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14 RUSKIN DRIVE

CARNFORTH, KIRKBY LONSDALE, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS LA6 2DB

4 beds 2 baths 1,722 sq ft Listed 25 Sep 2024 (-628d)

£500,000

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Photo 1 SITTING ROOM KITCHEN BEDROOM SITTING ROOM SITTING ROOM KITCHEN KITCHEN DINING ROOM DINING ROOM BEDROOM BEDROOM BEDROOM BEDROOM BEDROOM BATHROOM BATHROOM CONSERVATORY CONSERVATORY BEDROOM BATHROOM BATHROOM Photo 23 Photo 24 Photo 25 Photo 26 Photo 27 Photo 28 Photo 29 EPC RATING E

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

160 m²

Council tax band

B

EPC rating

E

Last sold

£475,000 Mar 2025

Price per m²

£3,125/m²

Local average

£607,808 (-17.7%)

Deprivation

Decile 8 (23,915 of 33,755)

Street crime

10 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Light and airy sitting room
  • Dining room with garden views
  • Kitchen which leads to a conservatory
  • Gardens to the front and rear
  • Four double bedrooms
  • Garage and driveway parking
  • Two family bathrooms
  • Close to local amenities

Additional details

Parking
Garage
Garden
Private garden
Listed property
No
Restrictions
No
Required access
No
Rights of way
No
Flooded in last 5 years
No
Flood defences
No

Description

A well present detached family bungalow located in the popular town of Kirkby Lonsdale. Having plenty of amenities on offer within the local area and easy access to both the Lake District National Park and the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Road links to the M6 Motorway are easily accessed as well.
This well proportioned detached bungalow could be everything your looking for in a sought-after location. Upon entering the home, you are greeted by a light and airy sitting room on the right, perfect for relaxing or entertaining guests. The dining room can be found next to the sitting room which boasts garden views, providing a serene backdrop for family meals. The kitchen has plenty of space for all your cooking needs and leads seamlessly to a conservatory where you can enjoy your morning coffee or bask in the afternoon sun. Also on the ground floor are three double bedrooms and a family bathroom which comprises a W.C., wash hand basin and shower cubicle. Upstairs there is the final double room that looks out over the garden and a family bathroom comprising a W.C., wash hand basin, bidet and bath, as well as an independent shower cubicle, the bedroom upstairs also hosts cupboards in the eaves creating plenty of storage.
Outside, the property is a nature lover's paradise, with well-kept gardens both to the front and rear. The rear garden features a lush lawn that is impeccably maintained, bordered by a picturesque forest that provides a peaceful and private setting. A convenient shed is located in the garden, offering additional storage space for all your tools and equipment. The front garden mirrors the care and attention to detail seen throughout the property, with a pristine lawn and ample driveway parking for multiple vehicles which leads to a standalone garage. Whether you're hosting a barbeque with friends, enjoying a morning cup of tea, or simply taking in the surrounding greenery, the outdoor spaces of this bungalow are sure to captivate and inspire. Don't miss this opportunity to make this charming property your own and experience the tranquility and beauty it has to offer.
EPC Rating: EPORCH (1.61m x 2.78m)
ENTRANCE HALL (4.77m x 5.89m)
SITTING ROOM (4.5m x 5.56m)
DINING ROOM (3.81m x 3.82m)
KITCHEN (2.85m x 3.32m)
BEDROOM (2.86m x 4.95m)
BEDROOM (3.6m x 3.94m)
BEDROOM (2.69m x 3.78m)
BATHROOM (2.33m x 2.69m)
CONSERVATORY (2.37m x 2.92m)
LANDING (1.4m x 3.33m)
BEDROOM (3.79m x 6.45m)
BATHROOM (2.79m x 3.66m)
SERVICES
Mains electric, mains gas, mains water, mains drainage
IDENTIFICATION CHECKS
Should a purchaser(s) have an offer accepted on a property marketed by THW Estate Agents they will need to undertake an identification check. This is done to meet our obligation under Anti Money Laundering Regulations (AML) and is a legal requirement. We use a specialist third party service to verify your identity. The cost of these checks is £43.20 inc. VAT per buyer, which is paid in advance, when an offer is agreed and prior to a sales memorandum being issued. This charge is non-refundable.
Garden
Well kept gardens to the front and rear with the rear garden having a well kept lawn with a beautiful forest back drop. A shed is available in the garden as well which is helpful for all your storage needs. The front garden has a well kept lawn and ample driveway parking.
Parking - Garage

Listed by

Kirkby Lonsdale

Thomson Hayton Winkley Estate Agents

Reference: 153001619

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: E

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 11/06/2024

Expiry date: 10/06/2034

Current heating cost: £2,840/year

Potential heating cost: £1,768/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £15,250

Recommendations

  • Room-in-roof insulation (£1,500 - £2,700)
  • Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
  • Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£50)
  • Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
  • 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 1

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC 1

EPC 1

Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 14/03/2025 (1 year ago) £475,000

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
1 RUSKIN DRIVE, KIRKBY LONSDALE, CARNFORTH, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA6 2DB £550,000 10/05/2023 Detached
THE OLD WEIGH HOUSE SWINE MARKET, KIRKBY LONSDALE, CARNFORTH, SOUTH LAKELAND, CUMBRIA, LA6 2FT £450,000 04/11/2022 Detached
NEW HOUSE BACK LANE, KIRKBY LONSDALE, CARNFORTH, SOUTH LAKELAND, CUMBRIA, LA6 2AP £391,000 02/09/2022 Detached
ELMDENE RUSKIN DRIVE, KIRKBY LONSDALE, CARNFORTH, SOUTH LAKELAND, CUMBRIA, LA6 2DB £375,000 22/07/2022 Detached
11 LUNE CLOSE, KIRKBY LONSDALE, CARNFORTH, SOUTH LAKELAND, CUMBRIA, LA6 2DA £787,000 30/09/2021 Detached
4 LUNE CLOSE, KIRKBY LONSDALE, CARNFORTH, SOUTH LAKELAND, CUMBRIA, LA6 2DA £377,000 30/09/2021 Detached
GREEN CLOSE COTTAGE MAIN STREET, KIRKBY LONSDALE, CARNFORTH, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA6 2BT £540,000 30/09/2021 Detached

Area average: £495,714 (7 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 33.6%
10y growth 88%

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

1y (index) 1.1%
5y (index) 22.5%
10y (index) 56.4%

Rental Range

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

Low £856/mo
Realistic £951/mo
Optimistic £1,046/mo

Based on Region from postcode lookup → North West.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Kendal: £992/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Shop Zinc 0.1 miles
Shop The Hair Mart 0.1 miles
Bus stop Market Place 0.2 miles
Bus stop New Road 0.2 miles
Train station Wennington 5.5 miles
Train station Bentham 6.9 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 6
Criminal damage and arson 2
Other theft 1
Public order 1
Total incidents 10

Within 1 mile during Apr 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
Queen Elizabeth School Secondary 0.4 miles Good — 24 Nov 2022
Queen Elizabeth Studio School Secondary 0.4 miles Good — 16 Mar 2022
St Mary's CofE Primary School Primary 0.5 miles Good — 30 Nov 2012
Casterton, Sedbergh Preparatory School Other 1.0 miles (No rating)
Underley Garden School Other 1.0 miles Outstanding — 23 Jun 2022

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.19%
Max investor price (0.8%) £118,875
Target investor price (1%) £95,100
  • 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).