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For saleReduced 15 Oct 2026
£325,000Guide price

Canal Lane, Lofthouse, WF3 3HN

2bedrooms
1bathroom
Detached Bungalowtype
1,012sq ft
Freeholdtenure

Listed 16 Jun 2026 · price reduced 15 Oct 2026 · Wakefield

How the price compares

This home£325,000£321 per sq ft
Median 2 bed in WF3£240k6 homes listed · £321 per sq ft
Difference+35%above the area median

About this home

TUCKED AWAY AND APPROACHED VIA A PRIVATE, SHARED DRIVEWAY IS THIS PARTICULARLY SPACIOUS, DETACHED, TRUE BUNGALOW WHICH OCCUPIES A FABULOUS PLOT. OFFERED WITH NO ONWARD CHAIN AND BRIMMING WITH OPPORTUNITY TO DEVELOP, OR EXTEND. THE PROPERTY IS SITUATED IN THE POPULAR AREA OF LOFTHOUSE, WITH GREAT COMMUTER LINKS, A SHORT DISTANCE FROM AMENITIES AND IDEALLY POSITIONED IN CATCHMENT FOR LOCAL SCHOOLING. The property accommodation briefly comprises of entrance hall, spacious lounge, open-plan dining-kitchen, utility room, two double bedrooms, principal bedroom with ensuite shower room, and the house bathroom. Externally the property features a private shared driveway with electric remote controlled gates which leads to a block paved driveway providing a wealth of off street parking, the gardens then wrap across the side and rear of the property and are most impressive, with lawn, patios, ornamental pond and privacy hedge borders.

This property is for sale by the Modern Method of Auction, meaning the buyer and seller are to Complete within 56 days (the "Reservation Period"). Interested parties personal data will be shared with the Auctioneer (iamsold). If considering buying with a mortgage, inspect and consider the property carefully with your lender before bidding. A Buyer Information Pack is provided. The winning bidder will pay £349.00 including VAT for this pack which you must view before bidding. The buyer signs a Reservation Agreement and makes payment of a non-refundable Reservation Fee of 4.5% of the purchase price including VAT, subject to a minimum of £6,600.00 including VAT. This is paid to reserve the property to the buyer during the Reservation Period and is paid in addition to the purchase price. This is considered within calculations for Stamp Duty Land Tax. Services may be recommended by the Agent or Auctioneer in which they will receive payment from the service provider if the service is taken. Payment varies but will be no more than £450.00. These services are optional. ENTRANCE HALL Enter into the property through a double glazed front door with obscure glazed inserts into the entrance hall with an adjoining double glazed window with obscure glass to the front elevation. The entrance hall features decorative coving to the ceiling, two ceiling light points and a radiator. There are doors providing access to two well proportioned double bedrooms, spacious living room, bathroom and open plan dining kitchen. LIVING ROOM (4.53m x 5.73m) As the photography suggests, the living room is a generously proportioned dual aspect reception room which features a bank of double glazed windows to the side elevation providing pleasant views across the property’s gardens and grounds. There are sliding patio doors to the rear elevation giving direct access to the rear patio. The living room has decorative coving to the ceiling, two ceiling light points, three wall light points and two radiators. The focal point of the room is the living flame effect gas fireplace with a brass inset, stone surround and set upon a natural slate tiled hearth. OPEN PLAN DINING KITCHEN (3.9m x 6.4m) The open plan dining kitchen is a generously proportioned space which features two banks of double glazed windows to the rear elevation. There is decorative coving to the ceiling, a fluorescent tube light point over the kitchen area, a ceiling mounted fan between the dining and kitchen area and a central ceiling light point and two wall light points in the dining area. The kitchen features fitted wall and base units with shaker style cupboard fronts and with complimentary work surfaces over which incorporate a one and a half bowl stainless steel Blanko sink and drainer unit with chrome mixer tap. The kitchen is equipped with built in appliances including a four ring gas hob with integrated cooker hood above and a built in waist level double oven. There is tiling to the splash areas, under unit lighting, space and provisions for an under counter appliance and a breakfast peninsula providing a great space for informal dining or for further food preparation. OPEN PLAN DINING KITCHEN The kitchen area then seamlessly leads into the dining area which has a radiator and a door giving access to the utility room. UTILITY ROOM (1.92m x 3.61m) The utility features fitted base units with rolled edge work surfaces over which incorporate a single bowl stainless steel sink and drainer unit with chrome mixer tap. There is tiling to the splash areas, a double glazed external door with obscure glass to the rear elevation and an adjoining bank of double glazed windows overlooking the rear gardens. The utility room has tiled flooring, plumbing and provisions for an automatic washing machine and space and a vent for a tumble dryer. There are tall pantry cupboards, the wall mounted condensing boiler, a fluorescent tube light point and a door then gives access to the integral garage. INTEGRAL GARAGE (3.61m x 5.67m) The garage features an up and over door and has lighting and power in situ. There is a bank of double glazed windows with obscure glass to the side elevation, a radiator, fitted shelving and a loft hatch and ladder which gives access to a useful attic space. BEDROOM ONE (3.66m x 4.19m) Bedroom one is a particularly large double bedroom which benefits from an array of fitted furniture with a bank of fitted wardrobes which have hanging rails and shelving in situ, matching bedside cabinets, display shelving with inset lighting and overhead cabinets. There are two reading light points, a central ceiling light point, decorative coving, a radiator and a bank of double glazed windows to the side elevation. Additionally, there is a fitted cupboard with shelving for storage and a door provides access to the en-suite shower room. BEDROOM ONE EN-SUITE The en-suite shower room features a three piece suite comprising of a step-in shower cubicle with thermostatic shower, a pedestal wash hand basin and a low level W.C. There are tiled walls, a ceiling light point and an extractor fan. BEDROOM TWO (3.25m x 3.55m) Bedroom two is situated at the front of the property and is a generously proportioned light and airy double bedroom which has ample space for free standing furniture. It features a bank of double glazed windows to the front elevation, decorative coving to the ceiling, a radiator and a ceiling light point. HOUSE BATHROOM The house bathroom features a low level W.C. with push button flush, a wash hand basin and a bath with thermostatic shower above. There is tiling to the walls and a window with glazed inserts. Garden Externally, the property is approached via a gated private shared drive which opens out onto a block paved driveway which provides off street parking for multiple vehicles. Immediately to the front of the property is a flagged pathway that leads to a door canopy with inset spotlights and access to the front door. The gardens then extend beyond the block paved driveway to a slate chip-in wildflower garden with steps that lead to a lawn area. As the ariel photography suggest, the lawned garden sweeps across the side of the property and wraps around to the rear around a fabulous ornamental pond with well stocked flower and shrub beds. There are mature hedged boarders, a flagged patio area ideal for alfresco dining, BBQ’ing and entertainment with a timber pergola. At the bottom of the garden is a vegetable plot with raised sleeper beds with additional flagged patio which is particularly sheltered with a hard standing for a substantial workshop or garden shed. Again, there are raised flower and shrub beds, mature hedged and tree boarders, external lighting and an external tap. Please note that the property and gardens combined offer a fantastic opportunity to improve, extend or redevelop subject to necessary consents.

