22 Second Terrace, Sunderland Point, Morecambe, LA3 3HT

A rare opportunity to restore and enhance a distinctive Grade II Listed period home in the remarkable setting of Sunderland Point. Steeped in history and held within the same family since 1872, No. 22 is a property of immense character, occupying an extraordinary position on the edge of the Lune Estuary with breathtaking panoramic views.

The house offers characterful accommodation arranged over three floors, complemented by its unique curved verandah, generous private walled garden and substantial workshop. Now ready for sympathetic renovation, the property presents an exciting opportunity to create an exceptional home, with Planning Permission and Listed Building Consent already granted for a considered programme of improvements designed to enhance modern living whilst respecting its historic fabric.

Life at Sunderland Point is shaped by the landscape, tides and seasons. Peaceful, wonderfully atmospheric and surrounded by abundant wildlife, this is a truly special setting for a home with a fascinating past and an exciting new chapter waiting to be written.

Vendor insight

It’s incredibly peaceful living here; the rise and fall of the tide, the constantly changing weather and with it the view and the soundtrack of birdsong. The rhythm of life is dictated by nature.

Location

‘Unique’ is an overused word in estate agency terms, but it is entirely warranted with Sunderland Point. This small village is situated at the tip of a peninsula along the Lune estuary. It is physically divided from nearby villages by salt marshes and the tide twice a day, and thus nature dictates the rhythm of life for this extraordinary place. The village offers an enormous sense of place, life here is very grounding with a huge connection with the landscape, nature, the seasons and weather. Living here would necessitate a copy of the tide timetables were always to hand as were a pair of binoculars. 

A linear formation, there are two main terraces, ‘First Terrace’ and ‘Second Terrace’, along with a scattering of other properties, they front the remains of the historic quay and face out to the estuary. 

The village has a fascinating place in local and national history. It developed into a transshipment point for the port of Lancaster from the late 17th century with a variety of warehouses used to store incoming cotton, sugar and mahogany from the West Indies and North America. By 1787 the outport was replaced by Glasson Dock where the water was deeper for larger boats. In the early 1800s the village became a popular sea-bathing destination at which time warehouses were converted to holiday accommodation. 

It is now a haven for those who seek peace, quiet, nature and wildlife with deer, stoats and rabbits spotted in the fields at the back of No.22 and oyster catchers, lapwings, curlews and redshanks included in the birdlife visiting along the waterfront and swallows, goldfinches and barn owls around the house and garden. 

The views from the property are simply breathtaking. To the front, the cottage faces southeast and commands a wide, open aspect which encompasses Glasson Dock (identifiable by the bobbing masts), the wind turbine at Lancaster University, Clougha Pike and the Bowland Fells, Cockerham and Cockersand Abbey, Plover Scar lighthouse, St John the Baptist's Church spire in Pilling and on a fine day Blackpool Tower. From the rear of the cottage there are views in a north westerly direction that encompass Morecambe Bay, the passing ferries enroute to the Isle of Man, with agricultural land in the foreground, the distant power station, windfarm out in the Irish Sea, Piel Island off the southern tip of the Furness peninsula and the Lakeland Fells. 

In terms of local facilities, the village benefits from a mobile library, the nearest shops and services are in Middleton and Heysham with two pubs, a pop-up Post Office and small garden centre in Overton.

Vendor insight

There are thirty eight houses here in total, the majority are occupied full time with six enjoyed as second homes. As such, it’s a village that offers both seasonal events for those who wish to join in; such as a May Day spring celebration, bonfire night in November, Christmas Carols in December and a get together at New Year. Other residents embrace the privacy, peace and solitude that life here offers.

Setting the scene

Together with the adjoining property, No. 22 is Grade II Listed. No. 21 is also known as ‘Old Hall’ or ‘Sunderland Hall’ and No.22 also known as ‘Hall End House’.  

Historic England’s online listing refers to the properties as late C17th, altered in the C19th. “No. 22 is a lower addition at the left which has a glazed porch and a sashed window with glazing bars and plain stone surround, both under a slated verandah. On the 1st floor is a modern window with plain stone surround. At the left is a projecting single-storey octagonal section with slated verandah and canted bay window.”

No.22 is now ready for complete renovation but offers immense charm with plentiful period features ensuring that any upgrading will convey the tremendous character and history. The covered porch and connected verandah are immediately striking and offer not only shelter but also a lovely place to sit and take in the view. An etched pane of glass in the morning room reads “1807 No.3 Burlington”; the exact meaning is unknown, but a fascinating detail. A flagged floor runs from the morning room and along the passage to an arch door leading to the sunroom. The sitting room has a graceful wide bay window to better capture the open views and a period fireplace (feature only, no flue). The boot room features a stone sink with wooden draining board with a stone flagged floor which continues through into the practical shelved pantry. The second floor features pitch pine internal partitions. 

