BOLTON FOLD COTTAGE
ALSTON LANE, PRESTON, ALSTON, LANCASHIRE PR3 3BN
£579,950
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
261 m²
Council tax band
F
EPC rating
D
Year built
England and Wales: before 1900
Last sold
£128,950 Jun 1998
Price per m²
£2,222/m²
Local average
£258,623 (+124.2%)
Deprivation
Decile 10 (30,964 of 33,755)
Street crime
16 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)
Key features
- An stunning extended semi-detached property
- Four bedrooms and a study
- Four reception rooms
- Detached garage & Workshop
- Ample parking
- Landscaped gardens
- Viewing recommended
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
Located in this stunning semi-rural location it is within easy access to Preston town centre (15 mins), Longridge town centre & close to the motorways; ideal for the commuter.
The accommodation comprises of a vestibule and an entrance hallway with stairs leading to the first floor, the snug has an original fireplace which houses a log burner.
Continuing through the property there is a generous utility room, a downstairs shower room as well as exceptional sized lounge. The stunning fitted kitchen hosts an island unit as well as a range oven, dishwasher and granite worktops.
The kitchen is also open to a dining area, a snug area and a second stairrcase to a mezzanine landing. There is also a side vestibule which leads to the driveway/garden.
To the first floor there are four generous bedrooms one with a separate dressing area. There is a four piece family bathroom as well as a shower room along with a study and a mezzanine landing which is ideal for sitting and relaxing.
Externally to the front of the property there is a well-maintained entrance garden and extra parking. To the side of the property the gated driveway can be found and provides more parking. Adjoining is a large garage and spacious workshop.
The rear garden is mostly laid to lawn and has soil borders which house mature plants and shrubs. There are also two outbuildings and an outside W.C as well as a stone chipped patio area ideal for outside dining.
Listed by
Clitheroe
Armitstead Barnett
Reference: 134711519
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: D
Potential rating: C
Inspection date: 30/05/2022
Expiry date: 29/05/2032
Est. upgrade cost to C: £13,500
Recommendations
- 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
272% since 1998
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 25/03/2025 (1 year ago) | £480,000 | +272.2% |
| Sold | 01/06/1998 (28 years ago) | £128,950 | — |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.
Sold Comparables
Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.
| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same street INGLENOOK ALSTON LANE, ALSTON, PRESTON, RIBBLE VALLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR3 3BN | £395,000 | 31/10/2022 | Detached |
| Same street THE OLD DAIRY ALSTON LANE, ALSTON, PRESTON, RIBBLE VALLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR3 3BN | £550,000 | 17/08/2022 | Detached |
| OLD CHAPEL BARN PRESTON ROAD, ALSTON, PRESTON, RIBBLE VALLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR3 3BL | £350,000 | 30/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
Street average: £472,500 (2 sales)
Area average: £350,000 (1 sale)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Ribble Valley. Series: Semi-detached. As of April 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Ribble Valley. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Ribble Valley.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Kendal: £992/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Address
Alston Lane
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Grimsargh opp Alston Lane RCPS | 0.4 miles |
| Bus stop | Grimsargh by Alston Lane RCPS | 0.4 miles |
| Shop | Martindales | 0.6 miles |
| Shop | Premier | 0.6 miles |
| Hospital | Community Hospital | 1.3 miles |
| Hospital | Greater Lancashire Hospital | 2.5 miles |
| Train station | Preston | 5.7 miles |
| Train station | Ramsgreave and Wilpshire | 5.8 miles |
| University | Westleigh Conference Centre | 7.0 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total incidents | 16 |
Within 1 mile during May 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).
Schools nearby
Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.
| Name | Type | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge | Primary | 0.4 miles | Good — 16 May 2013 |
| St Cecilia's RC High School | Secondary | 0.8 miles | Good — 29 Jan 2016 |
| Longridge High School | Secondary | 0.9 miles | Requires improvement — 1 Dec 2021 |
| Longridge Church of England Primary School | Primary | 1.2 miles | Good — 15 Mar 2012 |
| Longridge St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary | 1.4 miles | Good — 7 Nov 2012 |
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Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
- Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
- Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
- Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).