Summary - 8 CAPTAINS ROW LANCASTER LA1 2AN
1 bed 1 bath Flat
Move-in ready one-bedroom flat near Lancaster city centre — ideal starter home or rental..
- Second-floor purpose-built one-bedroom flat, move-in ready
- Modern kitchen and contemporary shower room, neutral décor
- Electric storage heating; glazing installed before 2002
- Leasehold with approx 104 years remaining; council-managed
- Service charge approx £500 pa; ground rent £10 pa
- Residents’ permit on-street parking; low flood risk
- Located in a very deprived area with higher local crime levels
- Mid-terrace, system-built block with exterior wear noted
A light, neutral one-bedroom flat on the second floor of a purpose-built block, offered move-in ready and suited to first-time buyers or buy-to-let investors. The living room has two large windows for good natural light; the modern kitchen and contemporary shower room are finished in neutral tones. The building benefits from uPVC double glazing and electric storage heating, and the flat is part of a secure block with intercom entry.
Practical running costs include an approximate service charge of £500 per annum (this figure can vary) and a low ground rent of £10 pa. The lease has around 104 years remaining and the property is council-managed. Residents’ permit on-street parking is available and Council Tax is very cheap.
Buyers should note this sits in an area described as very deprived with higher local crime levels; the property is in a mid-terrace, system-built block constructed between 1950–1966 with some exterior wear. Heating is electric storage heaters and the glazing was installed before 2002, which may influence running costs and future improvement plans.
Overall this is an affordable, low-maintenance flat in a convenient city location close to the River Lune, shops, public transport and routes to Lancaster University. It offers straightforward potential for someone seeking a starter home or a rental property, but purchasers should factor area social indicators and building-age characteristics into their decision.
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