Glendevon, Fernleigh Road, Grange-over-Sands
Property Summary
Full Details
Home
* Family home built in 1890
* Arts and Crafts house with 4 bedrooms
* 2 bathrooms
* Beautiful views onto the bay
Services
* Mains electricity, gas and water.
* Worcester boiler installed in 2018 and serviced annually.
* Double glazing throughout.
* Good mobile phone coverage.
Grounds and location
* The generous rear garden has been professionally landscaped and planted, while mature trees to the front provide privacy.
* Driveway parking for two cars, arranged
With generous accommodation over three floors, attractive period detail, mature gardens and private driveway parking, it is a home with both presence and warmth. Its setting places it close to the character and convenience of Grange, while keeping the wider Lake District, Cartmel Peninsula and Cumbrian coastline within easy reach.
The house has an immediate sense of charm, beginning with its attached porch, coloured and leaded glass detailing, and tiled floor. These first impressions set the tone for a home where original features, thoughtful presentation and practical family living sit naturally together. Inside, the rooms are well proportioned, filled with natural light and arranged to suit both everyday life and more sociable occasions.
A Welcoming Entrance
The stained glass front door leads to a high-ceilinged entrance hall with elegant paneling to the doors of the reception rooms and understairs cupboard, and attractive Art Deco style banisters with heart-shaped cutouts.
A Home Full Of Light And Character
The front reception room makes an immediate impression, with a large east-facing bay window framing the view across the bay to the fells beyond, and a smaller south-facing window providing warmth and light all day. It is a generous, welcoming space, designed for conversation, family gatherings and slower evenings by the fire. A slate fireplace with a white wooden surround brings a refined sense of contrast, anchoring the room without overpowering it. The scale of this room makes it ideal for entertaining, yet it retains a calm and comfortable feel. Morning light, shifting skies and seasonal changes all become part of the room's atmosphere. It is a space that feels connected to the landscape, while still offering the warmth and intimacy of a proper family sitting room.
A second living room adds another layer of versatility. Quieter in tone, with real oak herringbone flooring and two attractive windows drawing in natural light and offering views of the colourful garden, it offers a more peaceful space for reading, working or sitting away from the rhythm of the main living areas. Being next to the kitchen it would also make an attractive and convenient dining room. The presence of two reception rooms gives Glendevon a flexibility that is increasingly sought after, particularly for families, guests or those who like separate spaces for different parts of the day.
The Kitchen And Everyday Living
The kitchen has a warm and memorable character, combining soft aqua tones with dark granite worktops and plentiful white cabinetry which still leaves space for a long table comfortably seating eight. The Rangemaster cooker sits at the heart of the room, giving both visual weight and a sense of traditional comfort. It is a kitchen that feels made for proper use, with a balance of charm, practicality and atmosphere. Large windows to the back garden bring in the sun, making the space bright as well as homely. The combination of colour, texture and proportion gives the kitchen a quietly confident feel. It is elegant without being formal, practical without feeling purely functional.
Just off the kitchen, a useful utility room houses a washing machine and drying facilities, WC and sink, and has space for a shower if the need should ever arise for a downstairs bathroom. The utility room is complemented by a cool, north-facing pantry with shelving and space for a freezer. Together, these spaces support the kitchen beautifully, allowing the main room to remain calm, uncluttered and sociable.
Bedrooms With Light And Views
The bedroom accommodation is arranged over the first and second floors, giving Glendevon a flexible layout that will appeal to families, visiting guests or those needing dedicated work-from-home space. The split-level first floor landing leads to a bedroom/study, then the stairs continue to two more bedrooms separated by the main bathroom. A further staircase rises to two additional bedrooms and a second bathroom above.
The principal bedroom sits at the front of the house and is a particularly impressive room. Its bay window captures what is perhaps the finest view from the home, looking towards Morecambe Bay and the hills in the distance. The proportions are generous, with a fitted double cupboard, a second side window and excellent natural light throughout the day.
Close by, the main bathroom has been finished with thoughtful detail. French grey panelling, a freestanding bath and a generous shower create a refined and inviting space. Natural light enhances the room, while the two-tone scheme gives it warmth and personality.
The second bedroom is another comfortable double, with wooden-shuttered windows to the side and rear overlooking the gardens and neighbouring greenery, with glimpses of the Bay. Built-in cupboards provide useful storage, while the decorative scheme gives the room a calm and welcoming feel. The third bedroom on this floor is currently used as an office or study, although its size allows it to serve equally well as a further double bedroom.
Character On The Second Floor
The second floor adds further flexibility and charm. Here, two further rooms sit beneath the eaves. One is currently arranged as a bedroom, while the other is used as a painting studio, showing the flexibility this level can offer. Each enjoys undereaves storage, a wooden-shuttered window with a lovely view over rooftops towards Morecambe Bay, and an Art Nouveau style fireplace with open grate and display mantle. The back room has an extra storage cupboard with access to the loft and hot water cylinder.
A second bathroom with walk-in shower adds real practicality, especially when guests are staying. Finished with pink art deco-style tiling, it brings another note of personality to the house. This additional bathroom makes the upper floor feel self-contained and comfortable, rather than simply an overflow space.
Gardens And Outdoor Living
The raised front garden is home to a variety of fruit trees, herbs and flowering plants that make it a haven for birds and butterflies. Pass through a wrought-iron gate at the side of the house to find a seating area beside a flower bed which is currently planted with flowers and shrubs, but could easily be laid to lawn to provide extra seating space. Winding stone steps take you past a handmade oak fence to the upper garden, where there is more mature planting and a spectacular Japanese maple tree, with shady gravelled areas to sit and enjoy the Bay view.
The garden is not simply a backdrop to the house. It provides several distinct places to sit, dine, read or enjoy the changing light. Morning coffee, summer lunches, quiet evenings and family time all have their own natural setting here. A private single-width driveway at the front of the house can accommodate up to two vehicles. This is a valuable feature in such a convenient residential position, particularly for a family home close to the amenities of Grange-over-Sands.
Life In Grange-Over-Sands
Glendevon sits within easy reach of the heart of Grange-over-Sands, one of South Lakeland's most elegant coastal towns. Known for its gentle pace, Edwardian character and long promenade overlooking Morecambe Bay, Grange offers a distinctive blend of seaside calm and Lake District accessibility.
The town has a good range of everyday amenities, including independent shops, cafés, restaurants, a railway station, medical services and local schooling. The promenade and ornamental gardens provide beautiful places for a daily walk, while the surrounding lanes, woodland and fellside routes offer plenty for those who enjoy being outdoors.
Cartmel is nearby, with its celebrated food scene, racecourse and historic village centre. The wider Lake District National Park is also within easy reach, placing lakes, fells, walking routes and destination villages close enough for regular enjoyment rather than occasional visits. For travel further afield, the railway and road links connect conveniently towards Kendal, Ulverston, Lancaster and the M6.
Glendevon is a home of generous proportions, period charm and genuine liveability. Its bay views, flexible accommodation, characterful details and mature outdoor spaces give it a rare balance of elegance and practicality. For those seeking a substantial family home in one of the area's most appealing locations, it offers a refined and deeply comfortable way of living beside the bay.
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Tenure: Freehold
Parking options: Driveway
Garden details: Front Garden, Private Garden, Rear Garden



























