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Harewood Avenue, Lancaster

North West

£305,000

Listed on 29/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
2
Type
Bungalow

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This two-bedroom dormer-style bungalow is set on a generous plot with lawned gardens, a driveway and a garage. The accommodation includes a rear-facing sun porch, hallway, dining room, lounge, kitchen-diner, shower room, separate WC and a ground-floor double bedroom with fitted wardrobes. A further double bedroom occupies the first floor, with additional under-eaves storage. The property is described as well maintained and is located within reach of local amenities. The existing loft conversion has been in place for decades, but the agent has not been provided with planning permission or Building Regulations documentation. Buyers should check its status and suitability for their intended use. Council Tax is Band D.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

51out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity

Confidence: LOW

This is a light cosmetic project rather than a major refurb: the photographed rooms look clean and usable, with older finishes that offer scope to refresh the interiors over time. The maintained garden, driveway and garage add practical appeal, while the dormer layout and useful under-eaves storage give the house some character. The shower room’s brown patterned tiles are a particularly clear candidate for an update.

At 51/100, this is a weaker overall opportunity, though the score is not driven by a finding that the asking price is too high: floor area is missing, so value against local £/sq ft cannot yet be judged. The loft conversion’s planning and building-regulation documentation and suitability are unresolved, so buyers should establish its status before relying on that space.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the older décor, carpets and fittings across the photographed living spaces as a manageable cosmetic project.
  • Update the distinctive brown patterned shower-room finishes.
  • Make the most of the broad, maintained rear garden, driveway parking and visible garage.

Key risks

  • The loft conversion’s planning and Building Regulations documentation have not been made available, and its suitability is unresolved.

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Map

Location

Harewood Avenue, Lancaster
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Lancaster Rail Station

    1.8 miles

    Train · Lancaster

  • Bare Lane Rail Station

    3.9 miles

    Train · Bare

  • Morecambe Rail Station

    4.5 miles

    Train · Morecambe

  • Heysham Port Rail Station

    5.0 miles

    Train · Heysham

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%

Current average variable rate is 6.60%

Monthly Repayments
£1,152
Based on a loan of £228,750 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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