House For Sale £285,000
His multi-award-winning house lies within the eco-housing community of Forgebank, in the village of Halton. It is situated in a spot of great natural beauty, directly facing the River Lune and surrounded by rolling hills. There is a large front patio, in addition to a balcony on the first floor, plus access to vast community gardens that surround the building. The home was built with eco-efficiency in mind and benefits from renewable technologies including solar, biomass and hydroelectricity, to ensure a sustainable lifestyle. Bordering the Forest of Bowland, the unspoilt area of surrounding countryside inspired artists and poets from Turner to Wordsworth.
The Building
Forgebank has won multiple awards including the Passivhaus Trust, the Murray Armour Award, The Observer Ethical Award, the UK Community Energy Award; it has also received a Level 6 Code for Sustainable Homes.
The Tour
Entry leads directly into a contemporary kitchen which has distinct yellow cabinetry designed by local carpenters at Out of the Woods and worktops made from Kirkby blue/black slate, sourced from Burlington Quarry. The kitchen in turn flows into a beautifully lit open plan living and dining area, with a glass door opening onto a rear terrace.
Upstairs, there are two bedrooms and a good-sized family bathroom. The main bedroom has been fitted with Vitsœ shelving which runs perpendicularly across the room. There is access from here onto a private balcony, which enjoys beautiful views of the river beyond. The bathroom is sleek and minimal in design, painted with accents of muted grey, in keeping with the home’s contemporary aesthetic. Across the hall is a second double bedroom with additional Vitsœ shelving.
Forgebank offers many community facilities including workshops, offices and studios. There is a Common House for meeting and dining with other residents. The Mill, a nearby co-working space, also offers preferential rates to inhabitants of the community. There is a guest room for residents’ guests to stay in and a shared laundry room. Residents can also rent from a bank of six electric cars on site. The house has access to high-speed fibre-optic broadband supplied by local not-for-profit community society, B4RN.
Outside space
The large rear patio sits adjacent to the River Lune and there are further spectacular views from the large balcony, which runs the length of the first-floor bedroom. The building is surrounded by six acres of undeveloped land owned by the Lancaster Cohousing group, with plans for extensive planting.
The Area
The village of Halton is located in the Lune Valley, in Lancashire, and has excellent access to outdoor activities, with multiple extensive walking and cycling routes nearby. It is a short drive from two National Parks; the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales. The seaside town of Morecombe is only a 20-minute train ride away from Lancaster, and has beautiful beaches and a seafront lido.
Lancaster is only 3 miles away, with off-road cycle routes leading directly into the city. Lancaster train station runs lines to Manchester in an hour and a half and London Euston in around two hours and 40 minutes. The M6 and A683 are a 10-minute drive away, with routes towards Preston and Manchester. Blackpool is also less than an hour’s drive via the A6.
Tenure: Leasehold
Lease Length: Approx. 990 years
Service Charge: Approx. £960 per annum
The Building
Forgebank has won multiple awards including the Passivhaus Trust, the Murray Armour Award, The Observer Ethical Award, the UK Community Energy Award; it has also received a Level 6 Code for Sustainable Homes.
The Tour
Entry leads directly into a contemporary kitchen which has distinct yellow cabinetry designed by local carpenters at Out of the Woods and worktops made from Kirkby blue/black slate, sourced from Burlington Quarry. The kitchen in turn flows into a beautifully lit open plan living and dining area, with a glass door opening onto a rear terrace.
Upstairs, there are two bedrooms and a good-sized family bathroom. The main bedroom has been fitted with Vitsœ shelving which runs perpendicularly across the room. There is access from here onto a private balcony, which enjoys beautiful views of the river beyond. The bathroom is sleek and minimal in design, painted with accents of muted grey, in keeping with the home’s contemporary aesthetic. Across the hall is a second double bedroom with additional Vitsœ shelving.
Forgebank offers many community facilities including workshops, offices and studios. There is a Common House for meeting and dining with other residents. The Mill, a nearby co-working space, also offers preferential rates to inhabitants of the community. There is a guest room for residents’ guests to stay in and a shared laundry room. Residents can also rent from a bank of six electric cars on site. The house has access to high-speed fibre-optic broadband supplied by local not-for-profit community society, B4RN.
Outside space
The large rear patio sits adjacent to the River Lune and there are further spectacular views from the large balcony, which runs the length of the first-floor bedroom. The building is surrounded by six acres of undeveloped land owned by the Lancaster Cohousing group, with plans for extensive planting.
The Area
The village of Halton is located in the Lune Valley, in Lancashire, and has excellent access to outdoor activities, with multiple extensive walking and cycling routes nearby. It is a short drive from two National Parks; the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales. The seaside town of Morecombe is only a 20-minute train ride away from Lancaster, and has beautiful beaches and a seafront lido.
Lancaster is only 3 miles away, with off-road cycle routes leading directly into the city. Lancaster train station runs lines to Manchester in an hour and a half and London Euston in around two hours and 40 minutes. The M6 and A683 are a 10-minute drive away, with routes towards Preston and Manchester. Blackpool is also less than an hour’s drive via the A6.
Tenure: Leasehold
Lease Length: Approx. 990 years
Service Charge: Approx. £960 per annum
