HEATHER BANK
CARNFORTH, THORNTON IN LONSDALE, NORTH YORKSHIRE LA6 3PB
Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 Photo 4 Kitchen/Dining/Reception Photo 6 Kitchen Area Photo 8 Dining Area Photo 10 Photo 11 Reception Area Living Room Photo 14 Entrance Hall Bedroom 3 Photo 18 Shower Room Shower Room Bedroom 4/Office Landing Bedroom 1 Photo 24 Dressing Room En-suite En-suite Bathroom Photo 29 Bedroom 2 Photo 31 Photo 32 Heather Bank Rear Outside Summer House Front
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Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
257 m²
Council tax band
G
EPC rating
D
Year built
England and Wales: 1996-2002
Last sold
£600,000 Jan 2023
Price per m²
£2,315/m²
Local average
£607,808 (-2.1%)
Deprivation
Decile 7 (21,041 of 33,755)
Street crime
7 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- 4 Bedroom Detached
- Superb Family Home
- 2 Ground Floor Bedrooms
- Open Plan Kitchen/Dining/Reception
- Presented to a High Standard
- B4RN Fibre Broadband
- Ample Storage
- Generous Gardens
- Quiet Location
- Yorkshire Dales
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
Heather Bank - In brief, the ground floor accommodation comprises: stunning open plan kitchen/dining/reception with bi-fold doors to rear gardens; utility room with storage; large comfortable living room; spacious hall; entrance hall with storage; double bedroom 3; shower room and single bedroom 4 - currently used as a home office.
On the first floor, the landing provides access to 2 further bedrooms, storage and the house bathroom. Bedroom 2 is a good-sized double with large walk-in-wardrobe and access to eaves storage. Bedroom 1 is really spacious with a superb dressing room and stylish en-suite: both with access to eaves storage.
Outside, Heather Bank has generous gardens to both the front and rear aspects. The front gardens are laid to lawn with established borders, with a pleasant detached garden and shed across the access way. The driveway and parking forecourt provides off-road parking for at least 4 vehicles. Extensive rear gardens comprise lawns, established borders, large patio seating area and a charming summerhouse with light and power.
Location - Within the Yorkshire Dales National Park, Thornton in Lonsdale is a small and peaceful village with a lovely church and excellent pub. Climbing out of the village, Thornton Lane leads to the beautiful Kingsdale and then on to Dent through stunning Dales scenery. Nearby Ingleton provides a range of shops, pubs and restaurants. The village has a good primary school, as does Leck - just 5 minutes drive away. Excellent secondary school options are available at Settle College and QES, Kirkby Lonsdale. The A65 provides easy connections to the market towns of Settle and Kirkby Lonsdale, and on to the M6 and Kendal. Trains on the Leeds/Lancaster line can be caught at Clapham and Bentham. As well as the Yorkshire Dales, the village is a great base for day trips to the Lake District, Forest of Bowland and coast at Morecambe Bay.
Property Information - Freehold property. Council Tax Band G. Mains water and electricity. Private drainage (compliant with General Binding Rules). Oil-fired central heating with underfloor to the open plan kitchen/dining/reception.
Ground Floor -
Kitchen/Dining/Reception - 7.82m x 10.24m (25'8" x 33'7") - Stunning contemporary space with UPVC double glazed windows to the rear and side aspects, with bi-fold doors to garden and external door to the side aspect. 2 Velux skylights and exposed beams. Tiled flooring. Underfloor heating.
Kitchen Area - Superb kitchen area with range of wall and base mounted units, plus island and breakfast bar. Solid wood shaker style units with silestone worktops. Zoned lighting. Sink. Integral cooker and hob with extractor fan over. Integral microwave. Space for American style fridge freezer. Dishwasher. Wine cooler. Access to:
Utility Room - 3.31m x 3.39m (10'10" x 11'1") - Large utility room with UPVC double glazed window to the side aspect. Range of wall and base mounted units. Sink with drainer. Plumbing for washing machine. Space for dryer. Cupboard housing central heating boiler. Large storage cupboard with shelving. Tiled flooring. Heated towel rail.
Dining Area - A stunning space for family dining. Bi-fold doors opening to garden. Access via French doors to the living room.
Reception Area - Comfortable reception area with access through to the hall.
Living Room - 6.57m x 4.30m (21'7" x 14'1") - Large family living room with UPVC double glazed window to the front aspect. Feature fireplace housing oil-fired stove. Carpet. Radiator.
Entrance - Entrance hall with UPVC double glazed windows and external door to the front aspect. Large cupboard for coat and boot storage. Carpet. Electric heater. Access to:
Hall - Large hall providing access to bedrooms 3 and 4, a shower room and the kitchen/dining/reception. Wood veneer flooring. 2 radiators. Stairs rising to first floor.
