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2 PURBECK DRIVE

BOLTON, LOSTOCK, GREATER MANCHESTER BL6 4JF

5 beds 3 baths 193 m² Listed 19 Mar 2025 (-501d)

£450,000

Reduced on 5 Feb 2025

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

193 m²

Council tax band

E

EPC rating

D

Last sold

£445,000 Sep 2025

Price per m²

£2,332/m²

Local average

£382,188 (+17.7%)

Deprivation

Decile 10 (32,148 of 33,755)

Street crime

1 incident within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • Five Bedroom Detached Family Home
  • Fabulous Corner Plot Extended to Side & Rear
  • Extra Large Conservatory Extension with Option to Knock Through for Open Plan Kitchen
  • Private South Facing Rear Garden & Driveway for Multiple Cars
  • Converted Garage to Fifth Bedroom - Ideal for Variety of Uses
  • Master Bedroom with En-Suite and Walk In Wardrobe
  • Modern High Quality Finish - Ready to Move Straight In and Add Cosmetic Touches
  • FREEHOLD, Alarm System, Double Glazing, Modern Combi-Boiler & Electric Car Charging Point
  • Sought After Lostock Location - Ideal for Access to Bolton School, M61, Middlebrook, Train Links & Horwich/Westhoughton Centre
  • Walking Distance to High Rid, Rivington & Popular Walking Routes

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

EXTENDED DETACHED HOME WITH SOUTH FACING GARDEN SAT ON CORNER PLOT

Excellent Condition - Large Conservatory Extension & Converted Garage - Driveway Parking - En-Suite Master Bedroom - Sought After Lostock Location in Quiet Cul-De-Sac

A fantastic opportunity to purchase this five bedroom extended detached property situated on the sought after cul-de-sac Purbeck Drive, Lostock. Sat on a spacious plot the home has been very well looked after by the current owner including regular modernisation, conservatory extension, open plan lounge/diner, converted garage to fifth bedroom and en-suite master. The property is ideal for any growing family looking to move straight in and just put their own stamp on it whilst having the option to knock the kitchen through into the extension to create a fabulous open plan living space.



The home is positioned in the heart of the high calibre Lostock residential area with a number of homes in the immediate area which are high value and attracts buyers seeking the popular local schooling together with the excellent transport infrastructure. Based in the centre of Lostock it is within walking distance to Claypool Primary School and Horwich Train Station with excellent links into Manchester and beyond. It is also only 3 miles from the Ofsted "Excellent" Bolton School. The surrounding area boasts two golf courses and a tennis club, whilst Heaton offers a further variety of sports clubs, pubs and restaurants. Middlebrook Retail Park is less than 2 minutes away whilst the popular bustling town centres of Horwich and Westhoughton with an array of independent shops are within close reach.



The property comprises; large entrance porch leading into the spacious hallway, the converted garage is now being used as a fifth bedroom with storage and external door. The lounge/dining room has been knocked through to create more open plan living with feature fireplace, views to the front and patio doors to the garden. The hallway also has access to the w/c and to the rear of the property is the kitchen with a range of wall and base units with dining area and door into the very large and light conservatory with underfloor heating. There is fantastic potential to knock the two rooms together to create an open plan kitchen with island and separate utility.



Upstairs there is a large landing area with access to the tiled family bathroom and four double bedrooms including the master which has an en-suite shower room and walk in wardrobe. Externally there is a well sized south facing garden with lawned area with mature shrubs and a separate patio area which receives sun long into the evening and offers excellent privacy and is not overlooked. To the front there is another lawned garden and driveway offering ample off road parking for multiple cars.



The home also benefits from full alarm system, modern combi boiler, uPVC windows throughout and an electric car charging point.



Properties offering this internal space and potential do not come on the market very often in this area of Lostock, viewing is essential to appreciate the size and potential of this fantastic family home. Please call the office to arrange a viewing!

