Burnley Road, Rawtenstall, Rossendale, BB4

Attention Investors! An impressive and substantial four-bedroom period residence arranged over five floors, offering generous proportions and exceptional potential. With two reception rooms and two bathrooms and large garden, this character-filled property presents an exciting opportunity to modernise, enhance value, or explore redevelopment options (subject to the necessary planning consents).

A Home of Scale & Substance Occupying a prominent main road position in the heart of Crawshawbooth, this imposing stone-built period semi-detached residence, arranged across five substantial floors, blending original character with exciting scope for enhancement. From the moment you step through the entrance vestibule into the spacious hallway, the proportions are immediately apparent. High ceilings, deep skirting boards and generous room sizes reflect the home’s heritage, while the flexible layout lends itself perfectly to modern family living or reconfiguration.

To the ground floor, the property offers a large front-facing living room with a feature Multi Fuel burner, creating a cosy focal point within an impressive entertaining space. A separate dining room, complete with a second Multi fuel burner and dual windows, provides an ideal setting for formal dining or could easily form part of an open-plan arrangement if desired. The breakfast kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base units, ample work surfaces, a range cooker with integrated extractor, plumbing for appliances and dual aspect windows allowing excellent natural light. An external door from the kitchen leads directly to a rear porch with double glazed units and sliding door, providing access to the rear garden, enhancing everyday practicality.

At basement level, accessed via a trap door and staircase, the substantial two-chamber cellar offers exceptional ceiling height and floor space. This expansive area provides clear potential for conversion (subject to any necessary consents) into additional living accommodation, a gym, cinema room or extensive storage.

First Floor Accommodation. The first-floor landing leads to a generous front-facing double bedroom. The family bathroom is fitted with a three-piece suite comprising a corner bath, wash basin and WC, while a separate shower room features a fully tiled shower cubicle with mains-fed shower, wash basin and WC. The dual bathroom arrangement adds valuable flexibility for larger families or potential HMO/redevelopment strategies.

Second & Third Floors The upper floors continue to impress in both size and versatility. Bedroom Two is a well-proportioned double room, while Bedroom Three offers another spacious double with excellent natural light. Bedroom Four is particularly generous, benefiting from two skylight windows and feature spot lighting, making it suitable as a principal bedroom, studio or substantial home office. Additional upper-level space provides further flexibility for storage or alternative use. The overall configuration across these floors makes the property highly adaptable — ideal for growing families, multi-generational living, or reconfiguration into a five-bedroom layout as per approved planning.

External Features To the rear and side lies a mature, well-established garden with lawned areas, stocked borders, small mature trees and an abundance of flowering plants, creating a private and inviting outdoor space. The garden also benefits from two external water points, and a useful outbuilding with storage shelving. A detached garage with double doors, electric power supply and inspection pit further enhances the practicality and appeal — a feature that is particularly rare in such a central village setting.

Planning Permission – Significant Added Value Planning permission (Ref: 2023/0578) has been granted for the conversion of 571 & 573 Burnley Road into two substantial modern five-bedroom semi-detached homes. The approved scheme includes Internal reconfiguration, Single-storey extensions, Boundary realignment Creation of off-road parking for two vehicles per dwelling. This consent substantially enhances the property’s development potential and investment appeal. Next door is currently listed with Farrow & Farrow, Estate Agents in Rawtenstall.

The Lifestyle – Village Living with Connectivity Situated in sought-after Crawshawbooth, within the wider borough of Rossendale, the property benefits from a vibrant village atmosphere combined with excellent transport links. Independent cafés, restaurants, schools and local amenities are within walking distance, while easy motorway access makes commuting to Manchester and surrounding areas straightforward.

Large period homes of this scale, with garden space, garage facilities and planning consent in place, are increasingly rare. Whether for refurbishment, redevelopment, or transformation into an impressive long-term family residence, this is a property defined by space, flexibility and opportunity.

Buyers Note: As part of making an offer, we’re required by law to complete Anti-Money Laundering (AML) checks to confirm the identity of all purchasers. To cover the cost of this process, a fee of £48 inc VAT per buyer is payable when your offer is accepted. This is a standard requirement for all buyers and helps us ensure your offer can be progressed as quickly and smoothly as possible.

Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Checks - As part of making an offer, we're required by law to complete Anti-Money Laundering (AML) checks to confirm the identity of all purchasers. To cover the cost of this process, a fee of £48 inc VAT per buyer is payable when your offer is accepted. This is a standard requirement for all buyers and helps us ensure your offer can be progressed as quickly and smoothly as possible.