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Auction: November 2025 Online Auction 26/11/2025 - Bidding opens Tuesday 25th November 10:00 AM

Jacks Key Reservoir, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 2LG

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An irregular shaped parcel of land extending to approximately 28 acres (11 hectares) comprising a former reservoir, thought to have been constructed in the early 1800's. It is now a biodiversity hotspot and an important habitat Island in the River Darwin wildlife corridor. The site is a county biological heritage site and includes heathland, woodland, marsh and ponds and has a number of footpaths which run along the edge.

The site is located to the east of Bolton Road on the outskirts of Darwen approximately 6 miles south of Blackburn. Large residential housing developments sit to the north and west of the site with an industrial estate to the south.

The property vests as Bona Vacantia following dissolution of the corporate owner, Jacks Key Limited. Please see the Title Explanation for more information about Bona Vacantia. The Seller has not made any enquiries regarding occupation of the Property. The Property is sold as seen and subject to any tenancies occupations or other third party rights which exist.

An overage provision will be included in the Transfer of the property payable in the event of any development requiring planning permission or any income generating environmental scheme. Please see the draft Transfer for more information on the overage provision
Approx Site Area
Approximately 28 acres (11 hectares)
Costs
Details of the Buyer's Premium and any additional fees payable are contained within the legal documents.
General
1. All the information provided on our website is for indicative purposes only and interested parties should refer to the contents of the legal pack and rely upon their own due diligence as a prudent bidder.

2. PLEASE NOTE BIDDING COMMENCES ON TUESDAY 25TH NOVEMBER AND CLOSES ON WEDNESDAY 26TH NOVEMBER.
Addendum
An overage provision will be included in the Transfer of the property payable in the event of any development requiring planning permission or any income generating environmental scheme.

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