Summary - Beckside Croft, Bootle LA19 5UQ
6 bed 2 bath Detached
Panoramic south-facing plot with orchard, paddock and strong refurbishment potential.
Circa 3.5 acres total, including 1.5-acre separate field
South-facing position with panoramic fell and coastal views
Six bedrooms; principal bedroom with balcony and ensuite
Large, mature gardens, orchard, paddock and riverside boundary
Requires renovation and modernization throughout
High flood risk for parts of the grounds; buyer should review
Oil-fired heating; solar panels currently non-operational
Private drainage to septic tank which will need replacing
Set on circa 3.5 acres with uninterrupted 360° views, this traditional 1970 detached house occupies an enviable south-facing position overlooking Black Combe. The mature, well-planned gardens include a large level lawn, orchard, kitchen garden, small paddock and a separate 1.5-acre field with its own access. The plot offers exceptional privacy and outdoor space for children, grazing or small-scale hobby farming.
Internally the house offers light, airy rooms and many original features — an impressive self-supporting oak staircase, parquet floors and a large L-shaped sitting room with picture windows and sliding doors to the garden. There are six bedrooms including a principal bedroom with balcony and ensuite, plus an additional first-floor sitting room/bedroom with excellent views. The attached double garage, garden store and a dilapidated stone outbuilding add practical utility and scope.
The property is sold as needing renovation and modernisation. The kitchen and some internal fittings are dated; refurbishment or reconfiguration will be required to create a contemporary layout. Practical issues to note: the oil-fired boiler is the main heating source, the private septic tank will need replacing, two solar panels are non-operational, and the site is in a high flood-risk zone for parts of the grounds. Windows are mainly PVC double glazing but a few original single-glazed frames remain.
For a buyer seeking a classic Lakeland house with a huge plot and strong development potential, Beckside Croft is a rare opportunity. There is clear scope to extend, remodel or convert garage/outbuildings (subject to planning), making this attractive to a family who want long-term space, or an investor prepared to carry out sensitive refurbishment in the National Park setting. Local amenities, a good primary school and coastal and fell access add practical appeal.
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