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Bury Fold Lane, Darwen, BB3

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • Detached barn conversion
  • Stunning semi rural location at the top of Bury Fold Lane
  • Three bedrooms including master with en suite bathroom
  • Spacious lounge with vaulted ceilings and a log burner
  • Country style dining kitchen
  • Outbuildings that are perfect for workshops or storage
  • Downstairs WC
  • Beautiful gardens plus extra land
  • Two multi vehicle driveways
  • Excellent commuter links to Manchester

Description

Set in a stunning semi-rural location at the top of Bury Fold Lane in Darwen, this exceptional three bedroom detached barn conversion presents a rare opportunity to acquire a premium family home that artfully combines rustic charm with contemporary comfort.

The property’s upside down layout maximises the picturesque views and natural light, with the spacious lounge and country style dining kitchen thoughtfully positioned on the first floor. The lounge is an inviting space, featuring dramatic vaulted ceilings and a characterful log burner, perfect for relaxing or entertaining guests. The kitchen blends traditional aesthetics with modern convenience, offering ample room for family meals and gatherings.

Downstairs, three well-proportioned bedrooms provide flexible accommodation, including a luxurious master suite complete with a stylish en suite bathroom. An additional downstairs WC enhances practicality for family life and visiting guests. The ground floor also boasts an open plan office and lounge area, ideal for working from home or creating a second living space tailored to your needs.

Outbuildings adjacent to the main house offer versatile options for workshops or secure storage (suitable for a variety of hobbies or business needs). Two multi vehicle driveways provide generous parking solutions, ensuring convenience for families and visitors alike.

With excellent commuter links to Manchester, this property is perfectly positioned for those seeking a tranquil lifestyle within easy reach of the city. The overall design and finish of this detached home reflect a meticulous attention to detail, blending the warmth and character of a barn conversion with modern fixtures and fittings throughout. This is a truly unique home that offers a harmonious balance of rural serenity and urban accessibility, making it an outstanding choice for discerning buyers.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
E
Date Posted
2026-07-20

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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Rights & Restrictions

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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
Parking Available
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

50 Mbps

Superfast

Suitable for

  • HD streaming
  • Video calls
  • Web & social

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

  • Ashleigh Primary School314 metresNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    220
    Type
    Foundation school
  • St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Darwen665 metresNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    165
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • Darwen, St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy943 metresNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    207
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Darwen St Peter's Church of England Primary School0.7 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    240
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Holy Trinity VC School0.8 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    119
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England

Secondary

  • Darwen Aldridge Community Academy0.8 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
    Ages
    11 to 19
    Pupils
    1,036
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio0.9 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
    Ages
    13 to 19
    Pupils
    275
    Type
    Studio schools
  • Darwen Vale High School2.2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,039
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • St Bede's Roman Catholic High School, Blackburn3.6 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,051
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • Blackburn Central High School3.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,015
    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

Sainsburys Darwen, Darwen0.7 miles
Iceland Darwen, Darwen0.9 miles
Asda Darwen Supermarket, Darwen0.9 miles

GP surgery

Spring-Fenisco Healthlink869 metres

Pharmacy

Everest Pharmacy796 metres

Hospital

Royal Blackburn Hospital3.6 miles

Green space

Public Park Or Garden307 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

Darwen Rail Station1 mile

Nearest bus stop

Mayfield Flats397 metres

Typical drive times

Church16 min · 9.6 miles
Darwen3 min · 0.9 miles
Rishton15 min · 8.4 miles
Oswaldtwistle15 min · 7 miles
Preston (city)24 min · 15 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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