Sold STC Detached

10 RIVER LEA GARDENS

CLITHEROE, LANCASHIRE BB7 1QQ

3 beds 1 baths 753 sq ft Listed 15 Sep 2025 (-261d)

£250,000

Reduced on 3 Nov 2025

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

70 m²

Council tax band

D

EPC rating

C

Year built

England and Wales: 1996-2002

Last sold

£245,000 Dec 2025

Price per m²

£3,571/m²

Local average

£555,898 (-55%)

Deprivation

Decile 8 (24,950 of 33,755)

Street crime

94 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)

Key features

  • Immaculate Detached Property
  • Three Bedrooms
  • Three Piece Bathroom
  • Modern Fitted Dining Kitchen
  • Sought After Location
  • Low Maintenance Externals
  • Off Road Parking
  • Tenure Freehold
  • Council Tax Band D
  • EPC Rating C

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

THE PERFECT DETACHED FAMILY HOME

Nestled in the charming River Lea Gardens of Clitheroe, this delightful detached house offers a perfect blend of comfort and convenience, making it an ideal choice for a small family or a professional couple. Built in 1999, the property spans an impressive 915 square feet, providing ample space for modern living.

Upon entering, you are greeted by a spacious reception room that invites natural light, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. This area is perfect for both relaxation and entertaining guests.

The property boasts three bedrooms, ensuring that everyone has their own private retreat. The bathroom is thoughtfully designed, catering to the needs of a busy household while maintaining a sense of tranquillity.

One of the standout features of this home is its low maintenance exteriors, allowing you to spend more time enjoying your surroundings rather than worrying about upkeep. The convenient location in the centre of Clitheroe means that you are just a stone's throw away from local amenities, shops, and parks, making it easy to enjoy the vibrant community.

In summary, this detached house in River Lea Gardens is a wonderful opportunity for those seeking a comfortable and practical home in a desirable location. With its spacious interiors and low maintenance requirements, it is sure to appeal to a variety of buyers. Do not miss the chance to make this lovely property your own.

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Ground Floor -

Entrance Hall - 1.32m x 1.04m (4'4 x 3'5) - UPVC double glazed frosted leaded front door, central heating radiator, doors leading to WC and reception room.

Wc - 1.52m x 0.91m (5'0 x 3'0) - UPVC double glazed frosted window, central heating radiator, traditional flush WC, wall mounted wash basin with traditional taps and tiled flooring.

Reception Room - 4.67m x 4.57m (15'4 x 15'0 ) - Three UPVC double glazed windows, central heating radiator, coving, television point, living flame gas fire with stone mantel, surround and hearth, door to kitchen/dining area and stairs to first floor.

Kitchen/Dining Area - 4.32m x 2.69m (14'2 x 8'10) - Two UPVC double glazed windows, central heating radiator, range of panelled wall and base units with laminate work surfaces and upstands, composite one and a half bowl sink and drainer with high spout mixer tap, integrated oven with four ring gas hob and extractor hood, space for fridge freezer, plumbing for washing machine, breakfast bar, door to under stairs storage and UPVC double glazed French doors to rear.

First Floor -

Landing - 2.79m x 1.93m (9'2 x 6'4 ) - UPVC double glazed arched window, central heating radiator, loft access, doors leading to three bedrooms, bathroom and storage with dryer.

Bedroom One - 4.55m x 2.64m (14'11 x 8'8 ) - UPVC double glazed window, central heating radiator and fitted wardrobes.

Bedroom Two - 2.72m x 2.67m (8'11 x 8'9) - UPVC double glazed window and central heating radiator.

Bedroom Three - 2.72m x 1.57m (8'11 x 5'2 ) - UPVC double glazed window, central heating radiator and fitted wardrobes.

Bathroom - 1.88m x 1.68m (6'2 x 5'6 ) - UPVC double glazed frosted window, central heated towel rail, dual flush WC, pedestal wash basin with mixer tap, panel bath with mixer tap, overhead direct feed rainfall shower with rinse head, spotlights, extractor fan, tiled elevations and tiled flooring.

External -

Rear - Paved garden with stone chippings and timber shed.

Front - Stone chippings, mature shrubbery, paving and access to tarmac driveway.

Listed by

Clitheroe

Keenans Estate Agents

Reference: 166996199

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 17/09/2025

Current heating cost: £532/year

Potential heating cost: £547/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £14,500

Recommendations

  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £7,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

EE Rating

EE Rating

Price history

266% since 1999

Event Date Price % change
Sold 19/12/2025 (5 months ago) £245,000 +22.5%
Sold 14/11/2019 (6 years ago) £200,000 +13.6%
Sold 15/09/2015 (10 years ago) £176,000 +163.2%
Sold 11/06/1999 (26 years ago) £66,881

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
CAPERNAUM KENDAL STREET, CLITHEROE, RIBBLE VALLEY, LANCASHIRE, BB7 1PA £232,000 22/12/2025 Detached
Same street 20 RIVER LEA GARDENS, CLITHEROE, RIBBLE VALLEY, LANCASHIRE, BB7 1QQ £236,500 29/09/2023 Semi-detached
6 MEARLEY SYKE, CLITHEROE, RIBBLE VALLEY, LANCASHIRE, BB7 1JG £255,000 11/11/2022 Detached
14 MEARLEY SYKE, CLITHEROE, RIBBLE VALLEY, LANCASHIRE, BB7 1JG £285,000 14/10/2022 Detached
20 MEARLEY SYKE, CLITHEROE, RIBBLE VALLEY, LANCASHIRE, BB7 1JG £335,000 26/08/2022 Detached
Same street 21 RIVER LEA GARDENS, CLITHEROE, RIBBLE VALLEY, LANCASHIRE, BB7 1QQ £260,000 08/04/2022 Detached
Same street 21 RIVER LEA GARDENS, CLITHEROE, RIBBLE VALLEY, LANCASHIRE, BB7 1QQ £260,000 08/04/2022 Detached

Street average: £252,167 (3 sales)

Area average: £276,750 (4 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 7.2%
10y growth 79%

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

1y (index) 3.3%
5y (index) 20.6%
10y (index) 36.7%

Rental Range

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

Low £725/mo
Realistic £806/mo
Optimistic £887/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Ribble Valley.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for East Lancs: £593/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Shop Waterloo Timber 0.1 miles
Bus stop Tesco 0.1 miles
Shop Ian Boocock 0.1 miles
Bus stop Holden Street 0.1 miles
Train station Clitheroe 0.4 miles
Hospital Clitheroe Community Hospital 0.9 miles
Train station Whalley 3.5 miles
Hospital Burnley General Hospital 7.8 miles
University UClan burnley temp 8.0 miles
University UCLan Burnley Campus 8.0 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 31
Anti-social behaviour 15
Criminal damage and arson 12
Other theft 8
Public order 7
Burglary 6
Shoplifting 6
Vehicle crime 4
Bicycle theft 2
Other crime 2
Possession of weapons 1
Total incidents 94

Within 1 mile during Mar 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
Clitheroe Brookside Primary School Primary 0.1 miles Good — 31 Mar 2022
Clitheroe Royal Grammar School Secondary 0.2 miles Outstanding — 15 Jan 2023
Clitheroe Pendle Primary School Primary 0.3 miles Good — 22 Sep 2024
St Michael and St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, Clitheroe Primary 0.3 miles Good — 28 Sep 2023
Ribblesdale Nursery School Nursery 0.4 miles Good — 7 Jan 2015

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.32%
Max investor price (0.8%) £100,750
Target investor price (1%) £80,600
  • 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).