Oakenhead Wood Old Road, Rawtenstall, Rossendale, BB4
- Land size
- 1.33 acres
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2
Key Features
- Stunning Farmhouse and Converted Barn
- 1.33 Acre, South-Facing Gardens
- Easy Stroll into Rawtenstall
- Close to Cribden Hill ski slope & the Halo
- Easy Access to M66 Manchester & M65
- High-Quality Finish throughout
- Easy Access off Haslingden Old Road
- Must be Seen to be Appreciated
- Council Tax Band:D. EPC:D
- Freehold
Description
Jolly Barn Cottage, is a stunning farmhouse, & converted barn in an outstanding rural setting above Rawtenstall, with a c.1.33 acre plot & gardens. Combining the very best period and contemporary features, with south-facing garden & views as far as Cheshire. Please call Ryder & Dutton to arrange a viewing. EPC:D
Jolly Barn Cottage is a stunning, prestigious family home, in this fine countryside setting nestled above Rawtenstall. Boasting good access just a short distance along a private road, with stone paved driveways on each side and a 1.33 acre plot with wide south-facing gardens across the front of the property, giving stunning views past Peel Tower to Manchester city centre and beyond.
The property consists of a period farmhouse in one half and a stunning 2021 converted barn on the other. There are three large reception rooms including, a 550sqft space that comprises of the living room and a double height galleried staircase. Across the wall there are bi-folding doors, windows, a further door to the patio and a grand, feature fireplace, underfloor heating, all within the old barn.
The farmhouse offers two further larger reception rooms, including a 350sqft dining room and a 165sqft lounge, each with south-facing views and the dining room has a door to the patio gardens and a log-burning stove. You will also find a stylish kitchen with range cooker, Belfast sink and breakfast bar, with a utility room adjacent, each offering access to the rear of the property and the two driveways.
Within the farmhouse there are two large, double bedrooms, each 155sqft and 135sqft, plus a three-piece family bathroom, whilst the first-floor within the converted barn also has a bright and spacious galleried landing with a series of five skylight windows two double bedrooms, one at 110sqft and a second smaller double at 85sqft, with skylight windows, plus there is a stylish, modern shower room.
A stunning home in one of Rossendale's prime, rural location, that also offers excellent access to the A56 and M66 for Manchester, or a gorgeous countryside walk down the hill past the ski slope and Whitaker Park and into Rawtenstall's vibrant market town. Viewing by appointment, please call Ryder & Dutton to arrange your viewing.
From the Rawtenstall branch, turn left onto Newchurch Road and go straight ahead towards Haslingden Old Road. Continue along this road past Ski Rossendale and turn left on to Oakenhead Wood Old Road. Follow the lane to the right and this is the first house on the lane.
Septic tank located at the North East corner of the property.
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- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- D
- Date Posted
- 2026-05-10
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Nearest Schools
Primary
- St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Haslingden787 metresOfsted: Outstanding
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 139
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- St James-the-Less Roman Catholic Primary School, Rawtenstall805 metresNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Pupils
- 211
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- St Mary's CofE Primary School Rawtenstall904 metresNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 182
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Rawtenstall St Paul's Church of England Primary School0.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 276
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Haslingden Primary School0.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 372
- Type
- Foundation school
Secondary
- All Saints' Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy797 metresOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 504
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- Alder Grange School0.9 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 899
- Type
- Community school
- Haslingden High School and Sixth Form1.2 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,540
- Type
- Community school
- Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School2.4 milesOfsted: Inadequate
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,087
- Type
- Academy converter
- The Valley Leadership Academy2.7 milesOfsted report card · Apr 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 578
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
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