# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (LA9 7LY) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 7 BLEA TARN ROAD, KENDAL, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS LA9 7LY | | Price | £295,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1950-1966 | | Floor area | 91 m² | | Last sold | £315,000 May 2023 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 17/10/2032 - **Current heating cost:** £601/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £11,675 ### Recommendations - A2 (£850 - £1,500) - 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/9684-3921-5200-4212-3200) ## Description **Description** **** If you are looking for a family home ready to move into, situated in a very desirable location in Kendal then you must view 7 Blea Tarn Road. A spacious three-bedroom semi-detached house offering well balanced living throughout whilst being located close to Oxenholme Mainline Station, local primary schools and Kendal town centre. The living space is modern and bright with a spacious family sitting room leading into a spacious fitted dining kitchen, snug and utility room. Upstairs you will find three bedrooms and a three-piece bathroom. The property has the benefit of double glazing and gas central heating together with attractive gardens to the front and rear, a well-equipped summer house, a useful workshop/store and off-road parking. Early viewing is highly recommended.  **Location:** **** **** When leaving Kendal via A65, pass the Leisure Centre on the left hand side. At the traffic lights bear left into Oxenholme Road, at the next traffic lights, turn left into Kendal Parks Road. Take the second turning on the right into Blea Tarn Road, no.7 is the found further up on the left hand side. There is a bus stop nearby and the main line railway station at Oxenholme is within easy access for commuter links to Manchester, London Euston, Edinburgh and Glasgow.   **Property** **Overview:** **** **** Situated within a popular location close to Oxenholme Train Station, 7 Blea Tarn is ready for those looking for an ideal family home ready to move into. The property offers spacious family living with the real benefit of a much sought-after utility room, a snug, a well-presented dining kitchen and a summer house/home office. Moving throughout the property it is clear to see how well this immaculate well presented home would fit a number of buyers needs; whether you are looking for home that offers flexible living space, or a family looking for a perfect home near to good primary and secondary schools or perhaps those working from home with the excellent summer house being ideal as a home office - this property really does have it all. From the hallway a door opens into the spacious sitting room that overlooks the front garden. A large Morso multi-fuel burner with slate hearth provides a fabulous focal point to the room and to the side of the fireplace is an attractive feature wood store and shelving. A handy deep understairs cupboard offers additional storage space. The attractive dining kitchen with UPVC double glazed windows to the rear is fitted with a range contemporary wall and base units with breakfast bar, stainless steel sink with drainer, and kitchen appliances comprising; Lamona double oven, gas hob with feature splashback, built-in microwave and two wine fridges. The kitchen flows effortlessly through to the snug. The snug can be found to the rear of the property, with UPVC double glazed patio doors opening to the garden. This cosy space is ideal for those times when you cannot agree what to watch on TV. Access from the snug leads into the utility with window to the side. Great space offering all you would want from a utility room: spacious with attractive wall and base units. Cloakroom with WC and wash hand basin is also found in this space. Door into the former garage that now provides excellent workshop/storage space To the first floor you will find two good sized double bedrooms, one to the front and one with fitted furniture to the rear. A single bedroom can be found to the front of the property, with built-in cupboard and shelving. The house bathroom is located at the top of the landing and comprises of a wash hand basin, bath with shower over and WC. The bathroom benefits from being well tiled and enjoys a frosted double-glazed window to the rear.   **Accommodation** **with** **approximate** **dimensions:** ****   **Ground** **Floor** ****   **Entrance** **Hall** ****   **Sitting** **Room** **15' 3" x 13' 9" (4.65m x 4.19m)**   **Dining** **Kitchen** **16' 6" x 7' 8" (5.03m x 2.34m)**   **Snug** **10' 11" x 8' 0" (3.33m x 2.44m)**   **Utility** **Room** **&** **Cloakroom** ****   **First** **Floor** ****   **Bedroom** **One** **11' 11" x 9' 11" (3.63m x 3.02m)**   **Bedroom** **Two** **10' 11" x 9' 10" (3.33m x 3m)**   **Bedroom** **Three** **7' 1" x 6' 4" (2.16m x 1.93m)**   **Bathroom** **** ****   **Outside** **** The attached former garage 9' 7" x 8' 10" (2.92m x 2.69m) has been made slightly smaller in order to install the utility room and cloakroom, yet still providing ample space to house all that is needed to carry out an active outdoor lifestyle, with shelving, plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer, lights and electrics. To the front of the property is a driveway providing level off road parking for two vehicles. There is a small lawned front garden with a well-stocked border and path leading to the front door. To the rear is a spacious low maintenance lawned garden with established borders, room for potted plants, and attractive decking together with the very real benefit of a summer house complete with lights, electric and heating. The vendors have taken great care in running additional plumbing to the summer house to install running water if so required. Outside water tap.  **Services:** **** mains electricity, mains gas, mains water and mains drainage  **Council** **Tax:** **** South Lakeland District Council - Band B  **Tenure:** **** Freehold  **Viewings:** **** Strictly by appointment with Hackney & Leigh Kendal Office.  **Energy** **Performance** **Certificate:** **** The full Energy Performance Certificate is available on our website and also at any of our offices.  ## Property Photos - ![Front of Property](/listings/photos/128330366/627958) - Front of Property - ![Sitting Room](/listings/photos/128330366/627962) - Sitting Room - ![Sitting Room ](/listings/photos/128330366/627965) - Sitting Room - ![Sitting Room ](/listings/photos/128330366/627978) - Sitting Room - ![Snug](/listings/photos/128330366/627981) - Snug - ![Snug](/listings/photos/128330366/627986) - Snug - ![Snug](/listings/photos/128330366/627994) - Snug - ![Breakfast Kitchen](/listings/photos/128330366/628001) - Breakfast Kitchen - ![Breakfast Kitchen](/listings/photos/128330366/628007) - Breakfast Kitchen - ![Breakfast Kitchen](/listings/photos/128330366/628013) - Breakfast Kitchen - ![Photo](/listings/photos/128330366/628017) - ![Breakfast Kitchen](/listings/photos/128330366/628024) - Breakfast Kitchen - ![Utility Room ](/listings/photos/128330366/628028) - Utility Room - ![Landing](/listings/photos/128330366/628034) - Landing - ![Bedroom One](/listings/photos/128330366/628040) - Bedroom One - ![Bedroom Two](/listings/photos/128330366/628044) - Bedroom Two - ![Bedroom Two](/listings/photos/128330366/628049) - Bedroom Two - ![Bedroom Three](/listings/photos/128330366/628057) - Bedroom Three - ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/128330366/628062) - Bathroom - ![Summer House](/listings/photos/128330366/628068) - Summer House - ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/128330366/628074) - Rear Garden - ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/128330366/628077) - Rear Garden - ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/128330366/628086) - Rear Garden - ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/128330366/628092) - Rear Garden - ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/128330366/628097) - Rear Garden - ![Front of Property](/listings/photos/128330366/628102) - Front of Property - ![Photo](/listings/photos/128330366/628104) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/128330366/628109) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Front Page](/listings/photos/128330366/628116) - EPC Front Page ## FENSA Certificates This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #13408985 - **Address:** 7 Blea Tarn Road, KENDAL, LA9 7LY - **Certificate Issued:** 26/02/2019 - **Work Completed:** 25/01/2019 - **Items:** 1 window(s) ### FENSA Certificate #5726119 - **Address:** 7 Blea Tarn Road, KENDAL, LA9 7LY - **Certificate Issued:** 09/06/2008 - **Work Completed:** 10/03/2008 - **Items:** 5 window(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 7 BLEA TARN ROAD, KENDAL, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA9 7LY | £315,000 | 11/05/2023 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 54 HAYCLOSE ROAD, KENDAL, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA9 7NE | £237,500 | 09/01/2026 | Semi-detached | | 11 SCAFELL DRIVE, KENDAL, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA9 7PE | £340,000 | 08/01/2026 | Semi-detached | | 14 BUTTERMERE DRIVE, KENDAL, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA9 7PA | £285,000 | 13/10/2023 | Semi-detached | | 1 HAYCLOSE ROAD, KENDAL, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA9 7NE | £195,000 | 29/09/2023 | Semi-detached | | 12 SCAFELL DRIVE, KENDAL, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA9 7PE | £265,000 | 30/05/2023 | Semi-detached | | 12 HALIBURTON ROAD, KENDAL, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA9 7HJ | £363,000 | 22/05/2023 | Semi-detached | | 54 HAYCLOSE ROAD, KENDAL, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA9 7NE | £255,000 | 03/03/2023 | Semi-detached | | 37 SCAFELL DRIVE, KENDAL, SOUTH LAKELAND, CUMBRIA, LA9 7PE | £266,000 | 13/12/2022 | Semi-detached | | 14 KENDAL PARKS CRESCENT, KENDAL, SOUTH LAKELAND, CUMBRIA, LA9 7NH | £205,000 | 12/12/2022 | Semi-detached | | 14 HALIBURTON ROAD, KENDAL, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA9 7HJ | £255,000 | 25/11/2022 | Semi-detached | | 12 LINNET GROVE, KENDAL, SOUTH LAKELAND, CUMBRIA, LA9 7RP | £270,000 | 24/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 23 MAYTIME ROAD, KENDAL, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA9 7TF | £281,000 | 19/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 24 MAYTIME ROAD, KENDAL, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA9 7TF | £325,000 | 14/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | 21 TEAL BECK, KENDAL, SOUTH LAKELAND, CUMBRIA, LA9 7RQ | £150,000 | 30/09/2022 | Semi-detached | | 90 OXENHOLME ROAD, KENDAL, SOUTH LAKELAND, CUMBRIA, LA9 7HQ | £365,000 | 25/08/2022 | Semi-detached | | 8 DERWENT DRIVE, KENDAL, SOUTH LAKELAND, CUMBRIA, LA9 7PB | £310,000 | 01/07/2022 | Semi-detached | | 22 HALIBURTON ROAD, KENDAL, SOUTH LAKELAND, CUMBRIA, LA9 7HJ | £200,000 | 08/04/2022 | Semi-detached | | 6 KENDAL PARKS ROAD, KENDAL, SOUTH LAKELAND, CUMBRIA, LA9 7NG | £350,000 | 11/02/2022 | Semi-detached | | 12 TEAL BECK, KENDAL, SOUTH LAKELAND, CUMBRIA, LA9 7RQ | £124,000 | 29/10/2021 | Semi-detached | | 56 OXENHOLME ROAD, KENDAL, SOUTH LAKELAND, CUMBRIA, LA9 7HH | £325,000 | 30/09/2021 | Semi-detached | **Area average:** £268,325 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £268,765 (40 Semi-detached, LA9, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +9.8% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (North West). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £856/mo - **Realistic:** £951/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,046/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Kendal (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £773/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.32% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £118,875 - **Target investor price (1%):** £95,100 *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:** £3,242/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 8.1% - **10y growth:** 26.6% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for North West; Semi-detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 0.7% - **5y growth (index):** 24.5% - **10y growth (index):** 66.9% ## 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)