Marsh Lane, Askam-in-Furness
North West
£249,950
Listed on 08/10/2026
Listed on 08/10/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
3Type
Detached BungalowFeatures
- Garage
- Garden
- Parking
Description
This three-bedroom detached bungalow is situated in Askam-in-Furness, close to local amenities, transport links, the railway station and coastal beaches. It is offered with vacant possession and is described as requiring updating, with some work already completed.
The accommodation includes an entrance vestibule and hall, a spacious lounge with a bay window, a fitted kitchen, three bedrooms and a recently fitted bathroom. There is also a utility room and a conservatory. Gas central heating and double glazing are stated.
Outside, double gates lead to a parking area and a garage with an adjoining workshop. The front garden includes paved areas and planting, while the rear garden has a lawn, mature shrubs and trees, a paved seating area and an outhouse/utility space. The property offers scope for further updating, subject to inspection of the existing work and the condition of the buildings and services.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
52out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity
Confidence: LOW
This detached bungalow offers a manageable updating project, with dated lounge and bedroom finishes that could be refreshed through redecoration and new flooring. The fitted kitchen and relatively modern bathroom appear usable, while the mature garden, ample parking and garage with workshop add practical appeal. The outbuilding has damaged render and exposed masonry, so its repair scope and underlying condition are worth checking.
The overall score is 52/100, grade D: the project has some useful features, but the opportunity is difficult to judge fully because the floor area is missing, so value against local £/sq ft cannot yet be assessed. The stated renovation range is £7,000–£15,000; the purchase price plus renovation midpoint is about £260,950, but without floor area or a stated resale value, the economics remain uncertain.
Key opportunities
- Refresh dated lounge and bedroom wall finishes and carpets to give the main living spaces a more current feel.
- Make use of the established rear garden, with pruning and clearance to better reveal its lawn and paved seating areas.
- The garage and workshop provide useful additional space alongside the bungalow’s ample parking.
Key risks
- The outbuilding has a substantial area of missing render and exposed masonry; inspect the wall and establish the repair scope.
- Low-level wall marking is visible in a photographed bedroom; check the cause and whether any remedial work is needed.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Askam Rail Station
0.2 miles
Train · Askam-in-Furness
Dalton Rail Station
2.7 miles
Train · Dalton-in-Furness
Millom Rail Station
2.9 miles
Train · Millom
Kirkby-in-Furness Rail Station
3.1 miles
Train · Kirkby in Furness
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