Our region stretches from the shores of Morecambe Bay to the rugged fells of the Lake District, including areas of outstanding natural beauty and to the edge of the picturesque Yorkshire Dales. There’s no denying that we fortunate to be based in one of the most beautiful corners of England where the lifestyle can be enjoyed by communities found in a harmonious blend of villages and hamlets, historic market towns and rural dwellings.

Here we provide some brief information on a few of the locations around the South Lakes and North Lancashire which we hope will help in choosing where to buy your next home.

Arnside, Sandside and Storth

The pretty South Lakeland village of Arnside enjoys wonderful panoramic views across the estuary of the River Kent and northern reaches of Morecambe Bay towards Grange-over-Sands and the fells of the Lake District. Arnside and outlying area fall within the Arnside & Silverdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with sites of scientific interest found around the limestone pavements, ancient woodlands, wildflower meadows and coastline.

Carnforth

The market town of Carnforth, just five miles north of Lancaster and Morecambe, is perhaps best-known to people from outside of the region as the location for the 1945 classic romantic movie, Brief Encounter. The A6 passes through the heart of the town and junction 35 of the M6 is just a few minutes away, providing excellent road links to both the north and south making Carnforth a manageable commute to Kendal and the South Lakes, Lancaster or Preston.

Endmoor, Low Park, Summerlands and Crooklands

Endmoor is a small village located approximately 5 miles to the south of Kendal, with the hamlets of Low Park, Summerlands, Gatebeck and Crooklands either side. Endmoor has a vibrant community with a pub, bakery and village hall along with a tennis club, bowling club, park and playing fields. Gatebeck and Summerlands also have small trading estates, with a sizeable hotel with bar and restaurant at Crooklands.

Grange-over-Sands and the Cartmel Peninsula

Situated on the western shores of Morecambe Bay, Grange-over-Sands is very much the epitome of Edwardian and Victorian seaside resorts, with seafront promenade, quaint parks (complete with duck pond in the Ornamental Gardens and bandstand in Park Road Gardens), striking period houses and shopping arcades.

It’s sheltered proximity helps Grange enjoy a micro-climate that’s generally a few degrees warmer than inland and further towards the Lakes, a fact which undoubtedly contributes to the town being such a popular choice for older residents.

Heversham, Leasgill and Hincaster

Passing Levens Hall from Kendal direction, turn left off Princes Way and you arrive in the historic hamlet of Leasgill. Once part of the Eversley Estate, owned by the Argles family who built a family home there in 1859.

Through the years many of the original shops and workshops have been converted into dwellings, as has the grammar school which was founded in 1613. This has since been re-sited to Heversham and was formerly the Heversham Grammar School but now part of Dallam secondary school.

Kendal

Kendal is located easily from junction 36 or 37 of the M6 motorway and 50 miles South of Carlisle. Its buildings, mostly constructed with the local grey limestone, have earned it the nickname “the Auld Grey Town” and is also home to Kendal Castle, the former residence of Katherine Parr.

The town centre boasts a range of cafes, restaurants, shops, banks as well as being home to the renowned Brewery Arts Centre with its cultural art, music and theatre productions.

Milnthorpe

The small market town of Milnthorpe lies on the southern edge of Cumbria, around 7 miles south of Kendal and just a few miles north of the Lancashire border of which it was once part.

Located on the A6 with easy access to junction 36 of the M6 motorway, Milnthorpe is an historic town with many narrow lanes and host of beautiful residential and community buildings.

Natland and Oxenholme

Both Oxenholme and Natland benefit from their lovely rural location, excellent transport links and being within easy reach of Kendal and the Lake District. These lovely South Lakeland locations are popular choices and a wide range of property styles to suit all tastes and budgets.

Both sits close to The Helm, which rewards anyone making the short hike to the top with expansive 360° views stretching from the central Lake District to Morecambe Bay, the Yorkshire Dales and Howgills.

Sedgwick and Hincaster

Sedgwick can be found just a few miles south of Kendal and this delightful South Lakeland village is an incredibly popular location.

Although Sedgwick has no village shop or public house, it is a very strong community with the village hall and cricket club both focal points for events and activities.

Hincaster stretches to the south of Sedgwick, sharing stretches of the now dewatered Lancaster Canal and is perhaps best known for the Hincaster Tunnel.

Silverdale

The village of Silverdale sits within The Arnside and Silverdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), a region which is abundant in glorious rolling countryside and pastures, historic woodland and the stunning coastline of Morecambe Bay.

An understandably popular place to live, Siverdale offers a diverse range of housing stock which include modern properties, period villas, townhouses, converted barns and farms, fisherman’s cottages and country retreats.

Staveley, Burneside and Crook

Nestled at the foot of Kentmere Valley, the bustling village of Staveley has a close knit local community. It is surrounded by rolling countryside, interspersed with fells, valleys and pastures. Staveley enjoys excellent amenities including the renowned Staveley Mill Yard offering an abundance of local businesses.

The Lyth Valley

Located to the west of Kendal, the Lyth Valley is quiet and unspoilt with numerous small villages and hamlets on the edge of the Lake District.

The word ‘Lyth’ originates from the Norse ‘hlith’ meaning sloping hillside and the valley edges are defined by the two magnificent limestone escarpments, Whitbarrow Scar and Scout Scar, views from which take in the Lakeland Fells and Morecambe Bay Estuary.