4 Bed Terraced House For Sale

This riverside home is part of a unique mill conversion, combining the heritage of a historic building with the comfort of modern living. Its characterful design, waterside setting and generous proportions create a home that is both welcoming and distinctive, offering a lifestyle perfectly balanced between history and contemporary convenience.

The building has stood proudly since 1797, originally serving the Dolphinholme Worsted Mill, a key player in the textile industry, known for producing fine quality thread and uniforms during the Napoleonic Wars. In its day, the mill was an innovator, among the first to introduce gas lighting to its workspaces. The remains of its gasworks still survive as a scheduled monument, a reminder of the pioneering spirit of the era. Over the decades, the mill buildings were adapted to many uses, from a gentlemen’s club and a dining hall to a badminton court and rifle range, before their careful conversion into riverside homes in the late twentieth century. Evidence of this layered past remains visible today in the carved date stone on the gable end and in the presence of the neighbouring Grade II listed bridge that spans the River Wyre.

The village of Dolphinholme is as charming as its history. Sitting on the edge of the Forest of Bowland, designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, it offers endless opportunities for walking, cycling and exploring the countryside. The coast is also just a short drive away, making the location versatile for both rural and coastal lifestyles. The village itself thrives with a close knit community centred around its two churches, a traditional pub and the welcoming village hall. Families will find excellent schooling nearby, with the local primary rated “Good” by Ofsted, and easy links to Lancaster Grammar Schools, Lancaster University, UCLan and the University of Cumbria. With Lancaster city centre and the M6 motorway only minutes away, Dolphinholme provides the perfect combination of rural tranquillity and practical connectivity.