High Bank Farm, Walshaw Road, Bury
- Land size
- 1.8 acres
Key Features
- 5 Bedroom Detached House
- Outbuildings
- Part of a larger residential site allocation
- Approx. 1.8 acres site area
- For Sale by Intormal Tender 27/3/2026
Description
High Bank Farm, Walshaw Road in Bury, this remarkable detached house offers a unique opportunity for those seeking a spacious family home with significant potential. Set within approximately 1.8 acres, the property boasts five generously sized bedrooms, making it ideal for larger families or those who desire extra space for guests or a home office.
In addition to the main residence, the property features agricultural and equestrian buildings, providing ample opportunities for those with an interest in farming or equestrian activities. The expansive grounds offer a tranquil setting, perfect for enjoying the beauty of the surrounding countryside.
Importantly, this property comes with an allocation for residential development as part of a larger plan for 1,250 homes in the Walshaw area. This presents a rare chance for investors or developers to capitalise on the growing demand for housing in this desirable location.
The property is being offered for sale by informal tender, with bids due by 27 March 2026. This is an excellent opportunity to acquire a substantial home with development potential in a sought-after area. Whether you are looking to create your dream family residence or explore investment possibilities, this property is not to be missed.
Residential Property -
Ground Floor -
Front Conservatory -
Living Room -
Kitchen / Diner -
Conservatory -
First Floor -
Bedroom 1 -
Bedroom 2 -
Bedroom 3 -
Ensuite -
Bedroom 4 -
Ensuite -
Bathroom -
Second Floor -
Loft Room -
Stable Block - 10 x stables
Stable Block - 12 x stables
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
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- Date Posted
- 2026-02-11
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
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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
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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
1.8 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre · available to 50% of premises
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
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
- Christ Church CofE Primary School149 metresOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 214
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Tottington Primary School635 metresNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 319
- Type
- Academy converter
- Chantlers Primary School0.8 milesOfsted: Outstanding *
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 305
- Type
- Community school
- Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy0.8 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- Lowercroft Primary School0.8 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 204
- Type
- Community school
Secondary
- The Elton High School599 metresOfsted report card · Feb 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,017
- Type
- Community school
- Tottington High School0.7 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 811
- Type
- Academy converter
- St Gabriel's RC High School, a Voluntary Academy1.6 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,027
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- Bury Church of England High School1.8 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 802
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- The Derby High School1.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- 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.
The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.
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. The map pin for this listing marks the postcode area rather than the exact location, so these readings describe the surrounding area. 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 40 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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Listing agent
Fazakerley Sharpe, Wigan
3 Wrightington Street, Swinley, Wigan, WN1 2AZ
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