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Blackburn Road, Heapey, Chorley, Lancashire

Land size
7 acres
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • Grade II listed semi-detached farmhouse full of character
  • Six bedrooms with versatile living accommodation
  • Approx. 7 acres of land with rear field access
  • Open barn, rear parking & generous garden with patio
  • Sought-after semi-rural location with excellent transport links

Description

A rare opportunity to acquire a charming Grade II listed farmhouse set in a sought-after semi-rural location, offering character, space, and approximately 7 acres of land. This versatile home boasts five bedrooms, multiple reception rooms, and excellent outdoor space including a barn and rear garden. Ideally positioned for countryside living whilst remaining close to amenities and transport links. A truly unique property that must be viewed to be fully appreciated.Set along the ever-popular Blackburn Road in the charming village of Wheelton is this beautifully presented Grade II listed semi-detached well offers a rare opportunity to acquire a home rich in character, charm, and generous proportions. The property enjoys a semi-rural setting whilst remaining conveniently close to a range of local amenities, well-regarded schools, and transport links, with easy access to nearby towns such as Chorley and Preston, as well as excellent motorway connections via the M61 and M65—making it ideal for commuters seeking the balance of countryside living with everyday convenience. Surrounded by open countryside and benefiting from approximately 7 acres OTA of land to the rear, the property perfectly blends rural living with versatile family accommodation.

The ground floor offers an excellent layout suited to both everyday living and entertaining. A welcoming lounge with a feature fireplace provides a cosy focal point, while a separate office offers an ideal space for home working. The property also benefits from a useful pantry, and a well-appointed kitchen complete with a central island, flowing through to a formal dining room. To the rear, a practical hallway/boot room provides access out to the garden and patio area, perfect for country living. In addition, there is a further versatile reception room which could easily serve as a sixth bedroom if required.

To the first floor, the property continues to impress with four well-proportioned double bedrooms, alongside a single bedroom currently utilised as a walk-in wardrobe. The accommodation is served by both a family bathroom and a separate shower room, offering convenience for busy households.

The second floor features a loft room, providing additional flexible space which could be used for storage, hobbies, or further accommodation subject to requirements.

Externally, the property enjoys a generous rear garden with a patio seating area, ideal for outdoor entertaining and enjoying the surrounding countryside. To the rear, there is off-road parking along with an open barn, and direct access to the adjoining fields, which extend to approximately 7 acres OTA making this an exceptional opportunity for those seeking a rural lifestyle with land.

This is a truly unique home offering character, space, and lifestyle appeal, and early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate all that is on offer.

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
F
Date Posted
2026-05-01

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 244 Homes with Land listings in North West England (5+ acres).

This Property£142,850 / acre
Homes with Land Average (5+ acres) £113,558 / acre
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Utilities & Restrictions

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Rights & Restrictions

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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

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Parking
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Garden
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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

Mobile signal

OutdoorsIndoorsEE Good NoneO2 Limited NoneThree Good NoneVodafone Good None

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 Chad's Catholic Primary School328 metresNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    139
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • Whittle-le-Woods Church of England Primary School1.3 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    240
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist Primary School1.4 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    183
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England/Methodist
  • Withnell Fold Primary School1.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    83
    Type
    Community school
  • St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley1.6 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    219
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Roman Catholic

Secondary

  • St Michael's Church of England High School2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,134
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Parklands High School2.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,102
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Albany Academy2.9 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    725
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Balshaw's Church of England High School3.2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    921
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Holy Cross Catholic High School3.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    976
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Roman Catholic

* 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

Co-op Botany Bay Business Park, Chorley, Great Knowley1 mile
Co-op Chorley Old Road - Whittle Le Woods, Clayton Green1.2 miles
Spar Mercury Chorley, Clayton Green1.2 miles

GP surgery

Whittle Surgery1.4 miles

Pharmacy

Cohens Chemist1.3 miles

Hospital

Chorley And South Ribble Hospital1.7 miles

Green space

Play Space243 metres

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

Buckshaw Parkway Rail Station2.3 miles

Nearest bus stop

Red Lion Hotel121 metres

Typical drive times

Chorley6 min · 2.8 miles
Leyland9 min · 4.8 miles
Adlington12 min · 5.5 miles
Bamber Bridge11 min · 7.6 miles
Preston (city)16 min · 11 miles

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

Very low risk

Planning map: Flood Zone 1.

Surface water

High risk (1 in 30)

Not at the pin: mapped about 90 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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