Garnet Street, Lancaster | Stylishly Upgraded Period Home Close to the City Centre

The Location

Garnet Street sits off the Lancaster city centre, in a well-established residential pocket that continues to attract professionals, couples and first-time buyers. It’s a location that makes daily life easy. The city centre is within comfortable walking distance, meaning cafés, independent shops, restaurants and the train station are all close at hand. For commuters, access to the Bay Gateway and M6 is straightforward, while regular bus routes run nearby.

Green space is also part of the appeal. The River Lune and its popular cycle path are within easy reach, offering weekend walks and a scenic route out towards the countryside. Williamson Park is close by for open views and outdoor space. This is a practical, well-connected setting with a strong sense of community and a mix of long-standing residents and younger buyers choosing to make it home.

The Property

Behind the stone façade, this two-bedroom terrace has been comprehensively upgraded, blending character features with considered modern improvements. The sitting room immediately sets the tone, with its lined chimney and wood-burning stove installed in 2022 creating a welcoming focal point. Bespoke shelving frames the fireplace, while the deep-toned feature wall adds warmth and contrast. To the front, the separate dining room provides a versatile second reception space, ideal for hosting, working from home or simply enjoying a slower evening meal.

To the rear, the kitchen was fully renovated back to brick in 2024. Fitted with sleek navy cabinetry and solid Minerva marble-style worktops, it combines clean lines with durable finishes. Integrated appliances include a Bosch slimline dishwasher, Siemens oven, Bosch gas hob and extractor, making it both practical and well-equipped. New double glazed doors to both the front and rear (fitted 2022) enhance energy efficiency, while the damp course and replastering to the rear room in 2022 add further peace of mind. A useful basement sits below, now with an in-line extractor fan installed in 2025.

Upstairs, two well-proportioned bedrooms feel calm and bright, with new carpets laid in 2022 across the bedrooms, staircase and landing. The main bedroom benefits from external wall insulation and replastering completed the same year, improving comfort. Storage has also been sensibly considered, with a built-in wardrobe on the landing and a fitted wardrobe in the front bedroom, helping to keep the space feeling organised and uncluttered. The bathroom is spacious and finished in neutral tones, with a new vanity unit installed in 2025. Above, the loft is fully boarded with a pull-down ladder and slate vent fitted in 2022, offering excellent additional storage. Externally, the enclosed rear yard is low maintenance, framed by stone walls and recently updated rainwater goods (2025). The entire house has been re-pointed and re-roofed by the previous owner, with chimney works, new leadwork and capped pots completed in 2024, reflecting the level of investment throughout.

Material Information

• Freehold

• Council Tax Band A – Lancaster City Council

• Gas central heating with Tado smart system (installed 2022) – individual room control

• PIV unit installed 2022

• Fully re-pointed and new roof (previous owner)

• Chimney lined and wood burner installed 2022; chimney rendered, pots capped and new leadwork 2024

• New kitchen (2024), new internal doors (2024), new front and rear double glazed doors (2022)

Key Features – A Home Designed for Easy Living

• Wood-burning stove creating a cosy focal point for winter evenings

• Separate dining room offering flexible living or work-from-home space

• Fully renovated kitchen with quality Bosch and Siemens appliances

• Smart heating system allowing tailored comfort in every room

• Two generous bedrooms with fresh carpets and neutral décor

• Spacious bathroom with updated vanity and clean, modern finish

• Boarded loft with ladder access for practical storage

• Comprehensive structural and fabric upgrades already completed

Parking - On street