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Commons Lane, Balderstone, Blackburn, Lancashire

Land size
2.82 acres
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
4

Key Features

  • Exceptional six-bedroom detached former farmhouse.
  • Traditional stone barn with planning permission for conversion into a substantial five bedroom detached dwelling.
  • Set within approximately 2.82 acres of gardens, paddock and woodland.
  • Private driveway, extensive parking, detached garage and landscaped grounds.
  • Sought-after Ribble Valley location to the edge of Balderstone village with excellent access to Clitheroe, Preston, Blackburn and the A59 and M6 road networks.

Description

Impressive six bedroom detached former farmhouse alongside a substantial traditional stone barn with planning permission for conversion into an independent five-bedroom residence, all set within approximately 2.82 acres of gardens, paddocks and woodland.Occupying a superb rural position on the edge of the highly regarded Ribble Valley village of Balderstone, Hubbersty Fold Farm presents an outstanding opportunity to acquire an exceptional country home with significant future potential. The property includes an impressive six-bedroom detached former farmhouse, alongside a substantial traditional stone barn with planning permission for conversion into an independent five-bedroom residence, all set within approximately 2.82 acres of gardens, paddocks and woodland.

The location offers the perfect balance of countryside tranquillity and everyday convenience. Surrounded by open farmland, yet within easy reach of Clitheroe, Blackburn and Preston, the property also benefits from excellent connectivity via the nearby A59 and M6, making it ideally suited for both family living and commuting.

The farmhouse extends to over 3,000 sq ft and has been sympathetically remodelled and enlarged to create a beautifully presented family home arranged over three floors. Offering generous proportions throughout, the accommodation has been designed with modern living in mind, combining character and charm with high-quality contemporary finishes.

At the heart of the home is an impressive open-plan living kitchen, beautifully appointed with quality cabinetry, extensive work surfaces and integrated appliances, providing an exceptional space for everyday family life and entertaining. Off the kitchen is a side entrance porch and separate w.c.

Adjoining the kitchen is the dining room, being ideal for formal occasions, while the spacious lounge, centred around an attractive fireplace, enjoys delightful views across the surrounding gardens.

The first floor provides four generous double bedrooms, including two with en-suites, together with a family bathroom and dressing room. The second floor offers two further double bedrooms, an additional bathroom and a versatile study or landing area, creating an ideal space for guests, older children or those working from home.

The property is approached via a private driveway leading to extensive parking and a detached oak framed garage/carport with integrated utility room. Mature landscaped gardens surround the farmhouse, complemented by an adjoining grass paddock area and a small area of woodland, extending the overall grounds to approximately 2.82 acres, or thereabouts, and providing an idyllic rural setting.

The substantial traditional stone barn, positioned to the rear of the dwelling, benefits from planning permission granted by Ribble Valley Borough Council under Application Ref 3/2011/0625, allowing for the barn conversion into an impressive detached five bedroom dwelling.

The current plans would provide the following internal accommodation:

Ground Floor: large reception hallway, lounge, living kitchen, snug, cloakroom, utility room and attached double garage.

First Floor: Main room with en-suite bathroom, four additional bedrooms (three with en-suite) and family bathroom.

The barn offers exceptional flexibility, presenting an exciting opportunity for multi-generational living, guest accommodation, holiday letting or the creation of a separate family residence, subject to the existing consent.

Hubbersty Fold Farm represents a rare opportunity to acquire a distinguished country residence with outstanding versatility, beautifully presented accommodation and exceptional long-term potential in one of Lancashire's most desirable rural locations.

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
G
Date Posted
2026-08-12

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 790 Homes with Land listings in North West England (1+ acres).

This Property£336,879 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £191,422 / acre
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Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs
CurrentPotential
(92+)A
(81-91)B
(69-80)C
(55-68)D
(39-54)E
(21-38)F
(1-20)G
71 C
86 B

Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)

Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
Mains
Water
Mains
Heating
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Broadband
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Sewerage
Septic Tank / Private

Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
Yes
Private Rights of Way
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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
Parking Available
Garden
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

1.8 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre · available to 79% of premises

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

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

  • Balderstone St Leonard's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School218 metresNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    106
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Osbaldeston1.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    69
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • Mellor St Mary Church of England Primary School1.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    144
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Ribchester St Wilfrid's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School2.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    96
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge2.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    235
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Roman Catholic

Secondary

  • Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School2.9 milesOfsted: Outstanding
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    866
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Muslim
    Gender
    Girls
  • St Cecilia's RC High School3.3 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    581
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • Pleckgate High School3.3 milesOfsted: Outstanding
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,339
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Longridge High School3.4 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    810
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School3.5 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 19
    Pupils
    873
    Type
    Free schools

* 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

Spar - Pennine Service Station, Osbaldeston1.1 miles
Spar - Windmill Petrol Station, Mellor Brook1.1 miles
Spar - Euro Garage Fivebarred Gate, Samlesbury2 miles

GP surgery

Limefield Surgery3.4 miles

Pharmacy

Mellor Pharmacy1.8 miles

Hospital

Beardwood Hospital2.9 miles

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

Ramsgreave & Wilpshire Rail Station3.5 miles

Nearest bus stop

St Leonards CEPS280 metres

Typical drive times

Rishton18 min · 7.5 miles
Blackburn16 min · 5.4 miles
Bamber Bridge18 min · 9.3 miles
Great Harwood19 min · 8.1 miles
Preston (city)19 min · 7.9 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

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • 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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