It's coming home: keep World Cup fever alive at this Lancashire country pile with its own indoor football pitch

This £1.65m five-bedroom rural retreat also boasts eight stables and a fabulous entertaining suite.
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Jess Denham6 July 2018

Football is finally coming home – and we're not talking about the World Cup (though that would be nice too).

This five-bedroom property in the Lancashire village of Aughton looks like your typical country home from the outside, but it hides a surprise – one of its three outbuildings is currently set up for use as an indoor football pitch.

The 6,700sq ft barn could easily be converted into a riding arena, given that the house also comes with eight stables, a paddock, self-contained accommodation for a stable hand and a three-car garage where you could also keep horseboxes.

Inside, original features from exposed brickwork to beams abound, while a full refurbishment in 2005 added luxurious finishes that brought the sprawling home into the 21st century.

Natural light streams in from all angles throughout the 8,400sq ft of living space.

Cookery enthusiasts will fall for the fantastically-equipped kitchen, while self-employed house hunters will appreciate the home office.

There are three bathrooms, a lounge, another living room, a dining area and a utility room. The en-suite master bedroom has its own dressing room.

The highlight, however, is the huge entertaining suite complete with games room, gym, sauna, shower facilities and even its own bar. Teenagers will be in their element here, begging you to put down a deposit the moment they see it.

Kick off: the indoor football pitch can also be turned into a riding arena

Outside in the two-and-a-half acres of lush gardens, there is a fountain and a huge pond filled with carp, while a long driveway emphasises the sense of peaceful privacy offered by this rural retreat.

Should you crave company, the historic market town of Ormskirk with its boutiques, wine bars and restaurants is close by, as are three stations offering easy access to Manchester and Liverpool for commuters.

There is a choice of local schools rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted.

This rare property is on the market for £1,695,000. For more details, call Arnold & Phillips estate agents on 01695 375 024.

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