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£280,000
4 beds · 2 baths · 994 sq ft
Merlin Drive, Cottam, Lancashire, PR4 0GA
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£375,000
Offers Over 4 bed house for sale Valentines Meadow, Cottam, Preston, PR4 0LF
4
beds 3
baths Detached House
Tenure: ask agent
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About this property
Prepare to fall in love with this stunning detached home, beautifully extended to feature an exceptional open-plan kitchen, living, and dining space that truly sets it apart. Thoughtfully designed with modern family living in mind, this home blends style, functionality, and comfort throughout. Situated on a well-established and sought-after road just off Cottam Way, the property occupies a generous and private plot within easy walking distance of local amenities, including the Post Office, Co-op, parks, and access to the Guild Wheel and scenic canal-side walks—making it an ideal choice for families and outdoor enthusiasts alike.
Key features
- Stunning detached family home occupying a generous plot on a highly sought-after road just off Cottam Way, within walking distance of local amenities, parks, canal-side walks and the Guild Wheel
- Exceptional full-width rear extension creating a superb open-plan kitchen, living and dining space, perfectly designed for modern family life, entertaining and everyday living
- Beautifully appointed contemporary kitchen featuring an extensive range of units, statement central island, breakfast bar, integrated appliances and space for an American-style fridge freezer
- Light-filled family living space enhanced by three Velux roof windows and French doors opening directly onto the garden, creating a seamless connection between indoors and outdoors
- Separate front lounge providing a cosy retreat from the main living space, complete with an attractive media wall and pleasant outlook over the front elevation
- Four well-proportioned bedrooms including an impressive principal suite with a full wall of fitted wardrobes and a stylish en-suite shower room finished to a high standard
- Bedroom two benefits from fitted wardrobes and its own en-suite facilities, making it ideal for guests, older children or multi-generational family living arrangements
- Spacious and beautifully presented throughout with entrance hallway, ground floor WC, separate utility room, luxury family bathroom and excellent storage solutions
- Private west-facing rear garden offering a peaceful outdoor space for families to enjoy, complemented by mature planting, excellent privacy and plenty of room to entertain
- Attractive Indian stone driveway providing ample off-road parking, leading to a garage with both up-and-over and side access doors, enhancing practicality and convenience throughout
Floorplan
Location
Valentines Meadow, Cottam, Preston, PR4 0LF
- Council tax
- Band D (Approx £2,576/year)The agent has not stated the band, so band D is shown as the local reference: Preston's 2026/27 area average, including the typical parish precept. The actual band and any discounts change the bill.
Mortgage and stamp duty
Property price £375,000
£187k £563k
Deposit10% £38,000
£0 £375k
Interest rate 4.5%
0.5% 15%
Repayment period 25 years
5 years 40 years
A £337,000 mortgage. Most lenders would want a household income of about £75,000 to support it.
A guide only, for a capital repayment mortgage. The rate you are offered and what you can borrow depend on your circumstances and a full application with a lender or broker. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.
Historic sold prices nearby
HM Land Registry sales in PR4 0LF. Floor areas from Energy Performance Certificates where matched.
| Address | Type | Sold | Size | Size | £/sq ft | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34, Valentines Meadow Detached | Detached | Oct 2024 | 1,141 sq ft £245/sq ft | 1,141 sq ft | £245 | £280,000 |
| 4, Valentines Meadow Detached | Detached | Aug 2024 | 753 sq ft £332/sq ft | 753 sq ft | £332 | £250,000 |
| 8, Valentines Meadow Detached | Detached | Nov 2022 | 1,313 sq ft £270/sq ft | 1,313 sq ft | £270 | £355,000 |
| 41, Valentines Meadow Semi-detached | Semi-detached | Aug 2022 | 990 sq ft £279/sq ft | 990 sq ft | £279 | £276,000 |
| 17, Valentines Meadow Detached | Detached | Mar 2022 | 1,442 sq ft £198/sq ft | 1,442 sq ft | £198 | £285,000 |
| 42, Valentines Meadow Detached | Detached | Oct 2021 | 1,281 sq ft £242/sq ft | 1,281 sq ft | £242 | £310,000 |
| 31, Valentines Meadow Detached | Detached | Sept 2021 | 1,335 sq ft £218/sq ft | 1,335 sq ft | £218 | £291,000 |
| 32, Valentines Meadow Detached | Detached | Nov 2020 | 990 sq ft £237/sq ft | 990 sq ft | £237 | £235,000 |
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