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Guide Price£250,000

Duckworth Hill Lane, Oswaldtwistle, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5

Key Features

  • Residential development opportunity
  • Full planning permission - conversion of agricultural building to four dwellings
  • Stunning views across open countryside
  • Potential resale value of £275k per unit
  • Excellent semi rural plot
  • 4 x two bed & two bath town houses
  • Excellent commuter links

Description

For Sale Via Online Auction. Fees Apply.

Description
Situated in a stunning semi-rural setting, this residential development opportunity presents an exceptional prospect for those seeking a project within picturesque surroundings. The property boasts a generous plot with captivating views of the surrounding open countryside, creating an idyllic backdrop for future residents.

Offering full planning permission for the conversion of an existing agricultural building into four distinct dwellings, this development scheme comprises four well-designed townhouses, each featuring two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The layout of the townhouses has been thoughtfully crafted to optimise space and functionality, ensuring a comfortable and contemporary living environment for future inhabitants.

One of the most appealing aspects of this property is its strategic location, which combines the tranquillity of a rural setting with excellent commuter links, providing residents with the best of both worlds. The property's proximity to major transportation routes ensures convenient access to nearby towns and cities, making it an attractive option for those who value accessibility and connectivity.

With a potential resale value estimated at £275,000 per unit, this development opportunity offers a promising return on investment for savvy developers or individuals looking to capitalise on the growing demand for high-quality residential properties in desirable locations. The combination of a sought-after location, picturesque views, and well-conceived design make this property a compelling option for those with a discerning eye for real estate opportunities.

In summary, this residential development opportunity presents a rare chance to create a collection of four thoughtfully designed townhouses in a serene semi-rural setting, with the potential for significant returns on investment. With full planning permission already in place and a favourable market outlook, this property offers a solid foundation for a successful development project that promises both financial rewards and a quality living environment for future residents.

Desciption

Situated in a stunning semi-rural setting, this residential development opportunity presents an exceptional prospect for those seeking a project within picturesque surroundings. The property boasts a generous plot with captivating views of the surrounding open countryside, creating an idyllic backdrop for future residents.

Tenure

TITLE NUMBER: LA694521 - Freehold

Location

One of the most appealing aspects of this property is its strategic location, which combines the tranquillity of a rural setting with excellent commuter links, providing residents with the best of both worlds. The property's proximity to major transportation routes ensures convenient access to nearby towns and cities, making it an attractive option for those who value accessibility and connectivity.

Additional Information

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Auctioneers Additional Comments

Pattinson Auction are referred to as The Auctioneer. This auction lot is being sold by either conditional (Modern) or unconditional (Traditional) auction terms and overseen by The Auctioneer. The method of auction sale and the applicable terms and conditions are found on the lot page of this property on The Auctioneers website. The property is available to view strictly by appointment only via any Marketing Agent or The Auctioneer. Please be aware that any enquiry, bid or viewing of the subject property will require your details to be shared between any marketing agent and The Auctioneer so that matters can be dealt with effectively. The property is being sold via a transparent online auction. To submit a bid, all bidders must adhere to a verification of identity process in line with Anti Money Laundering procedures. Bids can be submitted at any time and from anywhere.

Auctioneers Additional Comments

The advertised price is commonly referred to as a Starting Bid or Guide Price and is accompanied by a Reserve Price. The Reserve Price is confidential to the seller and The Auctioneer and will typically be within a range above or below 10% of the Guide Price or Starting Bid. These prices are subject to change. An auction can be closed at any time, with The Auctioneer permitting the property (the lot) to be sold prior to the end of the auction. A Legal Pack associated with this property is available to view upon request and contains details relevant to the legal documentation, enabling all interested parties to make an informed decision prior to bidding. The Legal Pack will also outline the buyers obligations and sellers commitments. It is strongly advised that you seek the counsel of a solicitor prior to proceeding with any property and/or Land Title purchase.

Auctioneers Additional Comments

In order to secure the property and ensure commitment from the seller, upon exchange of contracts the successful bidder will be expected to pay a non-refundable deposit equivalent to 5% of the purchase price. The deposit will form part of the purchase price. A non-refundable reservation fee of up to 6% inc VAT (subject to a minimum fee which could be up to 7,200 inc VAT) is also payable upon agreement of sale. The Reservation Fee is in addition to the agreed purchase price, and consideration should be given by the purchaser to any Stamp Duty Land Tax liability associated with the overall purchase costs. Both the Marketing Agent and The Auctioneer may consider it necessary or beneficial to pass customer details to third-party service suppliers, from whom a referral fee may be received. There is no requirement or obligation to use any recommended suppliers or services.

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Date Posted
2026-09-09

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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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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

52 Mbps

Superfast · available to 44% of premises

Suitable for

  • HD streaming
  • Video calls
  • Web & social

Fixed wireless access may also be an option here.

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

  • Oswaldtwistle Moor End Primary School0.8 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    205
    Type
    Community school
  • Oswaldtwistle West End Primary School0.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    200
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Knuzden St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy1 mileOfsted report card · Jan 2026
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    150
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Oswaldtwistle St Andrew's Church of England Primary School1 mileOfsted report card · Jan 2026
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    302
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Oswaldtwistle Hippings Methodist Voluntary Controlled Primary School1.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    205
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Methodist

Secondary

  • Rhyddings1.3 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    610
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Our Lady and St John RC High School, a Voluntary Academy1.6 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    770
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • Mount Carmel Roman Catholic High School, Hyndburn1.7 milesOfsted report card · Nov 2025
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    801
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • Blackburn Central High School2.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,015
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Accrington St Christopher's Church of England High School2.5 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,280
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England

* 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 - Oswaldtwistle, Oswaldtwistle0.9 miles
Heron Oswaldtwistle, Oswaldtwistle1 mile
Tesco Oswaldtwistle Mill Express, Oswaldtwistle1.1 miles

GP surgery

Higher Heys Surgery1 mile

Pharmacy

Oswaldtwistle Pharmacy0.9 miles

Hospital

Royal Blackburn Hospital1.9 miles

Green space

Playing Field777 metres

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

Church & Oswaldtwistle Rail Station1.5 miles

Nearest bus stop

Britannia Cottages194 metres

Typical drive times

Church6 min · 2.3 miles
Rishton8 min · 3.8 miles
Blackburn8 min · 3.4 miles
Oswaldtwistle2 min · 1 miles
Preston (city)22 min · 16 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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