For sale Detached

Alston Lane

Alston, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 3BN

4 beds 2 baths Listed 9 Jun 2025 (-407d)

£1,250,000

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Front External Aerial Shot Garden Living Room Landing Dining Room Lounge Kitchen Orangery Kitchen Pool Bedroom Bedroom Bedroom Bedroom Bedroom Loft Room Bathroom Utility Bathroom Rear External Rear External Garden Front External Garden Pond Ground Floor First Floor

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Council tax band

G

Last sold

£173,000

Local average

£433,890 (+188.1%)

Deprivation

Decile 10 (30,964 of 33,755)

Street crime

12 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • A Fabulous Detached Family Home set within spacious plot.
  • Approximately 3.5 acres of fields with pond.
  • Beautifully presented and well maintained throughout.
  • Quality Specification including recent new kitchen,
  • Four large bedrooms, Large attic space, 4 reception rooms
  • Swimming pool Double garage, greenhouse and various outbuildings
  • Freehold, Council Tax Band: G, EPC: D

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

An impressive four bedroom detached family home centrally located in a spacious mature plot with superb rural views. This beautiful family home has been meticulously maintained upgraded and improved and offers extensive living accommodation set over three floors. Externally there is a double garage, swimming pool, summer house and greenhouse. There is an in and out driveway with electric gates and ample parking.
Inspection advised.Quietly located on Altson Lane in between Grimsargh and Longridge this substantial family home is located centrally in a spacious plot and has superb rural views. In addition to the house there are fields extending to approximately 3.5 acres with separate access from Alston Lane.

This beautiful family home has extensive living accommodation which briefly comprises:-

Impressive glazed two part entrance door under porch canopy leading to entrance porch with doors to spacious entrance hall.

The entrance hall is well lit by natural light and provides access to all ground floor rooms and the first floor by an impressive original wide return staircase.
On the ground floor the is a spacious living room with bay window to front elevation, there is a substantial stone fireplace which runs off LPG and high quality fitted laminate flooring. To the opposite side of the hall is a lounge also with bay window fireplace and wood burner, this room is open to the dining room and connects via double door to an orangery at the rear. To the rear of the hall, there is a superb modern dining kitchen which has been recently installed. The kitchen has a central island unit with seating, attractive Quartz worktops with upstands, gloss finished kitchen units, integrated Neff appliances and antiqua flooring.
To the rear of the kitchen is a well-equipped utility room and ground floor shower room / W.C.

To the first floor is a spacious landing with ornate stained glass window. There is a generous house bathroom and separate W.C. On the first floor are four bedrooms 3 large double rooms all with fitted wardrobes. The fourth room has a staircase to the attic which runs the full length of the house and is currently used as an office and craft room bout would make a superb principal bedroom suite.

Externally there is additional extensive accommodation. From the rear entrance porch access is to a large stone patio area with superb views across the fields to the rear and towards Pendle Hill. On the extensive lawn there is a fishpond and there is a gate to the field at the rear. There is a large brick base greenhouse and attached workshop, a separate summer house, double garage with attached coal store, and separate boiler house.

To the side of the garage there is a swimming pool located in a polytunnel, heated by a separate gas fired boiler. There is a separate kitchen garden seating and BBQ area and chicken shed.

The gardens and grounds are superb with mature shrubs plants and trees. There is a tarmacadam in and out drive way with extensive parking and electric gates.

The land included in the sale is predominantly to the rear of the property and is fenced and drained, and extends to approximately 3.5 acres. It is the intention of the vendor to place a overage agreement or "claw back clause" on this land in the event of residential development. This will entitle the vendors to 50% of any uplift in value if residential planning were obtained on the land for a period of 25 years.

There are solar panels on the roof of the property, which are owned by the property and have a feed back tariff. The drainage is private to a water treatment plant installed in 2023.

Alston, Grimsargh, and Longridge offer a charming mix of rural life with modern amenities. Longridge, boasts a bustling high street with independent shops, cafes, and restaurants, Grimsargh is a picturesque village known for its annual agricultural show and Grimsargh wetlands, a haven for wildlife enthusiasts. Alston is a quieter hamlet surrounded by rolling countryside, ideal for walking and cycling.

For commuters, Preston is just a 15-minute drive away, with access to the M6 and regular train services to Manchester and London. The area is also near Beacon Fell Country Park, and the Ribble Valley which both offer stunning views and outdoor activities, making it an attractive place to live.

Listed by

Clitheroe

Armitstead Barnett

Reference: 163056095

EPC ratings on this postcode

We don't have a matched EPC for this property yet. Below are efficiency scores and details for other addresses on this postcode.

Address Current Potential Floor area Age band Type
Alston Cottage Barn, Alston Lane, Alston, PRESTON 82 90 214 m² England and Wales: 1991-1995 Detached
Alston Cottage Farm, Alston Lane, Alston, PRESTON 29 75 402 m² England and Wales: before 1900 Detached
Alston Cottage Farm, Alston Lane, Alston, PRESTON 31 78 379 m² England and Wales: before 1900 Detached
Alston Lane Farm, Alston Lane, Alston, PRESTON 41 89 162 m² England and Wales: before 1900 Detached
Beech House, Alston Lane, Alston, PRESTON 58 66 181 m² England and Wales: 1991-1995 Detached
Bolton Fold Cottage, Alston Lane, Alston, PRESTON 68 75 261 m² England and Wales: before 1900 Detached
Cross House, Alston Lane, Alston, PRESTON 58 87 156 m² England and Wales: 1930-1949 Detached
Foxfield, Alston Lane, Alston, PRESTON 48 68 223 m² Detached
Greyfriars, Alston Lane, Alston, PRESTON 56 60 244 m² England and Wales: 1900-1929 Detached
Greyfriars, Alston Lane, Alston, PRESTON 46 64 262 m² England and Wales: 1900-1929 Detached
Hob Croft, Alston Lane, Alston, PRESTON 60 69 256 m² England and Wales: 1991-1995 Detached
Inglenook, Alston Lane, Alston, PRESTON 63 96 136 m² England and Wales: 1976-1982 Detached
Island View, Alston Lane, Alston, PRESTON 81 91 347 m² Detached
Jesson House, Alston Lane, Alston, PRESTON 35 66 232 m² England and Wales: before 1900 Detached
Little Aston Cottage, Alston Lane, Alston, PRESTON 64 84 179 m² England and Wales: before 1900 Detached