Property details

Property type
Detached Bungalow
Size
1,012 sq ft / 94 sq m
Council tax band
D
Tenure
Freehold
Parking
Yes
Garden
Private garden

Floorplan

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  • Outwood Station0.7 mi
  • Wakefield Westgate Station2.4 mi
  • Wakefield Kirkgate Station2.6 mi

What nearby homes sold for

Median sold prices in WF3 over the last 12 months: semi-detached £239k · detached £370k · terraced £185k · flat £130k.

AddressTypeSoldPrice
175 Canal Lane
Wakefield WF3 4EE
Terraced
Freehold
17 Jul 2026£202,000
182 Canal Lane
Wakefield WF3 4QF
Terraced
Freehold
9 Jun 2026£155,000
1 Canal Lane
Wakefield WF3 3HU
Semi-detached
Freehold
5 May 2026£575,000
157 Canal Lane
Wakefield WF3 4EE
Terraced
Freehold
16 Apr 2026£130,000
22a, Canal Lane
Wakefield WF3 3HN
Detached
Freehold
27 Mar 2026£295,000
195 Canal Lane
Wakefield WF3 4EE
Terraced
Freehold
28 Nov 2025£175,000
199 Canal Lane
Wakefield WF3 4EA
Detached
Freehold
20 Nov 2025£470,000
169 Canal Lane
Wakefield WF3 4EE
Terraced
Freehold
12 Sept 2025£186,000
73 Canal Lane
Wakefield WF3 3HT
Detached
Freehold
12 Sept 2025£570,000
62 Canal Lane
Wakefield WF3 3HW
Detached
Freehold
8 Aug 2025£235,000

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in WF3

Buying costs

Monthly repayment£1,626£32,500 deposit · £292,500 loan
Stamp Duty£6,250England rates

Estimates only, using rates in force from April 2025. Check GOV.UK, Revenue Scotland or the Welsh Revenue Authority and speak to a mortgage adviser before you offer.

Listed by Simon Blyth, Barnsley on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 16 Jun 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 15/10/2026.

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