Summary - 61 PLECKGATE ROAD BLACKBURN BB1 8PN
5 bed 2 bath Detached
Large Victorian detached plot with outbuilding — prime for renovation or redevelopment (STPP)..
Five bedrooms detached on approx 1/2 acre plot with extensive garden
Two-storey outbuilding offering additional development or workspace potential
Requires full renovation; refurbishment and updating needed throughout
Development opportunity subject to planning permission (STPP)
Stone walls likely uninsulated; works required for thermal performance
EPC rating F — energy upgrades and insulation necessary
Close to strong schools including Pleckgate High (Outstanding)
Freehold, mains gas heating, fast broadband and excellent mobile signal
This substantial five-bedroom detached house sits on an exceptionally large plot of approximately half an acre in sought-after Pleckgate. Originally built as a mill owner’s home, the property retains period character in its stone walls and generous room proportions but requires comprehensive renovation throughout. An attached two-storey outbuilding and wide grounds present clear blank-canvas potential for extension or redevelopment (subject to planning permission).
The plot and location are the principal value drivers: a very large, private garden with development potential (STPP), easy access to strong local schools including Pleckgate High (Outstanding) and a mix of community amenities nearby. The house is freehold, has double glazing and mains gas central heating, and sits in a low-crime neighbourhood with good broadband and mobile signal – practical benefits for families or conversion projects aimed at rental or resale.
Buyers should be realistic about costs: the property needs renovation, insulation appears absent in the original stone walls, and it currently carries an EPC rating of F. These are material drawbacks that will affect budget and timelines. That said, for renovators or developers comfortable handling refurbishment and planning, the combination of plot size, detached position and local demand creates a compelling opportunity to create a bespoke family home or a multi-unit scheme (STPP).
Viewings are recommended for investors and experienced renovators who can assess scope and costs on site. The property offers rare scope in Pleckgate — significant upside for those prepared to take on a full refurbishment or a redevelopment application.
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