- Land size
- 0.82 acres
- Dwelling size
- 1128 sqft
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 1
Key Features
- Development opportunity
- 3 bedroom farmhouse with attached brick barn
- Plot extending to 0.82 acres (0.33 hectares ) OTA
- Permission in principle for the demolition of existing farmhouse and barn and erection o up to 6 dwellings (a maximum net increase of 5 dwellings)
- Lovely central Elswick village location
- Good access to the main road and motorway network
Description
Fantastic development opportunity. Currently comprising a double fronted house and attached brick barn all set in 0.82 acres (0.33 hectares) or thereabouts. This property has so much potential. There is Permission in Principle for demolition of the existing farmhouse and barn and erection of up to 6 dwellings ( a maximum net increase of 5 dwellings). There would be scope to simply alters or replace the existing or develop multiple units subject to gaining the necessary consents.
The existing house and barns require substantial modernisation and the house currently comprises; reception hall, kitchen, pantry and shower room to the ground floor and 3 bedrooms and a shower room to the first floor. The house extends to 1128 sq ft (104.7sq m) and brick barn extends to 1350 sq m (125.4 sq ft) or thereabouts. In total the plot sits in 0.82 acres (0.33 hectares) or thereabouts and has great potential. There are dilapidated buildings on site, no entry should be taken and care should be taken when inspecting the property.
The property sits in the jurisdiction of Fylde Borough Council and has permission in principle for demolition of existing farmhouse and barn and erection of up to 6 dwellings (a maximum net increase of 5 dwellings) under 25/0187 The details can be found on Fylde Borough Councils website
Nestled in the heart of the picturesque Fylde countryside, the sought-after village of Elswick has a lovely rural feel.
The village provides everything needed for day-to-day living, including a well-regarded primary school, village shop, traditional country pubs and church, all contributing to its friendly and vibrant atmosphere. Scenic country lanes, open farmland and numerous walking and cycling routes surround the village, making it an ideal setting for those who enjoy an active outdoor lifestyle.
Elswick has good access to the main road and motorway network. The market town of Kirkham and the city of Preston are both within easy reach, providing an extensive range of shopping, leisure and educational facilities, together with fast rail links to Manchester, Liverpool and London. The nearby M55 motorway offers convenient access across the Fylde Coast, including the coastal towns of Lytham, St Annes and Blackpool.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- D
- Date Posted
- 2026-10-27
Energy Performance Certificate
Energy Efficiency Rating
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.
Property Brochure
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Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
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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
- Public Rights of Way
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- 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
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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
1.8 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
Predicted 4G and 5G signal; 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
- St. Anne's Copp CofE Primary School, Great Eccleston0.6 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 166
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Great Eccleston1.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 44
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- Singleton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School2.3 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 100
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Inskip St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided School2.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 60
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Weeton Primary School2.7 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 163
- Type
- Community school
Secondary
- Hodgson Academy4.1 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,121
- Type
- Academy converter
- Carr Hill High School4.2 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 790
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Baines School4.6 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 726
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Millfield School5.2 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 877
- Type
- Community school
- Blackpool Aspire Academy5.4 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 799
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
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
Environment Agency open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Long-term risk counts flood defences; the planning map's flood zones do not. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.
Rivers and the sea
Planning map: Flood Zone 1.
Surface water
Not at the pin: mapped about 10 metres away.
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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