Cotton Square | A four-bedroom detached home with a larger south-facing garden

Cotton Square, Lancaster
Location

Cotton Square sits within Lancaster’s popular Quay-side development, a modern residential setting that works particularly well for families, professionals and buyers wanting easy access to both the city and green space. The position is one of its real strengths, with a playing park close by and Freeman’s Wood just a short walk away for dog walks, family time and weekend fresh air. Lancaster city centre, the River Lune, local schools, supermarkets and transport links are all within easy reach, while the wider development continues to grow, with further amenities planned nearby including a Co-op, gym facilities and other everyday conveniences. It is a location that offers a strong mix of practicality, community and space to grow.

The Property

A detached family home with a larger south-facing garden, solar panels and a layout that has clearly been designed around everyday life, 32 Cotton Square offers the kind of space that is easy to settle into. Built in 2014 and extending to approximately 1,180 sq ft, it has strong kerb appeal, driveway parking, an integral garage and a smart frontage with a Juliet balcony above the entrance.

The ground floor begins with a defined entrance area, giving the home a useful buffer before stepping into the main living space. The lounge sits to the front and runs across a generous part of the ground floor, with a wide bay window, wood-effect flooring and an electric fireplace creating a natural focal point. It is a comfortable family room with enough space for larger seating while still feeling calm and homely.

To the rear, the kitchen diner stretches across the back of the house and is the space that will likely draw people in. The kitchen is finished with white gloss units, grey metro-style tiling, integrated appliances and glossy floor tiles, with plenty of workspace for cooking and family life. The dining area sits beside the patio doors, opening directly onto the garden, so summer meals, children playing outside and weekend entertaining all feel easy. A separate utility room sits just off the kitchen, keeping laundry and household jobs tucked away, while the downstairs WC is neatly positioned nearby.

Another thoughtful addition is the internal garage access door, fitted in 2016. This is not standard for this style of build and makes the garage far more useful day to day, whether for bikes, tools, pushchairs, storage or simply accessing the space without having to go outside.

Upstairs, the layout offers four well-planned rooms around a central landing. The main bedroom sits to the front and benefits from fitted storage, an en-suite shower room and a Juliet balcony, giving it a lovely sense of light. Two further double bedrooms add genuine family practicality, while the fourth room works well as a bedroom, nursery or home office. The family bathroom is modern and fresh, with herringbone-style tiling, a bath with shower over and fitted vanity storage.

The rear garden is a real highlight. South-facing, larger than many newer-build gardens and already nicely established, it offers a good lawn, patio seating area, mature planting, rosemary borders and raised beds for growing vegetables or herbs. It is a garden that works just as well for play as it does for evening meals outside. Solar panels are fitted to the rear roof, with the inverter located in the integral garage, adding a practical modern benefit to an already well-balanced home.

Material Information

• Detached four-bedroom home built in 2014.

• EPC rating A.

• Council tax band D.

• Two bathrooms, including an en-suite to the main bedroom, plus a downstairs WC.

• Combination boiler installed in 2014, located in the utility room and serviced annually.

• Solar panels fitted to the rear roof, with inverter located in the integral garage.

• Integral garage with internal access door fitted in 2016, plus driveway parking.

Leasehold Details

• The property is leasehold, with 144 years remaining on the lease.

• The management company is Residential Management Group Limited.

• The most recent service charge is £73.76, payable bi-annually.

• Ground rent is £250 per year.