14 RUSKIN DRIVE
CARNFORTH, KIRKBY LONSDALE, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS LA6 2DB
£500,000
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
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)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
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).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): North West. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for North West. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
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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- 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).