# 3 bedroom semi-detached bungalow for sale (L31 0BT)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 3 PARK AVENUE, LIVERPOOL, LYDIATE, MERSEYSIDE L31 0BT |
| Price | £260,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Council tax | C |
| Last sold | £260,000 Dec 2024 |

## Description

This incredible three-bedroom semi-detached dormer bungalow offers you spacious rooms and modern living at the heart of a sought after residential area in Lydiate. It's ideal for those looking for an adapted and well-thought-out bungalow with the added bonus of 2 further double bedrooms located on the first floor, one with a separate wc and sink of its own and is certain to be the perfect foundation to start the next chapter of your life. You'll benefit from the spacious internal configuration, as well as the beautiful outdoor space to enjoy.-[ABOUT YOUR NEW HOME]-First impressions always count, which is certainly the case with this home. The attractive frontage welcomes you on arrival, with the block-paved driveway accommodating multiple vehicles. You will also benefit from the integrated single garage, providing you with vehicle storage or extra space depending on your requirements.You'll arrive in the spacious hallway by stepping through the glazed porch area. This property has been adapted for a wheelchair user in the past and there is a ramp/lift present at the front to enable easy access to the house if mobility is an issue.  Inside the airy entrance hall is brightly lit and gives access to all areas of the property. The front reception room, currently used as a dining space, is flooded with lots of natural light from the large bay windows overlooking the front driveway and features a ‘hole in the wall' style gas fireplace providing an attractive focal point. This is a versatile space that could be used as a living room or dining space depending on your needsThe kitchen at this property is found off the main hallway in the heart of the home and houses stylish wooden units, some of which have been adapted for a wheelchair user with low-level cupboard heights reduced in places offering a functional yet elegant space to cook from. There's an integrated oven and grill unit, an electric stove top, and a huge amount of countertop and unit space for storage and for smaller appliances. The kitchen also features access to the side of the property through a UPVC door.Through glazed double doors, you then reach the large living room. With lots of natural light coming in through its patio doors which lead out onto the decked area of the garden, there is plenty of space for various configurations of furniture here with a gas fire and attractive surround providing a focal point. Plenty of room to host gatherings with family and friends and with the double doors left open the space becomes an open-plan kitchen/entertaining space.  This room is currently fitted with a hoist should future occupants require one. Also present on the ground floor is the master bedroom and separate wet room. The bedroom looks out onto the rear garden through a large window and has ample space for a kingsized bed and additional storage. There is also a built-in storage cupboard present. A further hoist is present in this room if required.The wet room is large and bright and located next to the lower floor bedroom, again at the rear. With a large shower space, wc and sink, and ample units for storage of your hygiene essentials with open shelving upon which to display your favourites this a practical and pleasant room in which to bathe. The rear garden is a haven for outdoor and gardening lovers. The decked area provides a lovely entertaining zone with a decked slope down to the garden path and lawned area if mobility is an issue, no steps to negotiate here. With well-planted and attractive borders and trees surrounding the plot, this is a lovely space to sit out in and enjoy the surroundings, maybe with a nice glass of something chilled whilst waiting for the BBQ? This space is flourishing with potential, and we can't wait to see your inspiration!Upstairs to the first floor and you reach a small landing space leading to each of the two bedrooms in the dormer. Both of the bedrooms are generous in size, easily able to accommodate double beds or larger - there are no box rooms here! This provides you with an adaptive use of space, whether you require all three bedrooms at the house or wish to repurpose one as an office/study, crafting room or dressing room.  The largest bedroom is situated at the front of the property and has built-in storage and shelving, with the second bedroom which also has an ensuite WC/sink at the rear.The remainder of the loft space can be accessed via this bathroom and there is a large space for additional storage beneath the eaves if desired.-[LIVING ON PARK AVENUE]-Park Avenue is part of a popular residential community in Lydiate, located just off the A59. Ridgeway Park is closeby for some open green space and the rural footpaths and canalside walks in the Lydiate area can be easily accessed on foot. Being close to Northway there are bus routes that can be accessed near to the property to the centre of nearby Maghuill with it's Aldi.and Lidl supermarkets and other convenient amenities. You can also easily travel by bus to Ormskirk and Liverpool/Preston. You can access the rail network from Maghull too for access to Manchester, Wigan and Liverpool. For road users, both the M58 and M57 are within easy reach providing you with convenient access from Liverpool to the M6, North Manchester, and over the Pennines into Yorkshire.There are also plenty of local pubs, coffee shops, and restaurants in the area to enjoy and a 20-minute drive will take you to the stunning beaches at Formby and Southport. It's an optimal, well-connected location that has so many things to do and offer!

