Plot 1 - Smithy Farm, Broad Lane, Aughton, Downholland Cross, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 7HS
Plot 1 - Smithy Farm, Broad Lane, Aughton, Downholland Cross, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 7HS


The property is situated in an attractive semi-rural location, approximately 3 miles south west of the town centre of Ormskirk. Broad Lane (B5195) gives access to Delph Lane (A5147) which provides links to Lydiate/Maghull to the south and Southport to the north. Close by is the Leeds and Liverpool Canal.
Development opportunity comprising a detached former farm house and barn which could be refurbished, or alternatively demolition and rebuilding may be possible subject to obtaining all necessary consents.
Gardens to the rear and paddock to the side.
Approximately 0.25 Hectare (0.61 acres)
Freehold.
The Vendor has had informal discussions with the LPA who have given pre-application advice and may consider demolition of the existing dwelling and rebuilding towards the rear of the plot. A copy of the advice is available from Pugh and Co and interested parties should consult direct with the Local Planning Office, West Lancashire Borough Council, Council Offices, 52 Derby Street, Ormskirk, Lancashire, L39 3DF. Tel: 01695 577177.
The purchaser is to make a contribution towards the Council's surveyors and legal fees in the sum of 2% of the gavel price, subject to a minimum fee of ú600.
1) Please take care when providing your name for insertion in the auction contract × if joint purchasers, please provide both names. No amendments/additions can be made at a later date. 2) Please note that the property was previous marketed as part of a private treaty marketing campaign and is under offer. Should contracts not exchange prior the property will be offered for sale at the 18th October auction.
This lot has SOLD PRIOR to the auction.