# 4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (LA12 9HG) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 8 ROWAN AVENUE, ULVERSTON, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS LA12 9HG | | Price | £385,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | C | | Last sold | £390,000 Mar 2026 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 29/09/2030 - **Current heating cost:** £1,161/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £8,600 ### Recommendations - A3 (£1,500 - £2,700) - B (£500 - £1,500) - W1 (£800 - £1,200) - U (£3,500 - £5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/5030-0221-5000-0860-0276) ## Description **** **** Superior, much improved extended semi-detached home, situated in this popular and sought-after residential location. Presented to an excellent standard throughout and offers deceptive and spacious accommodation that must be viewed to be appreciated. Comprising of porch, spacious reception hall, lounge, fitted kitchen/diner, utility room, ground floor WC and integral double garage to the ground floor with four bedrooms, en-suite facility to master, family bathroom and study to the first floor with the added benefit of a further staircase to developed loft room. Complete with driveway, lawned garden to side and enclosed low maintenance garden to rear, plus gas central heating system and uPVC double glazing. The property will be suited to a range of buyers including the family purchaser and viewing is essential and recommended.  **** **** Accessed through a PVC door with glazed inserts into:  **ENTRANCE** **PORCH** **** Two uPVC double glazed windows to side and frosted glazed door with matching side panel to:  **HALL** **12' 0" x 11' 10" (3.66m x 3.61m)** Impressive entrance with tiling to floor, uPVC double glazed window to front and glass panelled doors to lounge and kitchen. Handmade wooden staircase to first floor.  **LOUNGE** **16' 4" x 12' 10" (4.98m x 3.91m)** Indented feature gas fire, radiator, uPVC double glazed window to front and wooden flooring.  **KITCHEN** **** **9' 10" x 12' 0" (3m x 3.66m)** Fitted with an excellent range of base, wall and drawer units with wooden worktop over incorporating sink and drainer with mixer tap and chrome handles. Integrated twin undercounter electric ovens with a five ring gas hob above and cooker hood over and integrated dishwasher and microwave. Space for American style fridge freezer, tall radiator, under floor heating and uPVC double glazed window to rear. Integral door to garage and open to:  **DINING** **AREA** **5' 9" x 13' 1" (1.75m x 3.99m)** Tall radiator, under floor heating and uPVC French style double glazed, double doors to rear decking area.  **GARAGE** **16' 4" x 22' 7" (4.98m x 6.89m)** Roller door, two storage cupboards and workbench. Radiator, light and power. Door to:  **UTILITY** **ROOM** **5' 5" x 7' 4" (1.65m x 2.24m)** Roof window, external door to rear garden, and wall mounted boiler for the hot water and heating system. Area of worksurface with space and plumbing for a washing machine and space for dryer. Door to:  **WC** **** Two piece suite comprising of WC and wash hand basin. Half tiling, radiator, uPVC double glazed window to side and roof window.  **FIRST** **FLOOR** **LANDING** **** Karndean style flooring and doors to two bedrooms, study and bathroom.  **BATHROOM** **10' 2" x 8' 11" (3.1m x 2.72m)** Luxury four piece suite comprising of P-Shaped bath with shower over, vanity unit housing concealed WC with storage, wash hand basin and shower cubicle. Cladding to walls, heated towel rail and roof window.  **BEDROOM** **12' 3" x 9' 11" (3.73m x 3.02m)** Double room with wood style laminate flooring, radiator and uPVC double glazed window to rear. Open to:  **DRESSING** **ROOM** **6' 8" x 5' 7" (2.03m x 1.7m)** Wooden style laminate flooring and uPVC double glazed window to rear.  **BEDROOM** **10' 0" x 11' 1" (3.05m x 3.38m)** Double room with fitted wardrobe, uPVC double glazed window to front and wooden style laminate flooring.  **STUDY** **** **** **8' 4" x 12' 0" (2.54m x 3.66m)** UPVC double glazed window to front, built in desk, wooden style laminate flooring and open to inner hall. Door and staircase to:  **ATTIC** **ROOM** **10' 8" x 25' 6" (3.25m x 7.77m)** Two roof windows, radiator and eaves storage.  **INNER** **HALLWAY** **** Radiator, door to bedroom and master bedroom.  **BEDROOM** **9' 10" x 12' 4" (3m x 3.76m)** Further double room with wooden style flooring, radiator and uPVC double glazed window to front.  **MASTER** **BEDROOM** **12' 2" x 10' 10" (3.71m x 3.3m)** Double room with uPVC double glazed window to rear, wooden flooring, fitted double wardrobe and door to:  **EN-SUITE** **8' 4" x 3' 11" (2.54m x 1.19m)** Three piece suite comprising of WC, wash hand basin and double walk in shower. Cladding to walls, heated towel rail and Velux roof window.  **EXTERIOR** **** Set on an attractive plot, with stone retaining wall to the front, pedestrian gate and further set of double galvanised gates offering access to a brick set front forecourt and driveway. Canopy shelter area in front of the garage and stepped access to a side garden area with raised borders and laurel hedge screening it to the roadside. The gate provides access to the rear which is hard landscaped for ease of maintenance and all year-round usage. Featuring lawned area and a raised decked with retaining wall and fencing offering a lovely outside seating space. Further door providing access to the utility room.  **GENERAL** **INFORMATION** **** TENURE: Freehold COUNCIL TAX: C LOCAL AUTHORITY: Westmorland & Furness Council SERVICES: All mains services including, gas, electric, water and drainage.  ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164347451/773458) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164347451/773459) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164347451/773460) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164347451/773461) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164347451/773462) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164347451/773463) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164347451/773464) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164347451/773465) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164347451/773466) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164347451/773469) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164347451/773471) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164347451/773472) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164347451/773474) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164347451/773481) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164347451/773482) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164347451/773483) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164347451/773484) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164347451/773488) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/164347451/773489) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/164347451/773498) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/164347451/773499) - EPC 1 ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 8 ROWAN AVENUE, ULVERSTON, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA12 9HG | £390,000 | 04/03/2026 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 49 BEECH DRIVE, ULVERSTON, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA12 9EX | £220,000 | 10/07/2025 | Semi-detached | | 26 LIME TREE ROAD, ULVERSTON, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA12 9EY | £152,000 | 15/06/2023 | Semi-detached | | 45 CENTRAL DRIVE, ULVERSTON, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA12 9JN | £185,000 | 19/05/2023 | Semi-detached | | 10 OAKWOOD DRIVE, ULVERSTON, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA12 9HB | £210,000 | 03/03/2023 | Semi-detached | | 18 HAWTHORN AVENUE, ULVERSTON, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA12 9JE | £250,000 | 17/02/2023 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 8 ROWAN AVENUE, ULVERSTON, SOUTH LAKELAND, CUMBRIA, LA12 9HG | £382,000 | 28/07/2022 | Semi-detached | | 52 PRIORY ROAD, ULVERSTON, SOUTH LAKELAND, CUMBRIA, LA12 9HN | £235,000 | 13/05/2022 | Semi-detached | | 63 OAKWOOD DRIVE, ULVERSTON, SOUTH LAKELAND, CUMBRIA, LA12 9JJ | £160,000 | 08/04/2022 | Semi-detached | | 68 PRIORY ROAD, ULVERSTON, SOUTH LAKELAND, CUMBRIA, LA12 9HN | £295,000 | 21/02/2022 | Semi-detached | | 7 HAWTHORN AVENUE, ULVERSTON, SOUTH LAKELAND, CUMBRIA, LA12 9JE | £210,000 | 17/12/2021 | Semi-detached | | 63 BEECH DRIVE, ULVERSTON, SOUTH LAKELAND, CUMBRIA, LA12 9EU | £185,000 | 29/11/2021 | Semi-detached | | 33 HAWTHORN AVENUE, ULVERSTON, SOUTH LAKELAND, CUMBRIA, LA12 9JE | £210,000 | 15/11/2021 | Semi-detached | | 10 ALMOND ROAD, ULVERSTON, SOUTH LAKELAND, CUMBRIA, LA12 9JQ | £205,000 | 07/10/2021 | Semi-detached | | 4 CHERRY TREE AVENUE, ULVERSTON, SOUTH LAKELAND, CUMBRIA, LA12 9HE | £180,000 | 07/10/2021 | Semi-detached | | 33 CHERRY TREE AVENUE, ULVERSTON, SOUTH LAKELAND, CUMBRIA, LA12 9HE | £223,225 | 28/09/2021 | Semi-detached | | 25 LIME TREE ROAD, ULVERSTON, SOUTH LAKELAND, CUMBRIA, LA12 9EY | £220,000 | 24/09/2021 | Semi-detached | | 1 ALMOND ROAD, ULVERSTON, SOUTH LAKELAND, CUMBRIA, LA12 9JQ | £135,000 | 07/09/2021 | Semi-detached | | 9 OAKWOOD DRIVE, ULVERSTON, SOUTH LAKELAND, CUMBRIA, LA12 9HB | £195,000 | 06/08/2021 | Semi-detached | | 24 MAPLE AVENUE, ULVERSTON, SOUTH LAKELAND, CUMBRIA, LA12 9JZ | £210,000 | 05/08/2021 | Semi-detached | | 6 HEVERSHAM CLOSE, ULVERSTON, SOUTH LAKELAND, CUMBRIA, LA12 9JD | £245,000 | 28/07/2021 | Semi-detached | | 29 BEECH DRIVE, ULVERSTON, SOUTH LAKELAND, CUMBRIA, LA12 9EX | £165,000 | 26/07/2021 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £382,000 (1 sale) **Area average:** £204,511 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £293,997 (30 Semi-detached, LA12, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +31% ## 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 Kendal (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £992/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.25% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £119,250 - **Target investor price (1%):** £95,400 *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 Area rent estimate.* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £2,115/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 34.9% - **10y growth:** 57.1% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for North West; Semi-detached series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 7.5% - **5y growth (index):** 27.6% - **10y growth (index):** 61.5% ## 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)