Asmall Lane, Halsall, L39

There are homes that serve a purpose. And then there are homes like The Hawthorns, crafted with purpose and 1.5 acres of land and NO ONWARDS CHAIN.


Tucked quietly off Asmall Lane, just moments from Aughton, Halsall and Ormskirk, yet hidden in the folds of open countryside, this elegant barn conversion is the kind of property that rarely graces the open market. Set within 1.5 acres of pristine gardens and private grounds, it’s the perfect blend of rural seclusion and refined living. A proper countryside retreat without the middle-of-nowhere inconvenience.

This is a beautifully converted barn, cleverly designed, incredibly private, and featuring an interior layout that offers options most homes can’t.

Let’s start with the heart of the home. The main open-plan kitchen, dining and sitting room is exactly where you’ll gather. Light-flooded, stylish, social. The kind of space where Saturday breakfasts stretch into Sunday roasts. There’s a separate utility room to hide the chaos, and a door out onto the terrace for those long summer evenings you’ll spend pretending you live in a wine advert.

Then there's the living room, a cosy, not small but comfortable space with the current must-have, a media wall. This balance of modern within character actually feels very at home at The Hawthorns.

Leaving the living room, you proceed through an inner hallway, which the current owners use as a snug or office, complete with its own independent entrance and the guest loo located right there.

Which brings us to the very clever bit.

On this side of the house, you will find another beautiful lounge, with a feature Inglenook fireplace and double doors out to the terrace. In this room and up a separate staircase, there’s a fourth bedroom currently used as a gym. It’s a brilliant set-up if you’ve ever wanted a true work-from-home retreat, a guest room away from the family bedrooms, or even a quiet spot for older relatives as part of a multi-generational layout. Could it be better if it were part of the main family floorplan? That depends. But for this family, the separation has been a huge win—and it might be for you too, its current use which is a combined living room and first floor gymnasium. But, it is all perfect if you work from home and don’t fancy clients walking through your kitchen, or if you’ve got teens, guests, or parents who’d appreciate a bit of their own space.

Over on the main landing, you’ll find three more bedrooms, all with en-suites. All generous, all finished with charm and quality.

Outside, the garden is big enough that yes, you will be mowing it weekly, but you’ll love every minute of it.

The garage? It’s not just for cars. It’s already been a bar, and it’s ready to become a home salon, dog grooming studio, doggy daycare, or the best garden kitchen and bar this side of Ibiza. Or just an epic storage space if you’re feeling sensible. (No pressure.)

You’re close enough to civilisation to grab a coffee or get to a train station without fuss, but this part of Halsall has a stillness about it. The birds are louder than the traffic. The stars are brighter than the streetlights.

In summary:
The Hawthorns gives you options—family space, guest space, business space. Not everyone wants to live on top of each other. And here, you don’t have to.