Spen Lane, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire, BD19
- Land size
- 12.75 acres
- Bedrooms
- 7
- Bathrooms
- 3
Key Features
- WHY WE LOVE THIS HOUSE
- Rare Investment/Redevelopment Opportunity
- Huge Potential For Variety of Uses
- 7 Bed Victorian Detached On12.75 Acre Site
- House Split into 3 Flats - 2 Let - Potential £24,000 pa
- Paddock & Garden totalling 4.46 Acres - Potential Grey Belt Residential Site (stpp)
- 4.86 Acres of Meadow & Woodland inc. Popular Mann Dam Fishing Pond - Bio-Diversity Opportunity
- Further 3.05 Acres of Land Opposite - Huge Potential
Description
Spen Bank House and the surrounding land totalling an IMPRESSIVE 12.75 ACRES, presents a rare and compelling investment opportunity, combining character, income, and significant development potential in a highly accessible location close to Cleckheaton town centre.
This substantial 7 bedroom Victorian residence has been divided into three, two and three bedroom self-contained apartments, two which are currently let, providing an immediate and reliable rental income stream of upto £24,000 pa.
Set within approximately 4.46 acres of land with ample driveway parking, a paddock and outbuildings and gardens, the grounds offer considerable scope for future use and redevelopment including as a greybelt residential site for upto 5 houses, subject to the necessary planning consents.
In addition there is a further 4.86 acres of attractive meadow and woodland, a unique and desirable feature that incorporates the well-known local attraction, Mann Dam fishing pond. This picturesque setting enhances the appeal of the property with opportunities for leisure, environmental inc. for bio diversity or commercial uses.
Also included is a separate parcel of land extending to approx. 3.05 acres, located on the far side of Spen Lane and running alongside the former railway embankment, further adding to the versatility and long-term potential of the site.
Spen Bank House, Flat 1
Current let on a periodic tenancy producing £8,400 per annum. All flats have uPVC DG & GCH powered by separate boilers.
Entrance Hall/Living Area
Featuring open staircase and spacious landing to first floor.
Living Room
Fireplace with living flame gas fire.
Dining Room
Kitchen
Wall & base units, worktop, sink, integral electric oven & hob, power for automatic washing machine and wall mounted boiler.
Master Bedroom
Dual aspect cast iron fire surround and storage cupboard.
Bedroom
Bedroom
Bathroom
Three piece suite comprising shower, WC, glazed cubicle and sink.
Spen Bank House, Flat 2
Currently vacant but could be let at circa. £7,800 per annum.
Conservatory
Living Room
Including fireplace.
Kitchen
Wall & base units, worktop, sink, integral electric oven & four ring gas hob, power for automatic washing machine and wall mounted boiler.
Master Bedroom
Bedroom
Bathroom
Three piece suite including bath, integral shower, WC and sink.
Spen Bank House, Flat 3
Currently let on a periodic tenancy paying £7,800 per annum.
Living Room
Stone fireplace and log burner stove with walk in storage.
Kitchen
Wall & base units, worktop, 1.5 bowl sink plus mixer tap, gas hob and power for automatic washing machine.
Master Bedroom
Bedroom
Wall mounted boiler.
Bathroom
Three piece suite comprising shower, glazed cubicle, storage cupboard, WC and sink.
Spen Bank House, Exterior
The house sits on a large sloping site of circa. 4.46 acres with driveway access off Spen Lane leading to an ample off street parking area. There is a lawned garden to the front and side area. There is a paddock to the North of the site that runs up to the former railway embankment with numerous outbuildings, former stables and sheds. To the South of the house is a sloping section of land and flat rectangular section of land to the immediate rear of the 'HSC' warehouse. This whole of area of land offers grey belt redevelopment residential potential, including demolishing or refurbishing the existing house and building on the surrounding land for upto 5 houses, subject to obtaining planning permission.
Mann Dam Land
Offering 4.86 acres of attractive meadow and woodland, intertwining footpaths and incorporating the well-known local attraction, Mann Dam fishing pond and the River Spen This picturesque setting offers opportunities for leisure, environmental including bio diversity uses, or commercial use, subject to planning. Please note the Grade II Listed viaduct which spans the land is not included in the sale. There are also public footpaths across this land.
Embankment Land
Also included is a separate parcel of land on the far side of Spen Lane extending to approximately 3.05 acres. Running alongside the railway embankment this gently sloping site with access onto Spen Lane has a number of potential uses, including residential development, subject to planning permission.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- A
- Date Posted
- 2026-04-28
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 22 Development Land listings in Yorkshire and The Humber (10+ acres).
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
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Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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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
- Parking Available
- 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
5.5 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; 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
- Howard Park Community School381 metresNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 235
- Type
- Community school
- Littletown Junior Infant and Nursery School0.6 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 165
- Type
- Foundation school
- Gomersal St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 166
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Heaton Avenue, A Share Primary Academy0.9 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 321
- Type
- Academy converter
- Gomersal Primary School1 mileNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 396
- Type
- Community school
Secondary
- Whitcliffe Mount, A Share Academy1 mileNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,228
- Type
- Academy converter
- Spen Valley High School1.4 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 958
- Type
- Foundation school
- BBG Academy1.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,049
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Heckmondwike Grammar School1.9 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,522
- Type
- Academy converter
- Batley Girls' High School2.5 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Pupils
- 1,415
- Type
- Academy converter
- Gender
- Girls
* 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
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
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
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
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
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Rivers and the sea
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Surface water
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The detail behind these bandings
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- Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
- Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
- Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
- Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
- Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
- Ground risks (included in the full report)
- Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)
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Robert Watts Estate Agents, Cleckheaton
2 Central Parade, Dewsbury Road, Cleckheaton, BD19 3RU
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