Blackpool Road, St. Michaels, Preston
North West
£175,000
Listed on 11/07/2026
Listed on 11/07/2026
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Approximately two acres of land on the edge of a village, with separate access and a substantial agricultural barn currently used for storage. The gently sloping grounds include open grassland and established trees and planting. Planning permission is stated to have been granted under reference 22/00172/FUL to change the land from agricultural use to domestic garden curtilage, including a walled garden and hardstanding. Buyers should check the consent, its conditions and any future proposals directly with the local planning authority. The rural setting is described as having access to nearby amenities and transport links.
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40out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity
Confidence: LOW
This is a land-and-barn project rather than a conventional house renovation: around two acres of open ground, mature trees and separate access give it a distinctive rural canvas. The stated permission for domestic garden curtilage, a walled garden and hardstanding could help shape its future use; check the consent, conditions and scope with the local planning authority. Clearing and managing the overgrown sections would also make the grounds more usable. The barn has a visible damaged or missing section of upper cladding, while its roof and structure cannot be fully assessed from the available views.
The overall score is 40/100 (E, Low Opportunity), with limited marks for condition and economics. The £175,000 asking price cannot yet be judged against local £/sq ft because no usable floor area is available, and renovation economics are also insufficiently evidenced. This has a clear lifestyle and grounds-improvement angle, but the available figures do not establish a strong value case.
Key opportunities
- Shape the open grounds into a more usable setting, including the stated walled garden and hardstanding, subject to confirming the planning consent and its conditions.
- Clear and manage the tall vegetation and scrub to make better use of the land.
- Make use of the mature trees, open grassland and separate access as the starting point for a rural amenity project.
Key risks
- A section of the agricultural barn’s upper cladding appears damaged or missing; the roof and structure cannot be fully assessed from the available views.
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