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WEST WINDS

WHITE GHYLL LANE, ULVERSTON, BARDSEA, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS LA12 9QR

3 beds 1 baths 904 sq ft Listed 8 Sep 2023 (-1021d)

£300,000

Reduced on 20 Dec 2022

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

84 m²

EPC rating

D

Year built

England and Wales: 1950-1966

Last sold

£275,000 Sep 2023

Price per m²

£3,571/m²

Local average

£489,857 (-38.8%)

Deprivation

Decile 6 (18,098 of 33,755)

Street crime

3 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Detached Elevated Bungalow
  • Popular Village Location of Bardsea,
  • Views Towards Morecambe Bay
  • Modern Kitchen & Shower Room
  • Three Bedrooms
  • South Facing Dual Aspect Lounge
  • Good Gardens, Driveway & Garage
  • Double Glazed, GCH System
  • Great Further Potential
  • Early Viewing Is Recommended

Additional details

Parking
Garage, Off street
Garden
Yes

Description

ACCOMMODATION ** West Winds is a true three-bedroom detached elevated bungalow, located within this popular rural village of Bardsea, only a short drive away to Ulverston. The property is boasting views towards Morecambe Bay. The accommodation comprises of entrance hall, dual aspect south facing lounge, modern kitchen, three bedrooms and shower room. The exterior provides gardens, drive leading to the garage, double glazing and gas central heating system. Early viewing is recommended for what is an ideal purchase for family occupation or retirement. 

Approached via a sloping drive leading to the garage and store. The property is accessed through stepped access to the uPVC door which opens directly into: 

HALL 11' 5" x 11' 3" (3.50m x 3.45m) Radiator, overhead light, power points, loft access and access to all accommodation. 

LOUNGE 11' 5" x 19' 5" (3.50m x 5.93m) South facing living room with dual uPVC double glazed windows offering views towards Morecambe Bay and the local Church. Lakeland slate fireplace housing the open fire, capped off gas point which is hidden to the side of the fireplace under the floor, coving to ceiling, overhead light, power points, TV aerial coax cable and radiator. 

KITCHEN 11' 1" x 10' 9" (3.38m x 3.29m) Fitted with a range of modern base, wall and drawer units featuring a pull out larder unit with brushed steel effect handles and work surface over incorporate one and a half bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap over. UPVC double glazed window with roller blind again enjoying the pleasant outlook towards Morecambe Bay, recess spaces for a slot-in gas cooker, slimline dishwasher, undercounter fridge and freezer. Concealed Vaillant boiler, splashback tiling, overhead lighting, radiator, power points and telephone point. 

UTILITY ROOM 3' 3" x 5' 1" (1.00m x 1.57m) Wooden door with glazed panel opens directly into a covered side utility area with plumbing for washing machine, single glazed window and storage. UPVC door provides access to the rear elevation. 

REAR PORCH 3' 3" x 3' 8" (1.00m x 1.13m) Plumbing connection for washing machine. Door to the rear with further door to useful storage. 

STORE 3' 3" x 2' 6" (1.00m x 0.78m)  

BEDROOM 11' 1" x 13' 6" (3.39m x 4.14m) Well-proportioned room having dual uPVC double glazed windows to the rear and side elevations. Overhead light, radiator, power points and telephone point. 

BEDROOM 7' 9" x 8' 11" (2.38m x 2.73m) UPVC double glazed window facing the rear elevation. Radiator, light and power points. 

BEDROOM 11' 5" x 13' 6" (3.48m x 4.14m) Good sized master bedroom with dual uPVC double glazed windows to the front and side elevations. Coving to ceiling, overhead light, radiator, power points and telephone point. 

SHOWER ROOM 7' 9" x 6' 5" (2.38m x 1.96m) Comprising of three-piece suite to consist of walk-in shower with fixed thermostatic shower and sliding glazed door, pedestal Roca wash hand basin with mixer tap and Roca WC with side flush button. Finished with full wall tiling and panelling to the enclosed shower area, coving to ceiling, extractor fan, overhead light along and radiator. Airing cupboard housing the insulated hot water cylinder tank. 

EXTERIOR Approached by a sloped driveway and benefits from off road parking with access to a detached single garage and store. Sitting on a good size plot with the main garden to the front benefitting from the attractive views towards Morecambe Bay. The rear garden provides a raised area with borders and a Royal Botanic greenhouse approved by Kew Gardens. 

GENERAL INFORMATION ** TENURE: Freehold

COUNCIL TAX: D

LOCAL AUTHORITY: South Lakeland district Council

SERVICES: Mains drainage, gas and electricity are all connected. 

Listed by

Ulverston

J H Homes

Reference: 139702394

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: A

Inspection date: 16/01/2019

Expiry date: 15/01/2029

Current heating cost: £762/year

Potential heating cost: £635/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £32,740

Recommendations

  • Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (£100 - £350)
  • Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
  • Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£15)
  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£5,000 - £8,000)
  • Wind turbine (£15,000 - £25,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 29/09/2023 (2 years ago) £275,000

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address Price Date Type
8 ORCHARD CLOSE, BARDSEA, ULVERSTON, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA12 9QP £330,000 28/02/2025 Detached
BROOKLEA, BARDSEA, ULVERSTON, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA12 9QU £590,000 03/04/2023 Detached
Same street THE ORCHARD WHITE GHYLL LANE, BARDSEA, ULVERSTON, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA12 9QR £550,000 27/01/2023 Detached
4 ORCHARD ROAD, BARDSEA, ULVERSTON, SOUTH LAKELAND, CUMBRIA, LA12 9QN £482,500 16/09/2022 Detached
9 ORCHARD ROAD, BARDSEA, ULVERSTON, SOUTH LAKELAND, CUMBRIA, LA12 9QN £338,000 15/09/2022 Detached
9 ORCHARD CLOSE, BARDSEA, ULVERSTON, SOUTH LAKELAND, CUMBRIA, LA12 9QP £369,950 02/08/2022 Detached
Same street ROCKSIDE WHITE GHYLL LANE, BARDSEA, ULVERSTON, SOUTH LAKELAND, CUMBRIA, LA12 9QR £310,000 13/05/2022 Detached

Street average: £430,000 (2 sales)

Area average: £422,090 (5 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 27.6%
10y growth 126.9%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): North West. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 1.1%
5y (index) 22.5%
10y (index) 56.4%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for North West. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £859/mo
Realistic £954/mo
Optimistic £1,049/mo

Based on Region from postcode lookup → North West.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Kendal: £773/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Bus stop White Gill Lane End 0.1 miles
Bus stop Peel House 0.1 miles
Shop The Caravan Shop 1.3 miles
Shop Spar 1.4 miles
Train station Ulverston 2.2 miles
Hospital Unknown 2.6 miles
Train station Cark and Cartmel 4.2 miles
Hospital Queen Victoria Hospital 10.7 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 2
Criminal damage and arson 1
Total incidents 3

Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name Type Distance Ofsted
Croftlands Infant School Primary 1.6 miles Good — 15 Jan 2024
Croftlands Junior School Primary 1.6 miles Good — 31 Dec 2012
Sandside Lodge School Other 1.8 miles Good — 10 May 2013
Ulverston Victoria High School Secondary 1.9 miles Good — 18 Dec 2013
Low Furness CofE Primary School Primary 2.1 miles Good — 2 Jul 2019

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.32%
Max investor price (0.8%) £119,250
Target investor price (1%) £95,400
  • Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
  • Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
  • Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
  • Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).