Elm Close, KIRKSANTON
- Land size
- 2 acres
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2
Key Features
- Detached Property
- Semi Rural Location
- Immaculate Throughout
- Double Garage
- Ample Parking
- Large Rear Garden
- Pond
- Viewing Recommended
- EPC Rating C
Description
We are delighted to bring to the market Elm Close a charming detached period property situated in the picturesque village of Kirksanton on the edge of the Lake District National Park just off the A595 between Millom and Bootle. Kirksanton is a quiet hamlet with an active village hall, park and pub with award winning beaches just a short walk away. Many more facilities can be found in Millom including, shops, schools and transport links. Set in approximately 2 acres this is a beautiful well appointed and much loved family home which has been improved and extended by the present owners over the years to a high specification throughout. The property over two floors briefly comprises of kitchen, dining room, office/study, lounge, three bedrooms, master bedroom with en suite shower room and family bathroom. Externally there are well manicured gardens mostly laid to lawn, small putting green for the keen golfers and with the added benefit of a pond area and riverbank to the rear. Ample off road parking, double garage and storage. Ideally located for the western fells, the National Park and close proximity to the sea for coastal walks as well as offering stunning views from of the surrounding countryside and fells, this is truly is a one off unique property.
EPC Rating E Council Tax Band C Viewing By Appointment Via The Agents
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Kitchen 5.51m (18'1") x 3.00m (9'10")
Gated entrance to the property via the driveway leads to a Upvc glazed door providing access directly into the kitchen. A well equipped kitchen fitted with a vast range of attractive white wall and base cupboards with granite work surfaces extending into an oak fitted dining area. Inset one and a half bowl sink unit with chrome mixer tap and contrasting splash back tiling to the walls and tiled floor. Three double glazed windows and Velux roof window. Additional benefits include integrated dishwasher, fridge and microwave, there is plumbing for washer and the heating and hot water boiler is located in this space. The central featured Aga finishes off this lovely room. Lights and power.
Dining Room 4.83m (15'10") x 3.15m (10'4")
Traditional dining room with central feature fireplace with inset multi fuel stove set on slate hearth, under stairs storage, feature beam ceiling, double aspect windows, radiator, power and lights.
Office/Study 3.43m (11'3") x 2.67m (8'9")
With double glazed window to the front aspect, solid oak flooring, feature beams, radiator, power and light. Door provides access to an ever useful storage area (8'8 x 5'9) with double glazed window to the front aspect. Tiled floor, radiator, power and light.
Lounge 6.78m (22'3") x 6.35m (20'10")
A superb family lounge, the hub of the home boasting many traditional features including oak beams, inglenook fireplace with inset multi fuel stove and solid oak flooring throughout. Additional benefits include two sets of patio doors to the rear, window to the front aspect, two radiators, power and lights.
Landing
Traditional balustrade staircase from the ground floor provides access to the first floor landing. Radiator, light and power.
Master Bedroom 5.94m (19'6") x 4.55m (14'11")
A stunning and spacious master bedroom with plenty of natural light from the window to the rear aspect and two Velux roof windows. Fitted with an extensive range of bedroom furniture and ample under eaves storage. Radiator, light and power.
En Suite Shower Room
A three piece shower room with pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC and shower cubicle with electric shower. Part tiling to the walls, chrome towel rail radiator.
Bedroom 4.01m (13'2") x 2.79m (9'2")
Another double bedroom with double glazed window to the rear aspect, built in storage, radiator, power and light.
Bedroom 3.63m (11'11") x 2.67m (8'9")
With double glazed window to the rear aspect, radiator, power and light.
Family Bathroom
A contemporary four piece family bathroom comprising of bath, WC, shower cubicle and vanity sink unit with touch screen LED mirror above. There is complimentary full tiling to the walls and floor and chrome towel rail radiator. Double glazed window to the front aspect.
Externally
On entrance to the property there is a gated gravelled driveway providing parking for multiple vehicles. Access to a brick built coal/bin store and storage shed. To the side of the property a private garden area where the oil tank is situated.
Double Garage/Gym 7.42m (24'4") x 7.70m (25'3")
A double garage accessed via twin roller doors to the front aspect and single Upvc door to the side. The garage has an area at the rear currently used as a gym, a versatile space for a variety of uses. Power light and WC.
Gardens
Elm Close boasts a large exquisite garden to the rear. Well manicured and presented, mainly laid to lawn with a paved patio and wooden Gazebo to shelter from the cooler summer evenings. Further benefits include a small putting green for any keen golfers and your very own pond with resident carp, surrounded by an electric fence to keep out the local otters. The garden continues beyond the pond up to the river bank a haven for all things wildlife!
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Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- C
- Date Posted
- 2026-01-29
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 801 Homes with Land listings in North West England (1+ acres).
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
- Mains
- Water
- Private Supply
- Heating
- Oil Heating
- 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
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- Parking
- Driveway
- Garden
- Private Garden
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Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
1.8 Gbps
Superfast · available to 93% of premises
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
- Haverigg Primary School1.8 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 177
- Type
- Community school
- Black Combe Junior School1.8 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 7 to 11
- Pupils
- 89
- Type
- Community school
- Millom Infant School2.3 milesOfsted report card · Feb 2026
- Ages
- 4 to 7
- Pupils
- 50
- Type
- Community school
- St James' Catholic Primary School2.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 186
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- Thwaites School3.9 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 28
- Type
- Community school
Secondary
- Millom School2.1 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 476
- Type
- Community school
- Dowdales School6.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 877
- Type
- Community school
- Chetwynde School7.5 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 3 to 16
- Pupils
- 508
- Type
- Free schools
- St Bernards Catholic High School, Barrow7.7 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 624
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- Walney School8.1 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 468
- 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
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Getting Around
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