Overview of Barrow-in-Furness
Barrow-in-Furness, historically a part of Lancashire, is an industrial town and seaport which forms about half the territory of the wider Borough of Barrow-in-Furness in the county of Cumbria, England. It lies 49Â mi (79Â km) north of Liverpool, 59Â mi (95Â km) northwest of Manchester and 54Â mi (87Â km) southwest from the county town of Carlisle. The town is situated at the tip of the Furness peninsula bordered by Morecambe Bay, the Duddon Estuary and the Irish Sea. It has a population of 59,182 (making it the largest town in Cumbria) whilst the wider borough is home to 71,981 people. In the Middle Ages, Barrow was a small hamlet within the parish of Dalton-in-Furness. Furness Abbey, on the outskirts of the modern day town, controlled the local economy before its dissolution in 1537. Even as late as 1843 there were still only 32 dwellings including two pubs. The iron prospector Henry Schneider arrived in Furness in 1839 and, with other investors, opened the Furness Railway in 1846 to transport iron ore and slate from local mines to the coast. Further hematite deposits were discovered in 1850, of sufficient size to develop factories for smelting and exporting steel. By the late 19th century, Barrow was home to the largest steelworks in the world. Barrow's location and the availability of steel allowed the town to develop into a significant producer of naval vessels, a shift that was accelerated during World War I and the local yard's specialisation in submarines. The original iron- and steel- making enterprises closed down after World War II, leaving Vickers shipyard as Barrow's main industry and employer. The Royal Navy flagships HMSÂ Hermes, HMSÂ Invincible and HMSÂ Albion as well as all four Vanguard-class submarines, which carry Trident nuclear weapons, were manufactured at the facility. From the 1960s the shipyard increasingly specialised in the construction of nuclear-powered submarines. However with the end of the Cold War and subsequent decrease in military spending the town suffered high unemployment through lack of contracts, despite this the shipyard remains operational and the only submarine production facility in the UK.
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2 bedroom End of Terrace for sale
- Price
- £25,000
- Address
- Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 2DU
- Description
- A 2 bedroomed end terrace property benefiting from double glazing. Following a full refurbishment scheme the property would be suitable for resale or investment purposes. GUIDE PRICES & RESERVE PRICES Guide Price An indication of the sellers current...
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3 bedroom Terraced for sale
- Price
- £55,000
- Address
- Barrow-In-Furness Cumbria Barrow-In-Furness, LA14 2HP
- Description
- Exceptionally well appointed and presented three bedroom Mid terrace house benefiting from entrance hall, kitchen, two reception rooms, downstairs shower room, three bedrooms and a bathroom. An internal inspection is highly recommended. Mid Terraced...
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3 bedroom Semi-Detached for sale
- Price
- £95,000
- Address
- Morecambe Crescent Barrow-In-Furness, LA14 4BL
- Description
- Get Me Moved are pleased to bring to market this three bedroom semi detached house for sale in Barrow-In-Furness. The property is in good condition throughout and briefly comprises of entrance hall, dining kitchen, lounge, three bedrooms and a famil...
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2 bedroom Flat for sale
- Price
- £29,995
- Address
- Egerton Court Barrow-In-Furness, LA14 2TX
- Description
- Get Me Moved Property are pleased to bring to market this two bedroom first floor flat for sale in Barrow-In-Furness. The property is in average condition and briefly comprises of two bedrooms, living room, kitchen and bathroom. The flat is single g...
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3 bedroom Terraced for sale
- Price
- £70,000
- Address
- Barrow-In-Furness Cumbria Barrow-In-Furness, LA14 5SA
- Description
- Springbok Properties offers to the market this spacious mid terraced property. The ground floor has a living room and kitchen. The first floor has three bedrooms and a family bathroom. Internal inspection is highly recommended. Mid Terraced Property...
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1 bedroom Flat for sale
- Price
- £50,000
- Address
- Barrow-In-Furness Cumbria Barrow-In-Furness, LA14 3TT
- Description
- GREAT opportunity to purchase a one bedroom flat in a sought after area, ideal for FIRST TIME BUYERS and INVESTORS. The property comprises of an entrance hallway, lounge and kitchen, one bedroom and one bathroom. There are gardens at the front/rear....
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2 bedroom Terraced for sale
- Price
- £65,000
- Address
- Barrow-In-Furness Cumbria Barrow-In-Furness, LA13 9PX
- Description
- A fabulous opportunity to purchase a deceptively sized property comprising an entrance hall way, two reception rooms and a kitchen on the ground floor. On the first floor the accommodation comprises two bedrooms and a bathroom. Externally the proper...
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5 bedroom Terraced for sale
- Price
- £120,000
- Address
- Barrow In Furness Cumbria Barrow In Furness, LA14 5BJ
- Description
- Springbok Properties are pleased to offer to the market this three bedroom terraced property set over three floors. The accommodation briefly comprises; three reception rooms, kitchen, three bedrooms, bathroom and rear yard. Internal inspection high...
