The average UK home now costs £244,100, according to Zoopla’s latest House Price Index.
That's a whopping increase of around £80,000 per home over the past decade - but what does that money buy you around the county of Lancashire.
From new builds to deceptively spacious Victorian properties, here are some Lancashire homes you can buy for around £244,000 on Zoopla and Rightmove:
1. Three bed end terraced home, Church Road, Warton, Preston
£244, 950
This property is a bright and spacious three bedroom home, with attractive dual frontage and luxurious touches throughout.
The open-plan kitchen is fitted with premium appliances with French doors to the garden.
Upstairs, the master bedroom has a dresser and fitted wardrobe and an en-suite shower room with shower cubicle.
2. Two bed bungalow, Park Road, Coppull, Chorley
£244,995
Inside, the property briefly comprises of a welcoming entrance hall, . and a spacious front lounge complete with a traditional style fireplace and bay fronted window.
The open-plan kitchen/diner that features an integrated oven, dishwasher and a breakfast bar for up to two people
Both bedrooms are double, with the master being located to the front.
3. Four bed Victorian terrace house, Heysham Road, Heysham, Morecambe
£244, 950
This very “deceptively spacious Victorian Mid Terrace property” has been split into two flats and is in great overall condition and benefits from being up to regulations and being signed off by the local authority.
The large rear yard offers ample space for off-street parking for both flats or space to create a single/double garage which would make an excellent landlord store or could be rented out.
It would be the ideal space for investors or an owner-occupier looking to become a live-in landlord.
4. Two bed semi-detached house, Whalley Manor, Whalley, Ribble Valley
£244,995
This quaint two bedroom home is said to be ideal for first-time buyers or small families.
On the ground floor there is a spacious open plan kitchen/living area with access to a separate utility room.
On the first floor, you’ll find two large double bedrooms and a modern family bathroom.
5. Four bed detached house, Digmoor Road, Skelmersdale
£244,995
The four bedroom detached Longford boasts a large living room leading from a separate entrance hall.
The kitchen/dining area is contemporary and fitted with French doors opening onto the rear garden.
Upstairs, the new owner can enjoy four bedrooms and a family bathroom; the main bedroom features a private en-suite bathroom.
6. Two bed semi-detached bungalow, Brindle Road, Bamber Bridge
£244,995
If you are looking for a modern and open plan home, then this could be idea – if you are willing to pay the UK average for a house.
This is a two bedroom home that benefits from an open-plan living and dining area, a separate kitchen, and a contemporary bathroom suite.
French doors lead out from the kitchen to the rear garden.
7. Four bed detached house, Courtfield Drive, Skelmersdale
£244,995
This home is said to be ideal for “busy family life”.
The property boasts a large front living room, leading from a spacious and welcoming entrance hallway.
The spacious kitchen diner has French doors which opening onto the large rear garden.
Upstairs benefits from the main bedroom with en suite, a further three bedrooms and family bathroom.
8. Semi-detached four bed house, Highgate Park, Texan Close, Preston
£244,995
This new build property will be ready to move into this spring.
The hub of the home is the living kitchen which has room to dine, relax and cook.
Also on the ground floor is a study and the home’s fourth bedroom.
At the top of the home is a second lounge with three “generous size” bedrooms
9. Semi-detached three bed house, Cinnamon Brow, Upholland
£244,990
If you are on the hunt for a property with character, then this one may be ideal.
The stone built house is located in the pretty little village of Upholland directly opposite and overlooking open greenbelt farmland.
The living accommodation comprises of a welcoming central entrance hallway with cloakroom/toilet, a large, comfortable living room and a modern, well equipped dining kitchen.
The upper floor offers three bedrooms and a family bathroom.
The master bedroom also benefits from its own walk in fitted wardrobe and a sleek, stylish en-suite shower room which has been recently updated to a very high standard.
French doors open out onto the private and enclosed courtyard garden.
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