DESCRIPTION
The equestrian facilities comprise a well-arranged stable yard with three stables, a tack room, hardstanding yard area, and dedicated muck heap - this provides a well maintained and practical set up, available for immediate use.
The adjoining grassland, extending to 8 acres (3.24 hectares), is divided into into well fenced paddocks, with ample opportunity for the creation of additional paddocks. The grassland is suitable for grazing, exercising horses, or agricultural use, with the acreage offering excellent versatility and scope for a variety of countryside pursuits.
Positioned to the east of the holding is a stone barn, which presents exciting potential for alternative uses, including leisure, tourism or glamping ventures, subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents.
The entire Site is outlined edged red on the plan to the front of the sales brochure (for identification purposes only, not to scale). The land is registered under land registry title number LA601810.
LOCATION
The Site is set within the beautiful rural surroundings of Edgworth and the West Pennine countryside. The property enjoys a peaceful yet accessible location, offering an ideal setting for private equestrian use, hobby farming, grazing livestock, or those seeking a lifestyle opportunity in a highly desirable rural area. The area is renowned for its open countryside, scenic walks and panoramic moorland views.
Land is reached directly off Broadhead Road for excellent riding and countryside access. Positioned North of Edgworth and South East of Darwen, the Site is located within 5 miles (from Junction 4 of 5) of the M65 motorway.
LAND CLASSIFICATION
The land extends to 8 acres (3.24 hectares) and is designated as Grade 4/5 on MAFF Land Classification Map of England & Wales.
TENURE
All the land is freehold and offered with vacant possession on completion.
SERVICES
MacMarshalls Ltd are not aware of any services connected to the property and have not tested any services and purchasers should satisfy themselves as to their presence and working condition prior to exchange of contracts. MacMarshalls believe that there are services available within the highway.
PLANNING
The BWD Local Plan Map (adopted January 2024) designates the entire Site as a Countryside Area, Water Catchment Land, and a part of the West Pennine Moors. A portion of land to the east is also designated as a Mineral Safeguarding Area.
LOCAL AUTHORITY
The local authority is Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, Blackburn Town Hall, King William St, Blackburn BB1 7DY.
BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME
No Basic Payment Scheme entitlements are included in the sale.
RIGHTS OF WAY, EASEMENTS AND WAYLEAVES
The land is sold with the benefit of, and subject to, all existing rights of way, easements and wayleaves.
METHOD OF SALE & GUIDE PRICE
Offers are invited to purchase the whole Site, at offers over £185,000.
The Site is offered for sale by private treaty.
PROOF OF FUNDS
Proof of funds should also with any offer submitted.
VIEWINGS
Please contact the agents to arrange a viewing. Site security restricts access to unaccompanied viewers.
HEALTH & SAFETY
Prospective purchasers are respectfully reminded that they should take all reasonable precautions when viewing the property and observe necessary health and safety procedures (including all up to date government guidance in respect of Covid-19). Please take care in respect of any uneven ground. The vendors for themselves, and MacMarshalls Ltd as their agents, accept no liability for any health and safety issues arising out of viewing the property.
AGENTS
Please contact Rob Mackenzie at MacMarshalls Bolton Office. The information provided is for reference purposes only. The purchasers shall have deemed to have satisfied themselves to the description of the land and any error or mistake shall not annul the sale or entitle any party to compensation in respect thereof. No warranty for the accuracy or any information can be given.
