Haverbreaks Place, Lancaster | Mature Private Gardens

The Location

Haverbreaks is widely regarded as one of Lancaster’s most prestigious private residential estates, known for its leafy surroundings, peaceful atmosphere and collection of individually designed homes. Mature gardens and varied architecture give the estate an established character, while its position offers an excellent balance between privacy and convenience. The Lancaster Canal is close by for waterside walks, with the city centre, railway station, independent shops, cafés and restaurants all easily accessible.

The location is particularly well placed for the Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Lancaster University and the University of Cumbria, as well as the city’s principal professional and business districts. It is this combination of greenery, individuality and easy access to central Lancaster that continues to make Haverbreaks so highly sought after.

The Property Overview

Tucked among beautifully established gardens, Haverbreaks Place is an individual detached bungalow with two double bedrooms, generous living space and a wonderfully private setting. Its elevated design, with the garage positioned beneath the main accommodation, creates a home that feels distinctive from the moment you arrive.

A cottage-style front garden provides an inviting approach, with steps rising through mature planting to the entrance. Inside, the hallway leads into a generous front lounge where a wide picture window draws in natural light and frames the leafy outlook. It is a comfortable yet elegant room, equally suited to quiet evenings and time spent with family and friends.

The farmhouse-style kitchen diner has units arranged around much of the room, leaving space for a table at its centre. It is a naturally sociable setting where everyday meals, morning coffee and conversation can take place together.

Both bedrooms are comfortable doubles and enjoy pleasant garden outlooks, while the accommodation is completed by a three-piece bathroom. Across the rear of the bungalow, a glass-roof conservatory creates a strong connection with the garden and offers a peaceful place to sit while surrounded by greenery.

The gardens are one of the defining features of this home. Mature, private and thoughtfully arranged, they rise gently behind the property, revealing a series of seating areas, secluded corners and a vegetable plot towards the top. Each level offers a different perspective, creating outdoor space that feels both interesting and deeply relaxing.

There may also be scope to investigate the potential of the attic, subject to professional advice and all necessary permissions and regulations. With its undercroft garage, established gardens and discreet position, this is a rare opportunity to make a highly individual home your own within one of Lancaster’s most desirable residential settings.

Extra Useful Information

• Detached bungalow with two double bedrooms.

• Located within the privately managed Haverbreaks estate.

• Estate service charges apply; the current amount is to be confirmed.

• Garage positioned beneath the principal accommodation.

• Access to the front entrance is via gently sloping steps.

• Any alteration or conversion of the attic would be subject to surveys, professional advice, building regulations and any necessary consents.

• There is no onward chain

• This is a freehold property

Garden

The gardens are one of the defining features of this home. Mature, private and thoughtfully arranged, they rise gently behind the property, revealing a series of lawned areas, seating spots and secluded corners surrounded by established trees, shrubs and colourful planting. A paved patio provides a practical space for outdoor furniture and pots, while steps lead through the different levels of the garden, each offering its own perspective and atmosphere. Towards the top is a vegetable plot, adding further appeal for keen gardeners. With its abundance of greenery, privacy and variety of spaces to sit and relax, the garden feels both interesting and wonderfully peaceful.

Parking - Garage

Positioned beneath the main accommodation, the integral garage provides useful secure parking or additional storage space. Its position below the home also contributes to the property's distinctive split-level design and individual appearance.

Parking - Driveway

Parking - On street