Sunny Lea, Gressingham
North West
£379,000
Listed on 15/09/2026
Listed on 15/09/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
3Type
DetachedArea
1581 sqftFeatures
- Garage
- Garden
Description
This detached three-bedroom house occupies a private plot of approximately 0.75 acres in Gressingham. The accommodation includes several reception and ancillary spaces, with scope for a substantial refurbishment and possible reworking of the layout. The grounds include established planting and lawn, while a double garage with three-phase electricity and two further outbuildings provide additional storage or workshop space. Any alternative use or further enhancement would be subject to the necessary consents.
The property is freehold and has an EPC rating of F, with a stated potential rating of C. Mains electricity and water are connected; the property has a septic tank which is presumed non-compliant. Broadband speeds of up to 1000 Mbps are stated as available. Gressingham is a rural village in the Lune Valley, with amenities in nearby Hornby and Kirkby Lonsdale, and road and rail connections to surrounding centres.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
56out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
At £379,000, the asking price is 12.1% below the local average per square foot, giving buyers a relatively inexpensive entry point for a detached character home on an exceptional 0.75-acre private plot. The mature grounds, multiple reception and ancillary spaces, double garage with three-phase electricity and two outbuildings give this substantial project plenty to work with. The interiors need a full refurbishment, with dated finishes and some marked or damaged surfaces; the old kitchen and bathroom offer clear scope to create a more contemporary home.
Renovation economics are a softer point: the asking price is reasonable enough, yet £75,000 of quoted works still lifts all-in spend towards £454,000, about 5% ahead of typical local benchmarks for this size. Not necessarily a deal-breaker for a project buyer, but it caps the headline score.
Key opportunities
- Refurbish and personalise the characterful house, updating the kitchen, bathroom, finishes and flooring across its generous accommodation.
- Make the most of the 0.75-acre grounds, with established planting and lawn offering scope to shape a private garden.
- Put the double garage, three-phase electricity and two outbuildings to practical use for workshop, storage or other suitable purposes.
Key risks
- The full-house project, with a £55,000–£95,000 works range and worn or damaged finishes across several rooms, calls for a substantial budget and programme rather than a cosmetic refresh.
- The listing says the septic tank is presumed non-compliant; its condition and any required works need verification.
- The older flat-roofed glazed addition and outbuildings need closer inspection.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Wennington Rail Station
2.8 miles
Train · Wennington
Carnforth Rail Station
4.7 miles
Train · Carnforth
Bentham Rail Station
6.0 miles
Train · High Bentham
Silverdale Rail Station
6.8 miles
Train · Silverdale
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