# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (LA4 6JU)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 2 FARNLEA DRIVE, MORECAMBE, LANCASHIRE LA4 6JU |
| Price | £400,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Council tax | E |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1996-2002 |
| Floor area | 113 m² |
| Last sold | £361,500 Sep 2025 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 03/01/2034
- **Current heating cost:** £1,190/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £9,500

### Recommendations
- 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/1834-4429-4300-0774-3202)

## Description

THE PERFECT FAMILY HOME WITH SCHOOLS LOCATED RIGHT AT THE END OF THE STREET!

Nestled in the charming Farnlea Drive, Morecambe, this delightful detached house built in 1996 is a true gem waiting to be discovered. Boasting two reception rooms and four generously sized bedrooms, this property offers a spacious 1,475 sq ft of living space, making it an ideal choice for a larger family seeking comfort and convenience.

Upon entering, you'll be greeted by a versatile layout that allows you to tailor the space to suit your lifestyle - whether you need a quiet corner for work, a cosy nook for relaxation, or a vibrant area for play. The two bathrooms ensure that the morning rush is a thing of the past, providing ample convenience for all family members.

Outside, the property shines with its expansive outdoor space, perfect for children to frolic and play freely, or for hosting memorable family gatherings under the open sky. The family-friendly neighbourhood of Farnlea Drive offers easy access to schools, parks, and essential amenities, ensuring that everything you need is just a stone's throw away.

If you're looking for a welcoming home that ticks all the boxes for family living, this charming property in Morecambe is the perfect choice. Don't miss the opportunity to make this house your own and create lasting memories in a place you'll be proud to call home.

**Ground Floor** - 

**Porch** - 2.82m x 1.30m (9'3 x 4'3) - UPVC entrance door, UPVC double glazed windows, door to hall.

**Hall** - 4.83m x 1.73m (15'10 x 5'8) - UPVC double glazed frosted window, central heating radiator, smoke detector, coving and doors to two reception rooms, kitchen and WC.

**Reception Room One** - 6.20m x 3.33m (20'4 x 10'11) - UPVC double glazed window, central heating radiator, coving and UPVC sliding doors to rear.

**Reception Room Two** - 3.25m x 2.87m (10'8 x 9'5) - UPVC double glazed window, central heating radiator and coving.

**Kitchen** - 3.89m x 2.82m (12'9 x 9'3) - Central heating radiator, wall and base units, laminate worktops, one and half bowl stainless steel sink, integrated oven, four ring induction hob, plumbing for dishwasher, space for fridge, under stairs storage, part tiled elevations, door to utility room and French doors to conservatory.

**Utility Room** - 1.78m x 1.75m (5'10 x 5'9) - UPVC double glazed frosted window, central heating radiator, laminate worktops, boiler, plumbing for washing machine and space for freezer.

**Conservatory** - 0.36m x 3.20m (1'2 x 10'6) - UPVC double glazed windows, lined roof inside and out, central heating radiator, laminate floor and French doors to rear.

**Wc** - 1.55m x 1.12m (5'1 x 3'8) - UPVC double glazed frosted window, central heating radiator, dual flush WC, wall mounted wash basin with traditional taps and part tiled elevations.

**First Floor** - Loft hatch with pull down ladder.

**Landing** - 2.82m x 1.63m (9'3 x 5'4) - Central heating radiator, coving, smoke detector, loft access, storage cupboard and doors to four bedrooms and bathroom.

**Bedroom One** - 3.40m x 3.33m (11'2 x 10'11) - UPVC double glazed window, central heating radiator, fitted wardrobes and door to en suite.

**En Suite** - 2.36m x 2.34m (7'9 x 7'8) - UPVC double glazed frosted window, central heating radiator, WC, pedestal wash basin with traditional taps, direct feed shower and part tiled elevations.

**Bedroom Two** - 3.73m x 3.40m (12'3 x 11'2) - UPVC double glazed window, central heating radiator and fitted wardrobes.

**Bedroom Three** - 2.79m x 2.69m (9'2 x 8'10) - UPVC double glazed window, central heating radiator and fitted wardrobes.

