Quernmore, Lancaster

A rare Grade II listed sandstone lodge dating from around 1800, set within a historic country estate with a private garden, valley views and licensed access to woodland and formal gardens. Rich in period character, with one bedroom and scope for sensitive updating.

Key features
- Rare detached lodge dating from around 1800
- Grade II listed
- Sandstone construction beneath a slate roof
- One generous bedroom
- Exposed beams and traditional timber doors
- Reception room with traditional fireplace
- Private lawned garden and secluded courtyard area
- Far-reaching views across the surrounding countryside
- Licensed access to the estate woodland and historic gardens
- An exceptional opportunity for sensitive improvement
- Approximately 3.8 km from Lancaster city centre
- EPC Rating F

Some homes offer space. Others offer atmosphere. This remarkable lodge offers something far harder to find, the opportunity to live within the landscape and history of a private country estate, surrounded by mature woodland and open countryside, yet within easy reach of Lancaster.

Dating from around 1800, the Grade II listed lodge was originally built to serve the southern entrance to the Quernmore Park estate. Its wonderfully balanced architecture comprises a central gabled section flanked by single-storey wings, all constructed in traditional sandstone beneath a slate roof. Mature trees frame the building, while its lawned garden and open outlook create an immediate sense of privacy and escape.

The setting is an integral part of the experience. The purchaser will benefit from a licence, subject to its terms, to enjoy the wider estate grounds, including woodland and the historic gardens surrounding the principal house. It is a setting made for quiet morning walks, unhurried weekends and evenings spent watching the light change across the valley.

Inside, the reception room has the warmth and character expected of a building of this age. Exposed wooden beams cross the ceiling, a traditional fireplace provides a natural focal point and a broad, multi-paned window draws the surrounding greenery into the room. Timber doors and built-in shelving add further texture and authenticity.

The separate kitchen has a window overlooking the grounds, together with timber-fronted cabinetry and space for the principal appliances. A utility and boiler area provide useful additional storage away from the main living accommodation.
The bedroom is particularly appealing, with exposed beams and dual aspect windows. Its proportions allow space to create more than simply a sleeping area, perhaps incorporating a quiet place to read, work or look out across the countryside. The bathroom includes both a bath and separate shower enclosure.

Despite its peaceful position, the property is not isolated. Lancaster's historic centre is approximately 3.8 km away, Lancaster railway station is approximately 4.2 km away and the central Lancaster University campus is approximately 5.5 km away. M6 Junction 34 is approximately 2.7 km from the lodge, providing convenient access towards the wider North West, Cumbria and the national motorway network.

For time spent outdoors, the Rigg Lane starting point for walks towards Clougha Pike is approximately 2 km away, while Williamson Park and the Ashton Memorial are approximately 2.6 km away. The surrounding Quernmore countryside also opens into the wider landscape of the Forest of Bowland National Landscape.

This is an intimate and historic home with a rare relationship to its surroundings. It will appeal to someone who values peace, character and landscape, but does not wish to surrender the cultural, professional and transport connections of a thriving university city.