Long Lane, Aughton, L39

A piece of history with a future as grand as its past.
There are houses.
Then there are homes.
And then… there's Swanpool House.

We will launch for viewings on August 13th with an Open House between 5.30pm and 7.30pm. Enquire or DM @steph_theestateagent on instagram.

Steeped in Victorian elegance and layered with stories dating back to the 1850s, Swanpool House is more than a handsome red brick villa, it’s a legacy property. A house that has outlived eras, hosted philanthropic gatherings, raised generations, and watched the village of Aughton evolve around it.

From the moment you step onto the curved front steps and through the Victorian porch, the tone is set: high ceilings, bold proportions, ornate cornicing, and beautiful bay windows that flood the home with light.

There’s a symmetry to the exterior that’s deeply satisfying. And there’s a warmth to the interior that makes this anything but austere.

You’ve got two substantial reception rooms, both with fireplaces that deserve a moment of quiet admiration, plus a formal dining room and a stunningly generous kitchen that’s already impressive and still full of scope to reimagine.

You know those homes where the cellar is a footnote? This isn’t one of them.
Here, the cellar is 932 square feet of dry, usable space with multiple rooms and a proper hallway. Think:
• Cinema room
• Gym
• Teenage hideaway
• Home business base
• Or even a full self-contained annexe for an older child, an au pair, or multi-generational living.

It’s an opportunity waiting to be unlocked.

Upstairs, four spacious bedrooms (plus a study or walk-in wardrobe) are spread across a wide landing. The principal suite at the back is a fantastic size, with an en-suite and enough space to zone a dressing room, reading corner or both.

The garage adds further opportunity because your driveway could host a small fleet of cars and the cellar gives you all the storage you need anyway. At over 600 square feet, it’s currently a brilliant oversized workspace with huge doors but depending on your vision, it could be:
• Converted into a breathtaking kitchen/atrium
• Knocked down to extend the west-facing garden
• Part-retained for storage while expanding your internal footprint
• Or left exactly as it is

Whatever your vision, there’s room here to make it happen without compromising the original house.

First mentioned in 1874 as “an excellent family residence,” Swanpool House has been many things over the years:
• A gentry home for prosperous Victorians
• A venue for community and missionary gatherings
• The long-time home of Charles Henry Swire, a cotton broker known for his philanthropy
• And a place where generations grew up, hosted garden parties, and hired housemaids.

You don’t just buy bricks and mortar here. You buy into history and you get to decide what the next century looks like.

Why Swanpool House?
Because homes like this don’t come up often.
Because Aughton’s character stock is scarce, and this is one of the best.
Because it has space, substance, and story and it’s ready for its next chapter.
You don’t need to restore this house.
You just need to step into it and start imagining your future here.