'The Old Vicarage' Hawkshaw Avenue, BB3 1QZ
Listed 17 Jun 2026 · Darwen
How the price compares
Key features
- 5 Bedroom Detached Built Over 4 Floors
- Three Reception Rooms & Open Kitchen
- Office & Converted Cellar Room
- Grand Features Throughout
- Detached Spa With Hot Tub & Sauna
- Electric Gated Entrance & Mature Gardens
- Detached Double Garage
- Highly Sought After Location
About this home
Steeped in history and dating back to the late Victorian era, this magnificent detached residence offers an exceptional opportunity to acquire one of Darwen's most distinctive family homes. Occupying a generous, mature plot behind imposing gated access, 'The Old Vicarage' seamlessly blends period grandeur with luxurious modern living.
The property comprises; grand entrance hall, two front reception rooms, dining room, open plan dining kitchen, office, utility room and toilet. From the dining room there is a stair leading down to a converted cellar room which benefits from two good size store rooms. To the first floor, there is a twisted stair accessing a generous landing area. Here there is access to five double bedrooms, master en-suite bathroom, en-suite shower room and four piece family bathroom. Off the landing there is a drop down ladder accessing an loft room which has a wide range of uses, from additional lounge area, games room or additional office space.
Externally the property comes with surrounding garden space, kept extra private via an electric private gated entrance and tall trees. There is a mixture of flagged patio, pergolas along with lawn. Round the back the property has a detached spa area, benefitting from hot tub, sauna and a three piece shower room. There are a range of storage areas along with a detached double garage finished in a fresh cedar clad. The garage benefits from power, side access and has two electric roller shutter doors.
'The Old Vicarage' is located on Hawkshaw Avenue, one of Darwen's most premium settings. A quiet cul-de-sac overlooking a tree lined square. There are good access routes to the M65 motorway link along with schools and day to day amenities.
OUR THOUGHTS - 'A rare opportunity to acquire a landmark Victorian home of significant character, offering timeless elegance, exceptional living space and a lifestyle befitting its distinguished heritage'
Hallway -
Lounge - 6.18 x 4.86 (20'3" x 15'11") -
2nd Lounge - 4.60 x 4.49 (15'1" x 14'8") -
Dining Room - 4.93 x 4.57 (16'2" x 14'11") -
Kitchen - 4.81 x 4.08 (15'9" x 13'4") -
Snug Area - 4.89 x 2.10 (16'0" x 6'10") -
Utility Room - 3.26 x 1.52 (10'8" x 4'11") -
Toilet -
Office - 3.92 x 3.13 (12'10" x 10'3") -
Bedroom One - 6.16 x 4.65 (20'2" x 15'3") -
En-Suite - 3.36 x 1.51 (11'0" x 4'11") -
Bedroom Two - 4.68 x 4.16 (15'4" x 13'7") -
En-Suite - 1.71 x 1.61 (5'7" x 5'3") -
Bedroom Three - 4.64 x 4.60 (15'2" x 15'1") -
Bedroom Four - 4.15 (13'7") -
Bedroom Five - 4.47 x 3.80 (14'7" x 12'5") -
Bathroom - 3.09 x 1.67 (10'1" x 5'5") -
Spa - 5.85 x 3.18 (19'2" x 10'5") -
Double Garage - 6.64 x 6.41 (21'9" x 21'0") -
Property details
- Property type
- Detached
- Size
- 4,547 sq ft / 422 sq m
- Council tax band
- G
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Parking
- Garage, Private
- Garden
- Yes
- Heating
- Gas central
- Electricity
- Mains supply
- Water
- Mains supply
Floorplan
Location
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- Darwen Station0.9 mi
- Mill Hill Station2.2 mi
- Cherry Tree Station2.4 mi
What nearby homes sold for
Median sold prices in BB3 over the last 12 months: terraced £127k · detached £300k · semi-detached £200k · flat £140k.
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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 Hunters, Darwen on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 17 Jun 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 17/06/2026.
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