Summary - 7 ST JOHNS MEWS LANCASTER LA1 1HJ
3 bed 2 bath Town House
Secure gated townhouse close to shops, transport and city amenities.
Vacant three-bedroom townhouse with no onward chain
Secure gated development with allocated off-street parking
Private L-shaped paved courtyard and first-floor balcony
Open-plan kitchen/diner plus separate utility and WC
Approximately 1,031 sq ft across multiple floors
Long lease from 1889 (2000 years) — solicitor to confirm
Very high local crime levels and area deprivation noted
Well-presented but offers scope for further modernisation
Set within a secure, gated development just minutes from Lancaster city centre, this three-bedroom terraced townhouse is offered vacant with no onward chain — a straightforward purchase for a first-time buyer. The layout spreads over multiple floors and totals about 1,031 sq ft, providing practical living space, two bathrooms and an allocated parking space.
The ground floor offers an open-plan kitchen/diner with integrated appliances and a separate utility that leads to a private L-shaped paved courtyard. The carpeted lounge on the first floor benefits from a front-facing balcony and generous proportions for a city townhouse. Bedrooms occupy the upper floors; the main bedroom is a comfortable double and there is a separate shower room and a family bathroom with Velux light.
The property is well presented but offers clear scope for further modernisation to suit personal taste or to improve rental yield. Important practical points: the home is leasehold (long lease from 1889) with a peppercorn ground rent, council tax band C and generally average broadband speeds. Mobile signal is excellent.
Be factual about the neighbourhood: the development is in a cosmopolitan student and professional area with excellent local amenities and transport links, but recorded crime levels are very high and the wider area shows signs of deprivation. Prospective buyers should confirm lease details and services with a solicitor and consider the location context when deciding suitability.
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