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Preston New Road, Blackpool, Lancashire

North West

£285,000

Listed on 14/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Semi Detached

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden

Description

This substantial semi-detached family home presents an excellent opportunity for renovation and personalization. Located in the desirable Marton area of Blackpool, the property boasts spacious reception rooms, a fitted kitchen, and a conservatory, all complemented by traditional character and generous outdoor space. The distinctive Tudor-style architecture adds charm, while the versatile loft space offers potential for further development, subject to planning permissions. As you enter, the welcoming hallway leads to the main living areas, where traditional features and ample proportions create a warm atmosphere. The inviting living room features a large bay window that overlooks the front garden, enhancing its appeal for family gatherings. Adjacent is a separate dining room, ideal for formal meals, which connects seamlessly to the conservatory, providing a bright space with views of the lush garden. The kitchen is practical, featuring an extensive range of fitted units and generous work surfaces, with an adjoining utility area and a convenient ground-floor shower room. The first floor offers a spacious principal bedroom alongside another substantial room with fitted wardrobes, perfect for various uses, and a family bathroom. Externally, the property benefits from a generous rear garden with mature landscaping and a detached garage for parking or storage. The location provides easy access to local amenities, schools, and transport connections, making it an attractive option for families seeking a home with significant modernisation potential.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

56out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity

Confidence: LOW

This is a substantial, characterful three-bedroom home with spacious reception rooms, a conservatory, an established garden and a detached garage. Its patterned finishes, older kitchen and dated bathroom suites give a buyer a clear canvas for a light modernisation, with the renovation range of £5,000–£13,000 indicating a relatively contained project. The loft room and the home’s three-floor layout add to its versatility, while any further loft potential would need to be checked.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the patterned wallpaper, carpets and decorative finishes to give the spacious reception rooms a more contemporary feel while retaining their character.
  • Update the visibly dated fitted kitchen and bathroom suites as desired; the kitchen appears usable, so improvements can be planned around priorities.
  • Make the most of the conservatory, established garden and versatile loft room as part of a broader personalisation of the home.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Preston New Road, Blackpool, Lancashire
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Based on a loan of £213,750 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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