# 4 bedroom cottage for sale (LA12 9QU) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | LYNDHURST, ULVERSTON, BARDSEA, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS LA12 9QU | | Price | £395,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | E | | Construction age | England and Wales: before 1900 | | Floor area | 131 m² | | Last sold | £360,000 Apr 2024 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 23/05/2033 - **Current heating cost:** £1,277/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £19,500 ### Recommendations - Q (£4,000 - £14,000) - W1 (£800 - £1,200) - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - U (£3,500 - £5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0070-2344-7350-2527-5961) ## Description **ACCOMMODATION** **** As soon as I stepped over the threshold of Lyndhurst I felt a wonderful homely feeling accompanied by a feeling of complete relaxation, sat talking about the property with its current occupiers I didn't want to leave, they like the house, made me feel completely at home, unfortunately they are not included in the sale which is a shame. Many of the occupiers in this coastal village have lived here for years, which is a great testament to the pretty village of Bardsea. With its exceptional beach, sunny elevations and not to mention Roy's famous ice cream van even I have been found here on a lunch break. Situated within easy distance of the vibrant market town of Ulverston this home will attract family buyers, couples and those who want a second home on the coast. Comprising of ample accommodation with good sized rooms to include, lounge, dining room, kitchen/diner with patio doors to a lovely frontal seating area, two shower rooms meaning no fighting in the morning over who gets to brush their teeth first so they can rush to the beach, four bedrooms as well as a perfect Spanish feeling rear patio garden and workshop store creating what can only be described as a must see property.  **** **** Accessed through a PVC door with opaque double glazed inserts into:  **ENTRANCE** **HALL** **** Stairs to first floor, ceiling light point, radiator and Karndean flooring.  **LOUNGE** **16' 5" x 12' 0" (5m x 3.66m)** Light room with good sized box bay to front with uPVC double glazed inserts showing off the view down the hill to the bay, further uPVC double glazed window to side over farmland. Feature, gas fire set to marble style hearth with back, mantle and surround, four wall lights and two radiators.  **DINING** **ROOM** **10' 4" x 11' 11" (3.15m x 3.63m)** UPVC double glazed window to front with view over fields toward the bay, ceiling light with rose, dado rail, radiator and coving to ceiling. Decorative fire with tiled insert and heath and wooden mantle and surround.  **INNER** **HALL** **** Under stairs storage, ceiling light point and PVC door to rear with top opening window. Archway into:  **KITCHEN/DINER** **16' 5" x 10' 11" (5m x 3.33m)** Perfect room for family gatherings with ample space and access to the front terrace for further seating when the sun shines. Kitchen Area Fitted with a range of base, wall and drawer units with worktop over incorporating double sink with swan necked mixer tap, tiled splashbacks, under counter lights and spot lights to ceiling. Integrated appliances include four ring gas hob with cooker hood over, oven, dishwasher and fridge/freezer. UPVC double glazed window overlooking the rear patio garden. Dining Area Gas effect wood burner set to stone hearth with mantle over, ceiling light point, cladding to ceiling and radiator. PVC patio doors to front seating area which is great for taking in the view with your morning brew.  **FIRST** **FLOOR** **LANDING** **** Wooden double glazed window to rear, radiator, ceiling light point and loft access. Doors to all rooms.  **BEDROOM** **13' 0" x 12' 3" (3.96m x 3.73m)** Double room with uPVC double glazed window to side with views over fields and farmland. Coving to ceiling, wall light, ceiling light point and radiator.  **SHOWER** **ROOM** **6' 9" x 7' 10" (2.06m x 2.39m)** Three piece suite comprising of corner shower with mixer shower, vanity unit housing sink with cupboards under and low level WC. Moveable spot lights to ceiling, heated towel rail/radiator, cladding to ceiling and walls. Wooden double glazed window to rear.  **BEDROOM** **10' 2" x 15' 8" (3.1m x 4.78m)** Further double room with uPVC double glazed window to front showcasing the views down the road to the bay, radiator, ceiling light point, coving to ceiling and vanity unit housing sink with mixer tap and cupboards under.   **BEDROOM** **10' 2" x 11' 0" (3.1m x 3.35m)** Double room with uPVC double glazed window again to the front with bay views, radiator, ceiling light point and wall light.  **BEDROOM** **8' 7" x 10' 11" (2.62m x 3.33m)** Final double room again with uPVC double glazed window to front with glimpses of the sea, ceiling light point and radiator.  **SHOWER** **ROOM** **7' 7" x 7' 7" (2.31m x 2.31m)** Fitted with a three piece suite comprising of double walk in shower with mixer shower, vanity unit housing sink with rainfall mixer tap and cupboards under and low level, dual flush WC. Cladding to walls and ceiling with spot lights, one with extractor, radiator and cupboard for storage with shelving. Wooden double glazed window to rear.  **EXTERIOR** **** To the front of the property is an access lane for further properties, once over this the property can be accessed through a wroght iron pedestrian gate to a holiday style paved seating area with walled frontage. The current owners have created a relation spot with pots offering colour and a climbing rose around the patio doors into the kitchen/diner. Whilst you cant see the sea from here you do have a lovely open side view over farmland to the trees beyond. The rear again would make you think you are on holiday, the weather when I attended may well have helped. With terracotta tiles, wall mounted plants and raised bed with stone work all adds to the relaxing Spanish feel this outside space has. Definitely worth enjoying with a sangria this timeless atheistic look exudes class and embodies everything about blending the outdoors with indoors.  **WORKSHOPSTORAGE** **6' 9" x 20' 5" (2.06m x 6.22m)** Situated to the side is a excellent addition with folding door to the roadside and PVC door to the enclosed rear patio garden. Having plumbing and space for washing machine with tiled worktop over, two strip lights, gas and electric meters and wall mounted Vaillant boiler.  **GENERAL** **INFORMATION** **** TENURE: Freehold COUNCIL TAX: E LOCAL AUTHORITY: Westmorland & Furness Council. 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Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | LYNDHURST, BARDSEA, ULVERSTON, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA12 9QU | £360,000 | 17/04/2024 | Terraced | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 8 ORCHARD CLOSE, BARDSEA, ULVERSTON, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA12 9QP | £330,000 | 28/02/2025 | Detached | | WEST WINDS WHITE GHYLL LANE, BARDSEA, ULVERSTON, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA12 9QR | £275,000 | 29/09/2023 | Detached | | BROOKLEA, BARDSEA, ULVERSTON, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA12 9QU | £590,000 | 03/04/2023 | Detached | | 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 | | ROCKSIDE WHITE GHYLL LANE, BARDSEA, ULVERSTON, SOUTH LAKELAND, CUMBRIA, LA12 9QR | £310,000 | 13/05/2022 | Detached | **Area average:** £405,681 (8 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £489,857 (21 Detached, LA12, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -19.4% ## 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:** 0.24% (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:** £3,015/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 27.6% - **10y growth:** 126.9% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for North West; Detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 1.1% - **5y growth (index):** 22.5% - **10y growth (index):** 56.4% ## 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)