Listed for £1,500,000
July 15, 2025
Sold for £1,200,000
2022
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Throughout, the property features a Low Energy LED Lighting System, ensuring sustainability blends beautifully with style. Elegant polished bronze light switches complement the warm tones of the stone and oak, adding a subtle touch of luxury to everyday living.
Thanks to its south-facing aspect, sunshine sweeps through every corner of Orrell Fold Barn from dawn to dusk — warming the atrium at first light and slipping behind the garden and terrace at sundown, setting the perfect backdrop for evenings shared with family and friends.
The Kitchen, Dining Room & Pantry — The Warm, Practical Heart To the left wing, the kitchen truly makes sense of country living — a space where heritage charm and modern function meet in calm, natural harmony.
The cabinetry is a soft stone tone, timeless shaker style with brass hardware and deep drawers. A broad farmhouse sink sits to one side, with an integrated Bosch dishwasher tucked neatly beneath for everyday ease. Alongside, polished granite worktops run the full length of the room, offering generous space for prep, baking, or simply gathering with a glass of wine while supper simmers on the classic Falcon range cooker, which nestles perfectly under its own rustic canopy. The barn’s recent, meticulous renovation, guided by expert interior and lighting designers, ties heritage to contemporary life with ease. Updated core systems — heating, electrics, water and automated gates — bring modern peace of mind. For added comfort and security, the home includes a full CCTV & Alarm System and a Multipoint Lock Front Door, ensuring your peaceful countryside haven feels safe and secure in every season.
The dining end of the room feels like an extension of the garden itself — double doors open wide to a sunlit terrace, inviting summer air and birdsong inside. Simple yet striking pendant lights hover over the dining table, casting a warm, focused glow — perfect for family breakfasts or long, candlelit suppers with friends.
And behind the scenes, the pantry is a dream come true for organised living — custom-fitted with oak shelves, open baskets and smart under-shelf lighting. Everything has its place, from dry goods in glass jars to your favourite spices and everyday cookware within arm’s reach. A polished concrete counter frames a sleek coffee station, and space for a sleek Fisher & Paykel fridge freezer makes the entire space feel like a secret extension of the kitchen — practical, beautiful and effortless.
The Lounge — A Place to Unwind & Gather Next to the kitchen, the living room offers a more intimate, deeply comfortable space, thoughtfully crafted for slow evenings, quiet moments and lively gatherings alike.
Here, generous windows frame open countryside views, so even on the stormiest Lancashire day the landscape feels close at hand. Exposed stonework and original oak beams lend texture and timeless character, while the underfloor-heated stone flags beneath add a subtle, comforting warmth.
At the heart of the lounge sits a striking fireplace, where a contemporary Purevision electric stove, installed in 2023, glows as the evening light fades — the perfect focal point for relaxing with a book, catching up with family or hosting cosy nights in with friends.
The Utility Room — Practical & Polished Generous, bright and beautifully finished, the utility room is far more than a laundry. Stone floors run underfoot, bespoke full-height cabinetry to one side keeps boots and coats tucked away, and a deep Belfast sink and plumbing for sleek appliances make daily chores effortless. Natural light streams in through the window and back door — the perfect spot for muddy boots and wagging tails after countryside walks.
The Sitting Room & Office — Cosy & Versatile Warm and inviting, the sitting room is part snug, part stylish home office. A modern wood-burning stove framed by chunky oak beams anchors the space, while stone floors and oak doors continue the barn’s heritage feel. Built-in shelves and a neat desk nook make working from home easy, while the plush sofa and lounge chair offer a spot to unwind by the fire. Bright by day, cosy by night — it’s the perfect flexible hideaway.
First Floor — Bedrooms Designed for Rest & Views Oak stairs lead you up to the barn’s galleried landing — a light-filled space framed by exposed stonework and timber beams that flows naturally to four beautiful bedrooms.
To the left wing, the main bedroom is a serene sanctuary with two countryside-facing windows that bathe the space in gentle daylight. Behind the bed lies a private dressing area and a separate walk-in wardrobe with fitted shelving, leading to a spacious en-suite opposite the bed. Inside this elegant Duravit en-suite, twin mirrors float above a double-sink vanity set beneath a large skylight, filling the subtle, textured tiling with natural light. A generous walk-in shower completes this restful, luxurious space.
