Higher Woodhead, Belthorn Road, Belthorn, BB1 2NP
Listed 1 Jul 2026 · Darwen
How the price compares
Key features
- Stunning Rural Location
- Potential redevelopment opportunity
- Total plot size circa 6.5 acres (2.6 hectares)
- Detached barn, former shippon, lean to and three loose boxes
About this home
Higher Woodhead is located in a picturesque rural spot, enjoying un spoilt views to Darwen Tower and beyond. The property comprises a detached farmhouse and outbuilding and detached stone barn internally benefitting from loose boxes, a former shippon and lean to providing parking. Requiring modernisation, the farmhouse could make an ideal family home, along with the stone barn which could have great re development potential (subject to the necessary consents) The property sits in approx. 6.5ac (2.6ha) of agricultural land which surrounds both barn and farmhouse. Ground Floor
Utility Room 6.05m x 2.09m Former dairy, flag floor.
Living Room 5.44m x 4.54m Flag floor, built in storage cupboard multi fuel burner, double glazed window to the front and rear and storage heater. Door to access stairs and door to
Dining Room 4.50m x 3.80m Double glazed window to front, flag floor, fireplace with inset stove and storage heater
Kitchen 2.05m x 5.95m Range of fitted wall and base units with range cooker, window to the rear and storage heater, door from utility room.
First Floor
Landing Window to the rear, loft access hatch and storage cupboard.
Master Bedroom 4.84m x 3.45m The third bedroom has two double glazed windows to the front and side and storage radiator.
Bedroom 2 4.56m x 3.46m The second bedroom has a double-glazed window to the front and storage heater.
Bedroom 3 3.48m x 3.75m With front double-glazed window and storage heater.
Bathroom 3.85m x 2.45m The bathroom has fully tiled walls with a four-piece suite comprising wash hand basin, WC, bath and corner shower cubicle. Double-glazed window to the rear.
Outside Front and side gardens envelope the property divided by stone wall with gate. With cobbled yard area and access to surrounding land.
Traditional barn 25.78m x 10.47m A large stone under slate traditional barn comprising former shippons, stables, barn and storage. Traditional hay loft.
Storage building 7.34m x 7.35m
Mono-pitch steel frame storage building under sheet clad roof.
Traditional building 7.35m x 5.43 Small general purpose traditional building. Stone under fibre cement.
Land The plot extends to approx. 6.5ac (2.6ha) of pasture land, which wraps around both the farmhouse and barn.
Classified as Grade 4 according to Natural England’s Agricultural Land Classification Maps, the pasture is gently undulating in nature and is well suited to livestock grazing.
The land is enclosed by mature hedgerows and, in part, livestock fencing and stone walls.
Services The property benefits from a mains water, electricity and a private drainage system.
Tenure The property is freehold, is currently tenanted however is offered with vacant possession on completion.
Rights of Way, Easements and Wayleaves The property is sold subject to all existing rights of way, wayleaves and easements.
Access Access to the property is via driveway off Belthorn Road, which Higher Woodhead benefits from a right of access. This is shown on plan attached highlighted in orange.
Viewings The property is available to view strictly by appointment with P Wilson & Company.
Property details
- Property type
- Detached
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Floorplan
Location
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- Darwen Station1.8 mi
- Blackburn Station2.8 mi
- Church & Ostwaldwistle Station3.0 mi
What nearby homes sold for
Median sold prices in BB1 over the last 12 months: semi-detached £190k · terraced £125k · detached £300k · flat £90k.
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Buying costs
Estimates only, using rates in force from April 2025. Check GOV.UK, Revenue Scotland or the Welsh Revenue Authority and speak to a mortgage adviser before you offer.
Listed by P Wilson & Company, Preston on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 1 Jul 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 01/07/2026.
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