# 3 bedroom terraced house for sale (LA3 3BP) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 23 AKEMAN CLOSE, MORECAMBE, LANCASHIRE LA3 3BP | | Price | £219,950 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | C | | Last sold | £212,500 Apr 2026 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 14/08/2035 - **Current heating cost:** £856/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/3835-2728-0500-0305-3292) ## Description This well-presented three-bedroom townhouse, built in 2004, offers flexible living space over three floors in a quiet cul-de-sac setting. The layout works well for families, professionals, or anyone who wants adaptable rooms with modern finishes. The ground floor includes a bedroom, shower room, conservatory, and a practical utility area within the integral garage. The first floor is the main living hub, with a modern kitchen at the front and a spacious reception room to the rear, complete with sliding doors, a Juliette balcony, and garden views. The top floor has two double bedrooms with built-in storage and a modern bathroom. Outside, the rear garden is enclosed and low-maintenance with both decked and paved seating areas, while the front driveway provides off-road parking. Located at the end of the close, the property benefits from a quiet position with no through traffic, yet remains within easy reach of Morecambe’s shops, schools, seafront, and transport links. **Location** - Akeman Close is a well-presented residential cul-de-sac within easy reach of Morecambe’s amenities and transport connections. Morecambe town centre, the seafront, and the Bay Gateway are all a short drive away, providing quick access to Lancaster, the M6, and surrounding villages, perfect for those travelling for work. Everyday essentials including supermarkets, restaurants, shops, and schools are all in easy reach making it a convenient location for professionals and busy families. The area also benefits from good public transport connections, with regular bus services into Morecambe town centre, Lancaster city centre and Heysham village so you'll never be stuck for things to do. Akeman Close’s end-of-road position adds to its appeal, offering a peaceful setting while still being part of an established family-friendly neighbourhood. **Let's Look Inside** - The ground floor opens into a hallway leading to a bedroom at the rear, ideal as a guest room, home office, or separate living space. Next to it, there’s a dedicated shower room with a shower enclosure, low flush toilet and floating sink, a useful addition for multi-generational households and busy families. At the rear, the conservatory extends the living space and offers direct access to the garden, making it a bright, usable room throughout much of the year that can be opened up in the warmer months. An internal door from the entrance hall leads to a utility area, created by sectioning part of the integral garage. This utility space is fitted with work surfaces on both sides, giving extra room for laundry appliances or storage, keeping noise and clutter to a minimum in the home. The remaining front section of the garage is still accessible via an internal UPVC door, or an up and over door from the driveway and is well-suited as a workshop, bike store, or for general storage. The first floor contains the main living areas. At the front, the kitchen is fitted with ample units and worktops, and benefits from a front-facing window for natural light with a 1.5 sink and drainer below and spotlighting in the ceiling for evening use. Appliances include a four ring gas hob, integrated oven, extractor fan and space for a undercounter appliances and a freestanding fridge freezer. At the rear, the reception room spans the full width of the property. Sliding doors open onto a Juliette balcony with views over the garden, and enough space on the carpeted floor for both seating and dining furniture, creating a versatile social space. The top floor has two double bedrooms, one to the front and one to the rear, each with built-in wardrobes inset into the shared wall. The bathroom is fitted with a three-piece suite including P-shaped bath, low flush toilet and sink, with a frosted double glazed window on the rear aspect providing natural light. A boiler cupboard on the landing houses the Powermax boiler for the home. Above the property, a fully boarded attic with good head height offers valuable extra storage. **Step Outside** - The rear garden is enclosed by fencing and features a combination of decking and paved patio, providing secure outdoor space for children, pets, and entertaining. The low maintenance garden is ideal for busy households, allowing you to enjoy the outdoors without the need for constant garden upkeep. The driveway at the front offers off-road parking for multiple vehicles, and the property’s position at the end of the close ensures a quiet environment with no passing traffic, and access to the nearby footpath. **Additional Information** - Freehold Council Tax Band C **Room Sizes** - **Hallway** - 4.18 x 1.92 (13'8" x 6'3") - **Bedroom 3** - 2.90 x 2.60 (9'6" x 8'6") - **Shower Room** - 3.03 x 0.98 (9'11" x 3'2") - **Utility Room** - 2.92 x 2.52 (9'6" x 8'3") - **Garage** - 2.60 x 2.07 (8'6" x 6'9") - **First Floor Landing** - 4.19 x 1.92 (13'8" x 6'3") - **Kitchen** - 4.01 x 2.58 (13'1" x 8'5") - **Reception Room** - 4.68 x 4.10 (15'4" x 13'5") - **Second Floor Landing** - 2.02 x 1.96 (6'7" x 6'5") - **Bathroom** - 2.63 x 1.59 (8'7" x 5'2") - **Bedroom 1** - 4.02 x 3.01 (13'2" x 9'10") - **Bedroom 2** - 3.67 x 3.63 (12'0" x 11'10") - **Boiler Cupboard** - 0.82 x 0.82 (2'8" x 2'8") - ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173401766/1888097) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173401766/1888098) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173401766/1888099) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173401766/1888100) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173401766/1888101) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173401766/1888102) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173401766/1888103) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173401766/1888104) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173401766/1888105) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173401766/1888106) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173401766/1888107) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173401766/1888108) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173401766/1888109) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173401766/1888110) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173401766/1888111) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173401766/1888112) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173401766/1888113) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173401766/1888114) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173401766/1888115) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/173401766/1888116) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/173401766/1888117) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/173401766/1888118) - EE Rating ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 23 AKEMAN CLOSE, MORECAMBE, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA3 3BP | £212,500 | 10/04/2026 | Terraced | | 23 AKEMAN CLOSE, MORECAMBE, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA3 3BP | £152,000 | 02/10/2017 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 74 HADRIAN ROAD, MORECAMBE, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA3 3BX | £190,000 | 17/10/2022 | Terraced | | 6 WENNING COURT, MORECAMBE, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA3 3SH | £170,000 | 30/09/2022 | Terraced | | [Same street] 7 AKEMAN CLOSE, MORECAMBE, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA3 3BP | £189,950 | 03/05/2022 | Semi-detached | | 11 WENNING COURT, MORECAMBE, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA3 3SH | £145,000 | 03/03/2022 | Terraced | | [Same street] 11 AKEMAN CLOSE, MORECAMBE, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA3 3BP | £190,000 | 16/12/2021 | Terraced | **Street average:** £189,975 (2 sales) **Area average:** £168,333 (3 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £143,640 (34 Terraced, LA3, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +53.1% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Lancaster). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £734/mo - **Realistic:** £815/mo - **Optimistic:** £897/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Lancaster (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £648/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 Detached House, Fife Street, LA1 | £1,395/mo | 3 | 0.98 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,395/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.63% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £174,375 - **Target investor price (1%):** £139,500 *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 £1,395/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 7.6% - **Cost-to-rent:** 13.1× - **Monthly cashflow:** £364/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 6.9% *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:** £2,156/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -5.9% - **10y growth:** 47.6% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Lancaster; Terraced series; as of May 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 1.3% - **5y growth (index):** 19.3% - **10y growth (index):** 44.1% ## 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)