Step inside 

A covered front door opens into an entrance vestibule, which leads through into a morning room, a lovely place for comfy chairs for bird watching, reading and morning coffee. From here, the stairs rise to the upper floors and doors lead to the two reception rooms, kitchen and ancillary accommodation. 

To the front of the property is an elegant sitting room with a curved bay window; the view from here is breathtaking. Off the hall is a kitchen, beyond which are a useful boot room (with outer door leading to the parking area and garden) and separate pantry. The rear portion of the ground floor incorporates a spacious living room having an open fire with folding doors to the sun porch through which is a long view down the length of the garden.  Completing the ground floor layout is a store room, wet room and further sun room. 

The staircase rises to a first-floor landing serving two double bedrooms, both with different but equally stunning views. There is also a shower room.

A further set of stairs rises to the second-floor landing, where there are a third bedroom and loft room, the latter offering potential to create a bath or shower room. 

The next chapter

There is considerable scope for sympathetic refurbishment and reconfiguration, subject to the necessary permissions, some of which have been already granted. 

Planning Permission and Listed Building Consent have been passed for the “Demolition of existing garage/link extension, conservatory and porch, erection of replacement porch, garden room and garden wall and alterations to windows” by Lancaster City Council on the 29th April 2026, reference numbers 26/00197/FUL and 26/00198/LB. The approved plans may be viewed on the planning portal; www.lancaster.gov.uk/planning. Please note that work has already commenced by the demolition of the garage/link extension.

One family’s story…

“The family connection to Hall End House/No. 22 began in 1872 when our great great grandfather, Thomas Swainson, bought it to use as a second home and would travel here from Lancaster by boat. Whilst living here in the 1930s, Thomas’ granddaughter, Edith Gilchrist created the large open lawn for tennis and croquet and her son, Philip had the L shaped workshop built. We have wonderful memories of sitting under the veranda enjoying the river views and family gatherings in the walled garden.”

Step outside

The front garden has been purposefully kept relatively open to enable full appreciation of panoramic views from inside the house and when sat under the verandah. A gated entrance to the side leads to the generous parking area beyond which is the large walled garden – what an unexpected treat! An extensive level lawn takes centre stage and is edged on one side by a deep planted border featuring apple and pear trees. An open fronted summer house faces west and is the perfect place for evening drinks in the garden. At the far end is an L shaped workshop which has power laid on. It has immense potential for all manner of uses; home office, art or craft studio, gym or cinema. The building enjoys a very pleasant aspect back across the garden to the house. The walled garden is private, sheltered, offers peace of mind for those with younger children or dogs and offers a delightful place for rest, relaxation and recreation. 

The garden has its own special place in history books as it was once known as ‘The Marine Garden of James Williamson’ who bought the house in 1853. James’ son (also James) became, perhaps, the largest floorcloth covering manufacturer in the world and was nicknamed the Lino King. He became MP for Lancaster, ennobled as Lord Ashton, and was a benefactor of Lancaster. The Town Hall in Dalton Square and the Williamson Memorial, fixed in the skyline, are the most well-known.

Mobile and broadband services

For information on broadband and mobile services at the property, we advise prospective purchasers to consult the Ofcom website: checker.ofcom.org.uk  

Services

Mains electricity and water. Electric heaters. 

Drainage to a sole use Sewage treatment plant located within the grounds and installed in 2026. Shared use and upkeep of land drains. 

Directions 

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Included in the sale 

Fitted carpets curtain poles, blinds, light fittings and cooker.  

Restrictions 

To preserve the open aspect for adjacent properties, all vehicles/boats/trailers etc to be parked behind the gates, on the parking area within the walled garden. All bins are also to be stored behind the gates. No cockerels to be kept and no trade to operate. The front garden to be kept open and not built on to maintain views. 

Please note

The access from the public highway is privately owned by the adjacent individual properties with rights of way for all users. Upkeep is shared and undertaken on an ‘as and when’ basis between owners. A public footpath runs along the track.  

Viewing note

As it is a private road through the village, please park at the end of the road by the public toilets and walk through the village unless you have specific prior consent from the Agents. 

Anti Money Laundering Regulations (AML) 

Due to the Money Laundering Regulations, now officially known as Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds Regulations 2017 we are required to follow government legislation and carry out identification checks on all purchasers. We use a specialist third party company to conduct these checks at a charge of £48 inclusive of VAT per buyer once an offer has been accepted and you will be unable to proceed with the purchase of the property until these checks have been carried out. This charge is non-refundable.