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Burnley Road, Bacup, Rossendale, OL13

North West

£300,000

Listed on 22/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
5
Type
End Of Terrace House
Area
3897 sqft

Description

This substantial freehold period house is arranged over three floors and provides five bedrooms, two reception rooms, a kitchen, family bathroom and an upper-floor ensuite and dressing room. The property is described as dating from around 1860 and retains features including high ceilings, period detailing, sash-style windows and a barrel-vaulted cellar. Its past uses have included court hearings, solicitors' offices, restaurants and cafés, before it became a private home around 25 years ago. The ground floor has a large entrance hall, separate living and dining rooms, and access to the cellar, which has electricity and water connections. The first floor contains the kitchen, two bedrooms and the family bathroom; three further bedrooms, a dressing room and ensuite are on the top floor. The layout offers scope for different household arrangements, while the cellar could be considered for other uses subject to permissions and consents. Gas central heating is supplied by a Baxi boiler reported to be around ten years old and recently serviced. The house is in the town centre, close to shops, cafés and other amenities, with road links towards Manchester, Burnley and Blackburn. Todmorden railway station is stated to be about 15 minutes away. A free public car park is accessible to the rear. The listing also identifies possible apartment, HMO or commercial uses, all subject to the relevant planning permissions and consents.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

82out of 100
Grade AStrong opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £300,000, this substantial 3,897 sq ft period home is exceptionally cheap against the local average: about £77 per sq ft versus £180. That makes the asking price a standout acquisition opportunity, while the five stated bedrooms, grand reception rooms and original character offer plenty to work with. Bidding can take the hammer above the guide, so the eventual price may not stay this cheap.

The project looks light rather than a major renovation: the photographed rooms appear usable, with dated finishes that could be refreshed to suit a new owner. Period detailing, the barrel-vaulted cellar and the building’s distinctive history give it a characterful canvas; the narrow rear garden and direct town-centre road frontage are practical trade-offs.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh dated decoration and finishes across the generous reception rooms and bedrooms while retaining the period detailing.
  • Make the substantial barrel-vaulted cellar and original oversized safe standout features of the home.
  • Tidy or adapt the narrow paved rear garden modestly to make better use of the limited outdoor space.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Location

Burnley Road, Bacup, Rossendale, OL13
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Walsden Rail Station

    4.0 miles

    Train · Walsden

  • Todmorden Rail Station

    4.3 miles

    Train · Todmorden

  • Burnley Manchester Road Rail Station

    5.9 miles

    Train · Burnley

  • Smithy Bridge Rail Station

    6.1 miles

    Train · Smithy Bridge

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%

Current average variable rate is 6.60%

Monthly Repayments
£1,133
Based on a loan of £225,000 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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