongside the snooker room which comes with a bar. Similar to the other rooms, the kitchen is spacious and leads out to the front courtyard and dining room. A conservatory also overlooks the garden and has two sets of patio doors one leading into out. Upstairs there are four bedrooms, one which benefits from an ensuite. The other remaining three bedrooms share a bathroom on this level. The Karen Parks listing reads: "Karen Parks Sales and Lettings are delighted to bring to market this gated, four bedroom detached family home. The property offers an abundance of living space perfect for families and entertaining and four double bedrooms. "The front of the property is gated and has a large in and out driveway, there are two courtyard areas and an excellent size private rear garden. The house is located in a much sought after location - close to transport links such as the train station and within close proximity of local high schools and Crosby village with all its amenities such as shops, bars, restaurants and cafes."