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Haverbreaks Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1

North West

£795,000

Listed on 24/04/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
4
Type
Detached
Area
2918 sqft

Features

  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

Nestled in one of Lancaster's esteemed residential neighborhoods, this detached home offers a unique opportunity for buyers looking to invest in a property with considerable renovation potential. Set on a spacious, west-facing plot that directly backs onto the scenic Lancaster Canal, this residence has been cherished by its owners for many years and now awaits new vision and enhancements. With ample scope for modernization and potential development (subject to local consents), this property could be transformed into an exceptional family home. The existing layout spans a single storey, featuring a generous entrance hall leading into a vast open-plan kitchen and dining space that exceeds 10 meters in length. This area serves as the home's focal point, complemented by an additional living room with double doors that connect to a sun lounge, illuminated by skylights and offering serene garden views. Three sizable double bedrooms boast built-in wardrobes or fitted furniture, providing convenient storage solutions. A four-piece bathroom and separate shower room are strategically located near the bedrooms, enhancing functionality. The utility room provides practical access to the drive and garage, while the first-floor space above the garage presents versatile options, such as guest accommodation or a dedicated office area—complete with its own bathroom and stunning vistas of the canal. Externally, the property features substantial off-street parking and an expansive rear garden that is predominantly lawned. The garden is bordered by mature shrubs for added privacy and includes fruit trees, a summerhouse serviced with power, and a timber storage cabin. A charming pathway through bamboo planting leads down to the canal side. This offering is not just about finding shelter; it encompasses immense investment potential in one of Lancaster’s highly sought-after locales. This chain-free opportunity should not be overlooked.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

40out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

The standout is the setting: a substantial detached home on a secluded west-facing plot backing onto the Lancaster Canal, with a large maintained garden, driveway, garage and solar panels. Spacious living areas and the flexible upper-level space above the garage give the property plenty to work with, while the dated finishes across several rooms offer a clear medium-scale modernisation project.

The asking price is the main drawback: at £272/sqf, it is around 18.5% above the local average of £230/sqf. With a mid-to-substantial programme of works on top, the purchase-and-improvement spend looks stretched against local benchmarks for this floor area; that comparison is not a forecast of the home's value after renovation. The strong setting and fundamentals are appealing, but the current price makes this a low-opportunity proposition overall.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the dated kitchens, bathrooms, flooring and finishes across the photographed rooms to give the generous accommodation a more cohesive, contemporary feel.
  • Make the most of the large living and dining areas, sunroom and flexible upper-level space above the garage, subject to any required feasibility checks and consents.
  • Enjoy and enhance the secluded west-facing garden, mature planting and canal-side setting; the driveway, garage and visible solar panels add useful existing features.

Key risks

  • At the current asking price, the purchase plus a substantial improvement programme looks stretched against local benchmarks for a home of this floor area.
  • The all-in picture is soft after allowing for the asking price and a non-cosmetic works programme — roughly 22% above what comparable floor area achieves locally in current condition. Finished value after works is not modelled here.

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Map

Location

Haverbreaks Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Lancaster Rail Station

    0.9 miles

    Train · Lancaster

  • Bare Lane Rail Station

    2.9 miles

    Train · Bare

  • Morecambe Rail Station

    3.4 miles

    Train · Morecambe

  • Heysham Port Rail Station

    4.2 miles

    Train · Heysham

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Finance

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

Monthly Repayments
£3,248
Based on a loan of £596,250 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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Pricing

Price history

-4.2% since listed
£795,000£35,000(-4.2%)
22/07/2026
Current price
£830,000Initial listing
22/06/2026

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