Summary - 16 POPLAR DRIVE PENWORTHAM PRESTON PR1 9AA
3 bed 1 bath Semi-Detached
Characterful three-bed family home with garage, garden and park access in Penwortham.
Three bedrooms with bay-front master and good built-in storage
Approximately 1,170 sq ft of living space across two floors
Detached garage plus driveway parking for up to three vehicles
Direct private access to Hurst Grange Park; generous rear garden
EPC rating D; energy-efficiency improvements likely needed
Cavity walls assumed without added insulation (upgrade advisable)
Single family bathroom — may be limiting for larger families
Freehold in very affluent area with excellent transport links
This Edwardian three-bedroom semi-detached home on Poplar Drive blends period character with practical family living. Spacious reception rooms, a bay-fronted lounge and a modern-style kitchen/diner create bright, flexible living space for everyday family life and entertaining. The private rear garden with direct access to Hurst Grange Park extends the living area outdoors and is ideal for children and pets.
Practical benefits include off-street parking for up to three cars, a detached garage and decent overall floor area of approximately 1,170 sq ft. The property sits in an affluent, well-served part of Penwortham with good schools (including an outstanding girls’ high school), regular bus and rail links and easy commuter access to Preston, Manchester and Liverpool.
Buyers should note this home currently has an EPC rating of D and cavity walls that are assumed to lack added insulation, so energy-efficiency improvements would be beneficial. The house was constructed in the 1930s–1940s, so some period maintenance or updating may be required to align with modern standards. There is a single family bathroom which may be a consideration for larger households.
Overall, this is a characterful, freehold family home in a desirable location offering immediate liveability with clear potential to increase comfort and efficiency through targeted upgrades. It will suit families seeking space, schools and park access close to Preston.
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