4 bed house for sale 'Heatherby' Astley Bank
Added on 16/09/2026
About this property
Set within one of Darwen’s most sought-after enclaves, 'Heatherby' is a substantial period residence once owned by the mayor of Darwen, offering around 3,729 sq ft of characterful accommodation, wrapped by mature, tree-lined gardens and rich with ornate original features. Behind its handsome façade, the home provides a rare blend of grandeur and practicality: four generous bedrooms, five reception rooms for entertaining family life, open dining kitchen and an abundance of retained detailing that gives the house its stately feel - think impressive proportions, elegant joinery and the kind of craftsmanship you simply don’t find in modern builds. The property benefits from a luxury four piece bathroom suite & two separate WC's.
Key features
- Detached Stately Home
- Four Bedrooms
- Five Reception Rooms
- Desirable Location
- No Onward Chain
- Beautiful Finish Throughout
- Super Rare Opportunity
Floorplan
Price guide
£161 per sq ft, below the middle of recent sales in BB3 (£102–£269, 10th–90th percentile, 1,205 sales over 24 months).
Lowest and highest are the 10th and 90th percentiles of 1,205 homes sold in BB3 over the last 24 months. This home's figure uses its asking price. All sold £/sq ft in BB3 →
Location
'Heatherby' Astley Bank, BB3 2QB
- Council tax
- Band D (Approx £2,455/year)The agent has not stated the band, so band D is shown as the local reference: Blackburn with Darwen's 2026/27 area average, including the typical parish precept. The actual band and any discounts change the bill.
Mortgage and stamp duty
A £539,999 mortgage. Most lenders would want a household income of about £120,000 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 BB3 2QB. Floor areas from Energy Performance Certificates where matched.
| Address | Type | Sold | Size | Size | £/sq ft | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Briarbank, Astley Bank Detached | Detached | Apr 2026 | — | — | — | £400,000 |
| Lynton, Astley Bank Detached | Detached | Feb 2023 | — | — | — | £435,000 |
| Kebbs Cottage, Astley Bank Detached | Detached | May 2021 | — | — | — | £390,000 |
| Heatherby, Astley Bank Detached | Detached | May 2016 | — | — | — | £375,000 |
| Ashton Lea, Astley Bank Detached | Detached | Jan 2011 | — | — | — | £395,000 |
| 3, Moorgate Cottages, Astley Bank Terraced | Terraced | Aug 2010 | 1,604 sq ft £123/sq ft | 1,604 sq ft | £123 | £198,000 |
| Moorcroft, Astley Bank Detached | Detached | Apr 2007 | — | — | — | £460,000 |
| 5, Moorgate Cottages, Astley Bank Terraced | Terraced | Nov 2006 | — | — | — | £186,000 |
Area insights
The neighbourhood around this property.




