2 bed terraced house for sale

139 Olive Lane, Darwen, Lancashire BB3

For sale by online auction Wednesday 25th of February 2026 at 9AM - ***fantastic opportunity to acquire A tenanted 2 bedroom mid-terrace property***ideally suited for investors seeking an immediate income-producing asset***located in popular residential area of darwen***

A fantastic opportunity to acquire a tenanted mid-terrace residential property, ideally suited for investors seeking an immediate income-producing asset.

Located in a popular residential area of Darwen, this traditional terraced home offers well-proportioned accommodation arranged over two floors. The property is currently let to a long-term tenant, providing instant rental income from day one.

The accommodation comprises:
- Entrance vestibule and hallway
- Spacious lounge
- Separate dining room
- Fitted kitchen
- Two bedrooms to the first floor
- Family bathroom

Externally, the property benefits from an enclosed rear yard, ideal for low-maintenance outdoor space.

Key Investment Features:
- Tenanted investment opportunity
- Immediate rental income
- Popular residential location
- Traditional terraced property
- Close to local amenities, schools and transport links
- Ideal buy-to-let addition to any portfolio

Darwen offers strong rental demand and convenient access to Blackburn, Bolton and the M65 motorway network, making this an attractive and affordable investment area.

***recent nearby residential property sales***
- 259, Blackburn Road, Darwen, BB3 1HL - 2 bedroom - sold Mar'24 - £135,000
- 40, Wisteria Drive, Lower Darwen, BB3 0QY, - sold Jul'25 - £127,000
- 10, View Road, Darwen, BB3 0AS - 2 bedroom - sold Aug'25 - £105,000

Darwen is a market town and civil parish in the Blackburn with Darwen borough in Lancashire, England. The residents of the town are known as "Darreners". The A666 road passes through Darwen towards Blackburn to the north, Bolton to the south and Pendlebury where it joins the A6, about 18 miles (29 km) north-west of Manchester. The population of Darwen was 27,897 in 2021.

***transport***
Darwen sits in a large valley strung along the A666 road along the valley floor. It is connected to the motorway system at Junction 4 of the M65 at Earcroft, on the town's northern boundary, and considerable traffic passes through the town centre along the A666, causing high levels of air pollution. The local council has recently attempted to address the situation by adding a new road layout to the town centre, with public transport and junction improvements to reduce traffic.

Darwen stands along the Ribble Valley railway line, operated by Northern. Darwen railway station has up to two trains per hour between Blackburn and Rochdale (via Bolton and Manchester); one train per hour continues beyond Blackburn to Clitheroe.

Darwen's bus terminal (Darwen Circus) hosts buses up to every 12 minutes to Blackburn/Accrington on weekdays. There is also a service, every 20 minutes on weekdays and hourly on Sundays, to Bolton and Clitheroe, but the Bolton service terminates at 7:00pm. Both services are operated by Blackburn Bus Company.

***education***
Education in Darwen includes a variety of schools, a curriculum that covers the national standards with some schools offering specialized technical subjects, and a strong emphasis on student well-being and development. Darwen's secondary schools have above-average progress 8 attainment, and a majority of schools in the borough have been rated good or outstanding by Ofsted. The borough's education system is a part of the broader Blackburn with Darwen borough council which has a total of 64 primary schools and 26 secondary schools.

***things to do***
Darwen's amenities include attractions like Jubilee Tower, Bold Venture Park, and the Darwen Heritage Centre. It also features a town centre with shops and eateries, a leisure centre, the Darwen Library Theatre, and a market. The area is characterized by its industrial heritage, green spaces, and strong community feel.

Guide price: £75,000

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