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Merrills Head Barn, Long Causeway, Burnley, BB10

Land size
3 acres
Bedrooms
8
Bathrooms
4

Key Features

  • Quote Ref: 843165 when calling

Description

Guide Price: £1,250,000 - £1,500,000

Set within the rural heart of Cliviger and commanding far-reaching views across the magnificent Cliviger Gorge, Merrills Head Barn is an exceptional country residence offering remarkable space, privacy and an authentic countryside lifestyle.

Arranged across three substantial floors and complemented by extensive outbuildings, the property provides an overall measured floor area of approximately 7,412 sq ft.

The accommodation brings together traditional architectural character, carefully considered modern comforts and an exceptionally flexible layout capable of providing up to eight bedrooms.

From the moment you arrive, the impressive scale of the home and its setting become immediately apparent.

A sweeping circular driveway creates a striking approach, providing extensive parking and convenient access to the property’s three garages, stables and additional workshop or office space.

The surrounding land includes approximately one acre of private garden together with a two-acre paddock, creating an outstanding environment for equestrian buyers, larger families and those seeking greater freedom and privacy.

An attractive pond forms a further focal point within the grounds, complementing the open landscape and reinforcing the property’s connection to its remarkable rural surroundings.

Inside, the accommodation is characterised by generous proportions, exposed beams, natural stonework and extensive oak detailing.

The entrance hall makes an immediate impression, with a handsome oak staircase rising through the property and establishing the quality and character found throughout the home.

A selection of substantial reception rooms provides tremendous flexibility for family life, formal entertaining and quieter relaxation.

Traditional fireplaces and wood-burning stoves create warm focal points, while the larger living spaces take full advantage of the panoramic countryside views.

One of the most impressive reception areas features extensive glazing overlooking the surrounding landscape, flooding the room with natural light and creating a seamless visual connection between the interior and the countryside beyond.

The country kitchen sits at the heart of the home and provides an inviting space for everyday family life and entertaining.

An electric AGA creates a natural focal point, while generous cabinetry, extensive preparation space and a central island combine practicality with timeless country style.

The kitchen also features a distinctive red wine warmer, adding an unusual and memorable detail to an already highly specified space.

Comfort has been carefully considered throughout the property.

Underfloor heating and a heat recovery system remove the need for conventional radiators, allowing the rooms to retain cleaner lines while maintaining a comfortable and efficient living environment.

The first floor provides six bedrooms, including two bedrooms with en-suite facilities.

The principal bedroom accommodation is particularly impressive, offering generous proportions, extensive fitted dressing storage and a dedicated dressing or make-up station.

The remaining bedrooms continue the property’s sense of scale and character, with exposed beams, countryside views and excellent flexibility for family members, visiting guests or those requiring dedicated office or hobby space.

The second floor adds another particularly versatile dimension to the home.

This level incorporates a further bedroom, a central lounge and a substantial store/bedroom.

The store/bedroom can be adapted to suit the requirements of its new owners, providing the potential for an eighth bedroom, guest accommodation, additional storage, a private workspace or a hobby room.

The central second-floor lounge provides an excellent retreat for older children, guests or extended family members, allowing this upper level to function as a more independent living area if required.

With five bathroom and WC facilities across the property, the accommodation offers strong practicality for larger families, multi-generational living and visiting guests.

A private sauna introduces an additional lifestyle element, creating space for relaxation and wellbeing within the comfort of home.

Outside, the extensive grounds are central to the property’s appeal.

The private gardens provide abundant space for entertaining, recreation and enjoying the open views, while the paddock offers valuable land for horses or other animals.

The stables benefit from a plumbed water supply, providing practical facilities for equestrian use.

Three garages offer excellent secure parking and storage, while the additional workshop or office potential will appeal to buyers who operate a business from home, pursue practical hobbies or require substantial ancillary space.

The elevated countryside setting delivers exceptional views across Cliviger Gorge and the surrounding landscape.

Cliviger is renowned for its dramatic scenery, open countryside and access to miles of walking, cycling and riding routes.

It offers a genuine rural atmosphere while remaining within reach of schools, transport connections and the everyday facilities required for modern family life.

What distinguishes Merrills Head Barn is the way it combines scale, character, modern performance and land.

This is a home where extensive oak craftsmanship and traditional materials sit comfortably alongside underfloor heating, heat recovery technology and thoughtfully designed living spaces.

The result is a substantial yet welcoming country residence capable of adapting to a wide variety of lifestyles.

For buyers searching for more than bedrooms and square footage, this is a rare opportunity to enjoy a significant country home with up to eight bedrooms, flexible multi-generational accommodation, equestrian facilities, extensive garaging and one of Cliviger’s most distinctive rural settings.

This is not simply a place to live.

It is a home in which space, countryside and family life can be enjoyed without compromise.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
H
Date Posted
2026-09-17

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 1,220 Homes with Land listings in East Anglia (1+ acres).

This Property£416,667 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £376,126 / 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
59 D
70 C

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

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Water
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Heating
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Broadband
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Sewerage
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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

Accessibility
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Parking
Parking Available
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

5 Mbps

Under 10 Mbps here

Suitable for

  • Basic browsing & email

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

  • The Rackham Church of England Primary School and Pre-School1.3 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    307
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Sutton CofE VC Primary School2.7 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    271
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Ely St John's Community Primary School2.8 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    371
    Type
    Community school
  • Mepal and Witcham Church of England Primary School2.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    114
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Wilburton CofE Primary School3.1 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    117
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England

Secondary

  • Witchford Village College1.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    804
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Ely College3.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,635
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Cromwell Community College6.4 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 18
    Pupils
    1,539
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Vista Academy Littleport6.6 milesOfsted report card · Nov 2025
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    547
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Soham Village College8.3 milesOfsted: Outstanding
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,436
    Type
    Academy converter

* 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

Co-op Ely Road Sutton, Sutton, Cambridgeshire, CB62 miles
M&S Ely BP, Ely2.7 miles
Spar - Haddenham, Haddenham, Cambridgeshire3.1 miles

GP surgery

Priors Field Surgery2.4 miles

Pharmacy

Sutton Pharmacy2.4 miles

Hospital

Princess Of Wales Hospital4.2 miles

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

Ely Rail Station3.7 miles

Nearest bus stop

Church Road0.7 miles

Typical drive times

March24 min · 16 miles
Soham18 min · 11 miles
Chatteris14 min · 8.6 miles
Ely (city)11 min · 5.1 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

These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.

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