Prospect House, Distington, CA14
By Mitchells Land & Property
£ 540,000
Reviews
3 out of 5 stars
Mitchells Land & Property says ..
Welcome to Prospect House, Distington, a fantastic semi-detached Georgian property filled with character, picturesque views and plenty of space for the whole family. Rich with history, Prospect House offers endless potential to be modernised into a dream family home.
Property Oracle says ..
Prospect House in Distington, Cumbria, is a substantial Georgian property presented as a semi-detached house offering eight bedrooms and two bathrooms. The photos reveal a property rich in character, possessing period features such as high ceilings, fireplaces, and large windows. However, the interior décor and some of the finishes appear dated, requiring significant renovation to bring it to a contemporary standard. The property’s large size presents both opportunity and challenge; the spacious rooms provide potential for a significant family home or conversion for multiple uses but will require substantial investment in modernisation. The accompanying photos show a good-sized garden; a more accurate land size is crucial in assessing the overall value. In terms of location, the property benefits from its relative proximity to local schools, though transportation options may require a short journey to the nearby larger towns of Workington and Whitehaven for more extensive facilities. The overall condition is decent, but potential buyers should be prepared to budget for extensive refurbishment to modernise the property and to increase its overall market value. Considering the lack of accurate square footage data and comparing the list price to similarly located properties, a more in-depth analysis of the price is difficult without more information, though it appears potentially high given the need for renovations.
Therefore, we give this property 6 / 10. *Disclaimer: This is our option and does constitute a recommendation or financial advice. Do your own research. *
- Price
- 7
- Condition
- 6
- Location
- 7
- Land
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 8
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Sqft (est)
- 3,009.91
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Metrics Year-on-Year
- Average area value
- 436,667.00 £Increased by 9.99 %
- Est sale value
- 1,616,321.67 £Increased by 46.72 %
- Average area rental value
- 1,625.00 £/moIncreased by 11.23 %
- Est letting value
- 3,009.91 £/moUnchanged by 0.00 %
- Est rental Yield
- 4.47 %Increased by 1.13 %
- Crime Rate
- 0.00 %
Agent Activity
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Nearby Schools
| Name | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distington Community School | Community School | Good | 0.93 KM |
| West Cumbria Learning Centre | Pupil Referral Unit | Good | 1.20 KM |
| Lakes College - West Cumbria | Further Education | Good | 1.68 KM |
| Energy Coast Utc | University Technical College | Outstanding | 2.84 KM |
| Cumbria Academy For Autism | Free Schools Special | 3.22 KM |
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Nearby Streets
| Name | Average Price | Average Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| B5306 | £ 540,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Kilnside | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Winscales Avenue | £ 250,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Hill Crest | £ 0 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
| Barnghyll Place | £ 90,000 | 0 | 0.00 KM |
Nearby Transport
| Name | NLC | TLC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrington | 2027 | HRR | 4.13 KM |
| Parton | 2032 | PRN | 5.84 KM |
| Workington | 2040 | WKG | 6.30 KM |
| Whitehaven | 2048 | WTH | 7.45 KM |
| Corkickle | 2049 | CKL | 7.91 KM |
Nearby Listings
| Address | Price | Type | Score | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prospect House, Distington, CA14 | £ 399,950 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.01 KM |
| Beck Green, Distington, CA14 | £ 135,000 | BUY | 6 / 10 | 0.64 KM |
| Main Street, Distington, CA14 | £ 75,000 | BUY | Unknown | 0.69 KM |
| Main Street, Distington, Workington | £ 62,250 | BUY | 4 / 10 | 0.69 KM |
| Main Street, Distington, Workington | £ 82,500 | BUY | 7 / 10 | 0.70 KM |
Nearby Properties
| Address | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Greentops | £ 170,000 | 0.58 KM |
| 5 Distington Park | £ 158,000 | 0.64 KM |
| 1 Distington Park | £ 105,000 | 0.64 KM |
| 15 Distington Park | £ 114,000 | 0.64 KM |
| 12 Distington Park | £ 115,000 | 0.64 KM |