Plot of land Rock Terrace, Egerton, Bolton, BL7
- Land size
- 8 acres
Key Features
- Plot Of Land With Planning Permission For Two Detached Family Homes
- Set In A Peaceful Woodland And Quarry Location In Egerton
- Planning Approved for Two Eco Grand Design-Style Houses
- Property One - Five Bedrooms - 3,800 Sq Ft
- Property Two - Four Bedrooms - 3,230 Sq Ft
- Total of 8 Acres
- Rare And Unique Opportunity
- Private Lane
- Freehold
Description
The Land...
A rare development opportunity-
Extending over approximately 8 acres, this impressive plot presents a rare opportunity to invest in land with approved planning permission across 2 acres - for the construction of two contemporary, eco, grand design-style homes. Nestled within a tranquil woodland setting, the site offers an excellent opportunity for developers, investors or those seeking to create their very own unique home in a peaceful and picturesque location. Situated just off Cox Green Road in Egerton, the plot enjoys both tranquillity and everyday convenience, with local shops, pubs, cafes, restaurants and highly regarded primary and secondary schools. There are a range of scenic walks nearby such as The Last Drop Village, Turton Golf Club, Turton tower and Jumbles Reservoir.
The Houses...
Positioned off a private lane, the homes comprise two substantial detached dwellings, each designed with open plan kitchen-diner-living spaces, lounge, study, utility room, boot room, downstairs WC, double bedrooms, ensuites, the master with a dressing room, a family bathroom, front and rear gardens, driveways and beautiful woodland outlooks. The surroundings provide an idyllic setting for family living with the opportunity to create unique homes.
Please note that the AI generated photo is not an exact drawing. For further information you can go to the Bolton Council website and search under the reference number 18072/24
Property One-
A substantial five-bedroom detached family home extending approximately 3,800 sq ft, offering impressive accommodation for contemporary family living.
Property Two-
A generously proportioned four-bedroom detached family home extending to approximately 3,230 sq ft, providing an equally one-of-a-kind opportunity to create a rare and spacious modern property.
The Location...
Set in a desirable location accessible by two lovely villages, Egerton and Bromley Cross. Within very easy access of all the daily amenities in both villages, including local shopping, excellent schooling at all levels and of course Bromley Cross train station with direct links to Bolton, Manchester and Clitheroe. Wonderful country walks are on your doorstep, there's lovely dog walks around The Jumbles Country Park and cosy pubs and cafes nearby!
Aerial Photos
AI Design
Land Photos
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Private Lane
Plans And Plot Images
Aerials
Aerials
Agents Notes
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(ii) all descriptions, dimensions, reference to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation and other details are given without responsibility and any intending purchasers or tenants should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them
(iii) no person in the employment of William Thomas Estates has authority to make or give any representations or warranty whatever in relation to this property
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
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- Council Tax Band
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- Date Posted
- 2026-11-06
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 12 Building Plots listings in North West England (1+ acres).
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
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- Water
- Mains
- 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
- 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
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
- Walmsley CofE Primary School653 metresOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 303
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- St John the Evangelist RC Primary School, Bromley Cross, Bolton686 metresNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Pupils
- 162
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- Eagley Infant School789 metresNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 2 to 7
- Pupils
- 203
- Type
- Academy converter
- Eagley Junior School0.7 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 7 to 11
- Pupils
- 224
- Type
- Academy converter
- Egerton Community Primary School0.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Type
- Academy converter
Secondary
- Turton School0.9 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,596
- Type
- Community school
- Sharples School1.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,214
- Type
- Academy converter
- Thornleigh Salesian College1.6 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,574
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- Canon Slade School1.7 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,724
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Smithills School2 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,203
- 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
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 50 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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