Newly renovated, affordable three-bed semi with garden and parking in central Barrow..
- Newly renovated three-bedroom semi-detached, move-in ready
- Front driveway providing off-street parking
- Front and rear gardens with paved patio area
- Compact overall size (~743 sq ft) — limited internal space
- Low running costs: Band A council tax, mains gas central heating
- Fast broadband and excellent mobile signal for homeworking
- Located in a very deprived area; may affect resale potential
- Crime level reported as average
This recently renovated three-bedroom semi-detached house in central Barrow offers a compact, move-in-ready home for first-time buyers or young families. The layout includes a reception, reception/diner, kitchen, ground-floor shower room and three bedrooms upstairs, with the master featuring a built-in wardrobe. Practical extras include a front driveway for off-street parking, front and rear gardens with a paved patio and mains gas central heating.
The property is well presented throughout and benefits from double glazing and fast broadband with excellent mobile signal — useful for working from home or streaming. Local amenities are within easy walking distance and several primary and secondary schools nearby have good or outstanding Ofsted ratings, including Victoria Academy (Outstanding).
Be aware this is a small house (circa 743 sq ft) in an area classified as very deprived with blue-collar terraces; local socio-economic indicators are below regional averages. Crime is reported as average. While the home is newly renovated internally, the neighbourhood’s wider challenges may affect long-term resale values compared with more prosperous areas.
Practical strengths are the low Council Tax (Band A), no flood risk and the freehold tenure. The property suits buyers seeking an affordable, ready-to-live-in home close to town facilities — and those who prioritise low running costs and convenience over space or long-term capital growth in stronger markets.