Chorley Old Road, Horwich, Bolton, BL6
- Bedrooms
- 4
Key Features
- For sale by modern method of auction terms and conditions apply
- Subject to a reserve price
- Buyers fees apply
- Building plot with potential for 4500 sq ft detached, spread over four floors
- Beautiful plot position with a south facing aspect and stunning far-reaching views which are a true point of difference when compared to other development opportunities
- Market style town centre under 2 miles plus large out of town style retail development just over 2 miles
- A good number of primary and secondary schools serve the area with the extremely well regarded and privately run Bolton school just over 3 miles away
- Potential to create a home finished to your own standard and specification
- Previous dwelling already demolished and sitting close to attractive green belt
- An elevated location close to the West Pennine Moors
Description
** FOR SALE BY MODERN METHOD OF AUCTION STARTING BID £275,000 PLUS RESERVATION FEES **
This site was previously occupied by a bungalow which was demolished a number of years ago with planning historically granted for a large four-story dwelling of around 4500 sq ft.
Our client had planned to build the property for their own occupation, but plans changed, as these things do, which saw them move to another part of the country.
The architect designed drawings were specifically created to maximise the stunning far-reaching views to the south, for which this elevated part of Horwich is synonymous. With any such property these views change according to the seasons and on the clearest days the aspect stretches far beyond the fields and nearby reservoir which are immediately set to the rear. In fact, the distant views include the Lancashire Plain, Snowdon range on a good day and the skyline of Manchester City Centre to the east. We have previously heard it remarked that the main reason for purchasing a property in this location is to ensure its owner can look down over the rest of Lancashire!
For those who are not familiar with the area, this specific address strikes a brilliant balance of countryside access with the Rivington and the West Pennine Moor country park being particularly close by. Similarly, the small group of neighbouring houses are set immediately next to greenbelt agricultural fields. Despite this excellent access to rural surroundings, the connectivity for commuting is superb and includes motorway and train links within around 3 miles.
For day to day amenities there is a local market style town centre which is around 2 miles away, together with an out of town style retail development, also around 2 miles away. Many locals also consider Manchester city centre an appropriate distance to socialise, work and shop.
This plot offers great potential for someone to create a home designed to their own style and specification where the views will offer the wow factor and a true point of difference when compared with other development possibilities.
This plot is for sale by the Modern Method of Auction, meaning the buyer and seller are to complete within 56 days (the "Reservation Period"). Interested parties personal data will be shared with the Auctioneer (iamsold).
If considering buying with a mortgage, inspect and consider the property carefully with your lender before bidding.
A Buyer Information Pack is provided. The winning bidder will pay £349.00 including VAT for this pack which you must view before bidding.
The buyer signs a Reservation Agreement and makes payment of a non-refundable Reservation Fee of 4.5% of the purchase price including VAT, subject to a minimum of £6,600.00 including VAT. This is paid to reserve the property to the buyer during the Reservation Period and is paid in addition to the purchase price. This is considered within calculations for Stamp Duty Land Tax.
Services may be recommended by the Agent or Auctioneer in which they will receive payment from the service provider if the service is taken. Any payment that will be received by the Agent or Auctioneer will be confirmed to you in writing before services are taken. Services are optional.
Chorley Old Road is a high calibre address around a mile and a half from Horwich town centre and around two and a half miles from junction 6 of the M61 and Horwich Parkway train station. This station is on the mainline to Manchester and the airport.
The area manages to strike a lovely balance of these convenient amenities with superb access to the surrounding countryside and therefore the location tends to attract people who enjoy spending time outdoors.
There are footpaths leading immediately from the road with access towards High Rid reservoir, whilst the nearby Georges Lane is one of the main routes towards Rivington Pike and its associated moorland. Many locals consider Manchester and the Trafford Centre an appropriate distance to shop and socialise and is therefore another great attribute to the area.
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Property details
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- Date Posted
- 2026-08-08
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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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
18 Mbps
Standard (10-30 Mbps)
Suitable for
- Web & social
- Music streaming
- Standard video calls
Mobile signal
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
- Claypool Primary School0.9 milesOfsted report card · Feb 2026
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 218
- Type
- Community school
- St Mary's RC Primary School1.2 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Pupils
- 214
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- Chorley New Road Primary Academy1.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 316
- Type
- Academy converter
- Markland Hill Primary School1.4 milesOfsted: Outstanding *
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 315
- Type
- Community school
- Johnson Fold Community Primary School1.4 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Type
- Academy converter
Secondary
- St Joseph's RC High School1.1 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,047
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- Rivington and Blackrod High School2.1 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,626
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Smithills School2.1 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,203
- Type
- Academy converter
- Ladybridge High School2.4 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,136
- Type
- Community school
- Thornleigh Salesian College2.6 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,574
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
* 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
Green space
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.
Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
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
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Rivers and the sea
Surface water
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- 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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