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£850,000
5 beds · 5 baths · 3,300 sq ft
Ash Lodge, Longworth Lane, Egerton BL7 9QY
0.44 miles
away
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1/27
1/27
£625,000
OIRO 3 bed house for sale Chequers Horrocks Fold, Bolton, BL1 7BX
3
beds 2
baths Bungalow
Freehold
Added on 12/09/2026
About this property
Set within a significant plot in the peaceful Horrocks Fold area, Chequers offers a rare opportunity to acquire a characterful three-bedroom detached home surrounded by greenery, yet conveniently positioned just a short drive from Bolton town centre.
The setting is a defining feature of this property. Tucked away from the pace and noise of urban life, the surrounding landscape creates a wonderfully serene atmosphere, while Horrocks Wood, Smithills Country Park and a variety of local footpaths, bridleways and countryside routes are close by. The wider area offers excellent opportunities for walking and outdoor recreation.
Key features
- Peaceful Horrocks Fold setting — Enjoy a rare semi-rural atmosphere, surrounded by greenery and countryside character, while remaining within convenient reach of Bolton town centre.
- Chain-free sale — Offered with no onward chain.
- Significant plot — The property occupies an impressive plot, providing valuable outdoor space and a sense of privacy.
- Exceptional future potential — A compelling opportunity to modernise, reconfigure or substantially extend the existing home, subject to the required planning permissions and consents.
- Characterful original details — Retains appealing period features including stained-glass window and timber detailing.
- A lifestyle-led purchase — Ideal for buyers who want the calm, views and access to outdoor space associated with a countryside location.
Floorplan
Price guide
This home
£539 / sq ft
Area average (sold)
£221 / sq ft
Price per area, sold homes nearby
£143 / sq ft
£539 / sq ft
£306 / sq ft
Lowest
This home
Highest
£539 per sq ft, above 9 in 10 recent sales in BL1 (£143–£306, 10th–90th percentile, 1,302 sales over 24 months).
Lowest and highest are the 10th and 90th percentiles of 1,302 homes sold in BL1 over the last 24 months. This home's figure uses its asking price. All sold £/sq ft in BL1 →
Location
Chequers Horrocks Fold, Bolton, BL1 7BX
- Council tax
- Band D (Approx £2,400/year)The agent has not stated the band, so band D is shown as the local reference: Bolton's 2026/27 area average, including the typical parish precept. The actual band and any discounts change the bill.
Mortgage and stamp duty
Property price £625,000
£312k £938k
Deposit10% £63,000
£0 £625k
Interest rate 4.5%
0.5% 15%
Repayment period 25 years
5 years 40 years
A £562,000 mortgage. Most lenders would want a household income of about £125,000 to support it.
A guide only, for a capital repayment mortgage. The rate you are offered and what you can borrow depend on your circumstances and a full application with a lender or broker. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.
Historic sold prices nearby
HM Land Registry sales in BL1 7BX. Floor areas from Energy Performance Certificates where matched.
| Address | Type | Sold | Size | Size | £/sq ft | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Barn, Horrocks Fold Semi-detached | Semi-detached | Aug 2024 | — | — | — | £510,000 |
| The Bowery, Horrocks Fold Detached | Detached | Sept 2023 | — | — | — | £455,000 |
| The Barn, 21, Horrocks Fold Detached | Detached | Nov 2020 | — | — | — | £540,000 |
| Byways, Horrocks Fold Semi-detached | Semi-detached | Mar 2020 | — | — | — | £335,000 |
| Tubery Cottage, 4a, Horrocks Fold Detached | Detached | Oct 2019 | 1,572 sq ft £207/sq ft | 1,572 sq ft | £207 | £325,000 |
| Kvarner, 24, Horrocks Fold Detached | Detached | Nov 2018 | — | — | — | £290,000 |
| Chequers, Horrocks Fold Detached | Detached | Jan 2017 | — | — | — | £400,000 |
| The Meadows, Horrocks Fold Semi-detached | Semi-detached | Apr 2016 | — | — | — | £340,000 |
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