Bedroom 4/Office - 3.01m x 3.01m (9'11" x 9'11") - Good-sized single bedroom - currently used as an office - with UPVC double glazed window to the front aspect. Carpet. Radiator.
Shower Room - 2.25m x 3.01m (7'5" x 9'11") - Large shower room with UPVC double glazed window to the side aspect. Shower cubicle, wash hand basin and WC. Extractor. Radiator. Tiled flooring.
Bedroom 3 - 4.24m x 3.01m (13'11" x 9'11") - Dual aspect double bedroom with UPVC double glazed windows to the side and rear aspects. Carpet. Radiator.
First Floor -
Landing - Spacious landing with storage, providing access to bedrooms 1 and 2, plus the house bathroom. Exposed beam. Carpet. Radiator.
Bedroom 1 - 6.75m x 4.30m (22'2" x 14'1") - Very large double bedroom with UPVC double glazed window to the front aspect. Exposed beam. Carpet. Radiator. Access to:
En-Suite - 2.38m x 3.35m (7'10" x 11'0") - Stylish contemporary en-suite with eaves storage access. Shower, wash hand basin and WC. Exposed beam. Extractor. Tiled flooring. Heated towel rail.
Dressing Room - 3.46m x 3.37m (11'4" x 11'1") - Good-sized dressing room with range of fitted wardrobes and shelving. Cupboard housing hot water cylinder. Exposed beam. Access to eaves storage. Carpet. Radiator.
Bedroom 2 - 5.62m x 3.02m (18'5" x 9'11") - Another good-sized double bedroom with UPVC double glazed window to the front aspect. Exposed beam. Carpet. Radiator. Access to:
Walk-In-Wardrobe - Large walk-in-wardrobe with access to eaves storage. Range of fitted wardrobes and shelving. Carpet.
Bathroom - 3.08m x 3.47m (10'1" x 11'5") - Good-sized house bathroom with Velux skylight. Bathtub with shower attachment, wash hand basin and WC. Extractor. Access to eaves storage. Tiled flooring. Heated towel rail.
Outside - Generous plot with gardens to the front and rear aspects.
Front - Front garden with lawn and established borders. Driveway and parking forecourt suitable for at least 4 vehicles. Access to rear via both sides of property. Detached garden area across access way with timber shed and mature trees and shrubs.
Rear - Extensive rear garden with lawn, large patio seating area and established borders. External taps to rear and side.
Summer House - Attractive timber summerhouse with light and power.
Agent Notes - Fisher Hopper has not tested services, fixtures, fittings, central heating, gas and electrical systems. If in doubt, purchasers should seek professional advice. Items in these photographs may not be included in the sale of the property.
OFFER PROCEDURE
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FISHER HOPPER
Fisher Hopper is a trading name for Fisher Hopper Limited, which is registered in England No 08514050. The registered office for the company is: 5 Battalion Court, Colburn Business Park, Catterick Garrison, England, DL9 4QN. Company Directors: D. Spratt, M. Alexander
The office address for Fisher Hopper is: 43 Main Street, Bentham, Lancaster, North Yorkshire LA2 7HJ.
FLOOR PLANS
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Listed by
Bentham
Fisher Hopper
Reference: 127986065
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: D
Potential rating: C
Inspection date: 07/07/2022
Current heating cost: £1,180/year
Potential heating cost: £1,066/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £17,100
Recommendations
- Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
- Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 06/01/2023 (3 years ago) | £600,000 | — |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.
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House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Yorkshire and The Humber. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
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LHA (30th percentile) floor for Kendal: £992/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Address
Far Westhouse, Thornton in Lonsdale, North Yorkshire, York and North Yorkshire, England, LA6 3PB, United Kingdom
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shop | Unknown | 0.3 miles |
| Shop | Country Harvest | 0.3 miles |
| Bus stop | The Bridge Inn | 0.7 miles |
| Bus stop | Unknown | 0.7 miles |
| Train station | Bentham | 3.1 miles |
| Train station | Clapham | 4.7 miles |
| Hospital | Castleberg Hospital | 9.9 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Other theft | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total incidents | 7 |
Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).
Schools nearby
Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.
| Name | Type | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ingleton Primary School | Primary | 0.9 miles | Good — 12 Jan 2011 |
| Bentham Community Primary School | Primary | 3.0 miles | Good — 19 Jan 2023 |
| Leck St Peter's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3.2 miles | Good — 27 Sep 2013 |
| Stonegate School | Other | 3.4 miles | Good — 22 Jan 2023 |
| Cedar House School | Other | 3.6 miles | Good — 21 Sep 2022 |
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