<|start_header_id|>assistant<|end_header_id|> Here is a summary of the property description in a single paragraph: Canal Cottage is a Grade II listed country house situated in about 6.5 acres of tranquil surroundings, including gardens, grass paddocks, and woodland ponds. The property is set in a popular rural location between Garstang and Lancaster, with exclusive canal frontage and excellent access to the A6 and M6 motorway network. The house, which dates back to the 19th century, features original character features such as open fireplaces and sash windows with shutters. It has three floors of living accommodation, including four double bedrooms, three reception rooms, a kitchen, and four bathrooms. The property also has a private driveway, gated private track, and a patio balcony with views of Lancaster Canal and the surrounding countryside. The gardens and grounds include a greenhouse, stone outbuilding store, orchard, and a canal-fronting private launch. The property is being sold by informal tender, with a guide price of over £600,000.