Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria · LA11

Hillcrest, Cark In Cartmel, LA11 7NX

£385,000Available
Agent's summary

A delightful 2 Bedroom Detached Bungalow, ideally situated in the sought‑after village of Cark in Cartmel. Well presented with modern Kitchen and Bathroom fittings, this charming home offers comfortable single‑storey living with the added benefit of a large former Garage under ideal for a variety of uses. There is also Parking for several cars and Garden areas to 3 sides. Enjoying some attractive country views and convenient access to the village store and railway station. This property is ideal for those seeking a village life with good road and rail connections close-by.

Beds2
TypeDetached
From Hackney & Leigh Sales & Lettings

The home, in the agent’s words

  • Well presented spacious Bungalow
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Modern Kitchen and Bathroom
  • Large former Garage ideal for variety of uses
  • Gas central heating
  • View over rooftops to open fields
  • Garden
  • Parking for several cars
  • Balcony with views to the Estuary
  • Superfast Broadband
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The half glazed stable door leads into the Kitchen which has an attractive range of wall and base units with granite worktop and 1½ bowl sink unit. Freestanding Rangemaster cooker with 5 burner gas hob, 2 electric ovens, electric grill and cooker hood over. Integrated slimline Zanussi dishwasher and Electrolux fridge/freezer. Complementary part tiled walls and feature Apex roof lantern. Door to Utility Room with Apex roof lantern and matching cabinets with single drainer stainless steel sink unit. Recess for washer and dryer. Door to WC with WC and small wash hand basin. From the Kitchen there is access to the Hallway with loft hatch and pull down ladder which is part boarded with power, light and velux window. Square arch to the front Entrance which can be used as a Dining Area with a lovely aspect over chimneys towards open fields. The Lounge has a front aspect over rooftops towards open fields and there are double doors to a decked Balcony which provides views over Cark towards the Greenodd Estuary.

Bedroom 1 is a spacious double room with dual aspect and views over neighbouring properties to open fields. Bedroom 2 also has a dual aspect with views into the Garden. Bathroom – replaced in 2023 this now has a 4 piece white suite comprising double shower enclosure, bath, wash hand basin and WC. Recessed ceiling lights, complementary tiled walls and illuminated demister mirror.

Underneath the property there is a large former Garage with patio doors and 2 side windows. Wall mounted Worcester gas central heating boiler replaced in March 2022. This room could easily be divided to create 'His & Her' Rooms ie: Workshop and Hobbies Room, Gym etc or subject to planning could be turned in to a Granny Annexe/Teenagers Den - lots of options here! There is Parking for 2-3 cars on the driveway and the Gardens are to 3 sides comprising terraced rockery style Garden to the front with mature specimen shrubs and small lawned area with well stocked borders. Timber Garden store. Steps lead up to the rear Garden with well stocked side border and the Garden to the rear is paved and graveled for ease of maintenance with some mature shrubs.

Location Cark is a popular and friendly village with a thriving community, Railway Station, Convenience Store, Public House, Holker Hall and walks from the doorstep. The adjacent village, Flookburgh, is within walking distance and has a Doctors Surgery, Post Office, Primary School, General Store, Chemist, Garden Centre & Hardware Store, Café etc. A short car journey (under 5 minutes) delivers you to the highly regarded village of Cartmel with the famous Cartmel Races, Sticky Toffee Pudding and L'Enclume the renowned 3 starred Michelin Restaurant! Cark is very convenient approx 25 miutes from the M6 Motorway and a similar distance into the heart of the Lake District National Park and many of the South Lakes attractions.

To reach the property from Grange-over-Sands via Cartmel, as you enter Cark take the first right signposted Holker Hall and Hillcrest is immediately on the left hand side.

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Accommodation (with approximate measurements)

Kitchen 20' 10" max x 10' 7" max (6.35m max x 3.23m max)

Utility Room 10' 5" max x 7' 6" max (3.18m max x 2.29m max)

Separate WC

Inner Hall

Lounge 15' 10" x 11' 11" (4.83m x 3.63m)

Entrance Hall/Dining Area 14' 5" max x 11' 11" max (4.39m max x 3.63m max)

Balcony

Bedroom 1 14' 5" max x 11' 8" max (4.39m max x 3.56m max)

Bedroom 2 12' 0" x 9' 11" (3.66m x 3.02m)

Former Garage/Gym/Cinema Room 24' 3" x 14' 7" (7.39m x 4.44m)

Services: Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage. Gas central heating to radiators.

Tenure: Freehold. Vacant possession upon completion.

Council Tax: Band Westmorland and Furness Council.

Material Information: There is a small electricity sub-station within the grounds that is checked over once or twice a year.

Viewings: Strictly by appointment with Hackney & Leigh.

Energy Performance Certificate: The full Energy Performance Certificate is available on our website and also at any of our offices.

Rental Potential: If you were to purchase this property for residential lettings we estimate it has the potential to achieve between £ – £ per calendar month. For further information and our terms and conditions please contact the Office.

Anti-Money Laundering Regulations (AML): Please note that when an offer is accepted on a property, we must follow government legislation and carry out identification checks on all buyers under the Anti-Money Laundering Regulations (AML). We use a specialist third-party company to carry out these checks at a charge of £60.00 (inc. VAT) per individual or £50.00 (incl. vat) per individual, if more than one person is involved in the purchase (provided all individuals pay in one transaction). The charge is non-refundable, and you will be unable to proceed with the purchase of the property until these checks have been completed. In the event the property is being purchased in the name of a company, the charge will be £150 (incl. vat).

Disclaimer: All permits to view and particulars are issued on the understanding that negotiations are conducted through the agency of Messrs. Hackney & Leigh Ltd. Properties for sale by private treaty are offered subject to contract. No responsibility can be accepted for any loss or expense incurred in viewing or in the event of a property being sold, let, or withdrawn. Please contact us to confirm availability prior to travel. These particulars have been prepared for the guidance of intending buyers. No guarantee of their accuracy is given, nor do they form part of a contract. *Broadband speeds estimated and checked by https://checker.ofcom.org.uk/en-gb/broadband-coverage on 12.08.2025.

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Ofcom · Jan 2026 · postcode LA11 7NX · residential premises

Getting about

0.2 miles

to Cark Rail Station

Approximate straight-line distance · DfT NaPTAN · 13 Sept 2026

Background air quality

Fine particles · PM₂.₅
4.5 µg/m³ · Meets the WHO guideline
Nitrogen dioxide · NO₂
2.3 µg/m³ · Meets the WHO guideline

Annual background levels. For scale: the WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ for PM₂.₅ and 10 for NO₂; the UK legal limit is 20 and 40. Lower is better; this is a 1 km model, not a reading at the door.

Defra · 2024 annual model · 1 km area

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