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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!

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Agents Notes

William Thomas Estates for themselves and for vendors or lessors of this property whose agents they are given notice that:
(i) the particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intended purchasers or lessees and do not constitute nor constitute part of an offer or a contract.
(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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Date Posted
2026-11-06

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 12 Building Plots listings in North West England (1+ acres).

This Property£75,000 / acre
Building Plots Average (1+ acres) £347,578 / acre
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Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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Water
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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

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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

OutdoorsIndoorsEE Good NoneO2 Good LimitedThree Good NoneVodafone Good None

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
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  • 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

Co-op Bromley Cross, Bolton0.7 miles
Sainsburys Bolton Darwen Road Local, Bolton0.7 miles
Spar - Euro Garage Bolton, Bolton1 mile

GP surgery

Edgworth Medical Centre654 metres

Pharmacy

Cohens Chemist654 metres

Hospital

Beaumont Hospital4.2 miles

Green space

Playing Field376 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

Bromley Cross Rail Station1 mile

Nearest bus stop

Arnold Road385 metres

Typical drive times

Bolton13 min · 4.3 miles
Darwen13 min · 6 miles
Farnworth14 min · 6 miles
Little Lever16 min · 6.2 miles
Salford (city)27 min · 17 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

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

Very low risk

Planning map: Flood Zone 1.

Surface water

Medium to low risk (1 in 100 to 1 in 1000)

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.

Important notice: Information, maps and tags on this page are drawn from the advertising agent's marketing materials or generated automatically. LandSale has not verified them. Relying on these details is at your own risk, always carry out independent checks before committing to a purchase.

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454 Darwen Road, Bromley Cross, Bolton, BL7 9DX

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