The Square, Walton-le-Dale, Preston, Lancashire
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 3
Key Features
- Exceptional five-bedroom detached barn conversion.
- Desirable semi-rural setting in Walton-le-Dale.
- Impressive open-plan kitchen/breakfast room with central island.
- Luxurious principal bedroom with Juliette balcony and en-suite.
- Large rear garden with decked patio and countryside outlook.
- Electric gated driveway with parking for up to eight vehicles and home office.
Description
Positioned within an attractive semi-rural setting in Walton-le-Dale, this exceptional detached barn conversion offers an enviable combination of character, space and contemporary family living. Surrounded by the peaceful Lancashire countryside, the property enjoys a wonderfully private feel while remaining exceptionally well connected to everyday amenities and the wider North West. Local schools, shops, supermarkets and leisure facilities are all within easy reach, making the location particularly appealing to families.
For commuters, the property is ideally placed for access to Preston and the surrounding areas, with nearby bus routes and rail services from Preston and Lostock Hall providing convenient connections further afield. The M6, M61 and M65 motorway networks are also readily accessible, offering straightforward journeys towards Manchester, Liverpool and beyond.
Preston city centre is just a short drive away, providing an excellent selection of shopping, restaurants, bars and entertainment. The result is a location that combines the calm of a rural setting with the convenience of excellent transport links and amenities.
From the moment you step inside, the impressive reception hall creates an immediate sense of scale and character. A beautiful oak staircase rises towards the mezzanine landing, forming a striking focal point and introducing the generous proportions found throughout the home.
The ground floor has been thoughtfully arranged to accommodate both relaxed family life and entertaining. A versatile games room with integrated storage provides a flexible space that could be adapted to suit a variety of needs, whether used as a playroom, cinema room, hobby space or additional reception room. The main lounge is warm and inviting, with two sets of bi-folding doors opening directly onto the raised patio. This creates a natural connection between the interior and garden, allowing the space to be opened up during warmer months.
At the centre of the home is the impressive open-plan kitchen and breakfast room, creating a superb setting for both everyday living and entertaining. Exposed wooden beams add warmth and character, complemented by high-quality integrated appliances and a substantial central island that provides an ideal space for food preparation, informal dining and socialising. An adjoining sitting area creates an additional cosy space within the room, while further doors open onto the patio, making this a particularly versatile part of the home for family gatherings and summer entertaining.
A separate utility room and ground-floor WC add further practicality to the accommodation.
The first floor provides five well-proportioned bedrooms, offering an exceptional degree of flexibility for modern family life. Four of the bedrooms are generous doubles, providing ample accommodation for family members and guests while also offering the opportunity for dedicated home-working or hobby spaces.
The principal bedroom provides a luxurious and peaceful retreat, enhanced by a Juliette balcony and a beautifully appointed four-piece en-suite bathroom. Bedrooms two and three are connected by a stylish Jack & Jill shower room, providing an ideal arrangement for family members or guests. The remaining bedrooms are served by an impressive four-piece family bathroom, complete with a freestanding bath that creates a relaxing focal point.
Outside, the property is approached through electronically operated gates, opening onto a substantial driveway with parking for up to eight vehicles. A useful outbuilding provides additional storage, while an adjoining office creates an ideal dedicated workspace for those working from home.
Outside, the property is approached through electronically operated gates, opening onto a substantial driveway with parking for up to eight vehicles. A useful outbuilding provides additional storage, while an adjoining office creates an ideal dedicated workspace for those working from home.
The rear garden is a particularly impressive feature, extending generously towards the tree line and creating an expansive outdoor environment for children, entertaining and family activities. A large decked patio sits immediately outside the house, providing an excellent area for outdoor dining, entertaining or simply enjoying the peaceful surroundings. The garden's generous proportions and semi-rural outlook give the property a wonderful sense of space and privacy.
Combining the character and architectural appeal of a traditional barn conversion with the space and functionality expected of a modern family home, this outstanding property offers an exceptional standard of living. From its impressive reception spaces and sociable open-plan kitchen to its versatile bedrooms, extensive parking and spectacular garden, every aspect has been designed to provide comfort, flexibility and an enviable lifestyle in one of Lancashire's well-connected semi-rural locations.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- F
- Date Posted
- 2026-10-06
Energy Performance Certificate
Energy Efficiency Rating
Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)
Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
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- Water
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- Heating
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- Broadband
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- Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
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- Parking
- Parking Available
- 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
1.8 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Fixed wireless access may also be an option here.
Mobile signal
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
- St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, Walton-le-Dale366 metresOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 199
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- Walton-le-Dale, St Leonard's Church of England Primary School0.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Pupils
- 228
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Higher Walton Church of England Primary School1.1 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 81
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Fishwick Primary School1.1 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 167
- Type
- Community school
- St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Preston1.1 milesOfsted report card · Nov 2025
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 214
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
Secondary
- Walton-Le-Dale High School0.8 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 688
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School1.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 772
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- Christ The King Catholic High School1.2 milesOfsted: Inadequate
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 446
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- Eden Boys' School, Preston1.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 615
- Type
- Free schools
- Faith
- Muslim
- Gender
- Boys
- Lostock Hall Academy1.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 759
- Type
- Academy converter
* 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
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
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Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
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
Planning map: Flood Zone 1.
Surface water
Not at the pin: mapped about 10 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.
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