To the right, a few gentle steps lead to the second bedroom — a bright guest suite with two Velux windows, its own dressing room, and a stylish Lusso en-suite. This skylit shower room feels fresh and contemporary, with clean lines, soft neutral tiles, and a modern heated towel rail for cosy comfort.
Between these two wings are two further bedrooms — one a generous double, the other currently arranged as a peaceful home office or a cosy single room.
The family bathroom, also finished by Lusso, feels like a boutique retreat. Soft, neutral tiling wraps around a sculptural freestanding tub perfectly positioned by the window — an inviting spot to soak in countryside views. There’s also a spacious walk-in rainfall shower, a floating vanity with ample storage, and sleek JTP Evo Brushed Bronze fixtures that add a refined, understated touch throughout. Layered lighting and underfloor heating ensure warmth and calm year-round.
Underfloor heating extends to all upstairs bathrooms, adding a sense of everyday indulgence.
Throughout, thoughtful details — warm oak doors, soft carpet underfoot, and peaceful rural views from every window — create a restful first floor that feels calm, refined and beautifully connected to its countryside setting.
Room to Grow — And More Orrell Fold Barn already works — the flow, proportions and everyday functionality have been carefully planned: a spacious utility, generous pantry, practical storage at every turn. Yet there’s still room for dreams:
Planning permission has been granted (crafted by Zara Moon Architects) for an extension to open up the rear of the property even further with more glass and connection to the gardens.
A Tesla Charger with Starlink is hardwired into the property, ensuring high-speed connectivity and electric vehicle readiness, blending rural living with modern convenience.
The land itself offers a wealth of opportunity: cultivate a thriving vegetable garden, establish your own orchard or allotment, or simply embrace the wild beauty of eight rolling acres as they stand.
Gardens & Grounds — A Private Countryside Haven Orrell Fold Barn occupies a rare position: private and peaceful, cradled by rolling green fields and big Lancashire skies, yet just moments from village life, friendly local pubs, and bridleways that lace through Edgworth’s timeless landscape. From its private electric gates to the discreet separate guest parking area and detached stone garage, this home balances practical living with poetic solitude — equally perfect for hosting lively garden parties by the pond or enjoying absolute stillness at dawn.
Within the grounds lie around eight acres of gardens, open lawns and natural land — an oasis-like sanctuary that feels both cultivated and wild.
A generous stone patio sits just off the kitchen-diner, inviting easy al fresco suppers, morning coffee in the sun, or starlit evenings as the sky dips behind the moors. String up the lights, pour a glass of wine, and watch the sunset blaze pink and gold over your fields.
Expansive, manicured lawns stretch away from the house, edged with mature hedging for privacy and calm. There’s space for football matches, family picnics or quiet moments on soft summer grass — all framed by endless countryside views.
Nestled within the grounds is a flourishing young orchard, with room to add raised beds or a thriving kitchen garden if you want to embrace country living fully. A separate parking area by the orchard makes entertaining easy, keeping the main approach clear and welcoming for guests.
And when the day is done, there’s the pond garden — a magical hideaway where a contemporary timber garden room sits beside still water. A studio, yoga retreat or summer bar — your private escape for work or play, steps from the house yet a world away. A decked jetty reaches out over the pond, the perfect spot to pause and watch the sunset dance on the water.
A Connected Countryside Life Excellent schools, including Bury Grammar, are within easy reach, with reliable bus links and a strong sense of community. Local hubs like the Edgworth Cricket and Recreation Club, The Barlow with its 4G football pitches and children’s park, and family favourites like Cugini’s pizza all add to the village’s friendly, family-focused feel.
At its heart, Edgworth has a thriving village centre — welcoming pubs, Holden’s famous ice cream shop, Whitehead’s traditional butchers and deli, plus a newly opened top-chef restaurant for indulgent evenings close to home.
Endless footpaths weave out in every direction, offering daily strolls through open fields or longer rambles from your front door all the way to Holcombe Brook on bright days.
When you want a treat, the Ribble Valley’s Michelin-starred restaurants are only a short drive away, while Manchester’s work and culture are within easy reach by train from Bromley Cross or Entwistle stations — city lights when you want them, and pure countryside calm when you don’t.
Orrell Fold Barn is a timeless blend of rural seclusion, sophisticated design and everyday practicality — a place where nature and architecture live in harmony, where the seasons set the rhythm and stylish living comes easy. A rare Lancashire haven, ready for its next chapter.
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