Gillerthwaite, Low Lane, Claughton, Lancaster, LA2 9RZ

The ground floor enjoys picture windows looking out to the garden, with a light-filled triple-aspect sitting room opening to the dining room, a separate breakfast kitchen with utility room and a versatile ground-floor bedroom. Upstairs open countryside views stretch to distant hills and there are three double bedrooms, including a super principal room with views three ways. There are two attractively appointed shower rooms, one on each floor. 

Set on a quiet cul-de-sac in the Lune Valley hamlet of Claughton there are well-maintained gardens around the house including generous parking and an attached double garage. Readily accessible walks along the River Lune complete this appealing and well-served property that’s easy to reach by road and rail with local shops and services in neighbouring villages. 

Vendor insight

We’ve enjoyed life here as a family; it’s been a happy home for us. It’s a lovely house for entertaining, both the space inside and in the garden too. It’s easy to run too, which is always an advantage. 

Location

Claughton is a charming rural hamlet set in the heart of the sought-after Lune Valley, offering an ideal balance between peaceful country living and excellent connectivity. This is a location perfectly suited to those who value a quieter pace of life without feeling remote.

Gillerthwaite occupies a tucked-away position on Low Lane, a quiet cul-de-sac, creating a sense of privacy and community. At the end of the lane, a footpath leads directly along the banks of the River Lune, providing beautiful riverside walks to Hornby or Caton through the surrounding unspoilt countryside. For keen cyclists, the Millennium Way cycle track may be picked up from just outside Caton and leads to Lancaster and beyond. 

Despite its tranquil setting, Claughton is exceptionally well placed for work, schools, leisure and socialising. The popular market town of Kirkby Lonsdale and the historic city of Lancaster are both within easy reach, while M6 access is convenient at J34. Rail services are available nearby from Wennington (Morecambe to Leeds line) or Lancaster (main west coast line), together offering national connections.

Claughton itself benefits from a welcoming local pub, The Fenwick, within an easy stroll at the top of the lane along with a country store and garden centre just a short drive away. With everyday amenities and shopping, the neighbouring villages of Hornby and Caton make Claughton a highly appealing base for modern rural living.

Vendor insight

It’s a quiet place to live, we’ve enjoyed being surrounded by the countryside, watching the seasons change. The next-door farmers have been great neighbours to us; incredibly helpful and their eggs are delicious! 

Step inside 

Set within generous, wrap-around gardens and enjoying a bright, south-facing aspect, this detached modern house offers flexible accommodation with the scope to extend. 

Gillerthwaite has been in the same ownership since 1994, during which time it has been thoughtfully upgraded and well maintained.

The ground floor is arranged to take full advantage of the garden outlook, with all principal rooms enjoying leafy views and a high degree of privacy ensured by established hedging. A triple-aspect sitting room provides a light-filled living space and flows seamlessly into the dining room, creating an ideal layout for both everyday living and entertaining. A separate breakfast kitchen is complemented by a large utility room, adding practicality and storage.

Upstairs, three well-proportioned bedrooms are arranged around open first-floor views reaching across open countryside to distant hills. The splendid principal bedroom is well appointed with classically styled cabinets and enjoys outlooks to three sides, capturing both countryside and plentiful natural light. A fourth bedroom on the ground floor offers excellent versatility, ideal for guests, home working, or single-level living if required. Modern shower rooms are provided on both floors, completing this adaptable and appealing family home.

Step outside

Gillerthwaite is approached through solid wooden entrance gates, offering privacy and peace of mind for those with young children or dogs. Beyond the gates, a generous graveled parking area provides ample space for several vehicles, positioned conveniently in front of the house and the garages.

Neatly maintained gardens wrap around the house creating a sense of seclusion and offering a variety of spaces for relaxation and entertaining. Lawns provide ideal areas for children’s play, while a charming pond with a water feature adds interest and the soothing background noise of running water. For those with an interest in gardening or self-sufficiency, the garden includes a greenhouse and a small orchard stocked with damson, pear, Victoria plum, apple and cherry trees.

A choice of paved seating areas allows you to follow the sun throughout the day, making the most of the garden’s south-facing aspect. A garden shed provides practical storage, while the double garage, fitted with a pair of electric roller doors, offers excellent depth and flexibility, with sufficient space to accommodate a workshop area to the rear.

Please note

The wide entrance off the lane is part owned by Gillerthwaite and part by Ribble House, subject to a right of way in favour of the two houses to the rear. The four properties share the cost of upkeep of the entrance area. 

The deeds prohibit a trade or business from carried out at the property and also the keeping of pigs and poultry. 

Included in the sale 

Fitted carpets, curtains, curtain poles, blinds, light fittings and domestic appliances as follows: Bosch oven, microwave and dishwasher, AEG hob, extractor fan, Hoover washing machine, freestanding wardrobe in bedroom 2 and the Aquavac (pond cleaner). 

Available by way of further negotiation is the Hisense fridge freezer.