Blackburn Road, Heapey, Chorley, Lancashire
- Land size
- 7 acres
- Bedrooms
- 6
- Bathrooms
- 2
Key Features
- Grade II listed semi-detached farmhouse full of character
- Six bedrooms with versatile living accommodation
- Approx. 7 acres of land with rear field access
- Open barn, rear parking & generous garden with patio
- Sought-after semi-rural location with excellent transport links
Description
A rare opportunity to acquire a charming Grade II listed farmhouse set in a sought-after semi-rural location, offering character, space, and approximately 7 acres of land. This versatile home boasts five bedrooms, multiple reception rooms, and excellent outdoor space including a barn and rear garden. Ideally positioned for countryside living whilst remaining close to amenities and transport links. A truly unique property that must be viewed to be fully appreciated.Set along the ever-popular Blackburn Road in the charming village of Wheelton is this beautifully presented Grade II listed semi-detached well offers a rare opportunity to acquire a home rich in character, charm, and generous proportions. The property enjoys a semi-rural setting whilst remaining conveniently close to a range of local amenities, well-regarded schools, and transport links, with easy access to nearby towns such as Chorley and Preston, as well as excellent motorway connections via the M61 and M65—making it ideal for commuters seeking the balance of countryside living with everyday convenience. Surrounded by open countryside and benefiting from approximately 7 acres OTA of land to the rear, the property perfectly blends rural living with versatile family accommodation.
The ground floor offers an excellent layout suited to both everyday living and entertaining. A welcoming lounge with a feature fireplace provides a cosy focal point, while a separate office offers an ideal space for home working. The property also benefits from a useful pantry, and a well-appointed kitchen complete with a central island, flowing through to a formal dining room. To the rear, a practical hallway/boot room provides access out to the garden and patio area, perfect for country living. In addition, there is a further versatile reception room which could easily serve as a sixth bedroom if required.
To the first floor, the property continues to impress with four well-proportioned double bedrooms, alongside a single bedroom currently utilised as a walk-in wardrobe. The accommodation is served by both a family bathroom and a separate shower room, offering convenience for busy households.
The second floor features a loft room, providing additional flexible space which could be used for storage, hobbies, or further accommodation subject to requirements.
Externally, the property enjoys a generous rear garden with a patio seating area, ideal for outdoor entertaining and enjoying the surrounding countryside. To the rear, there is off-road parking along with an open barn, and direct access to the adjoining fields, which extend to approximately 7 acres OTA making this an exceptional opportunity for those seeking a rural lifestyle with land.
This is a truly unique home offering character, space, and lifestyle appeal, and early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate all that is on offer.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- F
- Date Posted
- 2026-05-01
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 243 Homes with Land listings in North West England (5+ acres).
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
- Ask Agent
- Water
- Ask Agent
- Heating
- Ask Agent
- Broadband
- Ask Agent
- Sewerage
- Ask Agent
Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
- Ask Agent
- Private Rights of Way
- Ask Agent
- Listed Property
- Ask Agent
- Restrictions
- Ask Agent
Property Features
- Accessibility
- Ask Agent
- Parking
- Driveway
- Garden
- Garden
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
1.8 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.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- St Chad's Catholic Primary School328 metresNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Pupils
- 139
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- Whittle-le-Woods Church of England Primary School1.3 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 240
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Brinscall St John's CofE and Methodist Primary School1.4 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 183
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England/Methodist
- Withnell Fold Primary School1.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 83
- Type
- Community school
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Chorley1.6 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 219
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
Secondary
- St Michael's Church of England High School2 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,134
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Parklands High School2.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,102
- Type
- Academy converter
- Albany Academy2.9 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 725
- Type
- Academy converter
- Balshaw's Church of England High School3.2 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 921
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Holy Cross Catholic High School3.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 976
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
* 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.
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.
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.
Flood Risk
From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.
Rivers and the sea
Surface water
Mapped within the area searched, not at the advertised map pin itself.
The detail behind these bandings, including exact zones and annual chances, any recorded past flooding, plus planning, heritage, nature and ground checks, is in the .
Important notice: Information, maps and tags on this page are supplied by the advertising agent or generated automatically. LandSale has not verified them. Relying on these details is at your own risk, always carry out independent checks before committing to a purchase.
LandSale full disclaimer
Marketing information only - not formal particulars. The details on this website are provided for general guidance and do not constitute an offer or contract. Neither LandSale nor the advertising estate/land agent accepts responsibility for any inaccuracy.
1. Source of information
- Agent-supplied content: Core description, asking price, tenure, measurements, photographs and planning history are uploaded by the appointed agent, who remains solely responsible for their accuracy.
- Automated tags & categorisation: Property type, land-use class, acreage bands and similar labels may be applied by machine-learning models. They are intended as a helpful guide only and may not reflect the property's legal status or permitted use.
- Third-party & enriched data layers: Maps, boundary outlines, planning designations, soil reports, broadband coverage and other environmental or location-based insights are licensed from external suppliers. Such data are supplied “as is", may be incomplete or out of date and are subject to change without notice.
2. Verification required
Prospective purchasers must verify critical matters, including but not limited to planning permission, title boundaries, public rights of way, environmental constraints, acreage, services, access and VAT status, through their own inspections, specialist surveys, legal advisers and the selling agent before relying on the information or entering into any contract.
3. No warranty or liability
LandSale gives no warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy, completeness or fitness for any particular purpose of the information displayed. LandSale shall not be liable for any loss, damage, cost or expense arising directly or indirectly from any use of or reliance on such information, save where liability may not be excluded by law.
4. Updates & feedback
If you believe any detail on this listing is inaccurate, please let us know. We will investigate and, where appropriate, update the listing or notify the agent.
© LandSale | Version 1.2 - January 2026
Listing agent
Armitstead Barnett, Burscough
59 Liverpool Road North, Burscough, Lancashire L40 0SA
View agent profile








