Bentley Hall Road, Bury, BL8

A unique development opportunity of a detached grade 2 listed farmhouse, former five bay barn, stonebuilt former cow shed and ancillary attached farm sheds in an elevated three acre setting with extensive south east to south west views of open countryside.

High Crompton Farmhouse is grade 2 listed under Historic England List Entry No. 1162897 as having special architectural or historic interest of seventeenth century origin with stone mullion windows and internal timber features. The farmhouse is detached and constructed of stone walls under dual pitch slate rooves. The farmhouse has not been occupied for twelve months and the doors and windows are currently boarded up for security. EPC (27th March 2017) Energy Rating G, Potential B.

The Former Five Bay Barn 60' x 30' is constructed of stone walls under a dual pitch stone slate roof but the southeast gable bay has collapsed and the adjoining bay has no roof slates. Attached at right angles is the former dairy and loose box 33' x 20' stonebuilt under a dual pitch cement fibre roof. To the rear is an extensive range of adjoining timber and tin structures.

The Former Cow Shed 60' x 32' is stonebuilt under a dual pitch slate roof. Attached to the southeast gable of the cow shed and also the southeast front corner of the farmhouse are adjoining timber and tin structures of little value and relatively easy to demolish.

Hay Barn 75' x 28'.

The Site extends to 3 acres shown on the plan with a boundary edged red. Access from Bentley Hall Road is currently banked up for security and drivers are advised to park vehicles in the field at the lower end of Bentley Hall Road and then walk up to High Crompton Farm.

Tenure The property is freehold with vacant possession.

Viewing By appointments through the selling agents (no children). Bentley Hall Road is most easily approached from High Street, Walshaw.

Method of Sale The sale will be conducted by private treaty.