# 3 bedroom detached house for sale (L37 7HA) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 42 LINGDALES, LIVERPOOL, FORMBY, MERSEYSIDE L37 7HA | | Price | £395,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 3 | | Council tax | D | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1991-1995 | | Floor area | 92 m² | | Last sold | £238,000 May 2025 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 17/05/2036 - **Current heating cost:** £859/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £9,000 ### Recommendations - U (£8,000 - £10,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/3636-0825-9400-0148-2292) ## Description FULLY RENOVATED, RECONFIGURED AND EXTENDED DETACHED BUNGALOW finished to an impressive standard throughout and offered with NO ONWARD CHAIN. The property has undergone a comprehensive programme of refurbishment and improvement during the past 12 months, including a full internal strip-back to blockwork and rafters, replastering, replacement plumbing system, complete rewire, new loft insulation and installation of a replacement boiler. The roof has also been overhauled with repairs completed together with the addition of THREE SOLAR-POWERED REMOTE-CONTROL SKYLIGHTS. The accommodation has been thoughtfully redesigned to provide stylish and practical modern living space. The layout comprises an ENTRANCE HALL with wall panelling, generous front-facing LOUNGE with bespoke fitted media cabinetry and display shelving, and an impressive fitted KITCHEN with a contemporary range of units and GRANITE WORKTOPS. Integrated Neff appliances include an oven, microwave, induction hob, dishwasher, tall fridge and tall freezer, together with a ceramic sink and separate UTILITY ROOM. There are THREE BEDROOMS, each benefiting from their own EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM, making the property well suited to downsizers, professional couples or buyers seeking flexible guest accommodation. Further improvements include GAS UNDERFLOOR HEATING throughout, full redecoration, quality LVT herringbone flooring, contemporary internal doors and modern fittings throughout. The boiler is located within the loft space. Externally, the front and rear gardens have been landscaped and redesigned with PORCELAIN PAVING, replacement fencing and a new front boundary wall. The rear garden is attractively stocked with a variety of established plants, trees and shrubs together with shaped lawned areas and seating spaces designed for low-maintenance outdoor enjoyment. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88697289/1595122) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88697289/1595123) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88697289/1595124) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88697289/1595125) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88697289/1595126) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88697289/1595127) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88697289/1595128) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88697289/1595129) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88697289/1595130) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88697289/1595131) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88697289/1595132) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88697289/1595133) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88697289/1595134) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88697289/1595135) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88697289/1595136) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88697289/1595137) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88697289/1595138) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88697289/1595139) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88697289/1595140) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88697289/1595141) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88697289/1595142) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88697289/1595143) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88697289/1595144) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88697289/1595145) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88697289/1595146) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/88697289/1595147) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/88697289/1595148) - EPC 1 ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 42 LINGDALES, FORMBY, LIVERPOOL, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, L37 7HA | £238,000 | 22/05/2025 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 10 HAWKSWORTH CLOSE, FORMBY, LIVERPOOL, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, L37 7EX | £332,500 | 28/03/2025 | Detached | | 41 HEATHERWAYS, FORMBY, LIVERPOOL, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, L37 7HL | £375,000 | 09/08/2024 | Detached | | 15 DEANSGATE LANE NORTH, FORMBY, LIVERPOOL, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, L37 7EP | £525,000 | 07/12/2023 | Detached | | 21 LONGFIELD, FORMBY, LIVERPOOL, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, L37 3LD | £400,000 | 29/09/2023 | Detached | | 27 HEATHERWAYS, FORMBY, LIVERPOOL, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, L37 7HL | £285,000 | 12/09/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 45 LINGDALES, FORMBY, LIVERPOOL, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, L37 7HA | £245,000 | 18/05/2023 | Detached | | 6 BRACKENWAY, FORMBY, LIVERPOOL, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, L37 7HG | £395,000 | 02/05/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 16 LINGDALES, FORMBY, LIVERPOOL, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, L37 7HA | £320,000 | 30/09/2022 | Detached | | 6 HAWKSWORTH DRIVE, FORMBY, LIVERPOOL, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, L37 7EZ | £375,000 | 19/08/2022 | Detached | | 18 BRACKENWAY, FORMBY, LIVERPOOL, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, L37 7HG | £400,000 | 19/08/2022 | Detached | | 1 LONGFIELD, FORMBY, LIVERPOOL, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, L37 3LD | £405,000 | 20/07/2022 | Detached | | 3 PRIMROSE CLOSE, FORMBY, LIVERPOOL, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, L37 3LL | £293,400 | 08/07/2022 | Detached | | 26 BRACKENWAY, FORMBY, LIVERPOOL, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, L37 7HG | £315,000 | 05/07/2022 | Detached | | 8 GORSEFIELD, FORMBY, LIVERPOOL, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, L37 7HE | £450,000 | 16/06/2022 | Detached | | 8 GORSEFIELD, FORMBY, LIVERPOOL, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, L37 7HE | £450,000 | 16/06/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 63 LINGDALES, FORMBY, LIVERPOOL, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, L37 7HA | £290,000 | 28/04/2022 | Semi-detached | | 15 GORSEFIELD, FORMBY, LIVERPOOL, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, L37 7HE | £272,000 | 22/04/2022 | Detached | | 14 TURNACRE, FORMBY, LIVERPOOL, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, L37 7HD | £372,000 | 20/01/2022 | Detached | | 30 LONGTON DRIVE, FORMBY, LIVERPOOL, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, L37 7EU | £265,000 | 20/10/2021 | Detached | | 49 HEATHERWAYS, FORMBY, LIVERPOOL, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, L37 7HL | £370,000 | 24/09/2021 | Detached | | 11 HEATHERWAYS, FORMBY, LIVERPOOL, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, L37 7HL | £272,000 | 01/09/2021 | Detached | | 52 DEANSGATE LANE NORTH, FORMBY, LIVERPOOL, SEFTON, MERSEYSIDE, L37 7ES | £292,000 | 12/08/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £285,000 (3 sales) **Area average:** £360,205 (19 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £585,710 (44 Detached, L37, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -32.6% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Sefton). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £839/mo - **Realistic:** £932/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,025/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Southport (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £773/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.24% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £116,500 - **Target investor price (1%):** £93,200 *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:** £4,293/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 87.2% - **10y growth:** 57.3% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Sefton; Detached series; as of May 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 3.5% - **5y growth (index):** 28% - **10y growth (index):** 58.2% ## 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)