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4 bedroom Property for sale
- Price
- £130,000
- Address
- Barrow In Furness Cumbria Barrow In Furness, LA14 2DL
- Description
- GREAT opportunity to purchase x4 One Bedroom Flats ideal for FIRST TIME BUYERS and INVESTORS. Each flat comprises of an lounge and kitchen,bedroom and bathroom. There are communal gardens.Internal inspection highly recommended. All four flats are id...
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2 bedroom Flat for sale
- Price
- £30,000
- Address
- Schooner Street Barrow-In-Furness, LA14 2SF
- Description
- Sell Simple welcome to the market this two bedroom flat to for ***Offers in Excess of £30,000*** This property is *PRICED TO SELL* and is an excellent opportunity for buyers who are in a position to purchase quickly. An early viewing is highly recomm...
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1 bedroom Flat for sale
- Price
- £22,500
- Address
- Schooner Street Barrow-In-Furness, LA14 2SF
- Description
- Sell Simple welcome to the market this one bedroom flat to for ***Offers in Excess of £22,500*** This property is *PRICED TO SELL* and is an excellent opportunity for buyers who are in a position to purchase quickly. An early viewing is highly recomm...
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1 bedroom Flat for sale
- Price
- £25,000
- Address
- Steamer Street Barrow-In-Furness, LA14 2SH
- Description
- Sell Simple welcome to the market this one bedroom ground floor flat for ***Offers in Excess of £25,000*** This property is *PRICED TO SELL* and is an excellent opportunity for buyers who are in a position to purchase quickly. An early viewing is hig...
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Land for sale
- Price
- £1,855,000
- Address
- Barrow-In-Furness LA14 London, LA14 2TT
- Description
- INVESTMENT - 56 LET PRIVATE APARTMENTS (13% Yield). Smith & Brown have been instructed to sell this fantastic investment opportunity. there are 56 let apartments in this development holding a 125 year lease plus 95 year extention. Current rent £235,0...
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56 bedroom Apartment for sale
- Price
- £1,855,000
- Address
- Egerton Court Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 2TT
- Description
- 56 Tenanted Apartments For Sale Via Long Leasehold of 125 Years + 95 Year Extention CURRENT RENT £235,000 P/A ERV RENT £250,000 P/A Ground rent £14k p/a. PRICE 1.855M (Freehold is available as separate purchase) 28 1 BED ,28 X 2 BED ...
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2 bedroom Flat for sale
- Price
- £40,000
- Address
- Ferry Road Barrow-In-Furness, LA14 2QF
- Description
- Sell Simple are proud to offer to the market this Two Bedroom Ground Floor Flat for *** Offers in Excess of £40,000 *** This property is * PRICED TO SELL * and is an excellent opportunity for buyers who are in a position to purchase quickly. An earl...
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2 bedroom Flat for sale
- Price
- £45,000
- Address
- Barrow In Furness Cumbria Barrow In Furness, LA14 2SG
- Description
- Springbok Properties are pleased to offer to the market this two bedroom flat. The accommodation briefly comprises of; lounge, kitchen, two bedrooms, bathroom, off road parking and communal gardens. Flat Property Two Bedrooms One Reception Rooms Kit...
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3 bedroom Detached for sale
- Price
- £170,000
- Address
- Barrow-In-Furness Cumbria Barrow-In-Furness, LA14 3RW
- Description
- Springbok Properties are pleased to bring to the market this spacious link detached property. It briefly comprises on the ground floor of two reception rooms and a kitchen. The first floor has three bedrooms, an en-suite bathroom and a family bathro...
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4 bedroom Semi-Detached for sale
- Price
- £170,000
- Address
- Barrow-In-Furness Cumbria Roosecote, LA13 9DU
- Description
- GREAT opportunity to purchase a semi-detached residence situated in a cul de sac location on a corner plot. This property consists of an entrance hall, lounge, dining room, kitchen, W.C., bathroom and four bedrooms. Externally there is driveway park...
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12 bedroom Terraced for sale
- Price
- £330,000
- Address
- Abbey Road Barrow-In-Furness, LA13 9JJ
- Description
- Get Me Moved are pleased to bring to market this 12 bedroom Victorian end of terrace house for sale in Barrow. The property is currently used as a Bed & Breakfast but could be used for a variety of uses to include room only let, bed sits, care estab...
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4 bedroom Semi-Detached for sale
- Price
- £330,000
- Address
- Barrow-In-Furness Cumbria Barrow-In-Furness, LA13 9NH
- Description
- This ATTRACTIVE semi-detached property is a must viewing. The property benefits from entrance hall, lounge, dining area and kitchen on the ground floor. On the first floor the accommodation comprises four bedrooms and bathroom. Externally to the fro...
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