Buncer Lane, Blackburn
OIRO £550,000

This impressive eight-bedroom detached family home, situated in a highly sought-after area of Blackburn, is a rare gem that exudes timeless charm and character. Steeped in decades of history, the property showcases stunning original features, including intricate coving, beautifully crafted stained glass windows, and striking wooden beams. A truly unique highlight is the presence of original servants' bells, still intact in some rooms, alongside charming gas fireplaces and expansive bay windows that flood the rooms with natural light.

Nestled on an enviable plot, the home offers lush gardens adorned with mature shrubs for added privacy, along with a double garage and a driveway that provides secure off-road parking. The property welcomes you with a grand entrance hall leading to a cosy living room, an elegant dining room with period features, and a well-appointed kitchen. A convenient WC is also located on the ground floor. The first floor houses four spacious double bedrooms, a three-piece bathroom suite, and a separate WC. Ascending to the second floor, you'll find four additional bedrooms, which historically served as the servants' quarters.

This home is rich in history and brimming with potential, awaiting a family who will appreciate its character and original features while breathing new life into its enchanting spaces. It’s a true forever home, ready to create new memories for generations to come.

This home is just a stones throw away from a wide range of local amenities, including convenience stores, shops, cafes, restaurants, a doctor’s surgery, hairdressers, and more. Families will value the close proximity to top-rated schools, such as Witton Park High School, Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School, and The Olive School. Commuters will benefit from excellent transport links to Blackburn Town Centre, Accrington, and Preston, making this location perfect for convenience and connectivity.

This property offers a blend of elegance and functionality, starting with a charming porch that welcomes you into a grand entrance hall. The hall is highlighted by a striking feature gas fireplace, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere, and it leads seamlessly into both the living room and hallway. A beautiful staircase ascends to the first-floor landing, adding to the home's stately feel.

The hallway itself offers access to several key rooms, including a convenient downstairs WC, a well-appointed fitted kitchen, and an impressive dining room. The kitchen is spacious and practical, with a door leading to the double garage, which leads out to the separate rear garden.


The real showstopper is the stunning dining room, which exudes character and sophistication. It boasts a statement fireplace that serves as the room's focal point, a gorgeous bay window flooding the space with natural light, and beautifully preserved original period features. The most remarkable piece is the set of unique double doors adorned with exquisite stained glass details, offering access to the living room and further enhancing the home's timeless charm.


As you ascend the elegant staircase from the entrance hall to the spacious first-floor landing, you're immediately struck by the stunning arched window. This architectural feature bathes the landing in an abundance of natural light, creating a bright and airy atmosphere.

The first floor boasts four generously sized double bedrooms, each with its own unique character and charm. These rooms provide plenty of storage, thanks to the built-in wardrobes, making them as practical as they are inviting. Additionally, this floor offers a well-appointed three-piece bathroom suite, along with a separate WC.

Continuing up another flight of stairs from the landing, you reach the second floor, where you're greeted by an additional four good-sized bedrooms. These upper-level rooms provide versatility and comfort, perfect for accommodating guests, family members, or even transforming one into a home office or creative space. This second-floor retreat feels like a private haven within the home, completing the spacious and thoughtfully designed layout.

Externally, the front of the property is secured by gated access and beautifully enhanced by lush lawns and mature shrubs, offering both charm and privacy. The gardens extend around to the side, where you'll find a driveway providing convenient off-road parking. At the rear, there's a cosy garden space accompanied by an outhouse, ideal for storing gardening tools and equipment.

Ground Floor

Porch (1.84m x 1.37m (6'0" x 4'5"))
Hardwood front door to porch, hardwood double glazed window, ceiling light fitting, door to entrance hall.

Entrance Hall (4.12m x 3.83m (13'6" x 12'6"))
Two hardwood double glazed windows, ceiling light fitting, wall light fitting, central heating radiator, coving to ceiling, feature gas fire with brick surround/wall, smoke alarm, door to living room, open access to hallway (leading to dining room, kitchen and WC, stairs to first floor landing, carpeted flooring.

Living Room (6.20m x 4.28m (20'4" x 14'0"))
Hardwood double glazed bay window two hardwood double glazed windows, two ceiling light fittings, wooden beams, partial dark wood wall paneling, feature gas fire, dark wood double doors with stained lass feature leading into dining room, door to entrance hall, carpeted flooring.

Dining Room (5.99m x 4.57m (19'7" x 14'11"))
Hardwood double glazed window, ceiling light fitting, two central heating radiators, coving to ceiling, alcove with shelving and feature gas fire with brick surround/wall, dark wood double doors with stained lass feature leading into living room, door to hallway, carpeted flooring.

