Summary - THE HAWTHORNS ASMALL LANE HALSALL ORMSKIRK L39 8RB
1 bed 1 bath Land
Rare 3.8-acre site with consented barn conversion — ideal for developers or smallholding buyers.
Approximately 3.83 acres (1.55 ha) of land including two grass field parcels
Prior Approval granted for conversion to one dwelling (227 sqm / 2,442 sq ft)
Steel portal-frame agricultural building requiring full conversion and fit-out
Large stoned yard and two separate access tracks onto Asmall Lane
Excellent road access to A59 and M58; commuting to Liverpool/Manchester feasible
Freehold tenure; flood risk recorded as none
Very slow broadband and only average mobile signal — remote working limited
Rural, isolated setting; ongoing land and access maintenance required
Set on approximately 3.83 acres (1.55 ha), The Hawthorns is a rare rural development and smallholding opportunity with Prior Approval granted for conversion of an agricultural building into a single dwelling (227 sqm / 2,442 sq ft). The existing steel portal-frame building currently serves as livestock/machinery storage and would require conversion works to create the proposed home. The plot includes two grassland field parcels, a large stoned yard and two separate access tracks onto Asmall Lane, offering immediate scope for small-scale farming, equestrian use or landscaped gardens.
The site benefits from strong road links to Ormskirk, Burscough and the A59/M58 networks, with Liverpool, Preston and Manchester within commuter distance. Flood risk is recorded as none, tenure is freehold and the Prior Approval was granted on 4 September 2024 (application ref: 2024/0752/PNC). The consented layout shows generous internal accommodation including kitchen/dining/living space, utility, boot room, WC, family bathroom and two bedrooms (one ensuite with walk-in wardrobe).
Practical considerations are clearly present: the building is of steel portal-frame construction with corrugated cladding beneath a pitched sheet roof and will need substantive conversion and fit-out to create a comfortable residence — structural alterations, insulation, new services and internal finishes will be required. Broadband speeds are very slow and mobile signal is only average, which may affect remote working. The location is rural and relatively isolated, so purchasers should account for ongoing maintenance of grounds, access tracks and the stoned yard.
This offering suits builders, developers or a private buyer seeking a spacious smallholding with planning potential in an attractive Lancashire countryside setting. The combination of size, permitted development consent and good road access makes it a compelling project for those able to manage conversion works and long-term land upkeep.
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