1 Green Head Cottage, Cross Lane, Low Bentham, LA2
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 1
Key Features
- Cottage/Former Farmhouse With Easy 4 Bed Potential
- Two Reception Rooms
- Self Contained Private Hot Tub Room
- Adjoining Double Garage
- Conversion & Extension Of The Double Garage Into A Further 2 Bed Dwelling
- For Sale As A Whole Or Separately
Description
Comprising an attractive traditional stone built character cottage/former farmhouse (probably dating back into the early 17th century) currently offering spacious3 bedroomed accommodation (with easy 4th bedroom potential) incorporating 2 reception rooms, fitted dining kitchen, separate utility and an adjoining cavity block built double garage currently divided into a spacious single garage with WC and a self contained private hot tub room situated in a lovely elevated position on the village outer fringe enjoying fabulous long distance rural views extending to the Forest of Bowland Fells.
The cottage also has the benefit of Detailed Planning Permission to convert into 2 separate, 2 bed cottages each with private parking and gardens together with conversion and extension of the double garage into a fabulous further 2 bed dwelling (with easy 3rd bedroom potential) with its own adjoining garage and garden area.
N/B The approved new private treatment plant drainage system was installed in 2021 which qualified the property as a material start to the 2021 planning consent having commenced (i.e. the 11th February 2021 planning consent to create 3 dwelling units is live in perpetuity!)
Viewing: Strictly by prior appointment through Richard Turner & Son Bentham Office
Existing Planning Permission
Description
Comprising an attractive traditional stone built character cottage/former farmhouse (probably dating back into the early 17th century) currently offering spacious3 bedroomed accommodation (with easy 4th bedroom potential) incorporating 2 reception rooms, fitted dining kitchen, separate utility and an adjoining cavity block built double garage currently divided into a spacious single garage with WC and a self contained private hot tub room situated in a lovely elevated position on the village outer fringe enjoying fabulous long distance rural views extending to the Forest of Bowland Fells.
The cottage also has the benefit of Detailed Planning Permission to convert into 2 separate, 2 bed cottages each with private parking and gardens together with conversion and extension of the double garage into a fabulous further 2 bed dwelling (with easy 3rd bedroom potential) with its own adjoining garage and garden area.
N/B The approved new private treatment plant drainage...
Accommodation Currently Comprising
Ground Floor:
Breakfast Kitchen:
18’7 x 11’0 (5.66m x 3.35m) Fitted cupboards and units in oak incorporating twin bowl single drainer sink unit, gas fired “Rayburn” oven range, built in electric oven, ceramic
hob, 2 x extractor hoods, microwave, fridge recess, dishwasher recess, fitted oak dining seating and work surfaces with tiled splashbacks. Triple aspect windows, halogen
down lighting. Beamed ceiling, wall mounted TV.
Dining Hall:
15’ x 9’2 (4.57m x 2.79m) Leaded glass panel oak front door. Feature oak panelled staircase with walk in storage cupboard under, wood surround fireplace housing living
flame gas fire, oak window seat, beamed ceiling, oak parquet flooring.
Halogen down lighting, wall uplighters, radiator.
Lounge:
17’11 x 13’1 (5.46m x 3.99m) Feature old brick built fireplace housing multi fuel stove on stone flag hearth. Dual aspect windows, low beamed ceiling, pointed stone wall
incorporating feature internal wind...
Utilities
Mains water, electricity and gas connected; New private treatment plant drainage system already installed.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- E
- Date Posted
- 2026-07-20
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
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- Heating
- Gas Central Heating
- Broadband
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- Sewerage
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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
- Garage, Driveway, Gated Parking
- 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 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
- Bentham Community Primary School0.8 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 147
- Type
- Community school
- Tatham Fells Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School3 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 28
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Melling St Wilfrid Church of England Primary School3 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 22
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Wray with Botton Endowed Primary School3.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 62
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Christian
- Ingleton Primary School3.4 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 191
- Type
- Community school
Secondary
- Queen Elizabeth School6.1 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,155
- Type
- Academy converter
- Queen Elizabeth Studio School6.1 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
- Ages
- 14 to 19
- Pupils
- 329
- Type
- Studio schools
- Carnforth High School8.9 milesOfsted report card · Apr 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 657
- Type
- Academy converter
- Lancaster High School11 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 567
- Type
- Academy converter
- Settle College11 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 561
- Type
- Community school
* 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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Richard Turner & Son, Bentham (Nr Lancaster),
Royal Oak Chambers, Main Street, Bentham (Nr Lancaster), LA2 7HF
Contact Richard Turner & Son, Bentham (Nr Lancaster),
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