Summary - Ward Mill Cottage, Chapel Lane, Ellel LA2 0PN
4 bed 3 bath Semi-Detached
Large country-feel home with a stunning garden and outbuilding, close to Lancaster amenities..
- Large mature garden with greenhouse, pond, patio and vegetable plots
- Powered outbuilding, separate shed — workshop or studio potential
- Conservatory plus two reception rooms; flexible living spaces
- Four bedrooms plus through room used as fifth bedroom
- Ample off-road parking for multiple vehicles or caravan
- Pre-1900 stone walls assumed uninsulated; likely improvement needed
- Slow broadband despite excellent mobile signal
- Close to M6, Lancaster University and city amenities
A spacious four-bedroom semi-detached home set on a large, lovingly tended plot in Ellel, ideal for families who value outdoor space and countryside views. The property’s large conservatory and two reception rooms give flexible living areas for family life, home working or multi-generational use. The generous garden is a standout feature — vegetable beds, pond, patio, greenhouse, shed and a powered outbuilding provide hobby, storage and workshop potential.
Internally the layout supports varied uses: a through room currently used as a fifth bedroom, two staircases, three shower rooms and a utility/kitchenette area. The house could suit a growing family, someone who needs space for projects or buyers considering a home-with-earnings option (B&B or holiday let) subject to permissions. Good local transport links — close to the M6, Lancaster University and the city — add everyday convenience.
Buyers should note the house is a pre-1900 build with sandstone/limestone walls assumed to lack insulation; some fabric upgrades may be needed to improve energy efficiency. Broadband speeds are slow despite excellent mobile signal. Double glazing is present but install date is unknown. Overall the property offers strong lifestyle value from its garden and flexible internal space, balanced by likely improvement and insulation works to modernise running costs and comfort.
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