Skyline House, Caton Green Road, Brookhouse, Lancaster, LA2

This exceptional, architect-designed eco home offers a rare blend of cutting-edge sustainability, striking modern design, and breathtaking views across the Lune Valley and into the Yorkshire Dales. Designed by award-winning architect Chris Harrison and completed in 2011, the property extends to approximately 3,000 square feet (280 square metres) and occupies an elevated position that makes the most of its spectacular surroundings.

Crafted in a stunning palette of glass, wood, and stone, the house is flooded with natural light across all three levels. Expansive, triple-glazed Internorm windows—many floor-to-ceiling and all tilt-and-turn—frame uninterrupted, panoramic views from every room. Both the ground floor and the top floor feature full-width balconies that stretch the length of the property, providing the perfect vantage points for soaking in the ever-changing landscape. Whether it’s sunrise mist over the river, golden-hour light across the valley, or stargazing into the dark skies of the Dales, these outdoor spaces make every moment a scene worth pausing for. The lower ground floor offers direct access to the gardens, allowing seamless movement between indoors and out, and further reinforcing the home’s connection to its surroundings.

Sustainability is central to the design. The home features wet underfloor heating throughout, with thermostats in every room and individual floor controls, all supported by a condensing gas boiler in the dedicated plant room. Solar thermal panels on the roof preheat the water system. A mechanical heat recovery and ventilation system (MHRV), newly upgraded with a Zehnder unit in 2025, ensures fresh, warmed air in winter and cool air in summer, maintaining a healthy and comfortable indoor climate all year round. The rainwater harvesting system (Graf) collects runoff from both the house and garage roofs, recycling it for toilet flushing. This automated system tops up with mains water if needed, ensuring consistent and maintenance-free operation.

Further enhancing its eco credentials, the home is fitted with a Sika Sarnafil membrane roof over Kingspan insulation, offering excellent thermal performance with no maintenance required. The energy efficiency of the property is outstanding, with combined gas and electricity bills—EV charging included—totalling just £1,340 for the year from March 2024 to 2025. Water usage over the same period was a modest £284.

Inside, the house balances comfort and function beautifully. Both living areas feature cast iron wood-burners, providing warmth and atmosphere in the cooler months. The kitchen, fitted with sleek Haddington Integra units and finished with Black Pearl granite worktops from Gordon Greaves of Troutbeck Bridge, is equipped with high-spec Neff and Bosch built-in appliances. A full-height fridge, induction hob, single oven, and combination microwave/grill/oven are all included, while a freestanding Liebherr freezer and washing machine are excluded from the sale.

Accommodation is thoughtfully arranged to offer both flexibility and privacy. On the lower ground floor, there are two generously sized double bedrooms, each enjoying the same stunning outlook and served by a beautifully appointed shared bathroom—ideal for guests, older children, or as a self-contained suite. On the top floor, you'll find two further bedrooms, each with its own walk-in wardrobe. These rooms have been intelligently pre-plumbed, allowing for straightforward conversion to en-suite bathrooms if desired, offering future-proofed luxury and potential for further personalisation.

Externally, the home offers a single garage, which previously held planning permission for extension to a double garage, and an adjacent hardstanding suitable for a caravan or motorhome. A MyEnergi Zappi EV charger is already in place, ready for electric vehicle use. The surrounding grounds are beautifully landscaped, featuring a well-stocked garden, a tranquil wildlife pond, and a greenhouse for year-round growing. The property also benefits from ultra-fast B4RN fibre broadband (1,000 Mbps), making it perfectly suited to modern living and home working. With an EPC rating of B and located in Council Tax Band G (annual charge £4,005.13 for 2025/26), this is a rare opportunity to own a home that combines environmental responsibility with architectural elegance.

Please contact Lune Valley Estates in Caton seven days a week for further information and to arrange appointments. 

Local Information

Brookhouse, located just outside Lancaster, is a fantastic place to live for those seeking a balance between countryside tranquillity and convenient access to city life. Nestled on the edge of the Forest of Bowland, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Brookhouse offers stunning landscapes, with riverside walks along the River Lune and countless trails for walking, cycling, and exploring the outdoors. The village itself is peaceful and safe, with a strong sense of community where neighbours know one another and local events bring people together throughout the year.

While it retains a lovely rural feel, Brookhouse is far from isolated. It shares many useful amenities with its twin village, Caton, including a well-regarded primary school, local shops, a pharmacy, cosy pubs, and a medical practice. Everything you need for day-to-day life is close at hand. For anything more, Lancaster city centre is just a short drive away — around 15 minutes — offering excellent shopping,...