3-bedroom house · LA1 5NF
Sold STCReduced £10k (−5%) on 4 SepListed 109 days
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The Location Bishopdale Road is a popular residential address within the Marsh area of Lancaster, well placed for families, professionals and buyers looking for convenient access into the city and towards the coast.
The property sits towards the top of Bishopdale Road, giving it an elevated position and allowing impressive views across Morecambe Bay from the front of the home.
The area offers good access to local shops, schools, bus routes and everyday amenities, with Lancaster city centre, Morecambe, Bare and the Bay Gateway all within easy reach.
This makes the location practical for commuting while still offering a settled residential feel.
The position is particularly appealing for those who want a home with a view, as the outlook towards the bay is a real highlight.
Property Information Bishopdale Road is a three-bedroom semi-detached home offering spacious accommodation, off-street parking and plenty of scope for a new owner to update and personalise.
It is understood to be one of only a small number of homes on the street with its own driveway, which is a valuable benefit in this location.
The ground floor opens into a hallway where a useful home office area has been created beneath the stairs.
The main living space is open plan, combining a generous lounge and dining room with a wide layout, bay window and excellent natural light.
From the front of the room, there are far-reaching views across Morecambe Bay.
The space also includes built-in shelving and two feature fireplaces, one of which houses a woodburning stove, adding character to the room.
The kitchen sits open to the living and dining area and is fitted with traditional units painted in a striking red finish.
To the rear, a large conservatory provides an additional reception space overlooking the garden, with doors leading outside. Upstairs, there are three bedrooms and a family bathroom.
The two front bedrooms enjoy impressive bay views, while the rear bedroom offers a glimpse towards Lancaster Castle rooftops.
A loft room is accessed via a staircase from one of the bedrooms, providing useful additional space, subject to any necessary checks or consents.
Externally, the property has gardens to both the front and rear.
The rear garden is north-west facing, mature and well planted, with patio areas, established greenery, raised beds and steps leading through the garden.
At the end, there is a large workshop area and greenhouse, ideal for storage, hobbies or gardening.
Material Information Tenure: Freehold Property Type: Three-bedroom semi-detached home Parking: Driveway providing off-street parking Additional Space: Conservatory, loft room, workshop and greenhouse Key Features Three-bedroom semi-detached home Elevated position towards the top of Bishopdale Road Outstanding views across Morecambe Bay from the front One of only a small number on the street with a driveway Spacious open-plan lounge and dining room Bay-fronted living area with excellent natural light Two feature fireplaces, including a woodburning stove Built-in shelving and useful under-stairs office space Traditional kitchen open to the living space Large conservatory overlooking the rear garden Two front bedrooms enjoying impressive bay views Rear bedroom with rooftop view towards Lancaster Castle Loft room providing useful additional space Mature north-west facing rear garden Large workshop area and greenhouse to the rear Scope to update and personalise throughout EPC Rating: E Location Bishopdale Road is a popular residential address within the Marsh area of Lancaster, well placed for families, professionals and buyers looking for convenient access into the city and towards the coast.
The property sits towards the top of Bishopdale Road, giving it an elevated position and allowing impressive views across Morecambe Bay from the front of the home.
The area offers good access to local shops, schools, bus routes and everyday amenities, with Lancaster city centre, Morecambe, Bare and the Bay Gateway all within easy reach.
This makes the location practical for commuting while still offering a settled residential feel.
The position is particularly appealing for those who want a home with a view, as the outlook towards the bay is a real highlight.
Garden A mature north-west facing rear garden with paved seating areas, raised planted borders, established greenery, a greenhouse and access to a useful workshop area.
Parking - On Street Parking - Driveway
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