East Springs, Aughton, L39

There are homes that tick boxes, and then there are homes that create a feeling.

East Springs is firmly the latter.

Hidden behind electric gates in the heart of Aughton, this remarkable red brick residence dates back to 1917 and carries all the character and permanence of the old Lancashire waterworks architecture that inspired it. Arched windows, deep red brickwork, strong proportions and mature grounds combine to create a home with real presence, while the lifestyle on offer here is something rarely found this close to village life.

The setting feels private, calm and almost estate-like. Yet within minutes you can be at Town Green station, Daily Dose, Arthur’s, The Barn at Moor Hall and some of the North West’s most celebrated restaurants and countryside walks.

That balance is incredibly rare.

Set across approximately 0.65 acres, East Springs offers over 5,300 square feet of accommodation across the main residence, detached annexe and pool house, with planning permission now approved to completely reconfigure and modernise the internal layout should a buyer wish to take the home even further.

Importantly though, what already exists here is exceptional.

The main house has been immaculately maintained and offers huge warmth and flexibility throughout. It is undoubtedly more traditional in style internally, but that is part of the appeal. The bones are beautiful, the proportions are generous and the spaces feel calm and inviting from the moment you step inside.

A wide entrance hall leads through to multiple reception spaces including a formal lounge, large conservatory overlooking the grounds and an impressive games room measuring over twenty feet, currently centred around a full-size snooker table.

The kitchen dining room extends beyond twenty four feet in length and acts as the heart of the home, with views across the gardens and pool terrace. There is excellent flow between the principal living spaces, making the house equally suited to large family life or entertaining on a bigger scale.

Upstairs, the bedroom accommodation is incredibly well balanced, with four substantial double bedrooms, walk in wardrobes and multiple en suites. The principal suite enjoys complete privacy and beautiful views over the grounds.

For buyers seeking a more contemporary open-plan lifestyle, planning permission has now been approved to significantly transform the configuration of the property. The proposed redesign creates a spectacular new open-plan kitchen living and entertaining space, while connecting the current pool house back into the main residence through a glazed architectural link.

The approved plans dramatically enhance the flow of the home while respecting the original character and symmetry of the 1917 building. It is an exciting opportunity to create something genuinely world class within one of Aughton’s most unique residential settings.

The ancillary accommodation here is extraordinary and sets East Springs apart from almost anything else locally.

“The Lodge” is a fully self-contained detached annexe offering two bedrooms, kitchen diner, lounge, bathroom and its own private patio deck. It is ideal for multigenerational living, older children, long stay guests, live in support or even independent work from home use.

Unlike many annexes, this feels like a true secondary residence rather than an extension of the main house.

The detached pool house further elevates the lifestyle on offer, with entertaining space, changing facilities and direct connection to the heated outdoor swimming pool and surrounding terraces.

Beyond, the full-size tennis court creates yet another layer to the estate feel of the grounds.

This is a home designed for real living. Summer weekends around the pool, evening tennis matches, family gatherings spilling across the terraces, older relatives having independence within The Lodge, children growing up with space and freedom around them.

It is very difficult to replicate this type of lifestyle setup in central Aughton.

The grounds themselves are beautifully established and incredibly private, framed by mature trees, formal lawns and layered landscaping that softens every part of the setting. The cobbled driveway, gated entrance and separation from neighbouring homes all contribute to the sense that you are arriving somewhere special.

And yet despite the privacy, East Springs remains brilliantly connected.

Town Green station offers direct rail access into Liverpool, while Aughton itself continues to be one of the North West’s most desirable village locations, known for its excellent schools, affluent community, independent businesses and exceptional food scene.

East Springs is not simply a house.

It is a private family estate with history, character, flexibility and future potential, equally appealing to buyers who want to move straight in and enjoy it exactly as it stands, or those looking to create a more contemporary long term legacy home through the approved redesign.

Either way, opportunities like this are exceptionally rare.