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).
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
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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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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
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- Parking
- Driveway
- 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
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 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
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 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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Armitstead Barnett, Burscough
59 Liverpool Road North, Burscough, Lancashire L40 0SA
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