3-bedroom house · LA1 5HQ
Sold STCReduced £10k (−5%) on 3 JulListed 185 days
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The Location Positioned on the corner of Rossall Road and West Road in the well-established Scale Hall area of Lancaster, this is a location that has long been a firm favourite with families.
It’s easy to see why. Local shops, schools and everyday essentials are all close by, while regular bus routes make getting into Lancaster city centre or across to Morecambe straightforward.
The streets here have a settled, lived-in feel, where many homes have been held within the same families for years.
It’s the kind of area where people put down roots, drawn by the practicality of the setting and the sense of community that comes with it.
The Property Set on a prominent corner plot, this three-bedroom semi-detached home offers a rare sense of space both inside and out.
The garden wraps around the property, creating a long, sweeping frontage that immediately sets it apart and gives it real presence from the street.
Step inside and the home feels well cared for, with a layout that has clearly worked for decades.
The living room sits to the front, where a bay window frames views over the garden and fills the space with natural light.
It’s a comfortable room for everyday living, centred around a gas fire that adds warmth in the evenings.
To the rear, the kitchen opens into a dining area, forming a space that has always been the heart of the home.
There is a natural flow here, with room for a table and a clear connection out to the garden. A log-burning stove adds character and creates a cosy focal point, particularly through the colder months.
The kitchen itself is practical and usable, yet offers clear scope for modernisation, giving buyers the opportunity to reimagine the space into a more contemporary family hub over time.
Upstairs, there are three bedrooms in a traditional arrangement, with two well-proportioned doubles and a third single that could equally serve as a nursery, dressing room or home office.
The bathroom has been adapted into a wet room, offering flexibility for a range of needs. Outside is where this home truly stands out.
The rear garden is south-facing, allowing it to enjoy sunlight throughout the day, and has been thoughtfully arranged with a mix of lawn, planting and patio areas.
There is also a secure, gated driveway providing off-street parking, along with a greenhouse and a substantial shed.
The overall plot offers real potential, whether that’s extending (subject to permissions), landscaping, or simply enjoying the space as it is.
After more than 50 years as a much-loved family home, this is a property that offers both a sense of history and a genuine opportunity for the next owners to settle in and make it their own.
Material Information Council Tax Band B Freehold property Gas central heating throughout Worcester combi boiler installed in 2019, last serviced in 2025 Log-burning stove to the dining area Wet room adapted by Lancaster City Council with assisted features Secure gated driveway providing off-street parking EPC Rating: D Location Positioned on the corner of Rossall Road and West Road in the well-established Scale Hall area of Lancaster, this is a location that has long been a firm favourite with families.
It’s easy to see why. Local shops, schools and everyday essentials are all close by, while regular bus routes make getting into Lancaster city centre or across to Morecambe straightforward.
The streets here have a settled, lived-in feel, where many homes have been held within the same families for years.
It’s the kind of area where people put down roots, drawn by the practicality of the setting and the sense of community that comes with it.
Garden A generous wraparound garden with a sunny south-facing rear, offering a mix of open lawn and planted beds.
A tucked-away section provides a more private, sheltered spot, framed by established hedging. Parking - Driveway
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