Windy Whistle Cottage, 60 Blacksnape Road, BB3 3PN
Listed 24 Oct 2026 · Darwen
How the price compares
Key features
- Sought after semi rural locality
- Overlooks playing fields to front
- Overlooks fields to rear
- 3 good size bedrooms
- Stylish four-piece bathroom
- Elegant lounge wood burner
- Impressive dining/living kitchen
- Utility rm. Office or 4th bedroom
- PVC double-glazed windows
- Gas CH. VIEWING A MUST!
About this home
LOCATION From Darwen town centre on Bolton Road, turn left into Hardman Way, continue onto Sudell Road, bear right into Marsh house lane proceed to the round about at the top turn right onto Blacksnape Road continue for approx half a mile and the property is on the left hand side directly opposite the playing fields.
TENURE We are advised by the vendor that the property is Freehold. Any prospective purchaser should seek clarification from their solicitor. The rear portion of the back garden is on a 999 year lease at £146 p.a
We strongly recommend internal inspection to fully appreciate this immaculate deceptively spacious double-fronted cottage, situated in this much sought after residential area of Blacksnape. The current owners have lovingly maintained and restored the cottage. It was extended approximately ten years ago to provide superb family sized living accommodation with three good size bedrooms. The accommodation is arranged over two floors and has many character features throughout, briefly comprises, entrance vestibule, snug/home office (could be used as fourth bedroom), elegant lounge with wood burning stove. A stunning open plan extended living/dining/breakfast kitchen with contemporary and a range of integrated appliances and bi-folding doors to the beautiful rear garden. In addition there is a useful utility room. The first floor provides three good size bedrooms (all with impressive views) and a very attractive four-piece family bathroom. Gas central heating and PVC double-glazed windows are installed throughout along with attractive internal doors, neutral décor and complimenting quality flooring. The rear garden is larger than average and is privately enclosed and has a number of seating areas that take advantage of the stunning views. Viewing is essential!
ACCOMMODATION
ENTRANCE VESTIBULE 'Roc' front door, vertical radiator, shelving, feature brick elevation, spotlighting to ceiling
SNUG/HOME OFFICE/ SITTING ROOM/ BEDROOM 4 14' 6" x 7' (4.42m x 2.13m) PVC double-glazed window, radiator, wood flooring, recessed shelving, spotlighting to ceiling
LOUNGE 15' 6" x 15' 2" (4.72m x 4.62m) PVC double-glazed window (views towards the playing fields), feature brick inset fireplace, wood mantle, wood burning stove, vertical radiator. meter cupboard, carpeted flooring, open tread staircase to first floor, feature shelving
FITTED DINING/LIVING/BREAKFAST KITCHEN 18' 7" x 13' 2" (5.66m x 4.01m) Fitted contemporary wall and floor units including drawers, stainless steel single drainer one and a half bowl in set sink unit with mixer tap, kitchen island with quartz worktop and black glass induction hob, built in 'Neff hide-and-slide' oven, built in 'Neff' oven, integrated dishwasher, integrated fridge-freezer, tiled splash-backs, 'Karndean' flooring, PVC double-glazed window, vaulted ceiling with three double-glazed roof windows, bi-folding double-doors (to beautiful rear garden)
UTILITY ROOM 5' 7" x 5' 3" (1.7m x 1.6m) PVC double-glazed window, extractor, plumbed for automatic washing machine, space and power point for tumble dryer, wall mounted gas fired central heating boiler unit, 'Karndean' flooring
FIRST FLOOR Landing, spindled balustrade, radiator
BEDROOM 1 14' x 8' 8" (4.27m x 2.64m) PVC double-glazed window (impressive views over the garden and moorland beyond), vaulted ceiling with two electrically operated remote and sensor controlled double-glazed roof windows, feature exposed natural stone elevation, radiator
BEDROOM 2 13' 1" x 7' 2" (3.99m x 2.18m) Measurements up to fitted wardrobes (four doors), PVC double-glazed window (impressive views over the playing fields and moorlands beyond), loft hatch (boarded loft space), radiator
BEDROOM 3 9' 3" x 9' 1" (2.82m x 2.77m) PVC double-glazed window (impressive views over the Blacksnape Playing Fields, Darwen Tower and Moorlands beyond), radiator, useful and generous size walk-in storage
FOUR-PIECE FAMILY BATHROOM Free standing bath with waterfall tap and shower attachment, large walk-in shower, vanity wash hand basin with storage and waterfall tap, wall mounted mirror with LED lighting, low level WC, vertical radiator, double-glazed electrically operated remote/sensor roof window, extractor, fully tiled elevations
OUTSIDE Landscaped gardens to the rear comprising of lawn area, established plants and shrubs, various patio areas that take advantage of the ''all day sunshine' and the stunning views! The rear portion of the garden is on a 999 year lease at £146 p.a.
PLEASE NOTE VIEWINGS ARE TO BE ARRANGED THROUGH PROCTORS AND ARE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. WE HAVE NOT TESTED ANY APPARATUS, EQUIPMENT, FIXTURES, FITTINGS OR SERVICES AND SO CANNOT VERIFY IF THEY ARE IN WORKING ORDER OR FIT FOR THEIR PURPOSE.
COMPLIANCE Agents are required by law to conduct anti-money laundering checks on all those renting or buying a property. The cost of these checks is £20 per check. This is a non-refundable fee. These charges cover the cost of obtaining relevant data, any manual checks and monitoring which might be required. This fee will need to be paid and the checks completed in advance of the office proceeding with checks.
Property details
- Property type
- Cottage
- Council tax band
- B
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Parking
- On street
- Garden
- Yes
- Heating
- Gas central
- Electricity
- Mains supply
- Water
- Mains supply
Location
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- Darwen Station1.3 mi
- Entwistle Station2.5 mi
- Mill Hill Station4.1 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.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66 Blacksnape Road Darwen BB3 3PN | Terraced Freehold | 19 Dec 2025 | £317,000 |
| 20 Blacksnape Road Darwen BB3 3PN | Terraced Freehold | 12 Sept 2025 | £435,000 |
| 61 Blacksnape Road Darwen BB3 3PN | Terraced Freehold | 4 Jul 2025 | £205,000 |
| Blacksnape House, Blacksnape Road Darwen BB3 3PN | Semi-detached Freehold | 14 Mar 2025 | £412,000 |
| 10 Blacksnape Road Darwen BB3 3PN | Terraced Freehold | 4 Mar 2025 | £240,000 |
| 39 Blacksnape Road Darwen BB3 3PN | Terraced Freehold | 10 Jun 2024 | £237,500 |
| 12 Blacksnape Road Darwen BB3 3PN | Terraced Freehold | 7 Jun 2024 | £200,000 |
| 69 Blacksnape Road Darwen BB3 3PN | Terraced Freehold | 19 Apr 2024 | £192,000 |
| 65 Blacksnape Road Darwen BB3 3PN | Terraced Freehold | 29 Feb 2024 | £170,000 |
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Buying costs
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Listed by Proctors Estate Agency, Darwen on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 24 Oct 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 29/10/2026.
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