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Smithy Lane, Scarisbrick, L40

North West

£600,000

Listed on 10/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
6
Type
Detached
Area
3539 sqft

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This six-bedroom detached house in a semi-rural part of Scarisbrick offers substantial accommodation, character features and scope for selective modernisation. The entrance hall has stone flooring, exposed brickwork, timber doors and beams, with several reception rooms providing options for formal dining, everyday living, hobbies or working from home. The principal living room is spacious and naturally lit, while other sitting rooms include exposed brick fireplaces and a wood-burning stove. There are two kitchen areas: a larger kitchen with extensive traditional cabinetry and an informal dining space, and a second kitchen with shaker-style units and access to the garden. Upstairs, six bedrooms include a room currently arranged as an office, which could be used as a bedroom if required. The principal bedroom has fitted storage and an en-suite, alongside a family bathroom and a separate shower room. The property is described as well maintained, although some areas would benefit from modernisation. Outside, established gardens include lawns, mature planting and paved seating areas. The listing also notes outbuildings, an outdoor toilet, garaging and extensive off-road parking. The outbuildings may suit storage, workshop or hobby use; any business use would require the relevant consents.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

80out of 100
Grade AStrong opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £600,000, this substantial six-bedroom detached house is priced at about £170 per sq ft, well below the local average of £268 per sq ft—an attractive entry point for a home with this much space. Its characterful reception rooms, established gardens and flexible outbuildings give the property plenty to work with, while the main kitchen and family bathroom offer clear scope for a cosmetic refresh. The renovation range is £5,000–£15,000; the engine’s £610,000 midpoint comparison with local average value is not a GDV and excludes stamp duty and fees.

Overall, this is a strong opportunity for buyers seeking a distinctive, spacious home they can update to their taste. The visible exterior appears generally maintained, though the roof, services and outbuildings would need checking in person.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the traditional main kitchen and dated family bathroom while retaining the more contemporary second kitchen and en-suite.
  • Make the most of the multiple reception rooms for family, entertaining or work-from-home use.
  • Explore how the established gardens, garaging and flexible-use outbuildings could support the property’s varied living needs.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Location

Smithy Lane, Scarisbrick, L40
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • New Lane Rail Station

    1.6 miles

    Train · New Lane

  • Bescar Lane Rail Station

    1.9 miles

    Train · Bescar Lane

  • Ormskirk Rail Station

    2.1 miles

    Train · Ormskirk

  • Burscough Junction Rail Station

    2.4 miles

    Train · Burscough

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

Monthly Repayments
£2,452
Based on a loan of £450,000 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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