Bank End Farm, Lythe Fell Road, Lowgill, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA2 8RE

Central to the farmstead is a partially renovated farmhouse which bears a date stone of 1716. Finishedto first fix level, it is ready for kitchen and bathroom fittings, joinery and decoration. There is provisionfor two reception rooms, a large kitchen, four double bedrooms, a bathroom and ensuite.

Attached is a converted barn for holiday lets, work is complete and offers a large living kitchen, threedouble bedrooms, all being ensuite.

Thirdly, is a further attached barn, whilst the conversion has started, it requires completion. Planningpermission exists and could provide two further holiday units; a single bedroomed unit in the basementwith disabled access and a two bedroomed maisonette above.

Not just a home, theres potential to derive a second income through holiday letting. It may be possible toaccommodate a dependent relative or have a permanent base for guests to stay. You may even decide tocombine properties and create a more substantial main residence (all subject to the necessary consents).Adding versatile amenity value is a large agricultural building which provides ample space for parking,workshops, stabling and storage.

This is all set within c.5.29 acres of grounds which includes a garden and field. Its ideal for those lookingto keep stock or chickens, grow their own veg or just let dogs and children run loose.Living here is an opportunity to embrace country living, to be closer to nature and live at one withseasons, to escape the hubbub of life and embrace the good life.

Vendor Insight

We value the peace and tranquillity here. Its one of the very few places where there is zero motorwaynoise. The most traffic we see is when the Tour de Yorkshire or the yearly overnight rally stage passesby. So, whether were enjoying the view from our favourite window as the weather marches across the fells orthe quiet of a sunrise on the terrace with a cuppa, or even sharing a sunset with friends around a roaring firewere conscious that we will disturb no-one and no-one will disturb us.

Bank End has been a wonderful place to live and bring up a family. Our children have had the freedom andspace to roam and play in safety. They have been able to toboggan down the field when it snowed, build swingsin the trees, make forts in the barns or just wander about the fields, all just a shout away from the main house.

An unrivalled location
It is easy to fall in love with this extraordinary setting; on offer is peace and quiet,privacy and total seclusion and furthermore, tremendous views.

Whilst you may be relaxing into splendid rural isolation, Bank End Farm remains wellconnected with the outside world. B4RN broadband provides a gigabit fibre serviceso whether its streaming the latest films, music or games, ordering an online grocerydelivery or achieving an effective work life balance, it is all possible from here. Thereis a station in the nearest large village of Bentham with regular services to Leedsand connections via Lancaster station on the main west coast line to Manchester,Manchester Airport, London (Euston), Glasgow and Edinburgh. The M6 is accessibleat Kendal or Lancaster depending on the direction of your travel and the A65 providesroutes into Yorkshire and the east of the country.

For those looking to explore the great outdoors, there could be no better place. Its allon the doorstep; whether you choose to walk, run, cycle, drive or ride.

There are good schools locally at both primary and secondary level as well as a host ofartisan food producers and great cafes, pubs and restaurants for eating out.

Vendor Insight

Its a unique location, standing alone at the end of its own drive, Bank End Farm isone of the last intact smallholdings in one of the most beautiful parts of the worldand the views down the valley from first turning into the lane to the views across the fellsfrom everywhere on the property are breathtaking. During the night the zero light pollutionis ideal for star-gazers and we have spent many evenings sitting around a fire on the southernterrace enjoying the moonlight looking for shooting stars and, more recently, satellites.

Theres a very strong sense of community here, possibly more so than in a village. We havewonderful neighbours; they have never been intrusive but have always been ready to help ifneeded. There are community events every year such as Bentham Agricultural Show and theLowgill Sports Day which features a duck race and sheep trials among other events.

Offering potential for four properties
Barn conversion for holiday letting
With a south and westerly orientation, the converted barn enjoys dramatic sweeping views. Finished with a moderncountry aesthetic, the accommodation is laid out over three floors. Theres much use of pine internal joinery and deepstone window cills alongside modern comforts such as PVC double glazing and oil-fired central heating (underfloor onthe ground floor). The kitchen cabinets are oak fronted and the bath and shower rooms are all contemporary in theirappointments.

On the ground floor, the front door leads into an airy, double height staircase hall with a gallery landing above. Off the hallis a downstairs loo and area to hang coats. The rest of the ground floor is one big, sociable room. Here a picture windowdraws you forward as the view is truly breathtaking, the room is exceptionally spacious and with ample space to cook, dineand recline in comfort.

Off the roomy first floor landing is an airing cupboard and two double bedrooms, both having ensuite bathrooms withrainfall showers over the baths. The stairs continue to the second floor with a third double bedroom set in the roof spacewith an ensuite shower room.

Farmhouse
Following the layout of a traditional Yorkshire Long House, with a barn either side the 1700s farmhouse is central to thelayout. Renovation is well under way with first fix plumbing and electrics in place, plastering complete and PVC windowsinstalled.

The project is now ready for you to choose your own fixtures and fittings, personalise and equip your own dream countryhome.

