The future of one of Chorley's most historic buildings has been secured after more than £1m was spent on restoring it.
£1m revamp: Worden Old Hall
Worden Old Hall, in Buckshaw Villa
ge, has now been removed from the English Heritage 'at risk' register.
Room with a view: Worden Old Hall
Once owned by the Farrington family during the 16th century, the grade II listed property has been completely renovated and turned into an attractive five bedroom living accommodation.
Tony Barton and Simon Malam of Architects Donald Insall Associates
The asking price of £799,950 is signicantly less than the cost to housebuilders Barratt and Redrow of restoring it within the Buckshaw Village redevelopment but heritage bosses say it's impossible to put a price on preserving the Elizabethan manor house.
A feature of Worden Old Hall
Henry Owen-John, regional director of English Heritage said: "We are so pleased with the success of the house, when we first came along it was dangerous being in the high risk category. We think every building deserves a second chance and that is why we are so proud."
Worden Old Hall
Simon Malam, architect from Donald Insall Associates, who worked on the project said: "Worden Old Hall is a great example of how derelict historic buildings can be given a new lease of life. We have used the traditional methods of building the house."
Modern living at Worden Old Hall
Work on another nearby eyesore, Buckshaw Hall, is due to begin in five weeks, lasting for about one-and-a-half years.
Many original features retained at Worden Old Hall
Original beams at Worden Old Hall
Henry Owen-John of English Heritage at Worden Old Hall
