Leigh · WN7

Manchester Road

£499,000 ↓ 5.0% For Salefreehold

Offers Over · Originally listed at £525,000

Agent's summary

***SUPERB DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY*** ***IDEAL EQUESTRIAN PROPERTY*** Resting within a substantial plot of approximately two acres, lies this outstanding development opportunity for three high-specification dwellings, or one exceptional detached property in a private and picturesque setting. 25 miles along a privately owned lane, accessed from Manchester Road, so retains good accessibility for local amenities, schools and travel whilst still offering a stunning rural outlook in a peaceful setting.

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From Miller Metcalfe Sales & Lettings

The home, in the agent’s words

  • SUPERB RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY
  • PLOT SIZE APPROXIMATELY 2 ACRES OF LAND WITH STABLES
  • BARN, ARENA & PADDOCK
  • PLANNING APPROVED WITH DEMOLITION ORDER
Read the full agent description

***SUPERB DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY*** ***IDEAL EQUESTRIAN PROPERTY*** Resting within a substantial plot of approximately two acres, lies this outstanding development opportunity for three high-specification dwellings, or one exceptional detached property in a private and picturesque setting. The gated plot is located approximately 0.25 miles along a privately owned lane, accessed from Manchester Road, so retains good accessibility for local amenities, schools and travel whilst still offering a stunning rural outlook in a peaceful setting. The gated plot totals approximately 2 acres in size with unrivalled views over the surrounding countryside, making it perfect for those who enjoy outdoor pursuits, with endless tracks and walks right on the doorstep, to enjoy the scenery and tranquillity of the surrounding countryside. The plot currently incorporates a range of traditional brick construction stables/barns with pitched slate roofs, with the buildings being set around a central courtyard area, adjacent to an outdoor arena and paddock. The existing buildings comprise of an 'L'-shaped barn and former Shippon, along with a further open-sided storage building positioned to the East of the courtyard, with the buildings currently being used for equestrian stabling and barn accommodation/storage. The existing buildings are single-storey, totalling approximately 3740 square feet in size, with the approved proposed plans for three double-storey dwellings totalling approximately 7093.4 square feet. The outdoor arena has a silica sand and rubber surface coating and is positioned next to the paddock. The position and peaceful surroundings also lend themselves perfectly to hacking on a variety of tracks and bridleways for those with an equestrian interest. ***Additional adjacent land may also be available to purchase, under separate negotiation*** Planning approval has been granted for a demolition order and three dwellings, with full details available to view in application number A/2395687/FULL., with the demolition order being under application number 22/00145/DEMOL. However, alternative plans could be submitted for approval if for example an alternative configuration such as one large detached property were preferred, as the location of this plot really does create the ideal setting and perfect opportunity for a 'one-of-a kind' super-house for those looking for a spectacular location in which to reside. Please note, viewings are by appointment only, being that the plot is gated and locked.

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Ofcom · Jan 2026 · postcode WN7 2NU · residential premises

Getting about

2.2 miles

to Atherton Rail Station

Approximate straight-line distance · DfT NaPTAN · 13 Sept 2026

Background air quality

Fine particles · PM₂.₅
6.5 µg/m³ · Above the WHO guideline · well within the UK legal limit
Nitrogen dioxide · NO₂
9.1 µg/m³ · Meets the WHO guideline

Annual background levels. For scale: the WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ for PM₂.₅ and 10 for NO₂; the UK legal limit is 20 and 40. Lower is better; this is a 1 km model, not a reading at the door.

Defra · 2024 annual model · 1 km area

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