Hard Day's Sale: Sir Paul's Home Goes For £150k

Sir Paul McCartney's childhood home in Liverpool has been snapped up for £150,000 by an anonymous British bidder - above and beyond the guide price of £100,000.

The three up, two down terrace attracted bids from around the world as Beatles fans tried to snap up a piece of history - and the auction took place at the Cavern Club, where the band made 292 appearances in their heyday.

A young Paul was just four years old when he moved into the house on Western Avenue in Speke. He lived there along with his parents, Jim and Mary, and younger brother until the mid-1950s.

The family were well known in the area because Mary McCartney was a local midwife.

The house has changed hands many times since but still attracts fans of the Fab Four, who are keen to take photos outside Beatles landmarks.

It would seem whoever buys it could also expect a visit from none other than Sir Paul himself.

Donna Lewis, from Entwistle Green Estate Agents, told Sky News: "He has been known a couple of times to actually knock on the door when he has been in the area.

"One particular occasion the current vendors told us they were sitting having their Sunday roast one afternoon and Paul actually knocked with his daughter Stella.

"Obviously the vendors welcomed them in, they couldn't believe who'd actually knocked on their door.

"So whoever does come to buy the property let it be known that they might get Paul McCartney turning up for afternoon tea."

Beatles memorabilia often proves popular at auctions, with John Lennon's toilet selling for £9,500 in 2010.