8 bed property for sale

The Knoll, Westbourne Road, Lancaster LA1

Perfectly positioned for family life, The Knoll combines exceptional space, character and convenience in one of Lancaster’s most sought-after locations. Just a few hundred metres’ walk brings you to the historic Castle Hill with its iconic Priory and Castle, the city centre shops and cafés, and the railway station, offering direct connections to Glasgow, Manchester and London Euston in approximately 2 hours 20 minutes. Highly regarded local schooling, including the boys’ and girls’ Grammar Schools, Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy, Lancaster University and the Royal Lancaster Infirmary, are all within easy reach, making this an outstanding long-term family home.

Inside, The Knoll offers an abundance of flexible living space designed to grow with a family. The generous ground floor provides a wonderful balance of formal and informal rooms, including an impressive drawing room ideal for entertaining, a welcoming dining room for family gatherings and celebrations, and a spacious kitchen perfectly placed at the heart of daily life. A separate snug on the upper floor offers a cosy retreat for teenagers or a quiet homework and relaxation space, while the additional bedroom accommodation across the upper floors provides excellent flexibility for larger families, guests or multi-generational living. To the ground floor is also an additional bedroom which is a versatile space offering either accommodation or perhaps office space, along with a shower wetroom and wc with adaptations for the disabled.

Character and craftsmanship are evident throughout the property, with many original architectural features carefully preserved. Beautiful fireplaces with distinctive Delft tiling, an impressive oak staircase, decorative plaster mouldings and friezes all add to the home’s sense of history and quality. The windows are a particular highlight, with timber mullions, elegant leaded lights, an attractive oriel window together with a magnificent leaded and hand painted window on the main staircase. Charming leaded glass details flood rooms with natural light and character. The red brick exterior rises over three principal floors with an additional basement level, creating a substantial yet welcoming family residence. A unique viewing platform set along the ridge of the roof — accessed via a staircase from the second floor — offers glimpses across Morecambe Bay, Clougha Pike and towards Lancaster Castle and the Priory, providing a memorable feature that children and guests alike will enjoy behind the safety of a balustrade.

Outside, the grounds provide a safe and inspiring environment for family life. Set within a generous plot of over one acre, the gardens are unusually private for a home so close to the city centre. Mature trees and established planting create a peaceful setting, while the large, south-facing level lawn offers ample space for children to play, outdoor dining, garden parties and summer entertaining. The garden also features attractive seating and entertaining areas, perfect for relaxing with family and friends. Practicality has not been overlooked. The recent addition of the bespoke Hampton Crown Pavilion is brilliant and truly the perfect place to entertain guests in comfort, well into the evening!

The Knoll benefits from a main driveway accessed from Westbourne Road, with ample parking for multiple vehicles, along with a substantial detached building which houses the biomass boiler and fuel and additional storage space - bicycles and outdoor equipment.

General Information

EPC Exempt
Grade II Listed
Council Tax Band - G
All Mains Serviced Connected
Biomass Powered Hot Water & Central Heating

Directions

As you come into Lancaster City Centre, follow signs for the railway station. Go passed the railway station on your right and continue along for approximately 1⁄2 mile, go passed Westbourne Drive on your left and The Knoll is the second entrance on your left.

Notes For Prospective Purchasers

Please note that we will require proof of funding prior to appointments. Please contact the office if you have any questions regarding this.