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Pennine Way, Brierfield, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9

West Midlands

£140,000

Listed on 09/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
2
Type
Semi Detached
Area
1113 sqft

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This two-bedroom dormer-style semi-detached house in Brierfield offers scope for modernisation and changes to its existing layout. The accommodation includes a living room, separate dining area and kitchen, with a ground-floor bedroom and shower room providing additional flexibility. A lean-to across the rear offers practical storage space. Upstairs, there is a substantial double bedroom and an adjoining room that could be used as a dressing room or home office, or explored for conversion to an en-suite, subject to the necessary works and approvals. The listing also notes potential to consider alternative layouts and additional bedroom accommodation, subject to relevant approvals and building regulations. Outside, the property has an enclosed rear garden, an attached garage and a private driveway. The rear section of the garden is rented from Pendle Council for a stated nominal annual charge of approximately £35. Gas central heating, double glazing and no onward chain are also noted. The listing describes the location as within walking distance of local schools, Brierfield town centre and the railway station, with bus services and road links nearby.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

61out of 100
Grade CPotential opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £140,000, this Brierfield semi-detached home is priced at about £126 per sq ft, around 20.5% below the local average—a clear opportunity to acquire below the area’s typical rate. The C-grade score reflects that the value advantage is balanced by moderate economics, rather than a guaranteed margin after improvement.

There is a medium-scale project here: the kitchen, wet-room areas and several living spaces have dated finishes, while the overgrown rear garden needs attention. In return, the house offers a driveway, attached garage, enclosed garden and a flexible dormer-style layout, with scope to explore reconfiguration subject to approvals. The visible front elevation and roof appear generally intact.

Key opportunities

  • Modernise the dated kitchen, wet-room areas and interior finishes to create a more contemporary home.
  • Explore the flexible layout and potential for additional bedroom accommodation, subject to feasibility and approvals.
  • Clear and improve the enclosed rear garden, while making use of the driveway and attached garage.

Key risks

  • The rear garden has visible overgrowth, debris and uneven or displaced-looking edging that will need assessment and attention.

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Map

Location

Pennine Way, Brierfield, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Brierfield Rail Station

    0.5 miles

    Train · Brierfield

  • Nelson Rail Station

    1.0 miles

    Train · Nelson

  • Burnley Central Rail Station

    2.1 miles

    Train · Burnley

  • Burnley Barracks Rail Station

    2.6 miles

    Train · Burnley

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

Monthly Repayments
£572
Based on a loan of £105,000 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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