# 2 bedroom cottage for sale (PR4 1PD) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 66 PRESTON OLD ROAD, PRESTON, FRECKLETON, LANCASHIRE PR4 1PD | | Price | £190,000 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | B | | Last sold | £190,000 Feb 2026 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 14/08/2033 - **Current heating cost:** £1,549/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £15,520 ### Recommendations - B (£500 - £1,500) - W2 (£4,000 - £6,000) - E (£20) - 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/8437-1428-0200-0175-9292) ## Description Unique are delighted to bring to market this stunning two bedroom Victorian cottage built in the 1840s. Welcome to Preston Old Road a highly sought after area of Freckleton. Situated walking distance from all local amenities, with Preston, Blackpool and Lytham St Annes all within a fifteen minute drive. This gorgeous cottage briefly comprises of lounge, kitchen and dining room to the ground floor. To the first floor is a large welcoming landing, two double bedrooms and a family bathroom. Internally decorated to a lovely standard throughout. Externally this cottage benefits from a large private rear garden with established fruit trees and shrubbery. The driveway leads down the side of the house and would fit two cars. At the top of the drive is the garage and a secluded little patio area perfect for morning brews in the sun. Leading up the stairs from here is the lawned garden area with fruit trees and shrubbery. This garden is a real sun trap and is not overlooked. The garage/workshop has had new fascias, lighting and electrics installed and there is a new retaining wall in the garden. Recent work to the property include; new rear roof frame, new boiler, new UPVC doors and windows to front and upstairs, new flooring throughout and redecorated throughout. The loft has been boarded and has a pull down ladder to allow for extra storage. EPC - D Council Tax - B Tenure - Freehold, to be confirmed by your legal representative. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166265408/406667) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166265408/406668) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166265408/406669) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166265408/406670) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166265408/406671) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166265408/406672) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166265408/406673) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166265408/406674) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166265408/406675) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166265408/406676) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166265408/406677) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166265408/406678) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166265408/406679) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166265408/406680) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166265408/406681) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166265408/406682) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166265408/406683) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166265408/406684) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/166265408/406685) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/166265408/406686) - Floorplan 1 - ![Floorplan 2](/listings/photos/166265408/406687) - Floorplan 2 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Graph](/listings/photos/166265408/406688) - EPC Graph ## FENSA Certificates This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #16420925 - **Address:** 66 Preston Old Road, Freckleton, PR4 1PD - **Certificate Issued:** 04/08/2024 - **Work Completed:** 05/07/2024 - **Items:** 2 window(s), 1 door(s) ### FENSA Certificate #16660702 - **Address:** 66 Preston Old Road, Freckleton, PR4 1PD - **Certificate Issued:** 02/02/2025 - **Work Completed:** 10/01/2025 - **Items:** 2 window(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 66 PRESTON OLD ROAD, FRECKLETON, PRESTON, FYLDE, LANCASHIRE, PR4 1PD | £190,000 | 16/02/2026 | Semi-detached | | 66 PRESTON OLD ROAD, FRECKLETON, PRESTON, FYLDE, LANCASHIRE, PR4 1PD | £117,500 | 20/03/2003 | Semi-detached | | 66 PRESTON OLD ROAD, FRECKLETON, PRESTON, FYLDE, LANCASHIRE, PR4 1PD | £117,500 | 20/03/2003 | Detached | | 66 PRESTON OLD ROAD, FRECKLETON, PRESTON, FYLDE, LANCASHIRE, PR4 1PD | £117,500 | 20/03/2003 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 34 GREENACRES, FRECKLETON, PRESTON, FYLDE, LANCASHIRE, PR4 1PS | £375,000 | 14/11/2025 | Detached | | [Same street] 46 PRESTON OLD ROAD, FRECKLETON, PRESTON, FYLDE, LANCASHIRE, PR4 1PD | £570,000 | 28/03/2025 | Detached | | [Same street] 22A PRESTON OLD ROAD, FRECKLETON, PRESTON, FYLDE, LANCASHIRE, PR4 1PD | £136,000 | 19/03/2025 | Other | | 11 GREENACRES, FRECKLETON, PRESTON, FYLDE, LANCASHIRE, PR4 1PS | £290,000 | 20/12/2023 | Detached | | 3 NAZE LANE EAST, FRECKLETON, PRESTON, FYLDE, LANCASHIRE, PR4 1RA | £440,000 | 09/11/2023 | Detached | | 61 PRESTON OLD ROAD, FRECKLETON, PRESTON, FYLDE, LANCASHIRE, PR4 1PB | £249,000 | 05/09/2023 | Detached | | 9 ASTLEY CRESCENT, FRECKLETON, PRESTON, FYLDE, LANCASHIRE, PR4 1RE | £280,000 | 30/03/2023 | Detached | | 39 WYNDENE GROVE, FRECKLETON, PRESTON, FYLDE, LANCASHIRE, PR4 1DE | £285,000 | 30/09/2022 | Detached | | 49 NAZE LANE, FRECKLETON, PRESTON, FYLDE, LANCASHIRE, PR4 1RH | £315,000 | 02/09/2022 | Detached | | 18 CROFT BUTTS LANE, FRECKLETON, PRESTON, FYLDE, LANCASHIRE, PR4 1RB | £190,000 | 25/03/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 56 PRESTON OLD ROAD, FRECKLETON, PRESTON, FYLDE, LANCASHIRE, PR4 1PD | £235,000 | 11/03/2022 | Detached | | 12 CROFT BUTTS LANE, FRECKLETON, PRESTON, FYLDE, LANCASHIRE, PR4 1RB | £250,000 | 17/02/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 92 PRESTON OLD ROAD, FRECKLETON, PRESTON, FYLDE, LANCASHIRE, PR4 1PD | £450,000 | 14/01/2022 | Detached | | 2 MEMORY CLOSE, FRECKLETON, PRESTON, FYLDE, LANCASHIRE, PR4 1YS | £287,000 | 22/12/2021 | Detached | | 85 CHURCH ROAD, WARTON, PRESTON, FYLDE, LANCASHIRE, PR4 1JY | £394,950 | 30/09/2021 | Detached | | 83 CHURCH ROAD, WARTON, PRESTON, FYLDE, LANCASHIRE, PR4 1JY | £374,950 | 30/09/2021 | Detached | | 20 CROFT BUTTS LANE, FRECKLETON, PRESTON, FYLDE, LANCASHIRE, PR4 1RB | £245,000 | 24/09/2021 | Detached | | [Same street] 50 PRESTON OLD ROAD, FRECKLETON, PRESTON, FYLDE, LANCASHIRE, PR4 1PD | £267,000 | 10/09/2021 | Detached | | 1 MASON CLOSE, FRECKLETON, PRESTON, FYLDE, LANCASHIRE, PR4 1RG | £220,000 | 05/08/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £331,600 (5 sales) **Area average:** £299,707 (14 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £391,224 (153 Detached, PR4, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -51.4% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Fylde). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £778/mo - **Realistic:** £864/mo - **Optimistic:** £950/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Central Lancs (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £573/mo ## Rental Comparables *Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.* | Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on | |------|------|------|------|------| | 2 Bed Flat, Tor Hill Road, TQ2 | £765/mo | 2 | 228.68 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £765/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.4% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £95,625 - **Target investor price (1%):** £76,500 *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 OpenRent comparables.* ## Rent-driven metrics *Based on OpenRent comparables (median £765/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 4.8% - **Cost-to-rent:** 20.7× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-85/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -1.8% *Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £2,262/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 26.3% - **10y growth:** 41.5% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Fylde; Detached series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 1.6% - **5y growth (index):** 14.1% - **10y growth (index):** 28.8% ## 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)