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The Barn, Sheephouse Lane, Rivington, BL6

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
4

Key Features

  • Grade Two listed detached barn conversion
  • Spacious and versatile accommodation
  • Outstanding open plan kitchen / dining
  • Five excellent sized bedrooms
  • Four modern bathrooms
  • Large gardens / driveway / double garage
  • Surrounded by breath taking countryside
  • 3750 SQ. FT.

Description

This is an EXCITING and RARE opportunity to purchase a fully rebuilt and renovated Grade 2 listed, 200 year old barn conversion in the heart of Rivington. The Barn, Moses Cocker Farm sits in arguably ONE OF THE BEST SPOTS at the top of Sheephouse Lane with truly spectacular panoramic views across towards Blackrod then back at the whole of Rivington and surrounding areas. On a good clear day you can also see the sea in the distance. This is an excellent property for the outdoors type client given the outstanding countryside at your doorstep. Internally the property has been finished to an exceptionally high standard throughout and benefits from modern cavity insulation, air dried oak cladding and original stone walls. The full rebuild has been fully documented with photos which can be viewed. The Barn was also recently on Sky TV being the main residence for the characters in the hit series The Rising. The accommodation spans over 3750 square feet of contemporary space which in brief comprises of amazing entrance hallway with large feature windows, to the left is an excellent guest area comprising of double bedroom, modern four-piece family bathroom, utility / storeroom and then access into the large garage. In the main / formal part of the barn there is an expansive open plan area which houses the modern kitchen and island, dining area and formal lounge with feature media wall and under floor heating. The open plan area benefits from large windows taking in the scenery and a log burner. Off the lounge is a separate utility room and then a great sized study / home office. Up on the first floor the large landing area opens to give access to a master bedroom with large dressing room and modern fitted en-suite. There are three more double bedrooms on this floor along with an extra en-suite bathroom to bedroom two and a modern fitted family bathroom. The use of original stonework, oak beams and large windows taking in the outstanding views is simply amazing, they all bring out the character and charm of this impressive period building. Although the barn is located within a rural setting, it still offers excellent access into Horwich and Adlington with all their amenities, schools and public transport links. The M61 motorway network is approximately 15 minutes’ drive away giving access to a wider network of motorways. Internal inspection is highly recommended to fully appreciate the outstanding finish, size and truly breath-taking views. Council tax band G, the property is leasehold. Available immediately with no onward chain.

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Property details

Tenure
Leasehold
Council Tax Band
G
Date Posted
2026-06-22

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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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
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

3 Mbps

Under 10 Mbps here

Suitable for

  • Basic browsing & email

Mobile signal

OutdoorsIndoorsEE Good NoneO2 Good NoneThree Good NoneVodafone Limited 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

  • Rivington Foundation Primary School1 mileOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    109
    Type
    Foundation school
  • Beacon Primary School2.1 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    209
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Anderton2.1 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    180
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • Anderton Primary School2.2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    185
    Type
    Community school
  • Turton Belmont Community Primary School2.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    91
    Type
    Community school

Secondary

  • Rivington and Blackrod High School1.6 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,626
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Albany Academy3 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    725
    Type
    Academy converter
  • St Joseph's RC High School3.3 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,047
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • Holy Cross Catholic High School3.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    976
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • St Michael's Church of England High School4.1 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,134
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England

* 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 Adlington - Bolton Road, Adlington2.2 miles
Sainsburys Horwich Local, Horwich2.2 miles
Tesco Chorley Rd Express, Adlington2.3 miles

GP surgery

Adlington Medical Centre2.2 miles

Pharmacy

Cohens Chemist2.2 miles

Hospital

Beaumont Hospital4.2 miles

Green space

Public Park Or Garden604 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

Adlington (Lancs) Rail Station2.6 miles

Nearest bus stop

Village Hall0.9 miles

Typical drive times

Darwen16 min · 8.2 miles
Chorley12 min · 5.4 miles
Horwich7 min · 3.3 miles
Adlington6 min · 2.9 miles
Preston (city)28 min · 16 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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