**Bedroom Four** - 3.02m x 2.69m (9'11 x 8'10) - UPVC double glazed window, central heating radiator and fitted wardrobes.

**Bathroom** - 2.26m x 1.73m (7'5 x 5'8) - UPVC double glazed frosted window, central heating radiator, WC, pedestal wash basin with traditional taps, panel bath with traditional taps and direct feed electric shower over.

**External** - 

**Front** - Paved drive. Driveway for 3 vehicles.

**Rear** - Paved area, bedding area, laid to lawn and garage access.

**Garage** - 5.16m x 2.59m (16'11 x 8'6) - Electric door and door to rear.

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![2 Farnlea Drive, Morecambe.jpg](/listings/photos/166258946/401516) - 2 Farnlea Drive, Morecambe.jpg

## EPC Graphs

- ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/166258946/401518) - EE Rating

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #10869465
- **Address:** 2 Farnlea Drive, MORECAMBE, LA4 6JU
- **Certificate Issued:** 16/03/2015
- **Work Completed:** 21/01/2015
- **Items:** 3 window(s)

### FENSA Certificate #10042817
- **Address:** 2 Farnlea Drive, MORECAMBE, LA4 6JU
- **Certificate Issued:** 29/01/2014
- **Work Completed:** 02/12/2013
- **Items:** 6 window(s)

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 2 FARNLEA DRIVE, MORECAMBE, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA4 6JU | £361,500 | 03/09/2025 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 9 WAKEFIELD AVENUE, MORECAMBE, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA4 6DY | £282,000 | 27/11/2025 | Detached |
| 1 WAKEFIELD AVENUE, MORECAMBE, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA4 6DY | £238,000 | 08/11/2023 | Detached |
| 24 SUNNYFIELD AVENUE, MORECAMBE, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA4 6EU | £342,000 | 25/10/2023 | Detached |
| 5B LODGES GROVE, MORECAMBE, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA4 6HE | £365,000 | 31/08/2023 | Detached |
| 23 REDWOOD DRIVE, MORECAMBE, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA4 6TP | £285,000 | 05/05/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 9 FARNLEA DRIVE, MORECAMBE, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA4 6JU | £165,000 | 30/03/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 69 BARE LANE, MORECAMBE, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA4 6LJ | £500,000 | 08/12/2022 | Detached |
| 11 WAKEFIELD AVENUE, MORECAMBE, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA4 6DY | £250,000 | 29/09/2022 | Detached |
| 1 LODGES GROVE, MORECAMBE, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA4 6HE | £480,000 | 03/08/2022 | Detached |
| 5 BRANTWOOD AVENUE, MORECAMBE, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA4 6HB | £379,950 | 17/06/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 11 FARNLEA DRIVE, MORECAMBE, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA4 6JU | £96,500 | 29/04/2022 | Flat |
| 25 SUNNYFIELD AVENUE, MORECAMBE, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA4 6EU | £235,000 | 07/01/2022 | Detached |
| 10 STRICKLAND DRIVE, MORECAMBE, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA4 6TB | £220,000 | 16/07/2021 | Detached |
| 7 CLIFTON DRIVE, MORECAMBE, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA4 6SR | £298,100 | 07/07/2021 | Detached |
| 26 BRANTWOOD AVENUE, MORECAMBE, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA4 6HB | £240,000 | 29/06/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £130,750 (2 sales)
**Area average:** £316,542 (13 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £353,750 (6 Detached, LA4, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +13.1%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Lancaster). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £726/mo
- **Realistic:** £807/mo
- **Optimistic:** £888/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for North Cumbria (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £738/mo

## Rental Comparables

*Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.*

| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 4 Bed Terraced House, Hest Bank Road, LA4 | £1,800/mo | 4 | 0.22 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,800/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.45% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £225,000
- **Target investor price (1%):** £180,000

*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 OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,800/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 5.4%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 18.5×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £20/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 0.2%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £3,540/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -1.2%
- **10y growth:** 105.4%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Lancaster; Detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 0.2%
- **5y growth (index):** 17.2%
- **10y growth (index):** 44.5%

## 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)
