# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (LA5 9LN) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 2 KELLET ROAD, CARNFORTH, LANCASHIRE LA5 9LN | | Price | £235,000 | | Bedrooms | 4 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | C | | Construction age | England and Wales: before 1900 | | Floor area | 94 m² | | Last sold | £226,000 Feb 2026 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 09/10/2028 - **Current heating cost:** £779/year ### Recommendations - Q (14,000) - W2 (6,000) - N (6,000) - U (8,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8891-6706-5029-8797-1083) ## Description **Description** **** A fantastic detached home located in the heart of Carnforth, within walking distance of local amenities and well-regarded schools. This property offers four bedrooms, contemporary decor throughout, generous living spaces, a spacious garage, and a charming courtyard with off-street parking. Perfect as a family home or an ideal Airbnb.  **Location** **** Carnforth is a traditional market town and situated near the border between Lancashire and Cumbria, close to the beautiful Lake District National Park. Carnforth offers a range of amenities to its residents, with doctors surgery, pharmacies, schools, supermarkets, railway station and access to the M6. All of these within easy reach of the property, boasting a perfect central location.  **Property** **Overview** **** The entrance porch welcomes you into a modern kitchen-diner, characterised by stylish cream base units, a ceramic sink, and complementary worktops paired with a tasteful tile splashback. The kitchen provides ample space for a fridge freezer and a dining table with chairs, all completed with chic, modern furnishings that create an inviting atmosphere for entertaining. Proceed into the living room, which is equally contemporary with its feature panelled wall, grey carpet, and a fire surround with a marble hearth, making it a cosy and elegant space for relaxation. The ground floor also includes a versatile fourth bedroom, conveniently situated just off the kitchen-dining room. This room is ideal as a home office, hobby room, or guest bedroom, offering flexibility to suit your lifestyle needs. To the first floor you will find two spacious double bedrooms and a comfortable single bedroom. The first-floor has been fitted with new carpets and the landing is equipped with built-in storage cupboards, providing practical space for your belongings. The sleek and stylish bathroom features a contemporary three-piece suite, including a bath with a wall-mounted shower, W.C., and wash hand basin. The bathroom is finished with a tile surround and modern patterned flooring. Further enhancing this property is the installation of a new combi boiler in 2022.  **Outside** **&** **Parking** **** Externally, the property features gated access to a driveway/charming walled courtyard-style garden. The attached garage provides extra storage space and is perfect for a utility space or hobby room, equipped with water, power, and lighting. Additionally, an outside W.C. is conveniently located next to the garage.  **Directions** **** From the Hackney & Leigh Carnforth office, turn right and proceed north on Market Street. Continue straight ahead at the traffic lights and you will find the property located on the right hand side, on the corner of North Road.  **What3Words** **** ///showcases.croaking.prefect  **Accommodation** **with** **approximate** **dimensions** ****   **Kitchen** **Dining** **Room** **17' 1" x 13' 6" (5.21m x 4.11m)**   **Living** **Room** **13' 4" x 11' 0" (4.06m x 3.35m)**   **Bedroom** **One** **17' 1" x 13' 11" (5.21m x 4.24m)**   **Bedroom** **Two** **12' 7" x 7' 3" (3.84m x 2.21m)**   **Bedroom** **Three** **8' 7" x 7' 4" (2.62m x 2.24m)**   **Bedroom** **Four/Home** **Office** **10' 10" x 7' 5" (3.3m x 2.26m)**   **Garage** **18' 8" x 13' 5" (5.69m x 4.09m)**   **Property** **Information** ****   **Services** **** Mains gas, water and electricity.  **Council** **Tax** **** Band C - Lancaster City Council   **Tenure** **** Freehold. Vacant possession upon completion.  **Viewings** **** Strictly by appointment with Hackney & Leigh Carnforth Office.   **Energy** **Performance** **Certificate** **** The full Energy Performance Certificate is available on our website and also at any of our offices.  **Anti-Money** **Laundering** **Regulations** **(AML)** **** Please note that when an offer is accepted on a property, we must follow government legislation and carry out identification checks on all buyers under the Anti-Money Laundering Regulations (AML). We use a specialist third-party company to carry out these checks at a charge of £42.67 (inc. VAT) per individual or £36.19 (incl. vat) per individual, if more than one person is involved in the purchase (provided all individuals pay in one transaction). The charge is non-refundable, and you will be unable to proceed with the purchase of the property until these checks have been completed. In the event the property is being purchased in the name of a company, the charge will be £120 (incl. vat).  ## Property Photos - ![2 Kellet Road](/listings/photos/148848911/202450) - 2 Kellet Road - ![Living Room](/listings/photos/148848911/202451) - Living Room - ![Kitchen Diner](/listings/photos/148848911/202452) - Kitchen Diner - ![Bedroom One](/listings/photos/148848911/202453) - Bedroom One - ![Kitchen Diner](/listings/photos/148848911/202454) - Kitchen Diner - ![Kitchen Diner](/listings/photos/148848911/202455) - Kitchen Diner - ![Living Room](/listings/photos/148848911/202456) - Living Room - ![Living Room](/listings/photos/148848911/202457) - Living Room - ![Living Room](/listings/photos/148848911/202458) - Living Room - ![Living Room](/listings/photos/148848911/202459) - Living Room - ![Bedroom Four/Offi...](/listings/photos/148848911/202460) - Bedroom Four/Offi... - ![Bedroom Four/Offi...](/listings/photos/148848911/202461) - Bedroom Four/Offi... - ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/148848911/202462) - Bathroom - ![Landing](/listings/photos/148848911/202463) - Landing - ![Bedroom One](/listings/photos/148848911/202464) - Bedroom One - ![Bedroom One](/listings/photos/148848911/202465) - Bedroom One - ![Bedroom Two](/listings/photos/148848911/202466) - Bedroom Two - ![Bedroom Two](/listings/photos/148848911/202467) - Bedroom Two - ![Bedroom Three](/listings/photos/148848911/202468) - Bedroom Three - ![Landing](/listings/photos/148848911/202469) - Landing - ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/148848911/202470) - Bathroom - ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/148848911/202471) - Bathroom - ![Courtyard](/listings/photos/148848911/202472) - Courtyard - ![Courtyard](/listings/photos/148848911/202473) - Courtyard - ![2 Kellet Road](/listings/photos/148848911/202474) - 2 Kellet Road - ![2 Kellet Road](/listings/photos/148848911/202475) - 2 Kellet Road ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/148848911/202476) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Front Page](/listings/photos/148848911/202477) - EPC Front Page ## FENSA Certificates This property has 6 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #494358 - **Address:** 2 Canal Cottages, Kellet Road, LA5 9LN - **Certificate Issued:** 21/07/2003 - **Work Completed:** 10/02/2003 - **Items:** 7 window(s) ### FENSA Certificate #6629948 - **Address:** 2 Kellet Road, CARNFORTH, LA5 9LN - **Certificate Issued:** 22/06/2009 - **Work Completed:** 10/06/2009 - **Items:** 5 window(s) ### FENSA Certificate #6127530 - **Address:** 2 Kellet Road, CARNFORTH, LA5 9LN - **Certificate Issued:** 10/11/2008 - **Work Completed:** 23/10/2008 - **Items:** 3 window(s) ### FENSA Certificate #5219492 - **Address:** 2 Kellet Road, CARNFORTH, LA5 9LN - **Certificate Issued:** 12/11/2007 - **Work Completed:** 01/10/2007 - **Items:** 1 window(s), 1 door(s) ### FENSA Certificate #3564170 - **Address:** 2 Kellet Road, CARNFORTH, LA5 9LN - **Certificate Issued:** 14/03/2006 - **Work Completed:** 02/03/2006 - **Items:** 2 window(s) ### FENSA Certificate #15931614 - **Address:** 2 Kellet Road, CARNFORTH, LA5 9LN - **Certificate Issued:** 10/09/2023 - **Work Completed:** 29/08/2023 - **Items:** 1 door(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 2 KELLET ROAD, CARNFORTH, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA5 9LN | £226,000 | 12/02/2026 | Semi-detached | | 2 KELLET ROAD, CARNFORTH, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA5 9LN | £204,000 | 01/12/2021 | Semi-detached | | 2 KELLET ROAD, CARNFORTH, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA5 9LN | £186,000 | 23/01/2019 | Semi-detached | | 2 KELLET ROAD, CARNFORTH, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA5 9LN | £72,500 | 07/07/2000 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 1 YEALAND GROVE, CARNFORTH, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA5 9XE | £262,500 | 22/09/2023 | Detached | | 22 HAWS HILL, CARNFORTH, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA5 9DD | £195,500 | 25/08/2023 | Detached | | 24 BRIDGESIDE, CARNFORTH, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA5 9LF | £360,000 | 02/02/2022 | Detached | | 17 NORTH ROAD, CARNFORTH, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA5 9LQ | £264,000 | 17/01/2022 | Detached | | 63 LANCASTER ROAD, CARNFORTH, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA5 9LE | £320,000 | 09/11/2021 | Detached | | 23 BRIDGESIDE, CARNFORTH, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA5 9LF | £323,000 | 20/08/2021 | Detached | | 12 BRIDGESIDE, CARNFORTH, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA5 9LF | £299,950 | 21/07/2021 | Detached | **Area average:** £289,279 (7 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £364,909 (28 Detached, LA5, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -35.6% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Lancaster). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £724/mo - **Realistic:** £804/mo - **Optimistic:** £884/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:** 0.34% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £100,500 - **Target investor price (1%):** £80,400 *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:** £2,500/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 7.1% - **10y growth:** 22.6% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Lancaster; Detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 0.2% - **5y growth (index):** 17.2% - **10y growth (index):** 44.5% ## 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)