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Greenbrow Farm, Rochdale Road, Bacup | Large Semi-Detached Farmhouse With 20 Acres

Land size
20 acres
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1

Key Features

  • LARGE SEMI-DETACHED FARMHOUSE
  • 20 ACRES OF LAND WITH EXCELLENT GRAZING SPACE
  • BARN & STORAGE SHED INCLUDED
  • BURSTING WITH POTENTIAL TO MODERNISE
  • IDEAL FOR EQUESTRIAN USE OR SMALLHOLDING
  • EXCELLENT GRAZING SPACE FOR ANIMALS
  • THREE DOUBLE BEDROOMS
  • LARGE FAMILY BATHROOM
  • TWO RECEPTION ROOMS
  • BREATHTAKING VIEWS AS FAR AS JODRELL BANK

Description

Nestled within an idyllic rural setting and enjoying breathtaking panoramic views across the surrounding Lancashire countryside, Greenbrow Farm is a truly exceptional three-bedroom semi-detached farmhouse occupying approximately 20 acres of prime grazing land. Offering an enviable combination of character, space, and lifestyle, this remarkable property presents a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial country residence with immense scope for enhancement and future value.

Steeped in rural charm, the farmhouse boasts generous living accommodation perfectly suited to family life while retaining the warmth and character expected from a traditional countryside home. Although requiring a degree of modernisation, the property offers an exciting blank canvas, allowing discerning purchasers to create a magnificent home finished entirely to their own specification.

The ground floor provides spacious and versatile accommodation comprising two elegant reception rooms, ideal for both formal entertaining and relaxed family living, alongside a fitted kitchen and a generous family bathroom. To the first floor are three well-proportioned double bedrooms, each enjoying stunning views over the surrounding farmland and rolling hills, creating a peaceful retreat away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

The true centrepiece of Greenbrow Farm is its exceptional outdoor offering. Extending to approximately 20 acres, the land is predominantly laid to excellent grazing pasture, making it perfectly suited to equestrian enthusiasts, hobby farmers, or those simply seeking the privacy and freedom that only a property of this calibre can provide. An adjoining substantial barn and storage shed further enhance the property's versatility, offering excellent potential for agricultural use, workshops, storage or future development.

Whether you're searching for an impressive family home, an equestrian lifestyle property, a working smallholding or a long-term investment with outstanding potential, Greenbrow Farm delivers an increasingly rare opportunity to embrace country living without sacrificing convenience. Positioned just off Rochdale Road, the property enjoys excellent accessibility to Bacup, Rawtenstall and the wider motorway network whilst remaining surrounded by open countryside and spectacular scenery.

Properties offering this scale of land, uninterrupted views and outstanding potential rarely come to the open market, making Greenbrow Farm a truly unique and highly desirable countryside residence.

Hall - 4.50m x 2.38m
A spacious and welcoming entrance hall providing access to the principal ground floor accommodation, with ample space for freestanding furniture and a staircase leading to the first floor.

Living Room - 4.05m x 3.42m
A charming front-facing reception room enjoying delightful countryside views. Featuring a traditional log-burning stove, this inviting space offers a warm and cosy atmosphere, ideal for relaxing or entertaining.

Dining Room - 3.29m x 3.91m
A well-proportioned dining room accessed directly from the entrance hall, offering ample space for a family dining table and perfectly suited to both everyday dining and formal occasions.

Kitchen - 4.86m x 3.05m
A generous farmhouse-style kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base units, offering plenty of worktop space and room for a dining table, creating an ideal hub for family living.

Landing - 4.56m x 3.49m
A spacious first-floor landing providing access to all bedrooms and the family bathroom, with potential to accommodate a study area or additional storage.

Bedroom One - 4.58m x 3.45m
A generous principal double bedroom positioned to the front of the property, enjoying picturesque far-reaching countryside views and offering ample space for freestanding bedroom furniture.

Bedroom Two - 4.96m x 3.45m
A spacious double bedroom of excellent proportions, enjoying pleasant rural aspects and providing ample space for wardrobes and additional furnishings.

Bedroom Three - 2.15m x 4.10m
A well-proportioned third bedroom, ideal as a child's bedroom, guest room or home office, benefiting from attractive countryside views.

Bathroom - 1.62m x 3.91m
Fitted with a traditional three-piece suite comprising a panelled bath, low-level WC and pedestal wash hand basin. A generously sized family bathroom with scope for modernisation to suit individual tastes.

TENURE & COUNCIL TAX BAND
Freehold
Council Tax Band E

THE AREA
Bacup is a historic town nestled in the Rossendale Valley within Lancashire, England. Known for its rich industrial heritage, Bacup was a key player in the cotton and wool industries during the 19th century, and many of its Victorian stone buildings still reflect that era of prosperity. The town is surrounded by rolling hills and moorlands, offering picturesque views and access to outdoor activities like hiking and cycling. Its charming town center features traditional markets, independent shops, and a close-knit community atmosphere that continues to preserve its cultural identity. In recent years, Bacup has seen various regeneration efforts aimed at revitalizing the area while retaining its historical character.

The town is recognized for its strong sense of local pride, evident in community-led initiatives and events such as the annual Bacup and Stacksteads Carnival. It's also known for the Britannia Coconut Dancers, a traditional folk dance troupe with a history dating back over a century. Bacup's blend of industrial history, natural beauty, and community spirit makes it a unique and enduring part of Lancashire's cultural landscape.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
E
Date Posted
2026-07-25

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 88 Homes with Land listings in North West England (10+ acres).

This Property£22,500 / acre
Homes with Land Average (10+ acres) £77,100 / acre
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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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Garden
Rear 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

23 Mbps

Standard (10-30 Mbps)

Suitable for

  • Web & social
  • Music streaming
  • Standard video calls

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

  • Britannia Community Primary School0.6 milesOfsted report card · Apr 2026
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    204
    Type
    Community school
  • St John With St Michael Church of England Primary School0.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    109
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy1.2 milesOfsted report card · Apr 2026
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    94
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • Bacup St Saviour's Community Primary School1.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    88
    Type
    Community school
  • Sharneyford Primary School1.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    63
    Type
    Community school

Secondary

  • Whitworth Community High School2.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    654
    Type
    Community school
  • Todmorden High School, A SHARE Academy3 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    885
    Type
    Academy converter
  • The Valley Leadership Academy3 milesOfsted report card · Apr 2026
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    578
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School3.3 milesOfsted: Inadequate
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,087
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Wardle Academy3.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,366
    Type
    Academy converter

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 - Market Street, Bacup1.5 miles
Aldi Henrietta Street, Bacup, Bacup1.5 miles
Morrisons Newline Bacup, Bacup1.5 miles

GP surgery

Irwell Medical Practice1.4 miles

Pharmacy

Bacup Pharmacy1.4 miles

Hospital

Birch Hill Hospital4.1 miles

Green space

Playing Field0.6 miles

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

Walsden Rail Station2.5 miles

Nearest bus stop

Shore Service Station603 metres

Typical drive times

Bacup8 min · 2.2 miles
Todmorden19 min · 7.7 miles
Whitworth10 min · 3 miles
Rawtenstall17 min · 5.8 miles
Salford (city)43 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 100 to 1 in 1000 chance each yearMedium to low risk

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

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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