THE second phase of the Smithills Coaching House development is being unveiled to the public this weekend.

Prospective buyers can take a look around the showroom — one of the eight properties included in 'The Mews' development — tomorrow and on Sunday, as well as viewing showhomes in the Coaching House itself— Bay Lodge and Holly Lodge.

The controversial Jones Homes development is situated within the historic setting of Smithills Country Park, which dates back to the 17th century.

Surrounded by 2,000 acres of moorland and scenic countryside, the development has won The Local Authority Building Control award for best change of use of an existing building or conversion for the North West region.

Jones Homes will open the doors to one of the four bedroom townhouses in The Mews, while also releasing for sale two lodges, Bay Lodge, a four bedroom, four bathroom property priced at £599,950 and Holly Lodge, a three bedroom, two bathroom and en-suite property also priced at £599,950.

Gemma Pownall, sales manager at Jones Homes, said: “We are excited to be launching the second phase of this stunning and unique development.

"The Mews have been carefully designed to complement the Coaching House, which have been extremely well received.

"Our two beautiful showhomes in the Coaching House are now available to purchase, concluding the first phase of the development.”

“Smithills is an extraordinary development, unlike any other, and receiving the LABC Award for Best Change of Use of an Existing Building or Conversion for the North West region is testament to this.”

Both developments have been the centre of much controversy with residents and heritage campaigners who felt the iconic building should be developed for a different use.

In its heyday The Grade II listed building was a popular restaurant which opened in 1966 and was visited by thousands of families.

However, the first historical records relating to Smithills Hall come from when William Radcliffe obtained the manor from the Hulton family in 1335.

Passed down through the ages, the building was owned by the Ainsworth family before eventually being sold in 1938 to Bolton Council for £70,600.

Now prices for the "extraordinary" properties on The Mews start from £284,950 for the apartments and from £327,950 for the townhouses, while the lodges at Smithills Coaching House range from £349,950 up to £599,950.

The open days will begin at 11am until 5pm.