# 2 bedroom apartment for sale (LA12 7JP)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | APARTMENT 5, FORD PARK HOUSE, FORD PARK, ULVERSTON, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS LA12 7JP |
| Price | £280,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Floor area | 76 m² |
| Last sold | £265,000 Aug 2023 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** E
- **Potential rating:** E
- **Expiry date:** 24/09/2032
- **Current heating cost:** £1,089/year

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2857-3004-5301-7062-5204)

## Description

Services:

* Electric heating (all individually metered)

* Mains drainage, water and electricity

* Electric car charging ports

* Parking

* Internet is all wired in (fibre to the cabinet)

* Front door intercom in each apartment

* The development has been shortlisted for the Architects journal retrofit awards 

Leasehold (250 years) with a share of the freehold

* Each owner will have a share of the freehold (All owners will own 1/9 of the freehold)

* Ford park house management limited (name of the management company)

Kitchen:

* Oak veneered / painted cabinet fronts

* Solid surface worktops

* Bosch integrated appliances:

- Tall integrated fridge freezer - Integrated dishwasher

- Induction hob

- Integrated oven

Surrounded by greenery, Ford Park House is situated in Ford Park, nestled at the foot of the impressive Sir John Barrow Monument on Hoad Hill, an iconic local landmark in the thriving and historic market town of Ulverston.

A much-loved charity-run park, with a walled kitchen garden and plant nursery, well-maintained adventure playground, wildlife trails, British native tree arboretum and community orchard in addition to open air cinema events, Ford Park is as vibrant as it is peaceful.

Exclusive setting - easy access

An historic town, with winding cobbled streets, quaint alleyways and ancient buildings, Ulverston has a magical and unique charm. It also has its own quirky claims to fame. Ulverston is the birthplace of Stan Laurel - and home to the Laurel and Hardy Museum. It is also home to the world's shortest, deepest and widest canal.

Easily accessed from the south off the M6 and along the A590, Ulverston is perfectly poised on the cusp of the Lake District, positioned at the start of the 70-mile Cumbrian Way.

Only 15 minutes from the foot of Lake Windermere, 20 minutes from Coniston Water and only a mile and a half from the coast of Morecambe Bay, you are perfectly poised for days out on the water. Meanwhile for true fell walkers, the fells and trails of the Duddon Valley and the lesser trodden Western Lakes are at your fingertips.

Historic home, contemporary living

Built in 1857 for Montague Ainslie, then owner of Grizedale Hall and an estate near Grizedale, Ford House was then taken on by the Ministry of Defence in 1942 and housed American soldiers during the second world war. In more recent years, Ford House served as a school up until 1997, remaining derelict until its purchase by Reform Developments, specialists in working on listed heritage buildings.

Alongside award-winning architects Lind Studio, whose portfolio focusses on complex, design-led projects, the period finesse of Ford House has been rescued, retained and reworked and respectfully extended to create a collection of exclusive, luxury apartments.

Imposing arrival

In the heart of Ulverston, Ford Park serves as a leafy oasis; pull along the sweeping driveway up through the park and pull into the fob-accessed private car park, where designated parking is available for Rose, Honeysuckle, and Magnolia apartments (Primrose, the penthouse apartment is afforded two spaces), with Electric Vehicle Charging Points.

The Grade-II listed whitewashed home stands proudly ahead, a marked contrast to the blend of period cottages and towering maritime townhouses in the surrounding streets and avenues.

Surrounding Ford Park Apartments, flagstone terraces lead out to lawned spaces, bordered by architectural plants and bushes providing colour, shelter and shade.

A small, exclusive community of nine homes, enjoy the sense of security and camaraderie of this select abode, whilst retaining a sense of privacy and seclusion

Step inside, into the grand, original entrance hall with its original tiled floor and immersive staircase.

Honeysuckle

Also nestled on the first floor, discover the delights of Honeysuckle, a two bedroom 'house in apartment form'. 

A grand, central hallway with high ceiling serves to provide separation between bedrooms and living space.

On the right, double doors open to the spacious, light-filled living-dining area, where views entreat from the deep and tall sash window ahead. Ideal for entertaining, open a glass of wine with friends and enjoy a dressing drink before heading out to one of the many bars and restaurants found along Ulverston's cobbled streets.

Honeysuckle, in tune with all the apartments, is 'Smart home-ready' through Avande Connect - a company who will work with you on site to connect your lighting, heating, sound and other Smart home systems.

Tucked off to the side, a corner of floor to ceiling kitchen timber-clad units offers ample storage, minimal and Scandi in their style and design. A full array of Bosch appliances includes tall fridge-freezer, dishwasher, oven, hob and extractor with an undermounted sink. 

Across the entrance hall, new Georgian style timber-frame sash windows frame views out over the greenery of the grounds from two sumptuously sized, plushly carpeted double bedrooms.

Serving both, an exquisitely finished bathroom, fully tiled, offers twin wash basin facilities alongside a bath with overhead rainfall shower and handheld attachment. There is also a WC and heated towel radiator.

