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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).

This Property£401,235 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £191,706 / acre
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Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs
CurrentPotential
(92+)A
(81-91)B
(69-80)C
(55-68)D
(39-54)E
(21-38)F
(1-20)G
34 F
66 D

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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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

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

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

Co-op Banks - Hoole Lane, Banks, Lancashire1.1 miles
Lidl Marine Drive, Southport1.7 miles
Tesco Churchtown Esso Express, Southport2 miles

GP surgery

The Marshside Surgery1.9 miles

Pharmacy

Banks Pharmacy1.1 miles

Hospital

Hartley Hospital3.3 miles

Green space

Play Space890 metres

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

Nearest station

Meols Cop Rail Station2.8 miles

Nearest bus stop

Brooklyn Caravan Park420 metres

Typical drive times

Leyland20 min · 11 miles
Ormskirk23 min · 11 miles
Southport12 min · 6 miles
Preston (city)25 min · 15 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 2Medium risk

Surface water

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • 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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