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£160,000

Sylvester Street, Lancaster | Ideal First Home, LA1 5DG

2bedrooms
1bathroom
Terracedtype
592sq ft
Freeholdtenure

Listed 5 days ago · Lancaster

How the price compares

This home£160,000£270 per sq ft
Median 2 bed in LA1£155k121 homes listed · £249 per sq ft
Difference+3%in line with the area

Key features

  • Convenient Location Near Lancaster City Centre
  • Traditional Stone-Built Mid-Terraced Home | Neutral Décor Throughout
  • Two Generous Double Bedrooms | First-Floor Shower Room
  • Cosy Living Room With Gas-Fired Stove
  • Spacious Kitchen With Dining Area | Separate Utility Room With Storage
  • Modern Double-Glazed Windows
  • Enclosed Rear Yard With External Storage
  • Excellent Access To West Coast Main Line Rail Services

About this home

Location Sylvester Street is situated in the popular residential area of the Fairfield, Lancaster, offering a convenient location within easy reach of the city centre and a variety of everyday amenities. The area is particularly appealing to first-time buyers, professionals and investors, with local shops, schools and regular bus services all accessible nearby. The property is also just a few minutes' walk from Fairfield Nature Reserve and Fairfield Allotments, providing access to attractive green spaces and pleasant walking routes. One of the property's standout advantages is its excellent proximity to Lancaster railway station, which is just a few minutes' walk away via the station car park. Situated on the West Coast Main Line, the stations provides direct rail connections to key destinations including London, Manchester, Preston, Leeds and Scotland, as well as the Lake District and Morecambe. This makes the location particularly appealing to commuters and those who regularly travel by train. Lancaster city centre is also within easy reach, offering an excellent selection of shops, supermarkets, cafés, restaurants and leisure facilities. For those who enjoy walking and cycling, the property is conveniently positioned adjacent to the city centre cycle loop, providing easy access to Lancaster's wider network of cycling routes. The nearby River Lune and Fairfield Nature Reserve offer further opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, while the surrounding residential streets provide a well-established neighbourhood setting. The location combines excellent transport connections, access to green spaces and the convenience of city living. Property Information This traditional two-bedroom stone-built terraced home offers approximately 599 sq. ft. of accommodation arranged over two floors, providing a practical layout with well-proportioned rooms and a pleasant neutral interior. The property opens directly into a welcoming living room, featuring soft green walls, a front-facing window and a fireplace with a gas-fired stove creating an attractive focal point. There is ample space for comfortable seating, making this a lovely room to relax and unwind. To the rear, the kitchen provides a good range of cream-coloured wall and base units, complemented by contrasting worktops, tiled splashbacks and dark tiled flooring. Integrated cooking appliances include a stainless steel oven and gas hob, while there is also space for dining. A useful adjoining utility room, accessed directly from the kitchen, houses the boiler and provides additional storage. The property also benefits from double-glazed windows and doors, alongside gas central heating controlled by a Hive Wi-Fi-enabled thermostat, allowing the heating to be managed remotely. Upstairs, the first floor offers two double bedrooms and a shower room, all accessed from the central landing. The main bedroom is positioned towards the front of the property and benefits from modern wood-effect flooring, neutral grey walls and a large window allowing plenty of natural light. The room comfortably accommodates a double bed alongside additional bedroom furniture. The second bedroom is another good-sized double, finished in a soft pink colour scheme with carpeting and the added benefit of a built-in storage cupboard. The shower room is fitted with a white suite comprising an enclosed shower cubicle, washbasin and WC, complemented by fully tiled walls and a chrome heated towel rail. Additional storage is available within the partially boarded loft, accessed from the landing via a pull-down ladder. A Skylight roof window also allows natural light into the bathroom. Outside, the property benefits from an enclosed west-facing rear yard, providing a practical and low-maintenance outdoor space that enjoys the afternoon and evening sunshine. The paved area offers room for outdoor seating and potted plants, with traditional stone boundary walls adding character and privacy. Gated access leads to the rear of the property. To the front, on-street parking is available within the surrounding residential streets, subject to the local residents' parking permit scheme. With its traditional stone frontage, two double bedrooms, useful additional storage and excellent proximity to Lancaster railway station, this property presents an appealing opportunity for first-time buyers, professionals and investors. Material Information Property Type: Two-bedroom mid-terraced house

Tenure: Freehold

Heating: Gas central heating with Hive Wi-Fi-enabled thermostat, allowing remote heating control, and a gas-fired stove in the living room

Windows & Doors: Double-glazed windows and doors

Parking: On-street residents' permit parking

Outside Space: Enclosed west-facing rear yard with gated access

Utility Room: Additional storage space and boiler, accessed internally from the kitchen

Loft Storage: Partially boarded loft with pull-down ladder access from the first-floor landing

Additional Features: Skylight roof window providing natural light into the bathroom

Transport Links: Within a few minutes' walk of Lancaster railway station, offering West Coast Main Line services and connections to a range of destinations

Key Features Traditional Stone-Built Terraced Home

Two Well-Proportioned Double Bedrooms

Living Room With Gas-Fired Stove

Spacious Kitchen With Dining Area

Separate Utility Room With Additional Storage

Gas Central Heating With Hive Smart Thermostat

Double-Glazed Windows And Doors

Partially Boarded Loft With Pull-Down Ladder

Enclosed West-Facing Rear Yard

Minutes From Lancaster Station, Fairfield Nature Reserve And Cycle Routes

EPC Rating: D

Garden To the rear, the property benefits from an enclosed west-facing yard, providing a practical, low-maintenance outdoor space that enjoys the afternoon and evening sunshine. The paved area offers room for outdoor seating and potted plants, while traditional stone boundary walls provide a sense of privacy. Gated access leads to the rear of the property.

Parking - Permit Car parking and visitors permits obtainable from the local parking authority.

Property details

Property type
Terraced
Size
592 sq ft / 55 sq m
Council tax band
A
Tenure
Freehold
Parking
Permit
Garden
Private garden
Heating
Gas central
Broadband
FTTP (fibre to the premises)
Electricity
Mains supply
Water
Mains supply

Floorplan

All

Location

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  • Lancaster Station0.2 mi
  • Bare Lane Station2.3 mi
  • Morecambe Station3.0 mi

What nearby homes sold for

Median sold prices in LA1 over the last 12 months: terraced £161k · semi-detached £230k · flat £121k · detached £408k.

AddressTypeSoldPrice
6 Sylvester Street
Lancaster LA1 5DG
Terraced
Freehold
26 Jun 2026£160,000
16 Sylvester Street
Lancaster LA1 5DG
Terraced
Freehold
8 Mar 2024£140,000

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in LA1

Buying costs

Monthly repayment£800£16,000 deposit · £144,000 loan
Stamp Duty£700England 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 JD Gallagher Estate Agents, Lancaster on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 3 Nov 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 03/11/2026.

Agent disclaimer

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