Location

Tucked away at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, Belle Vue Avenue enjoys an elevated position on the southern edge of Lancaster, offering a rare sense of privacy alongside far-reaching views. From here, the outlook stretches across Lancaster’s rooftops towards the Lakeland Hills and Morecambe Bay, with open skies and memorable sunsets forming part of everyday life. The surrounding area feels settled and green, with a strong community atmosphere and a sense of calm that’s hard to find so close to the city.

Despite its peaceful setting, the location is remarkably convenient. Lancaster city centre is around a five-minute drive away, and many residents choose to walk into town, enjoying easy access to independent cafés, shops, and riverside walks. A small parade of local shops sits close by for day-to-day essentials, while commuters benefit from straightforward routes to the M6, Lancaster University, and the Royal Lancaster Infirmary. Families are particularly well served, with highly regarded primary schools in the LA1 4 area and excellent secondary options including Ripley St Thomas Academy and Lancaster’s Grammar Schools.

The Property

Set behind a stone wall with generous off-street parking, this beautifully extended three-bedroom semi-detached home immediately feels well balanced and thoughtfully arranged. The full-width ground floor extension has created a superb open-plan kitchen and dining area that forms the true heart of the home. The shaker-style kitchen, finished in a soft cream tone, is centred around a large island — ideal for family gatherings and relaxed entertaining. Above the dining space, a large skylight draws in natural light throughout the day, adding to the sense of openness and making this a bright, uplifting room to spend time in. Bi-fold doors open out to the landscaped garden, creating an easy flow between indoor and outdoor living.

To the front of the house, the main lounge provides a comfortable retreat, anchored by an open fire and a wide bay window that frames the elevated views across the city. It’s a room that works equally well for quiet evenings or relaxed entertaining. A further flexible ground-floor room adds valuable versatility, lending itself perfectly to use as a home office, utility room, playroom, or occasional guest bedroom.

Upstairs, the sense of space continues with three well-proportioned double bedrooms. The principal bedroom is a standout, enjoying panoramic views that stretch from Lancaster’s skyline to the Lakeland Fells and across Morecambe Bay. Outside, the landscaped rear garden offers a mix of stone patio and planted areas, ideal for outdoor dining and low-maintenance enjoyment. A substantial timber shed offers useful storage. There is gated access behind the garden shed to a shared driveway, which leads onto Lonsdale Place.

Material Information

• Council Tax Band: C

• Tenure: Freehold

• Gas central heating and double glazing throughout

• Full-width ground floor extension

• Off-street parking for multiple vehicles

Key Features

• Elevated cul-de-sac position with wide-reaching views across Lancaster, the Lakeland Hills, and Morecambe Bay

• Spacious open-plan kitchen and dining space designed for everyday family living

• Large central kitchen island, ideal for gathering, working, and entertaining

• Front lounge with open fire and bay window capturing the outlook

• Flexible additional ground-floor room for home working or guests

• Three generous double bedrooms, including a principal room with panoramic views

• Landscaped rear garden offering privacy, patio seating, and useful storage

• Ample off-street parking, complemented by gated rear access

• Well-placed for excellent schools, city centre amenities, and key employers

Garden

Landscaped East facing rear garden offering privacy, patio seating, and useful storage

Front Garden

The front garden also includes an area to the right of the private road, which is currently used as a vegetable patch.

Parking - Driveway