Buckley’s Barn, Cripplegate Lane, Hoghton, PR5 0RR is a detached agricultural barn set in about an acre of land ready for conversion into a 4 bedroom house. Included there is a stabling shed capable of homing 2 horses and an established vegetable garden.

Planning permission for this self-build in Greenbelt was granted by the South Ribble Borough Council on 23rd July 2024. This for a 2-storey detached dwelling following the demolition of existing barn, with hard and soft landscaping. A deed of easement is in place with the De Hoghton Estate establishing a right of access from Cripplegate Lane.

The permission is for a dwelling with a floor area of 256 sqm or 2755 sq ft over 2 floors.

Ground floor consists of Entrance Hall, Kitchen, Dining Room, Lounge, Bedroom 4, Bathroom, Cloakroom, WC, Utility, Boot Room, Snug and Plant Room.

First floor consists of Master Bedroom with en-suite, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Family Bathroom and generous storage space.

The design is M4(2) compliant for future proofing and easy adaptation for people with disabilities of any ages.

The build benefits from a southerly aspect with unimpeded views over fields to nearby Duxon Hill. The main bedroom features a south facing balcony. Internally the entrance hall and dining room are both double height with a 1st floor mezzanine walkway.

The location is ideally situated with Preston and Blackburn 5 miles and Chorley 7 miles away. Access to the motorways M6, M61 and M65 are within 3 miles.

Mainline trains can be caught from Preston serving London, Edinburgh, Manchester and Liverpool. Airports of Manchester, Liverpool and Leeds Bradford are within an hour’s drive. Nearby roads have regular bus service to Preston, Blackburn and Burnley.

There are multiple local footpaths and the Lancashire Cycleway passes close by. The nearest pub, The Boars Head, is only a 20 minutes walk. Brockholes, a nearby nature reserve, is 3miles away. The Lake District, Yorkshire Dales, Peak District and North Wales are within easy reach via the motorways.