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A Characterful Victorian Farmhouse in Lostock Gralam with Generous Family Living

North West

£600,000

Listed on 15/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
5
Type
Detached
Area
2157 sqft

Features

  • Garden

Description

This five-bedroom Victorian farmhouse in Lostock Gralam offers substantial accommodation across three levels, with several separate reception rooms and retained period details. The ground floor includes a lounge with a bay window and fireplace, a dining room, a family room and a generously sized kitchen. The listing describes the kitchen as having extensive cabinetry, preparation space and integrated appliances, with a connection to the family room. The original stairwell and a restored fireplace with reclaimed Victorian details are among the features noted in the description. The bedrooms are arranged over the upper floors. The principal bedroom and another bedroom have en-suite shower rooms, with a family bathroom serving the other accommodation. Two further rooms sit beneath the roofline and could suit a range of uses. The house is stated to extend to 2,157 sq ft. The property stands on a corner plot described as approximately a quarter of an acre, with a private west-facing garden and views over neighbouring fields. Lostock Gralam station and a range of village amenities are described as being within walking distance. The existing room sizes and layout provide scope for a purchaser to consider future changes, subject to suitability and any necessary consents.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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56out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

Rose Tree Farm’s strongest appeal is its Victorian scale and character: high ceilings, period details and several separate reception rooms, set on a substantial, private west-facing garden with views across fields. The photographed interiors are clean and serviceable; the older kitchen and bathroom finishes offer scope for selective cosmetic updates rather than a major overhaul. Its village-edge setting also pairs a countryside feel with the station and local amenities within walking distance.

At £600,000, the asking price is about £278/sq ft, slightly above the local average of £271/sq ft, so price is not a particular bargain. With the light refurb allowance, purchase plus works also looks tight against local benchmarks. The character, generous proportions and setting give the project plenty to work with, but the numbers call for care rather than assuming easy value uplift.

Key opportunities

  • Retain and build on the Victorian character, including the high ceilings, original stairwell and period fireplaces.
  • Refresh the older kitchen and bathroom finishes selectively while keeping the clean, usable interiors.
  • Make the most of the private west-facing garden, mature planting and field views.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Current average variable rate is 6.60%

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£2,267
Based on a loan of £450,000 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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