Hallway (2.53m x 1.12m (8'3" x 3'8"))
Ceiling light fitting, doors to dining room, kitchen and WC, carpeted flooring.

Kitchen (4.56m x 3.55m (14'11" x 11'7"))
Two hardwood double glazed frosted windows, a range of laminate wall and base units with contrasting worktops, part tiled splashback, inset sink and drainer, space for oven and hob, space for fridge freezer, area for dining set, ceiling light fittings, feature gas fire, wall mounted boiler, hardwood frosted door to garage, laminate flooring.

WC (2.24m x 1.90m/1.23m (7'4" x 6'2"/4'0"))
Hardwood double glazed frosted window, a low level, close coupled WC, vanity wash basin, ceiling light fitting, laminate flooring.

First Floor

Landing (2.52m x 2.25m (8'3" x 7'4"))
Feature arched hardwood window, ceiling light fitting, central heating radiator, smoke alarm, doors to four double bedrooms, a three piece bathroom suite and separate WC, stairs to second floor landing, carpeted flooring.

Bedroom One (4.71m x 4.55m (15'5" x 14'11"))
Two hardwood double glazed windows, ceiling light fitting, central heating radiator, picture rail, built in wardrobes, wash basin, carpeted flooring.

Bedroom Two (4.42m x 4.31m (14'6" x 14'1"))
Hardwood double glazed bay window, hardwood double glazed window, two ceiling light fittings, central heating radiator, picture rail, built in wardrobes and drawer, wash basin, carpeted flooring.

Bedroom Three (4.13m x 3.84m (13'6" x 12'7"))
Two hardwood double glazed windows, ceiling light fitting, central heating radiator, picture rail, built in wardrobes, carpeted flooring.

Bedroom Five (3.83m x 3.61m (12'6" x 11'10"))
Hardwood double glazed window, ceiling light fitting, central heating radiator, picture rail, built in wardrobes, carpeted flooring.

Bathroom (3.03m x 2.25m (9'11" x 7'4"))
Hardwood double glazed frosted window, a three piece bathroom suite comprising of: a full pedestal wash basin, wood panel bath with showerhead attachment, fully enclosed shower cubicle with tiled elevations, part wood wall paneling, ceiling light fitting, central heating radiator, tiled flooring.

WC (2.19m x 0.79m (7'2" x 2'7"))
Hardwood double glazed frosted window, a low level, close coupled WC, ceiling light fitting, picture rail, laminate flooring.

Second Floor

Landing (2.44m x 2.25m (8'0" x 7'4"))
Hardwood double glazed window, ceiling light fitting, smoke alarm, eaves storage, doors to four bedrooms, carpeted flooring.

Bedroom Four (4.75m x 3.15m (15'7" x 10'4"))
Hardwood double glazed window, ceiling light fitting, central heating radiator, worktop with wash basin, eaves storage, carpeted flooring.

Bedroom Six (4.75m x 2.36m (15'7" x 7'8"))
Hardwood double glazed window, hardwood single glazed window to landing, ceiling light fitting, central heating radiator, eaves storage, carpeted flooring.

Bedroom Seven (4.32m x 2.87m (14'2" x 9'4"))
Hardwood double glazed window, ceiling light fitting, central heating radiator, eaves storage, carpeted flooring.

Bedroom Eight (4.32m x 2.51m (14'2" x 8'2"))
Two Velux skylights, ceiling light fitting, central heating radiator, eaves storage, carpeted flooring.

External

Rear
Enclosed yard with outhouse, access from garage.

Front
Gated access, path to front door, laid to lawn garden, mature shrubbery and hedging, tree, bedding area with stone low level wall, wrapround to side.

Side
Laid to lawn garden, mature shrubbery and hedging, tree, gated driveway, access to double garage via up and over doors.

Garage (7.24m x 3.00m / 4.79m x 2.60m (23'9" x 9'10" / 15')
Double garage comprising of: two hardwood windows, ceiling lighting fittings, door to rear yard, two up and over garage doors.

Agents Notes
Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band:
Property Type: Detached
Property Construction: Brick, Tiled Roof
Water Supply: Mains
Electricity Supply: Mains
Gas Supply: Mains
Sewerage: Mains
Heating: Mains, Combi-Boiler
Broadband: Internet Connection With BT
Mobile Signal: Average
Parking: Driveway & Garage
Building Safety: No
Rights & Restrictions: Not Known
Flood & Erosion Risks: No
Planning Permissions & Development Proposals: No
Property Accessibility & Adaptions: No
Coalfield & Mining Area: No