Ayside, Grange-Over-Sands, Cumbria
- Land size
- 2.12 acres
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2
Key Features
- Character farmhouse with adjoining annexe accommodation.
- Offering excellent opportunity for purchasers to upgrade and make their own.
- Situated within generous gardens and grounds, extending to 2.12 acres or thereabouts.
- Highly accessible location with far-reaching views across Morecambe Bay and the Lake District.
Description
Comprising a three-bedroom farmhouse with an adjoining one-bedroom annexe, set amongst 2.12 acres of gardens and paddock. With far-reaching views across Morecambe Bay and the Lake District Fells, this property enjoys a truly enviable position, combining rural charm with excellent accessibility.Nestled in the small hamlet of Ayside, the property is perfectly placed to enjoy the beauty of the surrounding areas and the convenience of excellent transport links. Set on the edge of the Lake District National Park, the stunning Lakeland scenery is only a 5-minute drive away. The M6 motorway and nearby rail connections provide good access further afield, with Oxenholme Railway Station. For those with younger family, there are some excellent local schools, both primary and secondary, with a choice of private schools close by. Being a property full of potential, Summer Hill’s traditional character and generous grounds offer a superb base from which to create a dream home.
Inside, the farmhouse provides generous accommodation, with a central porch leading to an inner hallway. To one side lies a generous lounge with dual aspect and outlook, on the opposite side there is a dining room which connects through to a well-proportioned kitchen. The kitchen provides wall and base units set around a two-oven aga. Beyond is a utility room, providing additional storage, laundry facilities and a personal access door.
The first floor provides three comfortable bedrooms, each enjoying open views over the iconic landscape. The bedrooms share the house bathroom, which provides a shower, WC and wash hand basin, with a separate WC adjoining. The second floor is accessed via an existing staircase and features two large loft rooms, which provide scope for a variety of uses.
Adjoining the main farmhouse is a one-bedroom annexe, which could easily be incorporated into the main farmhouse or provides an excellent opportunity for multigenerational living or investment potential. With its own separate access, the accommodation is self-contained.
Surrounding the property are beautiful gardens and grounds, with the benefit of an adjoining paddock area to the rear. In all, the grounds extend to approximately 2.12 acres, or thereabouts, and offer excellent versatility and potential for those looking for a rural lifestyle. The approach to the property is via a choice of driveways, which gives potential for the farmhouse and annexe accommodation to be split. Within the grounds there is a double garage building providing excellent storage and parking to the front.
The setting of Summer Hill is both peaceful and practical. Its highly accessible location offers convenient access without compromising its natural and stunning surroundings.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- F
- Date Posted
- 2026-09-09
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 822 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
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- Broadband
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- Sewerage
- Septic Tank / Private
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
80 Mbps
Superfast
Suitable for
- HD streaming
- Video calls
- Web & social
Fixed wireless access may also be an option here.
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
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Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Lindale CofE Primary School2.1 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 47
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Dean Barwick Primary School2.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 51
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Leven Valley CofE Primary School2.8 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 68
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Cartmel CofE Primary School3.1 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 47
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Grange CofE Primary School3.7 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 192
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- Cartmel Priory CofE School3.2 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 371
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Dallam School6.4 milesOfsted report card · Apr 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 761
- Type
- Academy converter
- Ulverston Victoria High School7.8 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,319
- Type
- Community school
- Kirkbie Kendal School9.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,029
- Type
- Academy converter
- The Queen Katherine School10 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Pupils
- 910
- Type
- Academy converter
* 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
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
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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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