2 bed cottage for sale

Monteagle Square, Hornby, Lancaster LA2

A wonderfully characterful two-bedroom period home forming part of a historic collection of former estate buildings in the heart of Hornby – rich in architectural detail, beautifully proportioned and tucked away in one of the Lune Valley’s most atmospheric village settings.

Monteagle Square itself has a fascinating connection with Hornby’s past. Lancaster City Council’s Hornby Conservation Area Appraisal specifically identifies this location as a “square” of 19th-century estate buildings, originally forming part of the wider Hornby Castle estate and subsequently converted for residential use. The conservation area encompasses the medieval borough, Hornby Castle and many of the village’s historic stone buildings. The Monteagle name also sits naturally within Hornby’s extraordinary history. The manor passed to the Stanley family, Lords Monteagle, whose seat was Hornby Castle. Edward Stanley, the first Lord Monteagle, was associated with the English victory at the Battle of Flodden in 1513 and commissioned the remarkable octagonal tower of St Margaret’s Church following his return. The Stanley and Monteagle connection remains one of the defining strands in Hornby’s story.

Today, 4 Monteagle Square offers approximately 1,063 sq. Ft. (98.8 sq. M.) of accommodation, arranged over two floors and retaining precisely the sort of detail buyers hope to discover in a home of this age. At the heart of the house is a superb lounge measuring approximately 5.1m x 5.0m. It is a wonderfully inviting room, full of period character, with exposed painted ceiling timbers, traditional stone flooring and a magnificent stone fireplace incorporating an antique range. It is easy to imagine this room coming into its own on winter evenings – fire lit, lamps on and the thick stone walls creating the feeling of a genuine country retreat.

Alongside it, the kitchen and dining space extends to approximately 7.6 metres in length, creating a remarkably useful area for a cottage of this scale. The dining section retains exposed beams and stone flooring and provides plenty of room for a proper dining table, while the kitchen is light and practical with extensive cabinetry, integrated oven, gas hob and views towards the greenery outside. Together, the two spaces provide a natural everyday hub to the house without sacrificing the separate, more intimate feeling of the lounge. There is also a ground-floor WC, reached through a particularly charming period door incorporating decorative stained glass – one of the many smaller details that gives the house such individuality.

Upstairs are two bedrooms, with the principal bedroom measuring approximately 5.0m x 3.0m, giving it the proportions to accommodate substantial furniture without feeling crowded. The second bedroom, approximately 3.0m x 2.6m, would work equally well as a guest room, child's bedroom or dedicated home office.

Perhaps one of the biggest surprises is the bathroom. Far more generous than might be expected in a property of this character, the room measures approximately 3.5m x 2.9m and combines exposed structural timbers and timber flooring with contemporary stone tiling. A freestanding roll-top style bath forms the centrepiece, accompanied by twin wash basins and contemporary fittings. It is a room with real personality and a suitably indulgent finish.

Outside, the house enjoys an enchanting stone-paved courtyard garden, softened by established planting, pots, shrubs and mature greenery. Sheltered by traditional stone buildings, it feels private and wonderfully established – an ideal spot for morning coffee, summer dining or simply sitting outside with a book. Rather than an anonymous modern garden, it feels entirely at home with the history and architecture surrounding it. The property also benefits from a single garage, providing useful secure storage and parking.

Local Information

Hornby is one of the Lune Valley’s most attractive and historic villages, offering a wonderful balance of rural charm and everyday convenience. With its handsome stone buildings, village amenities, primary school, community facilities and beautiful surrounding countryside, it has a genuine sense of place and community. Lancaster is within easy reach for wider shopping, schooling and rail connections, while Kirkby Lonsdale, the Forest of Bowland and the Yorkshire Dales are all close by, making Hornby an ideal base for enjoying some of the finest countryside in the North West.

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