property, homes and houses for sale in Carnforth

 

Accrington	Chorley	Morecambe	Todmorden
Ashton-under-Lyne	Lancaster	Oldham	Wigan
Blackpool	Leigh	Preston
Bolton	Liverpool	Rossendale
Bury	Manchester	Skelmersdale

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Carnforth is a small town in north Lancashire, near the River Keer and the Cumbrian border, with a population of about 6,000. To the west of Carnforth lies the beautiful coastline of Morecambe Bay; to the south are the much larger towns of Morecambe and Lancaster; to the south-east are the deep valleys and peat moors of Bowland Forest; and to the north-west is Lake District National Park. In 1945, Carnforth railway station was used as the set for the film Brief Encounter; it has now been refurbished and is run by the Carnforth Station Trust.

Property for sale in Carnforth offering two or three bedrooms is a good mix of charming Victorian and Edwardian stone-built terraced cottages and houses; post-war semi-detached houses and bungalows; and new-build developments including terraced and semi-detached houses with integral garages. Estate agents in Carnforth also represent a wide choice of individual properties, including converted, stone-built barns; Grade II listed townhouses, and various styles of houses and cottages dating from as far back as the early 1700s. If you are looking for houses for sale in Carnforth offering four bedrooms, there are wonderful period properties, some of which are truly unique and in beautiful rural locations. At the top end are massive converted schoolhouses and period mansions, set in large grounds and often enjoying far-reaching views.

Flats for sale in Carnforth are in converted Victorian houses and former commercial and ecclesiastical premises; and in modern, purpose-built apartment houses. For details of flats currently on the market, and for information regarding cottages, bungalows and houses, please contact Carnforth estate agents.

 

Amenities for Carnforth properties

Carnforth has a Post Office, a good choice of specialist shops, and plenty of pubs and restaurants including Italian, Chinese, Indian and traditional fish ’n’ chips. There are several primary schools in Carnforth, a high school, and a popular rugby team.

 

Transport in Carnforth

The railway station in Carnforth is on a branch line between Morecambe to the south, and Leeds to the east. The A6 passes through the town and Junction 35 of the M6 is just to the east.

 

Surrounding areas

While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Carnforth, which is covered by postcode LA5, you may also like to consider Preston, Chorley, Wigan, Skelmersdale, Leigh, Accrington, and Rossendale.