Summary - The Stables, Highfield Road BB4 7JS
3 bed 2 bath Detached
Private gated driveway, stables and elevated views ideal for multi‑generational living or future development.
Three double bedrooms plus large vaulted en‑suite annexe bedroom
Set on an extraordinary four-acre plot just a mile from Rawtenstall town centre, this 1995 stone-built property combines private countryside setting with easy commuter access to the M66 and Manchester. The single-storey layout includes three double bedrooms, two bathrooms and a large, vaulted en-suite bedroom currently arranged as a self-contained annexe — useful for multi‑generational living or flexible rental use. The main residence sits in a manicured lower acre with south-facing lawn and two stone-flagged patios. Two purpose-built stables and extensive off-street parking sit close to the gated, tarmacked driveway.
Above the house a separate road rises to a large, level three-acre plateau that formerly accommodated an isolation hospital. That history provides a precedent for buildings on the upper land and presents scope for future development, subject to obtaining planning permission from Rossendale Council. For those not seeking development, the upper acreage offers private woodland edges, elevated valley views and versatile grazing or amenity land.
Practical information is straightforward: freehold tenure, council tax band D and an EPC rating of D. Heating is by mains-gas boiler and radiators; double glazing was installed before 2002. Notable negatives include slow broadband speeds locally, and recorded very high crime levels for the area — both factors buyers should consider. The local area is described as deprived despite pockets of professional households nearby.
This property will suit buyers looking for space, privacy and long-term potential — families wanting annexe flexibility, buyers needing roomy grounds for horses or hobbies, or developers/investors prepared to pursue planning. Viewing is recommended to appreciate the plot, vistas and genuine scope the site offers.
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