# 4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (PR3 3BN) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | BOLTON FOLD COTTAGE, ALSTON LANE, PRESTON, ALSTON, LANCASHIRE PR3 3BN | | Price | £579,950 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 3 | | Council tax | F | | Construction age | England and Wales: before 1900 | | Floor area | 261 m² | | Last sold | £128,950 Jun 1998 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 29/05/2032 - **Current heating cost:** £1,560/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £13,500 ### Recommendations - Q (£4,000 - £14,000) - U (£3,500 - £5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/6120-7250-0478-0008-1263) ## Description WOW!! This CHARMING 17TH CENTURY EXTENDED PROPERTY is positioned in a popular SEMI RURAL location. A FANTASTIC SIZED PLOT with a good range of outbuildings including a WORKSHOP.This excellent semi-detached property is delightfully located in the popular village of Alston down a private road. The property has been extensively extended and offers spacious accommodation with a modern and original feel throughout. There is superb outside space, a garage , workshop and generous outbuildings. The original part of the property was built in the 17th century. Located in this stunning semi-rural location it is within easy access to Preston town centre (15 mins), Longridge town centre & close to the motorways; ideal for the commuter. The accommodation comprises of a vestibule and an entrance hallway with stairs leading to the first floor, the snug has an original fireplace which houses a log burner. Continuing through the property there is a generous utility room, a downstairs shower room as well as exceptional sized lounge. The stunning fitted kitchen hosts an island unit as well as a range oven, dishwasher and granite worktops. The kitchen is also open to a dining area, a snug area and a second stairrcase to a mezzanine landing. There is also a side vestibule which leads to the driveway/garden. To the first floor there are four generous bedrooms one with a separate dressing area. There is a four piece family bathroom as well as a shower room along with a study and a mezzanine landing which is ideal for sitting and relaxing. Externally to the front of the property there is a well-maintained entrance garden and extra parking. To the side of the property the gated driveway can be found and provides more parking. Adjoining is a large garage and spacious workshop. The rear garden is mostly laid to lawn and has soil borders which house mature plants and shrubs. There are also two outbuildings and an outside W.C as well as a stone chipped patio area ideal for outside dining. ## Property Photos - ![Kitchen A](/listings/photos/134711519/1304377) - Kitchen A - ![Kitchen C](/listings/photos/134711519/1304378) - Kitchen C - ![Lounge A](/listings/photos/134711519/1304379) - Lounge A - ![Kitchen B](/listings/photos/134711519/1304380) - Kitchen B - ![External B](/listings/photos/134711519/1304382) - External B - ![Snug](/listings/photos/134711519/1304383) - Snug - ![Dining Room](/listings/photos/134711519/1304384) - Dining Room - ![Bedroom A](/listings/photos/134711519/1304385) - Bedroom A - ![Bedroom B](/listings/photos/134711519/1304386) - Bedroom B - ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/134711519/1304388) - Bathroom - ![Bedroom C](/listings/photos/134711519/1304389) - Bedroom C - ![Bathroom A](/listings/photos/134711519/1304390) - Bathroom A - ![External A](/listings/photos/134711519/1304392) - External A - ![External D](/listings/photos/134711519/1304393) - External D - ![External C](/listings/photos/134711519/1304394) - External C ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/134711519/1304395) - Floorplan ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/134711519/1304397) - EPC Rating Graph ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | BOLTON FOLD COTTAGE ALSTON LANE, ALSTON, PRESTON, RIBBLE VALLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR3 3BN | £480,000 | 25/03/2025 | Semi-detached | | BOLTON FOLD COTTAGE ALSTON LANE, ALSTON, PRESTON, RIBBLE VALLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR3 3BN | £128,950 | 01/06/1998 | Semi-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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | [Same street] INGLENOOK ALSTON LANE, ALSTON, PRESTON, RIBBLE VALLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR3 3BN | £395,000 | 31/10/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] THE OLD DAIRY ALSTON LANE, ALSTON, PRESTON, RIBBLE VALLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR3 3BN | £550,000 | 17/08/2022 | Detached | | OLD CHAPEL BARN PRESTON ROAD, ALSTON, PRESTON, RIBBLE VALLEY, LANCASHIRE, PR3 3BL | £350,000 | 30/06/2022 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £472,500 (2 sales) **Area average:** £350,000 (1 sale) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £258,623 (69 Semi-detached, PR3, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +124.2% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Ribble Valley). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £729/mo - **Realistic:** £810/mo - **Optimistic:** £891/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:** 0.14% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £101,250 - **Target investor price (1%):** £81,000 *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 Area rent estimate.* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £2,222/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 28.6% - **10y growth:** 43.8% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Ribble Valley; Semi-detached series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 2.1% - **5y growth (index):** 22.6% - **10y growth (index):** 39.6% ## 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)