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Poachers Barn, Lees Lane, Dalton, WN8

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • A Superior Barn Conversion
  • Timeless Character & Contemporary Luxury
  • Exceptional rural living
  • Four spacious bedrooms / Two bathrooms
  • Oak-framed garden room with bi-folds
  • Stunning vaulted ceilings & exposed beams
  • Detached garage, store & ample parking
  • 2038 SQ.FT.

Description

Recognised as one of West Lancashire's finest barn conversions, Poachers Barn forms part of an exclusive conversion of an 18th-century stone farmhouse and traditional barns, occupying a beautiful rural setting along one of Dalton's most picturesque lanes.

The largest property within the development, this exceptional home combines timeless character with contemporary luxury, offering four spacious bedrooms, outstanding living space and a superb plot surrounded by open countryside.

Meticulously restored with an unwavering commitment to quality and craftsmanship, the interior seamlessly blends original beams, exposed stonework and dramatic vaulted ceilings with stylish modern finishes. A stunning reception hall with feature barn window sets the tone, flowing effortlessly into a beautifully appointed family kitchen and formal dining area. At the heart of the home, a striking stone fireplace with double-sided wood burner links the dining room and impressive lounge, whilst an oak-framed garden room with bi-fold doors and a wood-burning stove provides a wonderful space for year-round entertaining. The handcrafted kitchen, finished in elegant Farrow & Ball tones, features marble and oak worktops, a range cooker and exposed beams, perfectly balancing practicality and style. The flexible layout includes two ground-floor bedrooms, a family bathroom and utility room, whilst upstairs a luxurious principal suite with fitted wardrobes and ensuite is complemented by a further bedroom or home office.

Outside, the property enjoys a private and generous plot with mature gardens, extensive lawns and stone-flagged patios ideal for outdoor dining and entertaining. A detached garage with adjoining store room offers additional versatility and potential workspace, while a private driveway provides ample parking.
Despite its idyllic rural setting, Dalton remains exceptionally convenient for Parbold and Appley Bridge, both offering excellent schools, shops, restaurants, railway stations and easy access to the motorway network, making this a rare opportunity to enjoy country living without compromise.

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Date Posted
2026-06-24

Price history

DateChangePrice
19 Aug 2026Reduced 6.5% (−£45,000)£650,000
Until 19 Aug 2026Asking price£695,000

Utilities & Restrictions

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Rights & Restrictions

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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

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Parking
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Garden
Garden

Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

21 Mbps

Standard (10-30 Mbps)

Suitable for

  • Web & social
  • Music streaming
  • Standard video calls

Mobile signal

OutdoorsIndoorsEE Good LimitedO2 Good NoneThree Good LimitedVodafone Good None

Predicted 4G and 5G signal; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Appley Bridge All Saints Church of England Primary Academy0.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    138
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Upholland Roby Mill CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School1.2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    30
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Shevington Vale Primary School1.3 milesOfsted report card · Apr 2026
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    196
    Type
    Community school
  • Dalton St Michael's Church of England Primary School1.3 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    61
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Our Lady and All Saints Roman Catholic Primary School, Parbold1.6 milesOfsted: Outstanding
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    106
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Catholic

Secondary

  • Maharishi Free School2.1 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    4 to 16
    Pupils
    229
    Type
    Free schools
  • Shevington High School2.1 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    878
    Type
    Community school
  • Lathom High School : A Technology College2.6 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    806
    Type
    Foundation school
  • Standish Community High School2.7 milesOfsted report card · Feb 2026
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,276
    Type
    Academy converter
  • St Peter's Catholic High School2.8 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,026
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Roman Catholic

* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Spar - Appley Bridge, Shevington Vale1.1 miles
Co-op Shevington, Shevington1.6 miles
Co-op Parbold - Station Road, Parbold1.8 miles

GP surgery

Shevington Surgery1.4 miles

Pharmacy

Appley Bridge Pharmacy1.1 miles

Hospital

Wrightington Hospital1.3 miles

Green space

Allotments Or Community Growing Spaces502 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Appley Bridge Rail Station0.6 miles

Nearest bus stop

Heyes Street761 metres

Typical drive times

Billinge15 min · 7.2 miles
Ormskirk15 min · 8 miles
Standish10 min · 4.3 miles
Skelmersdale9 min · 5.1 miles
Preston (city)25 min · 17 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

Environment Agency open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Long-term risk counts flood defences; the planning map's flood zones do not. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Very low risk

Planning map: Flood Zone 1.

Surface water

Medium to low risk (1 in 100 to 1 in 1000)

Not at the pin: mapped about 20 metres away.

These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.

Important notice: Information, maps and tags on this page are drawn from the advertising agent's marketing materials or generated automatically. LandSale has not verified them. Relying on these details is at your own risk, always carry out independent checks before committing to a purchase.

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