Summary - BANK HOUSE BURTON ROAD LOWER BENTHAM LANCASTER LA2 7ED
3 bed 2 bath Cottage
Large layout and gardens ripe for a full modern refurbishment.
Approximately 1,362 sq ft of stone-built character accommodation
A substantial stone-built cottage dating from around 1800, Bank House offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and about 1,362 sq ft of space arranged over two floors. Set in the centre of Low Bentham, the property sits within a walled fore garden and an enclosed rear garden, backing onto open countryside on the edge of the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Its size and period features give scope to create a spacious family home or a countryside retreat.
The house is a genuine renovation project: it requires complete modernisation throughout. The gas boiler is not working, the kitchen range cooker is not operational and several windows are single glazed. All mains services are connected but the property will need upgrades to heating, kitchens, bathrooms and likely electrics and finishes before it reaches modern standards. Broadband is slow and mobile signal is average—consider this if remote working is important.
Positive elements include generous reception room proportions, characteristic stone elevation and a walled front garden plus enclosed rear garden. There is unrestricted on-street parking and the village provides local shops, cafés, a surgery and a nearby railway station with links to Lancaster and Leeds. For a competent DIYer, developer or builder this is a rare opportunity to put a personal stamp on a character cottage in an affluent rural setting.
Buyers should budget for a full renovation and factor in time and cost to replace the boiler, update services and replace or repair windows and internal finishes. The home is freehold, has low local crime and is in a village location popular with families and walkers. Viewing will reveal the size and position; a structural survey and detailed services inspection are recommended prior to offer.
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