** For more photos and information, download the brochure on desktop. For your own hard copy brochure, or to book a viewing please call the team **

As prescribed by the Money Laundering Regulations 2017, we are by law required to conduct anti-money laundering checks on all potential buyers, and we take this responsibility very seriously. In line with HMRC guidelines, our trusted partner, Coadjute, will securely manage these checks on our behalf. A non-refundable fee of £47 + VAT per person (£120 + VAT if purchasing via a registered company) will apply for these checks, and Coadjute will handle the payment for this service. These anti-money laundering checks must be completed before we can send the memorandum of sale. Please contact the office if you have any questions in relation to this.

Tenure: Share of Freehold (250 years)

## Property Photos

- ![Honeysuckle - Ford Park House](/listings/photos/174031871/869000) - Honeysuckle - Ford Park House
- ![Open plan living / dining room](/listings/photos/174031871/869001) - Open plan living / dining room
- ![Open plan living / dining room](/listings/photos/174031871/869004) - Open plan living / dining room
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/174031871/869007) - Kitchen
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/174031871/869011) - Kitchen
- ![Bedroom One](/listings/photos/174031871/869014) - Bedroom One
- ![Bedroom One](/listings/photos/174031871/869016) - Bedroom One
- ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/174031871/869017) - Bathroom
- ![Study / Bedroom Two](/listings/photos/174031871/869018) - Study / Bedroom Two
- ![Communal Entrance](/listings/photos/174031871/869020) - Communal Entrance
- ![Gardens and Grounds](/listings/photos/174031871/869021) - Gardens and Grounds
- ![Honeysuckle - Ford Park House](/listings/photos/174031871/869024) - Honeysuckle - Ford Park House
- ![Parking](/listings/photos/174031871/869026) - Parking
- ![Main entrance](/listings/photos/174031871/869027) - Main entrance
- ![Ford Park House](/listings/photos/174031871/869028) - Ford Park House
- ![Ford Park House](/listings/photos/174031871/869030) - Ford Park House

## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/174031871/869032) - Floorplan 1

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| FORD PARK HOUSE APARTMENT 5 FORD PARK, ULVERSTON, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA12 7JP | £265,000 | 29/08/2023 | Flat |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 42B HART STREET, ULVERSTON, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA12 7JL | £89,000 | 12/01/2026 | Flat |
| BRITTAIN PLACE UPPER FLOOR FLAT CHURCH WALK, ULVERSTON, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA12 7EW | £400,000 | 22/07/2025 | Flat |
| VICTORIA COURT 1 FORD PARK CRESCENT, ULVERSTON, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA12 7TS | £82,500 | 12/08/2024 | Flat |
| FORD PARK HOUSE APARTMENT 9 FORD PARK, ULVERSTON, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA12 7JP | £220,000 | 24/07/2023 | Flat |
| FORD PARK HOUSE APARTMENT 3 FORD PARK, ULVERSTON, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA12 7JP | £300,000 | 13/06/2023 | Flat |
| FORD PARK HOUSE APARTMENT 7 FORD PARK, ULVERSTON, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA12 7JP | £365,000 | 05/05/2023 | Flat |
| FORD PARK HOUSE APARTMENT 6 FORD PARK, ULVERSTON, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, LA12 7JP | £300,000 | 22/12/2022 | Flat |
| VICTORIA COURT 6 FORD PARK CRESCENT, ULVERSTON, SOUTH LAKELAND, CUMBRIA, LA12 7TS | £150,000 | 30/09/2022 | Flat |
| VICTORIA COURT 24 FORD PARK CRESCENT, ULVERSTON, SOUTH LAKELAND, CUMBRIA, LA12 7TS | £145,000 | 14/03/2022 | Flat |
| VICTORIA COURT 25 FORD PARK CRESCENT, ULVERSTON, SOUTH LAKELAND, CUMBRIA, LA12 7TS | £140,000 | 17/09/2021 | Flat |
| 5 ST MARYS MEWS, ULVERSTON, SOUTH LAKELAND, CUMBRIA, LA12 7HL | £105,500 | 09/09/2021 | Flat |
| VICTORIA COURT 22 FORD PARK CRESCENT, ULVERSTON, SOUTH LAKELAND, CUMBRIA, LA12 7TS | £136,000 | 06/08/2021 | Flat |
| VICTORIA COURT 20 FORD PARK CRESCENT, ULVERSTON, SOUTH LAKELAND, CUMBRIA, LA12 7TS | £137,000 | 02/08/2021 | Flat |

**Area average:** £197,692 (13 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £246,583 (6 Flat, LA12, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +13.6%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (North West). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £859/mo
- **Realistic:** £954/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,049/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Kendal (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £648/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 Terraced House, Three Bridges, LA12 | £850/mo | 2 | 1.09 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £850/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.3% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £106,250
- **Target investor price (1%):** £85,000

*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 OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £850/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 3.6%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 27.5×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-363/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -5.4%

*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:** £3,684/m²

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** -40.8%
- **10y growth:** 193.2%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for North West; Flats and maisonettes series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 3.7%
- **5y growth (index):** 12.9%
- **10y growth (index):** 43.4%

## 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)