Summary - The Cottage, Abbot Hall Hotel, Kirkhead Road LA11 7BG
4 bed 2 bath Detached
Charming four-bedroom home close to station, bay and parkland.
Detached period home with abundant character features and spacious rooms
Conservatory overlooking the historic grounds of Abbot Hall
Three generous double bedrooms; potential fourth from utility area
Gated driveway with off-street parking for one car only
Low-maintenance gardens with courtyard patios and lawn area
Electric storage heaters; heating upgrade likely required
Solid brick walls with assumed no insulation — renovation opportunity
Slow local broadband speeds; Council Tax Band E (above average)
Set beside the historic grounds of Abbot Hall, this substantial detached home blends period character with spacious family living. Two large reception rooms, a conservatory with parkland views and a fitted kitchen sit on the ground floor, while three generous double bedrooms and a four-piece family bathroom occupy the first floor. A current utility space could be converted into a fourth small double bedroom if required.
The property offers clear scope to modernise and personalise: original features such as coving, picture rails and cast-iron fireplaces remain, while a partial division in the principal bedroom presents the option to create an additional bedroom. Practical extras include a workshop/outbuilding, gated driveway with off-street parking for one car, and low-maintenance courtyard and lawn areas that suit relaxed outdoor living.
Buyers should note several material points: heating is by electric storage heaters, walls are likely solid brick with no insulation, and broadband speeds in the area are slow. Council Tax sits in Band E. Despite these factors, the house is chain free, freehold, and positioned within an affluent, low-crime area with convenient rail links and well-regarded local schools—appealing for families seeking character and proximity to Morecambe Bay.
In short, The Cottage will reward a buyer prepared to update heating and insulation and tailor interiors to modern standards. For those prioritising character, space and a picturesque setting beside Abbot Hall, it represents a rare, chain-free opportunity in Kents Bank.
3 bedroom detached house for sale in Ashwood, Kents Bank Road, Grange-Over-Sands, LA11 — £275,000 • 3 bed • 2 bath • 851 ft²
3 bedroom terraced house for sale in 5 Kents Bank House, Kentsford Road, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, LA11 7BB, LA11 — £415,000 • 3 bed • 2 bath • 1510 ft²
3 bedroom detached bungalow for sale in Carter Road, Grange-over-Sands, LA11 — £475,000 • 3 bed • 1 bath • 1046 ft²
3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale in 2 Laneside Farm Kirkhead Road, Grange-Over-Sands, LA11 — £349,950 • 3 bed • 2 bath • 1550 ft²
3 bedroom semi-detached bungalow for sale in Tidings, 2 Kilmidyke Drive, Grange over Sands, LA11 — £400,000 • 3 bed • 2 bath • 880 ft²
2 bedroom terraced house for sale in Beech Road, Grange-over-sands, LA11 6AL, LA11 — £225,000 • 2 bed • 1 bath • 677 ft²
