2 bed property for sale

Forster Close, Galgate | No Onward Chain! LA2

Location

This home is set on a quiet cul-de-sac within a modern development in the village of Galgate. The village offers everyday essentials including a convenience store, post office, and a choice of pubs. There is a local primary school and a regular bus service into Lancaster, Morecambe, Preston, and even Blackpool, making travel straightforward. For those who enjoy the outdoors, the Lancaster Canal runs through the village, offering scenic walking and cycling routes, while the surrounding countryside provides endless opportunities to explore. Lancaster University is just a short distance away, and the M6 can be reached within minutes, making this an excellent base for commuters.

Galgate benefits from a surprising range of amenities for its size. There are three public houses, a beauty salon, hairdressers, and a barbers, along with two takeaways for easy dining. Community spirit is strong, with a Village Hall hosting regular events, plus cricket, football, and bowling clubs for both adults and children. The village is also home to a Church of England and Methodist church, an mot centre, and three car maintenance garages. For boating enthusiasts, Galgate Marina is a local gem, providing moorings and easy access to the canal network.

Property Details

This well-presented semi-detached home is offered with no onward chain and is ready to move straight into. The front door opens to a bright lounge decorated in a calming sage green with neutral accents, complemented by soft grey carpet and contemporary hardwood teak floating shelves. From here, a door leads to the kitchen, which is fitted with modern cream matt-finished units, wood grain effect worktops, and patterned vinyl-effect flooring. There is space for dining, and a rear door opens directly to the garden. A useful WC completes the ground floor.

Upstairs, there are two well-proportioned double bedrooms, both neutrally decorated. The rear bedroom enjoys views over the south-facing garden, while the second bedroom is positioned to the front. The bathroom is fitted with a three-piece suite, including a shower over the bath, and finished in fresh blue and cream tones.

The rear garden has been designed for easy maintenance, with gravel and a small planted border. There is also scope to extend the garden further back to the property’s full boundary line, as the title includes an additional strip of land. The parking spaces are part of the property on the block-paved driveway, offering space for two cars.

This home will appeal to first-time buyers, downsizers, and those looking for a buy-to-let investment.

There is an Annual Maintenance charge to lsl Estate Management for Maintenance of the Communal Areas and Children’s play area is £227.21.

Key Features

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  Council Tax Band: B
  
  
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  Tenure: Freehold
  
  
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  Gas central heating – Valliant combi boiler located in the kitchen, annually serviced
  
  
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  UPVC double glazing throughout
  
  
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  Driveway | space for two cars
  
  
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  Low-maintenance rear garden with potential to enlarge to full boundary line
  
  
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  Ground floor WC and first floor bathroom
  
  
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  No onward chain
  
  

EPC Rating: B

Location

This home is set on a quiet cul-de-sac within a modern development in the village of Galgate. The village offers everyday essentials including a convenience store, post office, and a choice of pubs. There is a local primary school and a regular bus service into Lancaster, Morecambe, Preston, and even Blackpool, making travel straightforward. For those who enjoy the outdoors, the Lancaster Canal runs through the village, offering scenic walking and cycling routes, while the surrounding countryside provides endless opportunities to explore. Lancaster University is just a short distance away, and the M6 can be reached within minutes, making this an excellent base for commuters.

Galgate benefits from a surprising range of amenities for its size. There are three public houses, a beauty salon, hairdressers, and a barbers, along with two takeaways for easy dining. Community spirit is strong, with a Village Hall hosting regular events, plus cricket, football, and bowling clubs for both adults and children. The village is also home to a Church of England and Methodist church, an mot centre, and three car maintenance garages. For boating enthusiasts, Galgate Marina is a local gem, providing moorings and easy access to the canal network.

Garden

Spacious south facing garden with additional space to the rear of the properties boundary line

Parking - Driveway

Parking - On Street

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