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£1,000,000

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.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
A
Date Posted
2026-04-28

Market Value Analysis

Based on properties with houses in Yorkshire and The Humber (10+ acres).

This Property£78,431 / acre
Regional Average (10+ acres)£23,725 / acre
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Contact Robert Watts Estate Agents, Cleckheaton

2 Central Parade, Dewsbury Road, Cleckheaton, BD19 3RU

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