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Balderstone Farm, Bartle Lane, Lower Bartle, Preston, PR4 0RU

North West

£450,000

Listed on 15/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
N/A
Type
Detached

Features

  • Garden

Description

In Lower Bartle, on the outskirts of Preston, this freehold opportunity is offered as a whole or in two lots. The location has a rural setting with access to nearby village amenities and the M55 and M6 motorway network. Lot 1 includes a four-bedroom detached house with two reception rooms, a bathroom and front and rear garden areas. The house is described as requiring modernisation. The lot extends to approximately 0.26 acres and also includes a brick-built barn with planning permission for conversion to a three-bedroom dwelling. Lot 2 is a building plot of approximately 0.36 acres with planning permission for a detached five-bedroom house. Both permissions were approved by Preston City Council on 24 April 2025 under application reference 06/2024/1114. The site has mains water and electricity, with private drainage serving the property. A new access is required under the approved scheme. The vendor will retain a temporary right of way over adjoining land pending its future disposal. Vacant possession is to be given on completion. Planning documents and further title and access details should be checked before proceeding.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

41out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity

Confidence: LOW

This is a distinctive, multi-part project: the four-bedroom detached house needs modernisation, and the 0.26-acre Lot 1 also includes a brick barn with permission for a three-bedroom conversion. The separate 0.36-acre Lot 2 has permission for a detached five-bedroom home, giving the site scope beyond improving the existing house. The overgrown grounds and worn hardstanding offer a clear starting point for a tidy-up, while the exterior views do not establish the condition inside or the detailed state of the buildings.

The score is limited overall, with renovation economics also constrained by missing information. Floor area is not provided, so value against local £/sq ft cannot yet be judged; the stated prices are £250,000 for Lot 1 and £200,000 for Lot 2, or £450,000 for the property as a whole.

Key opportunities

  • Modernise the four-bedroom detached house and improve the overgrown grounds.
  • Explore the approved conversion of the brick barn into a three-bedroom dwelling.
  • The separate Lot 2 has permission for a detached five-bedroom dwelling.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Map

Location

Balderstone Farm, Bartle Lane, Lower Bartle, Preston, PR4 0RU
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Salwick Rail Station

    2.1 miles

    Train · Salwick

  • Preston Rail Station

    3.7 miles

    Train · Preston

  • Kirkham & Wesham Rail Station

    4.6 miles

    Train · Kirkham

  • Lostock Hall Rail Station

    6.0 miles

    Train · Lostock Hall

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

Monthly Repayments
£1,839
Based on a loan of £337,500 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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Pricing

Price history

-30.8% since listed
£450,000£200,000(-30.8%)
02/05/2026
Current price
£650,000Initial listing
04/10/2025

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