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Ruskin Avenue, Leyland

North West

£110,000

Listed on 07/08/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
2
Type
Semi Detached
Area
578 sqft

Features

  • Garden

Description

Ben Rose Estate Agents is pleased to introduce this two-bedroom semi-detached home, located in a desirable area of Leyland, Lancashire. This property presents a prime opportunity for first-time buyers eager to infuse their own style into a home, as well as for investors looking at properties with significant potential for enhancement. While the residence requires comprehensive modernization throughout, its strategic location offers easy access to local amenities including supermarkets, shops, schools, and leisure options, with Leyland town center just moments away. Additionally, excellent transport links are nearby, ensuring straightforward commuting across the North West via regular bus services and Leyland railway station which connects directly to Preston, Manchester, and Liverpool alongside easy access to major motorways (M6, M61, and M65). Upon entering the property, you'll find a welcoming reception hall leading directly into a spacious lounge filled with light from a large front-facing bay window and featuring attractive laminate flooring. A doorway then leads you into the kitchen that includes integrated appliances and practical under-stair storage while offering views over the rear yard through its tiled flooring. The first floor accommodates two generously sized bedrooms; the principal bedroom overlooks the front of the house and includes built-in storage shelving while the second bedroom has a serene rear-facing view. Completing this level is a three-piece family bathroom equipped with a bath that features an overhead shower. Externally, there is a low-maintenance flagged garden at the front bordered by walls and enhanced by gravel. Ample residential parking is available close by. The enclosed rear yard provides private outdoor space that requires little upkeep. With its balanced layout and highly regarded location combined with substantial renovation possibilities, this property stands as an exceptional chance for those looking to create their dream home or invest in an asset with considerable future value.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

55out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £110,000, this two-bedroom Leyland semi-detached is priced attractively against the local benchmark: its £190 per sq ft is 16.9% below the local average, making the asking price a clear acquisition opportunity. The separate lounge and kitchen, bay window and handy transport links give the project a useful starting point, while the kitchen’s damaged and unfinished surfaces make it a natural focus for a medium-scale update, alongside redecoration and flooring improvements.

The balance is not without pressure: once purchase and works are considered, the overall cost looks tight against local benchmarks. The available views show the exterior and roof broadly intact, with no obvious major structural issue, but the visible internal work still needs careful planning to protect the value of the opportunity.

Key opportunities

  • Acquire at a £/sqf level below the local average, giving the project an attractive entry point.
  • Rework the damaged, incomplete-looking kitchen and refresh worn finishes to give the interior a more coherent feel.
  • Make the separate lounge and two-bedroom layout work harder with updated decoration and flooring; the bay window adds character to the main living space.

Key risks

  • Visible peeling, staining and patch repairs across several internal views mean the extent of surface preparation should be checked as the work is planned.
  • The kitchen has substantial visible damage or incompleteness, so its condition and the scope of replacement work warrant close inspection.

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Map

Location

Ruskin Avenue, Leyland
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Leyland Rail Station

    0.3 miles

    Train · Leyland

  • Lostock Hall Rail Station

    1.9 miles

    Train · Lostock Hall

  • Buckshaw Parkway Rail Station

    2.1 miles

    Train · Buckshaw Village

  • Bamber Bridge Rail Station

    2.5 miles

    Train · Bamber Bridge

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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
£449
Based on a loan of £82,500 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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