Summary - 3 COWBURN STREET LEIGH WN7 5BA
2 bed 1 bath Terraced
Well-located two-bed terrace with garden — ideal for first-time buyers needing scope to modernise..
Two-bedroom mid-terrace with traditional bay-fronted lounge
Household heated by gas central heating; double glazed throughout
Enclosed rear garden with patio; mainly laid to lawn
Total area about 701 sq ft; average room sizes and ceiling heights
Long leasehold (circa 900 years) — easy for mortgage lenders
Close to Loom and Parsonage Retail Parks and local transport links
Area classed as very deprived; local socio-economic challenges
No services tested: buyers advised to obtain survey and verify utilities
A traditional two-bedroom terraced house on Cowburn Street, offering an affordable first step on the property ladder. The layout includes an entrance vestibule, lounge with bay window and fireplace, dining kitchen with store area, two first-floor bedrooms and a family bathroom. The home is gas centrally heated, double glazed and comes with an enclosed rear garden laid mainly to lawn with a patio.
Positioned close to local retail parks and town-centre amenities, the property suits buyers who need good everyday access to shops and transport links into Leigh, Manchester and Liverpool. The 701 sq ft footprint and long remaining lease (circa 900 years) make it straightforward for mortgage and purchase planning.
The house will suit a first-time buyer or investor willing to carry out light updating; the interior reflects mid-century styling and offers scope to modernise kitchen and bathroom. Note that no tests have been made of services, heating systems or appliances — buyers should arrange standard checks and a survey.
Prospective purchasers should also consider the wider context: the immediate area is classed as very deprived and local social indicators are challenging. There are several primary and secondary schools nearby (a mix of Good and one Requires Improvement Ofsted ratings), and local leisure facilities include parks and sports venues within short reach.
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