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Wentworth Crescent, Morecambe, LA3

North West

£160,000

Listed on 29/08/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
2
Type
Semi Detached Bungalow
Area
671 sqft

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

Nestled in the well-established Westgate area of Morecambe, this two-bedroom semi-detached bungalow at Wentworth Crescent presents a bright and spacious opportunity for those looking to personalize their home. The property boasts generous room sizes and ample storage, appealing particularly to downsizers or buyers eager to make their mark. The layout is practical, with a central hallway connecting all rooms, enhancing the usability of the space. The living room is a standout feature, measuring over 17 feet in length, allowing for comfortable seating arrangements and an inviting atmosphere filled with natural light from the broad front window. Towards the rear, the kitchen offers a functional layout with an L-shaped arrangement of units, providing a solid foundation for future updates. A door leads to an older timber-framed lean-to conservatory, which may require replacement but also presents an exciting opportunity to enhance the connection between the home and garden. The two bedrooms include a generous master with built-in wardrobes and a second room suitable for guests or as a home office. A three-piece bathroom completes the internal layout. Outside, the property features a driveway leading to an older detached garage and a private back garden with lawn and paved areas, perfect for creating a low-maintenance outdoor retreat. While the property would benefit from redecoration and modernization, its strong fundamentals—good room sizes, plenty of storage, and a quiet location—make it an ideal canvas for your vision. Additionally, the large loft offers potential for conversion, subject to necessary permissions, adding further value to this promising home.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

39out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

This two-bedroom bungalow has a bright, spacious living room, useful built-in storage and a practical single-level layout in an established Westgate setting. The dated finishes offer scope to refresh the interior, while the garden could be tidied and the deteriorated lean-to gives a chance to rethink the connection to the outside space. The listing also mentions loft-conversion potential, subject to permissions and professional advice.

The main constraint is the price: £160,000 is about 10% above the local average per square foot, so price is not a value advantage here. With the stated £18,000–£35,000 refurbishment range, the purchase plus midpoint works cost comes to about £186,500, stretched against the local benchmark for a home of this size. That comparison is with current local average value, not a forecast of the property's value after renovation. The dated presentation gives a buyer a clear project, but the numbers make careful budgeting and purchase-price discipline important.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the dated wall and ceiling finishes, carpets and older kitchen fittings to give the bright, spacious living room and practical layout a more contemporary feel.
  • Rework the deteriorated timber-framed lean-to—through repair, replacement or removal—to create a better connection between the house and garden.
  • Tidy the lawn, planting and aged paving; the listing also notes loft-conversion potential, subject to permissions and professional advice.

Key risks

  • The asking price plus the £18,000–£35,000 refurbishment range leaves the purchase and works budget stretched against the local average benchmark for this 671 sq ft home; that benchmark is not a post-renovation value forecast.
  • Ceiling discolouration is visible in a bedroom and should be investigated to establish its cause.
  • The lean-to conservatory is visibly deteriorated, and its condition and suitable scope of work need inspection.

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Based on a loan of £120,000 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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