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Heightside Lane, Rossendale, BB4 | 4-Bed Stone Farmhouse with Panoramic Views Across the Rossendale Valley

West Midlands

£700,000

Listed on 08/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
4
Type
Detached
Area
2918 sqft

Features

  • Garden

Description

Edge End Farm is a four-bedroom detached farmhouse set above the Rossendale Valley, reached by an unmade country lane and surrounded by farmland. The property has extensive views across the valley and hills, with established gardens, mature planting, dry-stone walls and several terrace areas. Crawshawbooth and Rawtenstall are within reach for shops, schools and other everyday amenities. The farmhouse has a long history, with date stones marked 1709 and 1864. Exposed stonework, timber beams, traditional doors and a vaulted cellar reflect its earlier form. The accommodation includes a snug with an open fire, a study with a pot-bellied stove, a separate shower room, a kitchen with painted cabinets and timber worktops, and a galleried dining area overlooking the large formal lounge. The lounge has a high ceiling and a substantial wood burner. A cellar/utility and an adjoining room provide additional storage or hobby space. There are four bedrooms, including a main bedroom arranged over different levels with timber flooring and built-in storage. The listing also describes recent energy-related improvements: the former oil heating system has been replaced by an air source heat pump and new radiators, with additional roof insulation, solar panels and battery storage. Full-fibre broadband is available. The characterful layout and rural setting offer a distinctive starting point for a buyer, while the age and individual arrangement of the house make inspection and verification of its condition and systems important.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

53out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

Edge End Farm has a distinctive farmhouse character, with exposed beams, stone fireplaces, a wood burner and a galleried dining area, set against open valley views. The established gardens and terraces add to the appeal, while the clean, serviceable interior leaves scope for light cosmetic updating—particularly to the traditional kitchen and some living-area finishes—rather than a major refurbishment. The heat pump, solar panels and battery storage are notable modern improvements.

The asking price is £700,000, around 4.4% above the local average on a £/sqf basis, so price is a constraint rather than a value advantage. All-in purchase and refurbishment costs also look tight against local benchmarks, which makes this a weaker overall opportunity despite its strong character and fundamentals. The unmade rural access lane is part of the setting to weigh up.

Key opportunities

  • Distinctive period character, including exposed beams, stone fireplaces, a wood burner and a galleried dining space.
  • Light cosmetic updating could refresh the traditional kitchen and some living-area finishes without requiring a major project.
  • Established gardens, several terraces and open valley views provide a strong setting; heat pump, solar panels and battery storage are already in place.

Key risks

  • The unmade rural access lane may not suit every buyer.

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Location

Heightside Lane, Rossendale, BB4 | 4-Bed Stone Farmhouse with Panoramic Views Across the Rossendale Valley
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Accrington Rail Station

    4.5 miles

    Train · Accrington

  • Huncoat Rail Station

    4.7 miles

    Train · Huncoat

  • Hapton Rail Station

    4.7 miles

    Train · Hapton

  • Rose Grove Rail Station

    4.8 miles

    Train · Rose Grove

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%

Current average variable rate is 6.60%

Monthly Repayments
£2,645
Based on a loan of £525,000 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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