Inside L S Lowry’s former home where he lived for 28 years and which still has paint splatters from the great artist on sale for £325,000
The great artist who is famed for his paintings of 'matchstick style' people in urban landscapes lived in the home up to his death in 1976
PAINT splatters covering the floor of the former home of artistic great LS Lowry have been revealed as the £325,000 property is put up for sale.
Lowry, famed for his paintings of "matchstick style" people in urban landscapes, lived in the four bedroom Manchester home for 28 years up to his death in 1976.
Many important works were painted in his studio at the Grade II listed house in the village of Mottram, which Lowry is said to have described as "ugly and uncomfortable".
Paint splatters from his work can be seen on the floor of what is now the dining room, where he is believed to have painted works including Agricultural Fair and The Contraption and the Cripples.
It was while living in the house that Lowry achieved great success and he has since been the subject of several retrospectives including a major exhibition at Tate Britain.
The house, which features a blue plaque dedicated to the artist, is on the market with estate agents Bridgfords for offers in excess of £325,000.
Owners Chris and Alice Byrd, who refurbished the property kept many original features and even have the house deeds from 1948 with Lowry's distinctive signature.
The house has a large living room, dining room, kitchen, four bedrooms and two bathrooms plus a basement room which could be an office, cinema or playroom.
Richard Taylor of agents Bridgfords said: "This is a rare and exciting opportunity to purchase the former home of artist L.S. Lowry.
"The semi detached property was the home of the famous artist for almost 30 years, with several of his significant works having been painted there.
"The property offers so much space internally with plenty of characteristic features too and will make a great family home.
"The history with the house and its links to Lowry, especially the plaque and the old paint splashes on the dining room floorboards just make the house all the more special."
English Heritage recognised the "significant architectural and historical interest" of his former home when it was listed in 2012.
The organisation's report said: "In 1948, he moved to Mottram on a friend's suggestion.
"He was said to hate The Elms, but it was spacious enough to both set up his studio in the dining room, and to accommodate the collection of china and clocks that he had inherited from his mother.
"A photograph taken by Denis Thorpe shortly after Lowry's death shows his easel set up in his studio, verifying that he used the dining room as his work room."
Lowry rejected five honours during his life, including a knighthood in 1968, making him the record holder for the most rejected titles.
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