Offers in Excess of £600,000
Opportunity to develop/refurbish a truly remarkable period home in a prime semi-rural location
Outstanding Development / Refurbishment Opportunity.
Known locally as Elm House, this landmark property occupies a commanding position in a picturesque rural setting, while also being within walking distance of one of Lancashire’s most highly regarded village locations Aughton, which has even been recognised by The Times as 'officially England’s hottest gourmet destination.'
Positioned on the corner of Butchers Lane and Brookfield Lane, the property enjoys open aspects, a private driveway, and generous gardens extending to approximately one third of an acre. This distinctive detached period home offers buyers a rare opportunity to undertake a full scheme of redevelopment or refurbishment to create one of the area’s finest residences. Full of character and charm, the house retains attractive kerb appeal and an abundance of potential within, presenting a blank canvas for those seeking to restore and reimagine a truly unique home.
The setting is idyllic — semi-rural and bordering greenbelt farmland — yet highly convenient, being only a short stroll to the village green and within easy reach of a train station, the A59, and the M58 motorway. This makes the property perfectly placed for access to Ormskirk, as well as Liverpool and Preston.
Aughton itself boasts excellent amenities, including local shops, outstanding schools, Michelin-starred restaurants, stylish cafés and wine bars, scenic trails, and beautiful countryside walks. The historic market town of Ormskirk is just a 5–10 minute drive away.
Viewings are strictly by appointment only. Don’t miss the chance to explore everything this wonderful home has to offer — book your private appointment today and see for yourself whether this could be the forever home you’ve been searching for.
Services. Buyers please note, that this property is in a rural location and therefore there is no mains gas and no mains drains. The house is on a septic tank which will require upgrading/replacing.
We are advised that the tenure is Freehold. Council tax band is G. EPC rating is G.
Council | Band A | Band B | Band C | Band D | Band E | Band F | Band G | Band H | |
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Wigan Council | £912.44 | £1,064.51 | £1,216.58 | £1,378.40 | £1,672.80 | £1,976.95 | £2,281.10 | £2,737.32 | Website |
West Lancashire | £1,001.18 | £1,168.05 | £1,334.92 | £1,501.77 | £1,835.49 | £2,169.23 | £2,502.95 | £3,003.54 | Website |
South Ribble Borough Council | £1,014.34 | £1,183.41 | £1,352.47 | £1,521.52 | £1,859.63 | £2,197.76 | £2,535.86 | £3,043.04 | Website |
Chorley Borough Council | £1,003.58 | £1,170.85 | £1,338.11 | £1,505.37 | £1,839.89 | £2,174.43 | £2,508.95 | £3,010.74 | Website |
All council Tax Bandings are indicatory. Please check the precise banding for a property of interest.
Wigan Branch