Gravel Lane, Banks, Southport, Lancashire
- Land size
- 1.62 acres
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2
Key Features
- Large plot of 1.62 acres (0.66ha) OTA.
- Large living room with natural light and views of the landscaped front garden.
- Additional sitting room offering flexible use (potential annex bedroom use).
- Three/four generously sized bedrooms.
- Two large storage barns with potential for workshops, studios, or hobbies.
- Landscaped garden, ample parking, and private, tranquil surroundings.
- Expansive countryside views.
Description
Set on a generous plot of 1.62 acres (0.66ha) OTA, this beautiful former farmhouse combines classic charm with modern living, offering extraordinary potential for lifestyle and leisure. Situated on a quiet country road in Banks, the property is within easy reach of Southport as well as the City of Preston.
Upon entering the property, the hallway leads right into a spacious living room offering dual aspect windows, overlooking the beautifully landscaped front and rear gardens. The living room boasts an eye catching woodburning stove set within a stone and brick hearth with wooden mantel over.
A second living room area provides a cosy retreat or a versatile space for entertaining, again boasting a beautiful and inviting woodburning stove. This living area flows seamlessly into a well-appointed kitchen, designed for both everyday family life and entertaining. There are integrated appliances, spot lighting overhead as well as a breakfast bar for informal dining. The formal dining room is accessed from the kitchen and provides another excellent space for family gatherings.
A glazed link connects the main house to a well appointed and versatile single storey extension boasting an independent side door, utility room, secondary bathroom and additional living room with vaulted ceiling. This space not only complements the main house, but offers scope for use as an additional bedroom or self contained annex for a relative or dependent.
Moving upstairs, three generous bedrooms await, including a master suite offering dual aspect windows to front and back. The middle bedroom is of a good size and has been configured to offer separate bedroom and walk in wardrobe space which could easily be reconfigured to add a fourth upstairs bedroom.
The family bathroom features contemporary fittings, offering a three piece suite with double width shower, WC and sink with plenty of natural light and overhead spot lighting enhancing the space.
The third bedroom is accessed from the family bathroom via a Jack and Jill style door. This bedroom also benefits from an independent staircase down to the dining room and offers further scope for reconfiguration for independent living quarters.
Outside, the property benefits from a large plot of 1.62 acres OTA. Two large storage barns sit to the rear of the property, offering enormous potential for alternative uses such as workshops, studios, or hobby spaces—perfect for those seeking flexibility alongside a country lifestyle.
The landscaped front garden, ample parking, and open surroundings create a sense of privacy and tranquillity. Expansive views over the surrounding countryside complete the picture of serene rural living giving a rare opportunity to enjoy a combination of versatility and space, perfect for families or anyone looking to embrace the freedom of life in the countryside.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- D
- Date Posted
- 2026-06-22
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 801 Homes with Land listings in North West England (1+ acres).
Energy Performance Certificate
Energy Efficiency Rating
Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)
Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
- Mains
- Water
- Mains
- Heating
- Solar Thermal, Wood Burner
- Broadband
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- Sewerage
- Mains
Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
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- Parking
- Parking Available
- Garden
- Garden
Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
1.8 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre
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.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Banks St Stephen's CofE School0.6 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 199
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Banks Methodist School1.1 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 52
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Methodist
- Tarleton Mere Brow Church of England Primary School1.3 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 69
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
- St John's Church of England Primary School1.4 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 158
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Larkfield Primary School1.9 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 256
- Type
- Community school
Secondary
- Stanley High School2.4 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 783
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Meols Cop High School3 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 916
- Type
- Academy converter
- Tarleton Academy3.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 674
- Type
- Academy converter
- Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre4.4 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 822
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- Burscough Priory Academy5.4 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 729
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
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Getting Around
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Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
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Flood Risk
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Rivers and the sea
Surface water
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- Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
- Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
- Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
- Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
- Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
- Ground risks (included in the full report)
- Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)
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Armitstead Barnett, Burscough
59 Liverpool Road North, Burscough, Lancashire L40 0SA
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