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Quernmore, Lancaster, Lancashire

North West

£415,000

Listed on 11/08/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Bungalow
Area
1624 sqft

Features

  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This is a unique opportunity to acquire a detached bungalow in need of comprehensive renovation, situated on an expansive 0.52-acre plot in the picturesque village of Quernmore. The property offers exceptional potential for customization and redevelopment, allowing buyers to create a tailored living space that fully capitalizes on its elevated position with stunning views over Morecambe Bay and the Lake District. Located just three miles from Lancaster, this home benefits from serene rural surroundings while being conveniently close to urban amenities, quality schools, and excellent transport links via the M6 and West Coast Main Line. The property has received encouraging pre-application feedback from Lancaster City Council regarding the possibility of a replacement dwelling, indicating that development proposals would likely be viewed favorably. While requiring complete renovation throughout, it presents an excellent blank canvas that invites restoration and creativity. Inside, the current layout includes various rooms such as an entrance hallway, kitchen diner, lounge, sun room, utility room, bathroom, and three double bedrooms—ideal for reimagining into a modern family home. Additionally, there are possibilities for extension using the adjoining garage and loft space. Two outbuildings are also included on-site which could be repurposed into office space or additional living quarters upon obtaining necessary permissions. With its generous outdoor areas and remarkable redevelopment potential, this property is limited only by your vision. Please note: prospective buyers will need to undergo Anti-Money Laundering checks as part of the purchasing process.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

50out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

This detached bungalow offers a substantial project on a generous 0.52-acre plot, with an elevated rural setting, open views and broad gated access. The visible interiors and grounds are in poor condition, giving a buyer scope to reshape the existing home and tackle the overgrown garden and neglected outbuildings. The asking price of £415,000 is about 6% below the local average per square foot, which helps the entry-price story, but purchase and works costs look tight against local benchmarks, so the numbers need careful testing. Positive pre-application advice for a replacement dwelling is a point of interest, not a guarantee of consent. Limited photo coverage makes the renovation assessment further provisional.

Key opportunities

  • Use the detached single-storey footprint as a canvas for a comprehensive redesign, with the visible living area and kitchen ready for a fresh scheme.
  • Make the 0.52-acre plot, open views and broad access part of a stronger overall setting by clearing and improving the overgrown grounds.
  • Explore how the garage, outbuildings and reported positive pre-application advice might support future plans, subject to verifying feasibility and obtaining any required consents.

Key risks

  • Worn finishes, damaged ceiling covering, cluttered grounds and neglected outbuildings point to a heavy, whole-property programme; allow for a full interior rebuild and significant clearance rather than a cosmetic refresh.

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Location

Quernmore, Lancaster, Lancashire
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Lancaster Rail Station

    3.8 miles

    Train · Lancaster

  • Bare Lane Rail Station

    5.6 miles

    Train · Bare

  • Morecambe Rail Station

    6.7 miles

    Train · Morecambe

  • Carnforth Rail Station

    7.4 miles

    Train · Carnforth

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

Monthly Repayments
£1,696
Based on a loan of £311,250 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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