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Warehouse Lane, Foulridge, Colne, Lancashire, BB8

Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1

Key Features

  • Off Grid Living
  • Stunning Canal Views
  • Character Barn Conversion
  • Solar Powered Home
  • Seven Thousand Litre Tank
  • Vaulted Beamed Ceilings
  • Cosy Log Burner
  • Beautiful Shepherds Hut
  • Spacious Garden Plot
  • Countryside Walking Routes

Description

*NOT SUITABLE FOR MORTGAGE BUYERS*
Nestled within the picturesque countryside of Foulridge, The Boat House, Warehouse Lane, is a charming and characterful barn conversion offering a unique opportunity to enjoy idyllic off-grid living surrounded by nature and overlooking the historic Leeds and Liverpool Canal.

Powered by solar panels, benefitting from a substantial 7,000-litre water tank with filtration system and LPG gas supply, this beautifully presented home combines sustainability with modern comfort.

The accommodation centres around a spacious open-plan living area featuring a cosy log-burning stove, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere throughout the year. The living space flows seamlessly into the dining area and fitted kitchen, complete with a Belfast sink, gas hob and integrated oven, making it perfect for both everyday living and entertaining.

The property offers a generous double bedroom and a stunning contemporary bathroom fitted with a freestanding bath, wash basin and WC. Finished with stylish grey stone tiling and attractive timber panelling, the bathroom provides a luxurious retreat. Throughout the property, the vaulted ceiling with exposed beams enhances the sense of space and showcases the barn's original character.

Externally, the front of the property enjoys a spacious garden with a patio seating area, timber shed and spectacular open countryside views. Direct access to the nearby canal makes this an ideal setting for those who enjoy walking, cycling or simply enjoying the peaceful surroundings.

To the rear, a large croft provides additional outdoor space and is home to a beautiful Shepherd's Hut overlooking the canal. The hut offers a living area, kitchen facilities and sleeping accommodation, making it ideal for visiting family and friends seeking a relaxing weekend escape.

Offering charm, character, sustainability and an unrivalled countryside setting, this exceptional home is perfect for buyers seeking a peaceful rural lifestyle with all the beauty of canal-side living on their doorstep.

Foulridge is a highly desirable village on the border of Lancashire and Yorkshire, renowned for its beautiful countryside, thriving community and scenic canal-side setting. The renowned Cross Gaits Café, located close by, is a popular destination for walkers, cyclists and visitors, offering a welcoming atmosphere and excellent refreshments.

The historic Leeds and Liverpool Canal provides miles of picturesque towpath walks and cycling routes, with stunning views stretching across the surrounding countryside. Nearby attractions include Foulridge Tunnel, local nature walks and a variety of country pubs and village amenities. The neighbouring market towns of Colne and Barnoldswick offer a wider range of shops, supermarkets and leisure facilities, whilst excellent transport links make commuting convenient.

This wonderful location combines the tranquillity of rural living with easy access to everyday amenities, making it an ideal place to call home.

GROUND FLOOR

Living Room

Dining Area

Kitchen

Bedroom

Bedroom

SHEPHERDS HUT

Living Area

Kitchen

Bedroom

EXTERNAL

Front Garden

Driveway

Rear Garden

Disclaimer

Subject to contract. Particulars are prepared in good faith for general guidance only and do not form part of any offer or contract. Measurements, floor plans and photos are approximate and not to scale; services and systems have not been tested. Buyers should verify with their legal adviser the tenure, length of lease, ground rent, service charges (where applicable), council tax band, EPC rating and any other charges or restrictions before exchange of contracts.

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Property details

Tenure
Leasehold
Council Tax Band
A
Date Posted
2026-08-17

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
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Garden
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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

10 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre

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

  • Foulridge Saint Michael and All Angels CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    175
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy1 mileNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    216
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • Kelbrook Primary School1.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    96
    Type
    Community school
  • Park Primary School1.6 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    319
    Type
    Community school
  • Colne Lord Street School1.7 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    327
    Type
    Academy converter

Secondary

  • Colne Park High School1.3 milesOfsted report card · Apr 2026
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    989
    Type
    Academy converter
  • West Craven High School2.2 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    528
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Colne Primet Academy2.3 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    805
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School2.5 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    812
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • Pendle Vale College2.8 milesOfsted report card · Feb 2026
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,046
    Type
    Community school

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

Morrisons Daily Colne Glenroy Avenue, Colne1.2 miles
Spar - Kelbrook, Kelbrook1.3 miles
Lidl Colne, Colne1.4 miles

GP surgery

The Richmond Hill Practice1.7 miles

Pharmacy

Evercare Pharmacy1.6 miles

Hospital

Pendle Community Hospital3.5 miles

Green space

Allotments Or Community Growing Spaces150 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

Colne Rail Station1.9 miles

Nearest bus stop

Ormerod Terrace361 metres

Typical drive times

Colne5 min · 1.7 miles
Earby8 min · 3.5 miles
Trawden9 min · 3.2 miles
Barnoldswick7 min · 3.7 miles
Preston (city)42 min · 32 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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