Shelfield Barn, Southfield Lane, BB10 3RQ

Located off Southfield Lane, nestled in a small hamlet of houses and surrounded by green fields, Shelfield Barn offers generous living accommodation, a private driveway and an extensive lawned garden. Combining the tranquillity of countryside living with excellence convenience, this property has the potential to create a wonderful family home.

The current owners have undertaken a part conversion of the property bringing it to a position whereby it is wind and watertight, the property also benefits from first fix electrics, first fix plumbing and internal wall partitions. The proposed layout has been thoughtfully designed and provides a kitchen, living room, dining room, utility room and W/C to the ground floor.

Description The first floor is arranged to accommodate a large principal bedroom benefitting from an en-suite and dressing room, two further double bedrooms each benefiting from en-suites, a fourth bedroom and a family bathroom. A second floor offers an open space with the potential to create an additional bedroom, home office, games room or a combination of uses to suit individual requirements.

Essentially a blank canvas, Shelfield Barn offers prospective purchasers the chance to design the interior to their own specification, style and finish. This property provides the ideal foundation for a bespoke home in a rural setting.
Externally, the property benefits from a lawned garden and an extensive driveway which leads to a parking area at the rear of the property. To the front of the property, a gravelled patio area, accessed through large double doors creates a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living spaces.

The versatile outdoor area could be used for outside dining, entertaining family and friends or simply a space to take in the farreaching views the property has to offer. This area could also be used for additional parking should this be required, making it both practical and appealing.

With this property also comes the potential to develop a traditional unroofed structure to the rear, subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents, to create a garage for additional storage.
Planning for the conversion of the barn was approved by Pendle Borough Council. A prior approval was granted under application 19/0861/AGD and following this planning conditions were subsequently discharged under application 21/0262/CND. It is recommended that all interested parties should familiarise themselves with the planning consents.

Despite its rural location, the property enjoys excellent access to a wide range of local amenities. Colne is just a short five minute drive away offering shopping facilities, supermarkets, restaurants, leisure centres, healthcare services and excellent transport connections. In addition, the neighbouring town of Nelson is approximately 10 minutes drive away, while Burnley can be reached in around 20 minutes.

For commuters, the M65 motorway is just a 10 minute drive, providing convenient access to key employment centres throughout Lancashire and the North West including Blackburn, Burnley, Preston, and Manchester.

Shelfield Barn offers the perfect balance of peaceful countryside living with the convenience of excellent transport links and everyday amenities close by.