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## Floorplans

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## EPC Graphs

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## FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #5640406
- **Address:** 3 Park Avenue, Lydiate, L31 0BT
- **Certificate Issued:** 28/04/2008
- **Work Completed:** 17/04/2008
- **Items:** 1 window(s), 1 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #2152402
- **Address:** 3 Park Avenue, Lydiate, L31 0BT
- **Certificate Issued:** 25/10/2004
- **Work Completed:** 01/10/2004
- **Items:** 1 door(s)

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 3 PARK AVENUE, LYDIATE, LIVERPOOL, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, L31 0BT | £260,000 | 19/12/2024 | Semi-detached |
| 3 PARK AVENUE, LYDIATE, LIVERPOOL, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, L31 0BT | £91,000 | 09/12/1999 | Semi-detached |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 29 ARAGON CLOSE, LIVERPOOL, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, L31 9PU | £255,000 | 09/01/2026 | Semi-detached |
| 12 LATHOM DRIVE, LIVERPOOL, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, L31 9DB | £295,000 | 15/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 26 SUNNYMEDE DRIVE, LIVERPOOL, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, L31 2NS | £210,000 | 21/02/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 123 CORONATION ROAD, LYDIATE, LIVERPOOL, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, L31 2NG | £350,000 | 14/02/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 20 ALEXANDER DRIVE, LIVERPOOL, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, L31 2NJ | £253,000 | 14/09/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 48 RIDGEWAY DRIVE, LIVERPOOL, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, L31 0DG | £250,000 | 14/08/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 17 LATHOM DRIVE, LIVERPOOL, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, L31 9DA | £200,000 | 14/08/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 14 LATHOM DRIVE, LIVERPOOL, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, L31 9DB | £195,000 | 16/06/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 16 THE BOLEYN, LIVERPOOL, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, L31 9PT | £220,000 | 25/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 80 LATHOM DRIVE, LIVERPOOL, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, L31 9DB | £185,000 | 05/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 60 KENYONS LANE, LYDIATE, LIVERPOOL, MERSEYSIDE, L31 0BR | £195,000 | 26/04/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 5 SEYMOUR DRIVE, LIVERPOOL, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, L31 9PS | £190,000 | 12/04/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 45 SUNNYMEDE DRIVE, LIVERPOOL, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, L31 2NR | £225,000 | 07/03/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 6 PARK AVENUE, LYDIATE, LIVERPOOL, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, L31 0BT | £225,000 | 02/03/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 79 RIDGEWAY DRIVE, LIVERPOOL, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, L31 0DF | £291,250 | 16/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 17 SEYMOUR DRIVE, LIVERPOOL, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, L31 9PS | £240,000 | 09/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 27 SEYMOUR DRIVE, LIVERPOOL, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, L31 9PS | £200,000 | 01/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 60 CORONATION ROAD, LYDIATE, LIVERPOOL, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, L31 0BY | £355,000 | 25/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 28 ARAGON CLOSE, LIVERPOOL, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, L31 9PU | £225,000 | 18/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 6 SEYMOUR DRIVE, LIVERPOOL, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, L31 9PS | £175,000 | 11/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 1 LATHOM DRIVE, LIVERPOOL, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, L31 9DA | £232,000 | 11/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 9 PARK AVENUE, LYDIATE, LIVERPOOL, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, L31 0BT | £185,000 | 19/01/2022 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £205,000 (2 sales)
**Area average:** £237,063 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £249,020 (70 Semi-detached, L31, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +4.4%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Sefton). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £832/mo
- **Realistic:** £924/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,016/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Greater Liverpool (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, Linnet Road, L31 | £1,300/mo | 3 | 0.99 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,300/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.5% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £162,500
- **Target investor price (1%):** £130,000

*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 £1,300/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 6%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 16.7×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £121/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 1.9%

*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).*

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** 20%
- **10y growth:** 46.4%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Sefton; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 4.3%
- **5y growth (index):** 26%
- **10y growth (index):** 62.1%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

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