Listed by

Horwich

Regency Estates

Reference: 159601529

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 25/07/2023

Expiry date: 24/07/2033

Current heating cost: £3,038/year

Potential heating cost: £2,654/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £11,025

Recommendations

  • Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (£100 - £350)
  • Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
  • Hot water cylinder thermostat (£200 - £400)
  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

FloorPlan

FloorPlan

FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #1740933

Property Details

Street: 2 Purbeck Drive

Town: Lostock

Postcode: BL6 4JF

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 31/05/2004

Work Completed: 15/03/2004

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #4920223

Property Details

Street: 2 Purbeck Drive

Town: Lostock

Postcode: BL6 4JF

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 31/07/2007

Work Completed: 28/06/2007

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 24/09/2025 (10 months ago) £445,000

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
86 AUSTINS LANE, LOSTOCK, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL6 4NJ £330,000 10/12/2025 Detached
3 WINTON GREEN, LOSTOCK, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL6 4JQ £455,000 07/08/2025 Detached
27 WILSON FOLD AVENUE, LOSTOCK, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL6 4LS £365,000 27/03/2025 Detached
Same street 26 PURBECK DRIVE, LOSTOCK, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL6 4JF £413,500 07/02/2025 Detached
Same street 20 PURBECK DRIVE, LOSTOCK, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL6 4JF £351,000 11/12/2023 Detached
5 AINSCOW AVENUE, LOSTOCK, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL6 4LR £395,000 20/10/2023 Detached
36 SILVER BIRCH CLOSE, LOSTOCK, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL6 4GF £525,000 22/09/2023 Detached
28 CROWBOROUGH CLOSE, LOSTOCK, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL6 4LZ £445,000 18/11/2022 Detached
Same street 42 PURBECK DRIVE, LOSTOCK, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL6 4JF £360,000 27/10/2022 Detached
3 BARFORD GROVE, LOSTOCK, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL6 4NQ £390,000 26/09/2022 Detached
Same street 47 PURBECK DRIVE, LOSTOCK, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL6 4JF £425,000 26/08/2022 Detached
18 BLANDFORD RISE, LOSTOCK, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL6 4JH £390,000 17/08/2022 Detached
9 BLANDFORD RISE, LOSTOCK, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL6 4JH £400,000 05/08/2022 Detached
32 SILVER BIRCH CLOSE, LOSTOCK, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL6 4GF £465,000 15/07/2022 Detached
Same street 56 PURBECK DRIVE, LOSTOCK, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL6 4JF £430,000 07/03/2022 Detached
36 ST LEONARDS AVENUE, LOSTOCK, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL6 4JE £315,000 07/03/2022 Detached
14 MARSTON CLOSE, LOSTOCK, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL6 4JL £398,000 24/11/2021 Detached
19 CROWBOROUGH CLOSE, LOSTOCK, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL6 4LZ £335,000 12/11/2021 Detached
Same street 50 PURBECK DRIVE, LOSTOCK, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL6 4JF £375,000 28/09/2021 Detached
Same street 18 PURBECK DRIVE, LOSTOCK, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL6 4JF £365,000 21/09/2021 Detached
68 CHORLEY NEW ROAD, LOSTOCK, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL6 4AL £435,000 06/08/2021 Detached
17 AUSTINS LANE, LOSTOCK, BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER, BL6 4LU £206,000 04/08/2021 Detached

Street average: £388,500 (7 sales)

Area average: £389,933 (15 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 11%
10y growth 8%

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

1y (index) 1.9%
5y (index) 31.2%
10y (index) 74%

Rental Range

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

Low £794/mo
Realistic £882/mo
Optimistic £970/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Bolton.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Bolton and Bury: £947/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Chorley New Rd/Ox Hey Lane 0.2 miles
Bus stop Chorley New Rd/Cambridge Road 0.2 miles
Shop Holland & Barrett 0.7 miles
Shop Asda Opticians 0.8 miles
Train station Horwich Parkway 1.1 miles
Train station Lostock 1.2 miles
Hospital Bolton Hospice 3.0 miles
University University of Bolton 4.3 miles
Hospital Leigh Health Centre 5.6 miles
University University of Chester - Warrington Campus 11.8 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 1
Total incidents 1

Within 1 mile during May 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
Claypool Primary School Primary 0.3 miles Good — 23 Apr 2013
St Joseph's RC High School Secondary 0.5 miles Requires improvement — 19 Mar 2023
St Mary's RC Primary School Primary 0.9 miles Good — 12 May 2020
Chorley New Road Primary Academy Primary 0.9 miles Good — 11 Jan 2018
Lostock Primary School Primary 1.1 miles Outstanding — 13 Jun 2024

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.2%
Max investor price (0.8%) £110,250
Target investor price (1%) £88,200
  • 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).