1 Oubeck House, Ellel, Lancaster, LA2 0PU - Matthews Benjamin

Dating from 1907, this substantial three-storey Edwardian semi-detached house combines generous family accommodation with an array of original period features. The striking double-height turret window, stained and leaded glass, oak parquet flooring, impressive oak staircase, original panelled doors, cornicing and moulded plasterwork create a home of remarkable character and charm.

Much loved by the same family for around 40 years, the house offers versatile accommodation including two elegant reception rooms, breakfast kitchen, an authentic walk-in pantry, laundry room and ground-floor WC. A second kitchen and shower room and toilet, formerly helped to create a self-contained suite (along with one of the reception rooms) for a dependent relative. Spread over the first and second floors there are five bedrooms, a bathroom, shower room and separate WC.

Outside, beautifully established gardens provide year-round interest, with colourful rhododendrons, a wildlife-friendly woodland area, cottage-style planting, a pond and vegetable garden. A detached double garage and original stone outbuilding further enhance the property's appeal.

Situated in the highly accessible village of Ellel, the property enjoys a wonderfully convenient location, combining a rural feel with excellent connectivity. Lancaster, Preston, Manchester and beyond are readily reached via the nearby A6 and M6, while bus stops directly outside the house provide easy access to schools, Lancaster city centre and surrounding areas. Nearby Galgate, Scorton and Garstang offer a wide range of everyday amenities, complementing the surrounding countryside's excellent walking, cycling and outdoor opportunities.

For those seeking a highly accessible location and a substantial period home of original character with opportunities to update and make it their own, this is a strong contender, viewing is recommended to appreciate true potential.

It’s been a perfect family house for us. We moved here in 1986 when our children were five and eight years old. They walked to the local primary school and when they were older, they caught the bus into Lancaster for the grammar schools. They were able to have their own space and we could easily accommodate overnight guests.

Ellel is an exceptionally convenient location for a busy modern life, offering all the convenience of being highly accessible for Lancaster’s city advantages, the West Coast railway station and the nearby motorway connections whilst retaining a rural feel.

Living here you will benefit from easy access to excellent road networks (via the A6 and M6) which makes commuting to Lancaster, Preston, Manchester and beyond remarkably straightforward, whilst still enjoying the slower pace and community appeal of village life. There are bus stops in both directions on the A6 outside the house, great for schools, teenagers gaining their independence, or car free nights out in Lancaster.

The surrounding countryside provides wonderful opportunities for walking, cycling and outdoor pursuits, and for day-to-day needs, if you prefer a smaller setting than Lancaster city centre then Galgate, Scorton and Garstang offer a wide range of additional amenities.

It’s been a good community to be part of, Ellel Parish Hall is full of activity, Galgate has a church, pub, Spar shop, doctor and pharmacist and a hairdressers. Booths at Scotforth is very convenient and Garstang has everything you could want.

The university offers many local facilities, not just the sports centre but we’ve enjoyed the concerts there too. There’s also an interesting walk and cycle path round the campus.

We’ve appreciated the rural aspects of the house, sheep graze in the nearby fields and we look out over those to the Bowland fells.

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