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale £1,250,000

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
19 CALFCOTE LANE, LONGRIDGE, PRESTON, RIBBLE VALLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR3 3SZ £335,000 19/01/2026 Detached
38 DARWEN CLOSE, LONGRIDGE, PRESTON, RIBBLE VALLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR3 3TP £260,000 04/12/2025 Detached
20 PRESTON ROAD, LONGRIDGE, PRESTON, RIBBLE VALLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR3 3AN £265,000 06/08/2025 Detached
28 SEVERN STREET, LONGRIDGE, PRESTON, RIBBLE VALLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR3 3ND £282,000 01/08/2025 Detached
Same street BOLTON FOLD COTTAGE ALSTON LANE, ALSTON, PRESTON, RIBBLE VALLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR3 3BN £480,000 25/03/2025 Semi-detached
85 HIGHER ROAD, LONGRIDGE, PRESTON, RIBBLE VALLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR3 3SY £400,000 20/02/2025 Detached
7 SPOUT LANE, LONGRIDGE, PRESTON, RIBBLE VALLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR3 3BZ £295,000 10/01/2025 Detached
2 BULLFINCH GROVE, LONGRIDGE, PRESTON, RIBBLE VALLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR3 3DQ £359,096 20/12/2024 Detached
1 IVY FARM CLOSE, LONGRIDGE, PRESTON, RIBBLE VALLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR3 3UG £375,000 21/11/2024 Detached
2 THE PARK, LONGRIDGE, PRESTON, RIBBLE VALLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR3 3DH £350,000 27/09/2024 Detached
THE LAURELS CHAIGLEY ROAD, LONGRIDGE, PRESTON, RIBBLE VALLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR3 3TQ £350,000 01/12/2023 Detached
1 DILWORTH COURT, LONGRIDGE, PRESTON, RIBBLE VALLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR3 3SG £291,000 24/11/2023 Detached
15 COLLEGE CLOSE, LONGRIDGE, PRESTON, RIBBLE VALLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR3 3AX £280,000 17/11/2023 Detached
11 IVY FARM CLOSE, LONGRIDGE, PRESTON, RIBBLE VALLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR3 3UG £425,000 26/10/2023 Detached
71 CHAIGLEY ROAD, LONGRIDGE, PRESTON, RIBBLE VALLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR3 3TQ £300,000 06/10/2023 Detached
HARWOOD HOUSE GREENSIDE, RIBCHESTER, PRESTON, RIBBLE VALLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR3 3ZJ £575,000 28/09/2023 Detached
19 RISEDALE DRIVE, LONGRIDGE, PRESTON, RIBBLE VALLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR3 3SB £399,950 21/09/2023 Detached
2 RADCLIFFE FARM CLOSE, LONGRIDGE, PRESTON, RIBBLE VALLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR3 3UR £262,878 06/09/2023 Detached
3 SPOUT LANE, LONGRIDGE, PRESTON, RIBBLE VALLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR3 3BZ £465,000 11/08/2023 Detached
16 THE PARK, LONGRIDGE, PRESTON, RIBBLE VALLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR3 3DH £379,995 26/06/2023 Detached
5 BROOMFIELD ROAD, LONGRIDGE, PRESTON, RIBBLE VALLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR3 3UL £244,500 21/04/2023 Detached
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

Street average: £475,000 (3 sales)

Area average: £344,721 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth -1.6%
10y growth 40.2%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Ribble Valley. Series: Detached. As of April 2026.

1y (index) 1.3%
5y (index) 21.4%
10y (index) 36.8%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Ribble Valley. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £729/mo
Realistic £810/mo
Optimistic £891/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Ribble Valley.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Kendal: £992/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Grimsargh opp Alston Lane RCPS 0.3 miles
Bus stop Grimsargh by Alston Lane RCPS 0.3 miles
Shop Martindales 0.9 miles
Shop Premier 1.0 miles
Hospital Community Hospital 1.7 miles
Hospital Greater Lancashire Hospital 2.3 miles
Train station Preston 5.5 miles
Train station Ramsgreave and Wilpshire 5.6 miles
University Westleigh Conference Centre 7.0 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 3
Anti-social behaviour 2
Other crime 2
Other theft 2
Possession of weapons 1
Public order 1
Vehicle crime 1
Total incidents 12

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 0.3 miles Good — 16 May 2013
St Cecilia's RC High School Secondary 1.2 miles Good — 29 Jan 2016
Longridge High School Secondary 1.3 miles Requires improvement — 1 Dec 2021
Grimsargh St Michael's Church of England Primary School Primary 1.4 miles (Inspected (no overall grade))
Longridge Church of England Primary School Primary 1.6 miles Good — 15 Mar 2012

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.06%
Max investor price (0.8%) £101,250
Target investor price (1%) £81,000
  • 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).

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