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Friars Lane, Barrow-in-furness, LA13 9NU

North West

£180,000

Listed on 29/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Detached
Area
1395 sqft

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This three-bedroom detached house in Barrow-in-Furness offers extended accommodation and is presented as a renovation project. The ground floor includes a bay-windowed lounge, a larger reception room arranged in several zones, and a conservatory. The kitchen has been removed, leaving the space ready for a new design and installation, with access through to the conservatory.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

72out of 100
Grade BGood opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £180,000, this detached three-bedroom home is priced at £129 per sq ft against a local average of £214, making the asking price a strong acquisition point. The extended layout, multiple reception areas, conservatory, gated driveway and detached garage give the project plenty to work with, while the visible condition calls for a substantial renovation rather than a cosmetic refresh.

The kitchen has been stripped back, finishes and flooring are worn in several rooms, and the garden needs clearing and landscaping. There is also visible staining to investigate. For buyers ready to reshape the interiors and outdoor space, the combination of a low entry price and generous existing accommodation is the main appeal.

Key opportunities

  • Redesign the stripped kitchen and refresh the worn finishes across the observed rooms to create a more cohesive interior.
  • Make use of the bay-windowed lounge, multi-zoned sitting room and conservatory to shape flexible living, dining and study areas.
  • Clear and landscape the garden, while making practical use of the gated driveway and detached garage with inspection pit.

Key risks

  • Stripped interiors, worn floors and damaged finishes across several observed rooms make this a substantial multi-room programme; allow for a full interior rebuild rather than a cosmetic refresh.
  • Visible staining should be investigated to establish its cause and whether further work is needed.

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Location

Friars Lane, Barrow-in-furness, LA13 9NU
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Roose Rail Station

    0.3 miles

    Train · Roose

  • Barrow-in-Furness Rail Station

    1.0 miles

    Train · Barrow-in-Furness

  • Dalton Rail Station

    2.6 miles

    Train · Dalton-in-Furness

  • Askam Rail Station

    4.9 miles

    Train · Askam-in-Furness

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

Monthly Repayments
£735
Based on a loan of £135,000 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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