Watery Gate Lane, Great Eccleston, Preston, Lancashire
- Land size
- 1.09 acres
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2
Key Features
- Attractive double fronted home
- 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms
- Set with an agricultural building and paddock
- Living kitchen and 2 further reception rooms
- Plot extending to 1.09 acres (0.4 hectares) or thereabouts
- Gorgeous semi rural location on the outskirts of Great Eccleston
- Plenty of amenities in this charming village
- Good access to main road & motorway network
Description
Set along Watery Gate Lane a lovely rural spot just outside the gorgeous village of Great Eccleston. This attractive 4 bedroom home was built for the current vendors in 2018 and offers super accommodation throughout to include a lovely living kitchen, 2 further reception rooms, 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The house is set in spacious gardens and there is an agricultural building to the rear and a paddock to the side. The property sits in 1.09 acres (0.4 hectares) or thereabouts, and would be ideal for those who love rural life but don’t want to be too far away from a lively village such as Great Eccleston
Great Eccleston is a charming and well-regarded village in Lancashire, nestled along the banks of the River Wyre. The village offers an appealing blend of rural tranquillity and everyday convenience At the heart of the village is a traditional market square, where local shops, cafés, pubs and weekly market create a welcoming and lively atmosphere. The village is well connected, with easy access to nearby towns such as Poulton-le-Fylde and Blackpool, providing a wider range of amenities, shopping, and leisure opportunities. The surrounding countryside offers beautiful walking routes and open green spaces, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. The nearby Forest of Bowland—an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty—adds to the appeal.
The village also benefits from a well-regarded primary school. A good range of senior schools are found in Poulton Le Fylde, Preesall, and Garstang. Private Schools in the area include AKS Lytham, Rossall School and Kirkham Grammar School.
Timber gates open onto a gravel driveway which leads through to a large parking area at the front and side of the property. An open porch is positioned centrally at the front and a part glazed door opens into a welcoming entrance hall. The entrance hall has a tiled floor and an attractive staircase with oak balustrade rises up to the first floor creating a lovely feature. Doors lead off to various ground floor rooms.
There are 2 reception rooms at the front of the house. The study/dining room has views to the front and the lounge has views to the front and side ensuring plenty of natural light. A woodburning stove is set in a chimney breast incorporating stone from the original farmhouse as a nod to the history of the property, this offers a cosy focal point to the room.
The living kitchen is likely to be the heart of this lovely home, there is a range of kitchen units and central island with timber effect work surfaces. There is a point for a range cooker with an extractor over, a point for dishwasher and American fridge freezer. A sink and drainer is included. Sliding glazed doors open to the patio and there are windows to the rear, ensuring this is a lovely bright space from which the views of the garden at the rear and the country side beyond can be enjoyed. There is plenty of space for both dining and lounging.
The utility room has a range of units, a sink and drainer and a point for a washer and drier along with the boiler cupboard
The staircase rises to the first floor where there is a spacious landing with doors off to the 4 bedrooms.
The principal Bedroom enjoys views to 3 sides, ensuring a lovely brights space and also makes the most of this lovely semi-rural position. The ensuite has a shower, wash basin in a unit, WC and heated towel rail. Bedroom 2 has views to 2 sides, Bedroom 3 has windows to the front, whilst bedroom 4 has windows to the side.
The family bathroom has a double ended bath with shower head fitting, wash basin in unit, separate shower, WC and heated towel rail.
Outside there is plenty of parking on the gravel drive at the front and side. A 2 bay steel portal frame building is found to the rear, this has a concrete floor and part concrete panel walls, a workshop area has been segregated and includes a WC. a bar area has been created by the current vendor though this isn’t an authorised use.
The gardens are down to lawn and there is a lovely pear tree at the rear. A patio provides seating to enjoy the lovely rural feel to this house. The property is set in 1.09 acres (0.4 hectares) OTA
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Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- E
- Date Posted
- 2026-05-22
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 790 Homes with Land listings in North West England (1+ acres).
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Utilities & Restrictions
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Property Features
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- Parking
- Parking Available
- Garden
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Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
1.8 Gbps
Standard (10-30 Mbps)
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
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Nearest Schools
Primary
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Great Eccleston0.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 44
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- St. Anne's Copp CofE Primary School, Great Eccleston1 mileOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 166
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Inskip St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided School1.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 60
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
- St Michael's-On-Wyre Church of England Primary School & Nursery1.9 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 112
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Treales Church of England Primary School2.7 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 67
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- Carr Hill High School4.4 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 790
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Garstang Community Academy4.9 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 750
- Type
- Academy converter
- Hodgson Academy5.1 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,121
- Type
- Academy converter
- Baines School5.6 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 726
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Broughton High School5.9 milesOfsted: Outstanding
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 932
- Type
- Community school
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
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Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
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