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Oakenhead Wood Old Road, Rawtenstall, Rossendale, BB4

Land size
1.33 acres
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • Stunning Farmhouse and Converted Barn
  • 1.33 Acre, South-Facing Gardens
  • Easy Stroll into Rawtenstall
  • Close to Cribden Hill ski slope & the Halo
  • Easy Access to M66 Manchester & M65
  • High-Quality Finish throughout
  • Easy Access off Haslingden Old Road
  • Must be Seen to be Appreciated
  • Council Tax Band:D. EPC:D
  • Freehold

Description

Jolly Barn Cottage, is a stunning farmhouse, & converted barn in an outstanding rural setting above Rawtenstall, with a c.1.33 acre plot & gardens. Combining the very best period and contemporary features, with south-facing garden & views as far as Cheshire. Please call Ryder & Dutton to arrange a viewing. EPC:D

Jolly Barn Cottage is a stunning, prestigious family home, in this fine countryside setting nestled above Rawtenstall. Boasting good access just a short distance along a private road, with stone paved driveways on each side and a 1.33 acre plot with wide south-facing gardens across the front of the property, giving stunning views past Peel Tower to Manchester city centre and beyond.

The property consists of a period farmhouse in one half and a stunning 2021 converted barn on the other. There are three large reception rooms including, a 550sqft space that comprises of the living room and a double height galleried staircase. Across the wall there are bi-folding doors, windows, a further door to the patio and a grand, feature fireplace, underfloor heating, all within the old barn.

The farmhouse offers two further larger reception rooms, including a 350sqft dining room and a 165sqft lounge, each with south-facing views and the dining room has a door to the patio gardens and a log-burning stove. You will also find a stylish kitchen with range cooker, Belfast sink and breakfast bar, with a utility room adjacent, each offering access to the rear of the property and the two driveways.

Within the farmhouse there are two large, double bedrooms, each 155sqft and 135sqft, plus a three-piece family bathroom, whilst the first-floor within the converted barn also has a bright and spacious galleried landing with a series of five skylight windows two double bedrooms, one at 110sqft and a second smaller double at 85sqft, with skylight windows, plus there is a stylish, modern shower room.

A stunning home in one of Rossendale's prime, rural location, that also offers excellent access to the A56 and M66 for Manchester, or a gorgeous countryside walk down the hill past the ski slope and Whitaker Park and into Rawtenstall's vibrant market town. Viewing by appointment, please call Ryder & Dutton to arrange your viewing.

From the Rawtenstall branch, turn left onto Newchurch Road and go straight ahead towards Haslingden Old Road. Continue along this road past Ski Rossendale and turn left on to Oakenhead Wood Old Road. Follow the lane to the right and this is the first house on the lane.

Septic tank located at the North East corner of the property.

Spring water

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
D
Date Posted
2026-05-10

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 783 Homes with Land listings in North West England (1+ acres).

This Property£526,316 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £213,982 / acre
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Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs
CurrentPotential
(92+)A
(81-91)B
(69-80)C
(55-68)D
(39-54)E
(21-38)F
(1-20)G
62 D
82 B

Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)

Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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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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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
Driveway, Off-Street Parking
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 92% of premises

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Mobile signal

OutdoorsIndoorsEE Good LimitedO2 Good NoneThree Good LimitedVodafone Good Limited

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 Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Haslingden787 metresOfsted: Outstanding
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    139
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • St James-the-Less Roman Catholic Primary School, Rawtenstall805 metresNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    211
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • St Mary's CofE Primary School Rawtenstall904 metresNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    182
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Rawtenstall St Paul's Church of England Primary School0.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    276
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Haslingden Primary School0.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    372
    Type
    Foundation school

Secondary

  • All Saints' Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy797 metresOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    504
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • Alder Grange School0.9 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    899
    Type
    Community school
  • Haslingden High School and Sixth Form1.2 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,540
    Type
    Community school
  • Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School2.4 milesOfsted: Inadequate
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,087
    Type
    Academy converter
  • The Valley Leadership Academy2.7 milesOfsted report card · Apr 2026
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    578
    Type
    Academy sponsor led

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

M&S Rawtenstall Foodhall, Rawtenstall801 metres
Iceland Rawtenstall, Rawtenstall863 metres
Aldi Rawtenstall, Rawtenstall884 metres

GP surgery

St James' Medical Centre0.7 miles

Pharmacy

Rawtenstall Pharmacy0.7 miles

Hospital

Accrington Victoria Hospital4.6 miles

Green space

Public Park Or Garden259 metres

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

Accrington Rail Station4.3 miles

Nearest bus stop

Ski Rossendale350 metres

Typical drive times

Accrington13 min · 4.8 miles
Haslingden4 min · 1.4 miles
Ramsbottom13 min · 5.9 miles
Rawtenstall5 min · 1.8 miles
Salford (city)33 min · 21 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

Very low risk

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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68 Bank Street, Rawtenstall, BB4 8EG

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