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Cow Ark, Clitheroe, BB7

Land size
3.25 acres
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
1

Key Features

  • An impressive 4 bedroom detached home in the renowned area of Whitwell AONB
  • Set in 3.25 acres of large gardens, paddocks and detached stonebuilt barn
  • Spacious living accommodation with large cellars, study, pantry, entrance porch and large double bedrooms to the first floor.
  • Many origional features and potential for enhancement and further development of the outbuildings
  • Viewing strictly by appointment through the selling agents
  • B4RN broadband connected
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Description

Westerly provides a large detached 4 bed Georgian period property which would have previously been the Whitewell parish vicarage some years previously. The house is located within its own grounds in a commanding position with far reaching views to the west and south west over the Trough of Bowland area of outstanding natural beauty Cow Ark and Whitewell. Occupying a private plot of mature gardens to the front and rear including car parking area, covered seating area, kitchen garden, orchard, two acre paddock and a detached stone built barn in close proximity to the main residence. Internally the property has many original features throughout providing any perspective purchaser the opportunity to modernise and add value inside and out.

Kitchen

4.32m x 4.28m (14' 2" x 14' 1") Located to the rear of the property the kitchen gives a decent sized and naturally lit room from the two large sash windows on the rear and side elevations. The room has fitted timber wall and base units with integrated appliances, a single stainless steel drainer and mixer tap, double induction Miele hob and tiled splashbacks. A traditional 3 door electric Aga is positioned centrally to the back wall within the original fireplace, stone surround and stone flagged hearth with alcove shelving units and timber doors to either side. The room has an original tiled floor and a centre ceiling light.

Pantry / Utility

4.26m x 1.5m (14' 0" x 4' 11") Providing a useful room with tiled floor, stone flagged shelving units to the rear and plumbed for washing machine and tumble dryer with a centre light fitting.

Downstairs WC

2.14m x 1.35m (7' 0" x 4' 5") Accessed off the rear porch the room has a two piece suite, wc and wash basin, tiled floor and centre light fitting.

Study

4.26m x 2.93m (14' 0" x 9' 7") Positioned in the centre of the house with an original solid timber board floor and centre light fitting. The room has ample bespoke timber shelving to either side.

Living Room

4.27m x 4.21m (14' 0" x 13' 10") A large reception room located at the front of the property including a feature fireplace, dark slate surround and hearth. The room has a parquet floor with low level sash windows to the front and rear, panel radiator and alcove shelving units either side of the fireplace.

Dining Room

4.74m x 4.28m (15' 7" x 14' 1") An impressive 3 bay low level sash window to the front of the property, an original timber boarded floor, centre light fitting and panel radiator.

Master Bedroom

4.28m x 4.23m (14' 1" x 13' 11") A double room located to the front of the property with carpeted floor, central light fitting and large sash window and panel radiator.

Dressing Room

1.83m x 2.72m (6' 0" x 8' 11") Adjoining the master bedroom with access to both landing and master bedroom, this room has window to the front, a carpeted floor and panel radiator, access to the loft and centre light fitting.

Bedroom 2

4.26m x 4.23m (14' 0" x 13' 11") A double room with carpeted floor, centre light fitting, panel radiator and windows to both elevations providing a very naturally lit room.

Bedroom 3

4.54m x 4.26m (14' 11" x 14' 0") A double room to the rear of the property and window to the side elevation, a carpeted floor with panel radiator and mains switch operated lamp stands.

Bedroom 4

4.28m x 3.15m (14' 1" x 10' 4") A single room with window to the side elevation, carpeted floor, panel radiator and centre light fitting.

Family Bathroom

3.32m x 1.81m (10' 11" x 5' 11") A large family suite with tiled floor and walls, a 3 piece suite to include bath with mains shower over, WC and pedestal basin including heated towel rail and airing cupboard containing hot water cylinder.

Cellar

A double cellar with stone stairs from the hallway leading down to two very useful stone cobbled rooms with good head height for storage purposes.

Outbarn

6.37m x 4.63m (20' 11" x 15' 2") A detached stone built traditional barn in good order. Currently the barn is used for the storage of garden machinery and other items. The barn has a good loft over providing further storage and a sound water tight blue slate roof. The barn would lend itself to further development and subject to the relevant local authority permissions for additional residential accommodation or amenity use such as stables etc.

Car Port

A covered two bay car port or outside dining area adjoining the outbarn.

Land

A further 2 acres of adjoining agricultural paddocks show on the attached plan edged red with separate roadside access.

Gardens / Orchard

Front and rear mature gardens with lawned area and planted borders to include a well presented kitchen garden, graveled pathways and 4 individual plots for herbs and vegetable propagation. To the rear of the outbarn is a small orchard of fruit tress including apple, pear and plum.

Services

Mains water (by licence from Dutchy of Lancaster)
Mains electricity
Oil fired central heating system
Septic tank drainage system
B4RN internet

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
G
Date Posted
2026-06-07

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 829 Homes with Land listings in North West England (1+ acres).

This Property£384,615 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £217,364 / acre
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Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs
CurrentPotential
(92+)A
(81-91)B
(69-80)C
(55-68)D
(39-54)E
(21-38)F
(1-20)G
39 E
78 C

Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)

Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
Mains
Water
Mains
Heating
Oil Heating
Broadband
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Sewerage
Septic Tank / Private

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
Driveway
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

1 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Fixed wireless access may also be an option here.

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

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

  • Thorneyholme Roman Catholic Primary School, Dunsop Bridge2.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    25
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • Brabins Endowed School3.3 milesOfsted: Outstanding
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    85
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Chipping3.5 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    58
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • Waddington and West Bradford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School4.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    200
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Slaidburn Brennands Endowed Primary School4.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    25
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England

Secondary

  • Clitheroe Royal Grammar School5.2 milesOfsted: Outstanding
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,496
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Ribblesdale School5.3 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    4 to 16
    Pupils
    1,437
    Type
    Community school
  • Bowland High6.1 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    644
    Type
    Academy converter
  • St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy7 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,117
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • Longridge High School7 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    810
    Type
    Academy converter

* 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

Spar - Edisford Road, Clitheroe4.6 miles
Morrisons Daily Clitheroe Henthorn Road, Clitheroe4.9 miles
Booths Clitheroe, Clitheroe5 miles

GP surgery

Slaidburn Health Centre4.8 miles

Pharmacy

Peter Buckley Pharmacy5 miles

Hospital

Clitheroe Community Hospital5.8 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Clitheroe Rail Station5 miles

Nearest bus stop

Park Gate Farm Cottage6 metres

Typical drive times

Clitheroe18 min · 6.6 miles
Longridge20 min · 8 miles
Great Harwood25 min · 12 miles
Preston (city)37 min · 15 miles
Clayton-le-Moors25 min · 12 miles

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

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

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.

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