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£250,000

Wheatley Lane Road, Barrowford

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
4

Key Features

  • Prime self-build opportunity in Barrowford
  • Planning approved for 4-bed, 3-bath executive home
  • Private and peaceful plot with gated access
  • Total floor area approx. 2,600 SQFT
  • Walking distance to village centre
  • Energy-efficient design features
  • Three parking spaces
  • Designed by Sunderland Peacock Architects
  • Pendle Planning No: 24/0204/FUL

Description

A rare and truly exciting opportunity to build your dream home in one of Barrowford’s most desirable residential settings. This generous plot of land, discreetly tucked away off Wheatley Lane Road, comes with full planning permission for a beautifully designed four-bedroom detached residence, offering the chance to create a bespoke home in a prestigious and peaceful location.

Set behind private gates, the site is surrounded by mature trees and quality timber fencing, providing a superb sense of privacy while still being just a short walk from the heart of the village.

Ground Floor -

Entrance Hallway -

Office / Study - 3.32m x 2.46m (10'10" x 8'0") -

Ground Floor Wc - 1.27m x 1.00m (4'1" x 3'3") -

Lounge - 5.07m x 3.32m (16'7" x 10'10") -

Open Plan Kitchen / Dining / Living Area - 12.92m x 5.04m (42'4" x 16'6") -

Utility Room - 2.37m x 2.27m (7'9" x 7'5") -

First Floor / Landing -

Bedroom One - 5.04m x 3.32m (16'6" x 10'10") -

Dressing Room - 2.46m x 1.57m (8'0" x 5'1") -

En Suite - 2.82m x 2.47m (9'3" x 8'1") -

Bedroom Two - 4.29m x 3.32m (14'0" x 10'10") -

En Suite - 2.46m x 1.50m (8'0" x 4'11") -

Bedroom Three - 4.29m x 3.32m (14'0" x 10'10") -

Bedroom Four - 5.04m x 3.72m (16'6" x 12'2") -

Family Bathroom - 2.82m x 2.47m (9'3" x 8'1") -

Location - Set within a beautifully private and leafy setting, the plot enjoys an impressive sense of seclusion, surrounded by mature trees, newly installed fencing, and natural greenery. The proposed dwelling sits within a generous garden space, offering excellent potential for landscaped lawns, outdoor entertaining areas, and family-friendly spaces. A private gated driveway leads directly from Wheatley Lane Road, providing a grand entrance and ample off-road parking. The peaceful setting, combined with its proximity to the heart of Barrowford, makes this an ideal location for those seeking a perfect balance of countryside charm and village convenience.

Wheatley Lane Road is a highly sought-after address within Barrowford, a village celebrated for its character, charm, and excellent local amenities. Residents enjoy boutique shopping, independent cafés and restaurants, reputable schools, countryside walks, and seamless transport links via the M65 motorway and nearby rail connections.

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Property Detail - Unless stated otherwise, these details may be in a draft format subject to approval by the property's vendors. Your attention is drawn to the fact that we have been unable to confirm whether certain items included with this property are in full working order. Any prospective purchaser must satisfy themselves as to the condition of any particular item and no employee of Hilton & Horsfall has the authority to make any guarantees in any regard. The dimensions stated have been measured electronically and as such may have a margin of error, nor should they be relied upon for the purchase or placement of furnishings, floor coverings etc. Details provided within these property particulars are subject to potential errors, but have been approved by the vendor(s) and in any event, errors and omissions are excepted. These property details do not in any way, constitute any part of an offer or contract, nor should they be relied upon solely or as a statement of fact. In the event of any structural changes or developments to the property, any prospective purchaser should satisfy themselves that all appropriate approvals from Planning, Building Control etc, have been obtained and complied with.

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The external space offers a superb canvas for creating a stunning garden retreat. With generous proportions and a natural tree-lined boundary, the plot allows for beautifully landscaped gardens, patios, and outdoor living zones—perfect for summer dining, children’s play, or simply enjoying the peaceful surroundings. The setting is both tranquil and secure, thanks to the private gated access and newly erected timber fencing. South-westerly aspects ensure plenty of natural light throughout the day, while mature trees provide shade and privacy where needed. This unique position offers the opportunity to design not just a home, but a lifestyle—right in the heart of Barrowford.

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Date Posted
2026-07-10

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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

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Parking
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Garden
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

No premises records for this postcode, which is common for bare land and rural plots. A new connection would be quoted by the provider.

Mobile signal

No address-level signal records for this postcode, which is common for bare land.

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

  • Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School794 metresOfsted: Outstanding
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    121
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Lomeshaye Junior School0.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    7 to 11
    Pupils
    352
    Type
    Community school
  • Roughlee Church of England Primary School0.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    50
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Barrowford School0.9 milesOfsted report card · Apr 2026
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    312
    Type
    Community school
  • Whitefield Infant School and Nursery0.9 milesOfsted: Outstanding *
    Ages
    3 to 7
    Pupils
    336
    Type
    Community school

Secondary

  • Marsden Heights Community College1.4 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,047
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Pendle Vale College1.6 milesOfsted report card · Feb 2026
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,046
    Type
    Community school
  • Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School1.9 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    812
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • Colne Primet Academy2 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    805
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Sir John Thursby Community College3 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,121
    Type
    Foundation school

* 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

Morrisons Nelson, Nelson0.8 miles
Spar - Barrowford, Barrowford0.9 miles
Asda Hollin Bank Express Petrol, Nelson1.1 miles

GP surgery

Barrowford Surgery893 metres

Pharmacy

Barrowford Pharmacy0.7 miles

Hospital

Pendle Community Hospital1.1 miles

Green space

Public Park Or Garden882 metres

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

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Getting Around

Nearest station

Nelson Rail Station1.2 miles

Nearest bus stop

Sandyhall Lane151 metres

Typical drive times

Colne8 min · 4 miles
Nelson3 min · 1.2 miles
Barrowford4 min · 1 miles
Brierfield6 min · 3.2 miles
Preston (city)38 min · 30 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

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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