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£1,200,000

Ripponden Road, Denshaw, Saddleworth, OL3

Land size
36 acres
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • EQUESTRIAN SMALL HOLDING
  • POPULAR DENSHAW
  • DETACHED BUNGALOW
  • 36 ACRES OF LAND APPROX
  • WORKING LIVERY WITH 27 STABLES
  • LARGE BARN & WORKSHOP
  • PRE PLANNING GRANTED FOR FOUR HOUSES
  • FREEHOLD
  • EPC RATING - E
  • VIEWING RECOMMENDED

Description

A rare opportunity in Saddleworth to acquire an equestrian smallholding with approx 36 acres, working livery and 27 stables along with a detached stone bungalow. Viewing highly recommended. EPC: E.

Situated at the top of picturesque Denshaw in sought after Saddleworth, Bent Heath Farm presents a fabulous opportunity to acquire an equestrian smallholding.

Viewing comes highly recommended to appreciate home on offer, the bungalow will reveal a front porch, entrance hall, large open plan lounge / diner featuring wood burner and exposed beams opening into a shaker style kitchen fitted with matching units, electric double oven with hob over and integrated dishwasher. There is a useful utility room and separate boiler room.

There are 3 double bedrooms, the master having a modern ensuite shower room. The main bathroom is fitted with an attractive white suite comprising deep panelled bath, walk in shower enclosure, pedestal wash basin and low level wc.
There is a separate sitting which could be used as a further bedroom with stairs leading to an office / store area with Velux windows.

The property is gas central heated and the windows are uPVC double glazed. Drainage is via a septic tank.
There are approx 36 acres of grazing land along with 2 large barns both with water and electric. Both sets of loose boxes also have electric. Barn 1 is approx 100ft x 60ft. There are 27 stables int total including those in the barn. There is a turn out area to the side of the barn and the arena is approx 18m x 40m.

The wind turbine generates a rental income of £5000 per year (index related) with a bonus scheme attached and has a 10 year contract left to run.

Bent Heath Farm is situated off Ripponden Road with an incredible far reaching outlook over moorlands and reservoirs including Dowry, Ogden, Rooden & Piethorne which are also within walking distance as is the Pennine Bridleway literally on your doorstep.

A wonderful rural location while still being within
commutable distance of Manchester, Huddersfield and Leeds via the M62 just over 2 miles away. The popular villages of Denshaw and Delph are within easy reach and provide an excellent choice of shops, amenities and primary schools. The vibrant village of Uppermill is also a short distance away with its array of cafes, pubs and restaurants.

Gas and water are connected, whilst drainage is via a septic tank. The extension is gas central heating with the LPG gas tanks filled yearly.
The main house is under floor heating with an air source unit.

Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Checks - As part of making an offer, we're required by law to complete Anti-Money Laundering (AML) checks to confirm the identity of all purchasers. To cover the cost of this process, a fee of £48 inc VAT per buyer is payable when your offer is accepted. This is a standard requirement for all buyers and helps us ensure your offer can be progressed as quickly and smoothly as possible.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
D
Date Posted
2026-06-25

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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Broadband
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Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
Yes
Private Rights of Way
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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, Gated Parking
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

1.8 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre

Suitable for

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

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

  • Christ Church CofE Primary School0.9 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    47
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • St Thomas' Church of England Primary School2.2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    111
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Buckstones Primary School2.2 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    207
    Type
    Community school
  • East Crompton St George's CofE School2.4 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    122
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Delph Primary School2.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    205
    Type
    Foundation school

Secondary

  • Hollingworth Academy2.6 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,331
    Type
    Academy converter
  • The Crompton House Church of England Academy3.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,865
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • E-ACT Royton and Crompton Academy3.6 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    975
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Waterhead Academy3.9 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    761
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Saddleworth School3.9 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,444
    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

Co-op Delph, Delph2.6 miles
Asda Milnrow Express Petrol, Milnrow2.8 miles
Asda Shaw Superstore, Oldham2.8 miles

GP surgery

Village Medical Practice2.5 miles

Pharmacy

Everest Pharmacy - Delph2.6 miles

Hospital

Birch Hill Hospital4.2 miles

Walking trail

Pennine Bridleway227 metres

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

New Hey Rail Station (closed)2.3 miles

Nearest bus stop

Rough Hey Lane560 metres

Typical drive times

Lees15 min · 6.2 miles
Shaw11 min · 4.6 miles
Royton14 min · 5.9 miles
Milnrow11 min · 5.2 miles
Bradford (city)30 min · 22 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

A 1 in 30 or greater chance each yearHigher risk

Mapped within the area searched, not at the advertised map pin itself.

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • 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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