Befitting of the period of the house, there are some attractive character features which have been retained andincorporated within the restoration, these include the carved date stone, oak ceiling beams, wooden lintels over windows,oak lined recesses and stone mullion windows. The ground floor comprises three large rooms, a vintage Aga cooking rangehas been kept, it sits within a stone surround and is ready for overhaul. The other two rooms both have flue liners readyfor your choice of stove and doors out to the large south facing terrace. The views from all three rooms are extensive. Offthe first-floor landing there is provision for four double bedrooms; two of which have ceilings rising high to the roofs apexwith exposed original roof trusses. There is potential for a house bathroom and ensuite shower room.

Barn with planning approval for conversion to two holiday letting properties. With a southeast perspective, the third property is a second attached barn, the conversion has commenced, the workscomprising a new roof, pointing and drains laid.

Planning permission exists for change of use of this redundant agricultural building to form additional holidayaccommodation. (Ref: 03/01107/CU dated 19/11/03) and could provide two further properties; a single bedroomedunit in on the ground floor and a two bedroomed unit in the two upper floors.

This is an opportunity to live a greener life. Bank End Farm is off grid, with no mains provision of services. Opportunitiesexist to expand the provision and embrace self-sufficiency and eco credentials further.

Vendor Insight

Most of all Bank End has always felt like home and a safe place to come back to. Bought on a handshake, it was almostas if Bank End chose us and we have always had the sense that living there has been a privilege.

Gardens
A substantial split-level sandstone flagged terrace lies to the front of the property,beyond this is a lawn. The terrace and garden face almost due south and commandvast, wide open panoramic views of the sweeping fells to the south and over to thewest. Truly extraordinary, the views are a constant evolving delight with farmingactivity and the changing weather and rolling seasons. To the rear of the properties isa large area for parking.

Land
Adjoining the garden, the field offers opportunity for animal husbandry, growing yourown fruit and vegetables, adventure and play.

A large multi-purpose agricultural building, with power and light, provides ample spacefor parking, machinery, general storage, workshops and sheltering animals.

Both the land and large building are essential elements to enhance and add value toany country lifestyle. In total, the property extends to c. 5.29 acres.

Vendor Insight

All the fields and fells around Bank End are working farmland and we enjoy feelingclose to it. During summer calves spend time at the lower gate and at varioustimes of the year the fells ring with the sound of all the local farmers working together to bringthe sheep down from wherever they are hefted on the fells.

We live with a rich diversity of wildlife; kestrels, buzzards, woodpeckers, little owls, barnowls, wagtails, blackbirds, great tits and many more all live on or around and local twitchersare often to be seen. A few years ago, sightings of a hooded crow caused great excitement.

Planning

Planning permission was granted by Lancaster City Councilreference 03/01107/CU dated 19/11/03 for the Change ofuse of redundant agricultural buildings to form additional livingaccommodation to existing dwelling and to provide holidayaccommodation.

Please note

A public footpath crosses the land to the rear of the barnconversion.

Services

The property is off mains and has its own micro grid. Electricity is provided by a wind turbine and 16 solar panels via an inverterthis is stored in batteries to provide a 240 V supply to the four properties. There is also a backup diesel generator. Private water from a spring which rises in an enclosed area on the fell to the north of the property and is fed to two large holding tanks with filters with further filtration and treatment as it enters the property.

Drainage is to a private septic tank located to the south east ofthe property. This serves the barn conversion, the farmhouseand has connection to the third barn.

Barn conversion: Oil fired central heating from an externalFirebird Enviro Max boiler. Underfloor hearing to ground floor,radiators on upper floors. LPG gas to hob. External lights, watertap and CCTV.

Directions

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Use Sat Nav LA2 8RE with reference to the directions below:
From High Bentham, take Station Road in the centre of thevillage by The Black Bull. Drive down, passing the railway stationon the right and then up and out of the village. As the roadclimbs, the houses become more infrequent, until you emergeout on the moor. This is the road to Slaidburn. The trick is tocount the cattlegrids and keep going until you have crossed five.Immediately before the fifth cattlegrid is a turning to Lowgill,keep on the main lane and after crossing the fifth cattlegrid afterabout 50m there is the entrance to Bank End Farm on the right.It is set back from the lane and over a sixth cattlegrid. The privatedrive leads only to the farm. Drive slowly, youll want to take in the
magnificent view. Youve arrived!

Included in the sale

Fitted carpets, curtains, curtain poles, blinds, light fittings anddomestic appliances as follows: Baumatic range with LPG 5ring hob, fan over, free standing Samsung fridge freezer, Bekodishwasher and a Beko washing machine. Items of furniture areavailable by way of further negotiation.

Anti Money Laundering Regulations (AML)

Due to the Money Laundering Regulations, now officially known as Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds Regulations 2017 we are required to follow government legislation and carry out identification checks on all purchasers. We use a specialist third party company to conduct these checks at a charge of £48 inclusive of VAT per buyer once an offer has been accepted and you will be unable to proceed with the purchase of the property until these checks have been carried out. This charge is non-refundable.