# 3 bedroom house for sale (LA15 8TG) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 3 BAKER CLOSE, DALTON-IN-FURNESS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS LA15 8TG | | Price | £240,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | C | | Last sold | £230,000 Feb 2026 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 26/08/2035 - **Current heating cost:** £742/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £9,000 ### Recommendations - U (£8,000 - £10,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2305-4615-4002-0028-3202) ## Description This delightful house offers a perfect blend of modern living and comfort, boasting a contemporary design that is both stylish and functional. Situated close to local amenities, schools, and parks, this property is an excellent choice for families and professionals alike. Tucked away in a well-connected location, this modern mid-terraced home offers stylish living across three well-designed levels. To the front, a private driveway provides convenient off-street parking and direct access to the integral garage—ideal for storage or additional vehicle space. Step through the contemporary front door into a welcoming entrance hall. Here, you’ll find immediate access to a sleek downstairs WC, a practical utility room with space for essential appliances, and internal access to the garage. A staircase invites you to the heart of the home on the first floor. Upstairs, the spacious lounge is perfect for relaxing or entertaining, with room for a full three-piece suite or a generous L-shaped sofa. Large windows invite natural light, enhancing the airy and inviting feel of the space. Flowing seamlessly from the lounge is the modern kitchen-diner—stylish and functional in equal measure. Featuring silestone worktops, a double oven and six ring gas hob, the kitchen is designed with both form and function in mind. There's ample room for a dining table, making this space ideal for everything from casual meals to dinner parties. French doors lead directly to the rear garden, creating a lovely indoor-outdoor connection. On the top floor, the two generous double bedrooms offer comfort and space, while the third bedroom—currently used as a vanity room—presents a flexible option for a nursery, study, or guest room. The family bathroom is finished to a high standard, featuring modern fixtures and sleek grey tiling for a contemporary touch. This property blends practicality with style, making it a perfect choice for first-time buyers, young professionals, or families looking to make their next move. **Reception** - 4.08 x 4.09 (13'4" x 13'5" ) - **Kitchen Diner** - 5.08 x 3.40 (16'7" x 11'1" ) - **Bedroom One** - 2.78 x 4.14 (9'1" x 13'6" ) - **Bedroom Two** - 2.79 x 3.44 (9'1" x 11'3" ) - **Bedroom Three** - 3.08 x 2.21 (10'1" x 7'3" ) - **Ensuite** - 0.88 x 2.25 (2'10" x 7'4" ) - **Shower Room** - 2.36 x 2.17 (7'8" x 7'1" ) - **Integral Garage** - 2.89 x 6.19 (9'5" x 20'3" ) - **Downstairs Wc** - 1.94 x 1.21 (6'4" x 3'11" ) - **Utility** - 3.00 x 2.40 (9'10" x 7'10" ) - ## Property Photos - ![DSC03051.JPG](/listings/photos/166437866/1268823) - DSC03051.JPG - ![DSC03055.JPG](/listings/photos/166437866/1268824) - DSC03055.JPG - ![DSC03047.JPG](/listings/photos/166437866/1268825) - DSC03047.JPG - ![DSC03038.JPG](/listings/photos/166437866/1268826) - DSC03038.JPG - ![DSC03050.JPG](/listings/photos/166437866/1268827) - DSC03050.JPG - ![DSC03049.JPG](/listings/photos/166437866/1268828) - DSC03049.JPG - ![DSC03048.JPG](/listings/photos/166437866/1268829) - DSC03048.JPG - ![DSC03045.JPG](/listings/photos/166437866/1268830) - DSC03045.JPG - ![DSC03042.JPG](/listings/photos/166437866/1268831) - DSC03042.JPG - ![DSC03044.JPG](/listings/photos/166437866/1268832) - DSC03044.JPG - ![DSC03039.JPG](/listings/photos/166437866/1268833) - DSC03039.JPG - ![DSC03040.JPG](/listings/photos/166437866/1268834) - DSC03040.JPG - ![DSC03041.JPG](/listings/photos/166437866/1268835) - DSC03041.JPG - ![DSC03043.JPG](/listings/photos/166437866/1268836) - DSC03043.JPG - ![DSC03046.JPG](/listings/photos/166437866/1268837) - DSC03046.JPG - ![DSC03052.JPG](/listings/photos/166437866/1268838) - DSC03052.JPG ## Floorplans - ![fp (1).jpg](/listings/photos/166437866/1268839) - fp (1).jpg ## EPC Graphs - ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/166437866/1268840) - EE Rating ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 3 BAKER CLOSE, DALTON-IN-FURNESS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA15 8TG | £230,000 | 12/02/2026 | Terraced | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | [Same street] 6 BAKER CLOSE, DALTON-IN-FURNESS, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, CUMBRIA, LA15 8TG | £225,000 | 19/08/2022 | Semi-detached | | 62 QUEEN STREET, DALTON-IN-FURNESS, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, CUMBRIA, LA15 8EH | £50,000 | 16/11/2021 | Other | | 15 WILLIAM CLOSE, DALTON-IN-FURNESS, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, CUMBRIA, LA15 8JD | £115,000 | 30/09/2021 | Other | | 20 CAVENDISH STREET, DALTON-IN-FURNESS, BARROW-IN-FURNESS, CUMBRIA, LA15 8SP | £110,000 | 30/09/2021 | Other | **Street average:** £225,000 (1 sale) **Area average:** £91,667 (3 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £33,000 (1 Other, LA15, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +627.3% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (North West). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £859/mo - **Realistic:** £954/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,049/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Barrow-in-Furness (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £633/mo ## Rental Comparables *Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.* | Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on | |------|------|------|------|------| | 3 Bed Terraced House, Stafford Street, LA15 | £800/mo | 3 | 0.12 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Terraced House, Queen Street, LA15 | £925/mo | 3 | 0.15 miles | OpenRent | | 3 Bed Flat, Wellington St, LA15 | £800/mo | 3 | 0.33 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £842/mo (3 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.33% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £100,000 - **Target investor price (1%):** £80,000 *Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on OpenRent comparables.* ## Rent-driven metrics *Based on OpenRent comparables (median £800/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 4% - **Cost-to-rent:** 25× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-250/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -4.3% *Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £2,124/m² ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for North West; All dwelling types series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 7.1% - **5y growth (index):** 25.2% - **10y growth (index):** 58.3% ## Flood risk - **Zone:** 1 - **Risk:** Low - **Source:** Job (default Low) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)