Croft Top Lane, Higham
- Land size
- 3 acres
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 2
Key Features
- Stunning detached Georgian farmhouse
- Sought after rural location
- Panoramic countryside views
- Less than 10 minutes drive from the motorway
- Perfect for a family
- Three reception rooms
- Bespoke Simpsons of Colne kitchen
- 5 Bedrooms
- Family bathroom & shower room
- Three acres of garden and meadow lands
Description
Petty Real have the privilege to introduce to the market Bank House Farm, a historic and stylish Georgian farmhouse overlooking Lancashire's rolling hills. Records indicate that this property was originally built in 1638 by the Grimshaw family, who have links to many iconic buildings in the local area including The Four Alls Inn, The Fence Gate Inn and Crowtrees House. This spacious home extends to over 3839 sq ft of accommodation making this an ideal family home.
This superb homes offers spacious living accommodation throughout and briefly comprises, entrance hallway with staircase leading to the first floor, two piece cloakroom with wc & wash basin, there are three generous sized reception rooms all of which have dual aspect windows and two of which have multi fuel stoves, home office bespoke hand crafted kitchen by Simpsons of Colne & useful large utility room. Completing the ground floor accommodation is a spacious UPVC double glazed conservatory overlooking the rear garden.
To the first floor you will find five well proportioned bedrooms (with the master bedroom having a walk-in-wardrobe), contemporary 3 piece wet room suite, luxury family bathroom suite and a spacious attic room which is ideal for storage purposes.
Externally to the front elevation is a meticulously landscaped garden, pond, paved patio area with space for garden furniture. Having open aspect panoramic views towards the countryside. To the rear elevation is a pebbled driveway providing ample space for off road parking for multiple vehicles, paddock, Indian Stone flagged courtyard, detached garage and a four hundred year old well.
The property benefits from the modern day comforts of double glazing and oil fired central and internal inspection is required to see the potential this unique property has to offer.
Entrance Vestibule
A wooden entrance door opens into the entrance porch with Travertine Italian limestone flooring and ceiling light point, the entrance porch allows access into the entrance hall.
Hallway
The welcoming entrance with original ceiling cornice and plate racks, briefly comprises, first floor staircase, Travertine Italian limestone flooring, radiator, ceiling rose and Portuguese crystal chandelier.
Lounge & Lower Lounge
The impressive split level, open plan, characterful lounge with three UPVC double glazed windows overlooking the front and rear of the property with stunning far reaching countryside views, briefly comprising, impressive Minster Limestone fireplace and he
Dining room
The attractive dining room with wooden French doors allowing access to the kitchen and large Georgian UPVC double glazed window overlooking the rear of the property, briefly comprising, impressive Minster Limestone fireplace and hearth with cast iron mult
Kitchen
Bespoke handcrafted kitchen by Simpsons Of Colne with handmade solid Oak base and wall mounted units with central kitchen island with breakfast bar and storage, complementary granite work surfaces and ceramic brick style splash backs, black porcelain sin
Utility Room & Wc
A generously proportioned utility room with original stone mullion double glazed window overlooking the rear of the property, briefly comprising, a range white base and wall mounted units with complementary laminate work surfaces and ceramic brick style s
Study
Accessed from the lounge, a stylish study with UPVC double glazed window overlooking the front of the property with stunning far reaching countryside views, briefly comprises, Travertine Italian limestone flooring, radiator, ceiling coving, and two wall l
Conservatory
Accessed from the stylish study, a generously proportioned UPVC conservatory with stunning far reaching countryside views, briefly comprises, Travertine Italian limestone flooring, two radiators, and two wall light points. The conservatory allows access t
First floor landing
The attractive first floor landing with stunning UPVC double glazed arch picture window overlooking the rear of the property, briefly comprises, carpeted flooring, ceiling coving and two Portuguese crystal chandeliers.
Bedroom one with walk in wardrobe
An impressive generously proportioned master bedroom with large UPVC double glazed window overlooking the front of the property with stunning far reaching countryside views, briefly comprising, feature ceramic tile wall, carpeted flooring, covered radiato
Bedroom two
A generously proportioned double bedroom with UPVC double glazed window overlooking the front of the property with stunning far reaching countryside views, briefly comprising, carpeted flooring, radiator, wall light point, ceiling coving, ceiling rose and
Bedroom three
Another impressive, generously proportioned bedroom with two UPVC double glazed windows overlooking the rear of the property with stunning far reaching countryside views, briefly comprising, carpeted flooring, radiator, ceiling coving and three wall light
Bedroom four
A spacious double bedroom with stone mullion double glazed window with window seat overlooking the front of the property with stunning far reaching countryside views, briefly comprising, carpeted flooring, radiator, ceiling coving and ceiling light point.
Bedroom five
A spacious double bedroom with two UPVC double glazed windows overlooking the front and side of the property with stunning far reaching countryside views, briefly comprising, carpeted flooring, radiator, and ceiling light point.
Wet Room
A spacious wet room with small UPVC double-glazed window, briefly comprising, chrome thermostatic shower with rainfall head, pedestal sink with chrome mixer tap, low level WC, Travertine Italian limestone tiles to walls and floor, chrome towel warmer, and
Bathroom
A luxurious, generously proportioned family bathroom with stone mullion window and window seat overlooking the rear of the property, briefly comprising, an elevated platform housing the large freestanding roll top bath with chrome mixer tap and shower att
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- G
- Date Posted
- 2026-07-16
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 790 Homes with Land listings in North West England (1+ acres).
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
- Ask Agent
- Private Rights of Way
- Yes
- 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
- Garage
- Garden
- Private 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
38 Mbps
Superfast · available to 67% of premises
Suitable for
- HD streaming
- Video calls
- Web & social
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
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Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Wheatley Lane Methodist Primary School0.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 207
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Methodist
- Higham St John's Church of England Primary School0.8 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 120
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Newchurch-In-Pendle St Mary's Church of England Primary School1.1 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 53
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Faith
- Church of England
- Roughlee Church of England Primary School2 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 50
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Pendle Primary Academy2 milesOfsted report card · Nov 2025
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 415
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
Secondary
- Marsden Heights Community College2.3 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,047
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Shuttleworth College2.7 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,072
- Type
- Foundation school
- Burnley High School2.8 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 579
- Type
- Free schools
- Sir John Thursby Community College3.2 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,121
- Type
- Foundation school
- Pendle Vale College3.4 milesOfsted report card · Feb 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,046
- Type
- Community 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
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
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Getting Around
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Flood Risk
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- Ground risks (included in the full report)
- Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)
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