John Lennon's childhood home sells for almost 500,000-pounds at auction

The Liverpool house where John Lennon grew up with his parents and grandparents has been sold off for 480,000 pounds, almost double its asking price, at an auction.

The three-bedroom red-bricked terrace house was bought by an unidentified American buyer via telephone at a sale held at the Cavern Club, the Mirror reported.

The modest property, which has two lounges, family kitchen and bathroom, and a back yard, is also where the Beatles star is believed to have penned the song 'One After 909' later in his life.