ATHLONE
THE CRESCENT, GRANGE-OVER-SANDS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS LA11 6AW
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Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
86 m²
Council tax band
D
EPC rating
E
Year built
England and Wales: 1950-1966
Last sold
£270,000 Jul 2024
Price per m²
£3,314/m²
Local average
£519,681 (-45.2%)
Deprivation
Decile 8 (25,987 of 33,755)
Street crime
9 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Two bedroom Bungalow
- Bright and airy throughout
- Quiet cul-de-sac location
- Off road parking for 2/3 vehicles
- Generous plot
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Front garden, Rear garden
- Restrictions
- No
- Required access
- No
- Flooded in last 5 years
- No
- Flood defences
- No
Description
Inside, you will find a well-appointed living area that benefits from an abundance of natural light along with two spacious bedrooms. The property boasts off-road parking for 2/3 vehicles, as well as a garage, offering plenty of space for storage or for those with a hobby requiring a dedicated workspace.
One of the standout features of this property is its outside space. The front garden is generously sized with a path leading up to the front door, surrounded by a lawned area filled with various plants and shrubs, creating a picturesque entrance. Additionally, there is a newly created wild flower area, adding a touch of natural beauty.
The rear garden wraps around the property and is mostly laid to gravel, requiring minimal maintenance. Flower beds filled with mature shrubs and bushes add colour and texture, creating a tranquil and inviting outdoor space. From the rear garden, you can enjoy views down the hill over Grange, adding to the sense of serenity.
The property also features an extensive garage, currently utilised as a workshop and additional storage space. The garage includes built-in shelving units, tool hooks, and even a corner woodburner, making it a versatile and functional space.
For added convenience, there is a gravelled drive providing off-road parking for 2-3 vehicles, leading up to the garage area. The town centre is also within close proximity, ensuring easy access to amenities.
Overall, this bungalow offers a wonderful combination of comfortable living space and a delightful outdoor retreat, making it an ideal choice for those seeking a peaceful and well-appointed home. With its elevated situation and convenient location, this property is certainly one not to be missed.
EPC Rating: E
Listed by
Grange
Arnold Greenwood Solicitors Ltd
Reference: 86341869
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: E
Potential rating: B
Inspection date: 08/09/2022
Expiry date: 07/09/2032
Est. upgrade cost to C: £13,858
Recommendations
- Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
- Add additional 80 mm jacket to hot water cylinder (£15 - £30)
- Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£35)
- Hot water cylinder thermostat (£200 - £400)
- Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
- 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)
Floorplans
Floorplan 1
Price history
-13% since 2022
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 16/07/2024 (1 year ago) | £270,000 | -12.9% |
| Sold | 28/10/2022 (3 years ago) | £310,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same street MOOREDGE THE CRESCENT, GRANGE-OVER-SANDS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA11 6AW | £215,500 | 07/08/2023 | Semi-detached |
| Same street FELL CREST THE CRESCENT, GRANGE-OVER-SANDS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA11 6AW | £245,000 | 15/06/2023 | Semi-detached |
| Same street BRANSFIELD THE CRESCENT, GRANGE-OVER-SANDS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA11 6AW | £329,500 | 06/04/2023 | Detached |
| CHURCHGATE 2 GRANGE FELL ROAD, GRANGE-OVER-SANDS, SOUTH LAKELAND, CUMBRIA, LA11 6AN | £280,000 | 28/09/2022 | Detached |
| 14 MEADOWBANK LANE, GRANGE-OVER-SANDS, SOUTH LAKELAND, CUMBRIA, LA11 6AT | £425,000 | 02/03/2022 | Detached |
| 5 MEADOWBANK LANE, GRANGE-OVER-SANDS, SOUTH LAKELAND, CUMBRIA, LA11 6AT | £358,000 | 04/02/2022 | Detached |
| BRAMBLES ASHMOUNT ROAD, GRANGE-OVER-SANDS, SOUTH LAKELAND, CUMBRIA, LA11 6BX | £690,000 | 22/12/2021 | Detached |
| 13A MEADOWBANK LANE, GRANGE-OVER-SANDS, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA11 6AT | £475,000 | 09/12/2021 | Detached |
| GREENSIDE ASHMOUNT ROAD, GRANGE-OVER-SANDS, SOUTH LAKELAND, CUMBRIA, LA11 6BX | £465,000 | 29/06/2021 | Detached |
Street average: £263,333 (3 sales)
Area average: £448,833 (6 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 North Cumbria: £474/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Address
The Crescent
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | The Crescent | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Fell Drive | 0.2 miles |
| Shop | Grange Laundry | 0.5 miles |
| Shop | J. Procter | 0.5 miles |
| Train station | Grange-over-Sands | 0.9 miles |
| Train station | Kents Bank | 1.3 miles |
| Hospital | Unknown | 7.0 miles |
| Hospital | Queen Victoria Hospital | 8.6 miles |
| University | University of Cumbria, Lancaster Campus | 11.8 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total incidents | 9 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grange CofE Primary School | Primary | 0.3 miles | Good — 8 Nov 2023 |
| Fell House School | Other | 0.4 miles | Good — 20 May 2024 |
| Allithwaite CofE Primary School | Primary | 0.9 miles | Good — 10 Jun 2013 |
| Cartmel Priory CofE School | Secondary | 1.1 miles | Good — 4 Jul 2013 |
| Cartmel CofE Primary School | Primary | 1.2 miles | Good — 12 May 2020 |
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Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- 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).