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Frenchfield Way, Penrith

North East

£350,000

Listed on 31/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Detached Bungalow
Area
1248 sqft

Features

  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This three-bedroom detached bungalow in Penrith is offered with no onward chain and has a driveway and gardens to the front and rear. The accommodation includes an entrance porch, a large living room connected by an archway to the dining room, and a separate kitchen/diner with an adjoining utility room. The kitchen has fitted wall and base units, an electric hob, double oven, extractor and fridge, while the utility room provides laundry connections and additional appliance space. There are two double bedrooms and a single bedroom, each with fitted wardrobes. The four-piece bathroom includes a shower, mini bath, WC and basin, with a separate WC elsewhere in the property. The listing notes that a wood-burning stove was previously installed in the dining room and could be fitted again if desired. The front garden is described as low maintenance, with a patio, shrubs and lawned area to the rear. The property is in a convenient position for Penrith's amenities and transport links, including the A66, M6, bus services and railway. The listing states that the home is freehold, has an EPC rating of D and falls within Council Tax Band D.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

47out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

This detached bungalow has a lot going for it as a light-touch project: spacious, bright living and dining areas, three bedrooms, a driveway and an established garden. The kitchen is functional but dated, leaving room for a cosmetic update, while the bathroom already appears clean and in good condition. The garden’s dense planting could also be selectively opened up.

All-in costs deserve a mention: adding a non-cosmetic refurb to the asking price keeps total commitment from looking exceptional — around 11% above what similar-sized stock commands locally today. Enough to keep renovation economics in the "could be tighter" band.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the dated but serviceable kitchen to give the kitchen/diner a more current feel.
  • Make the most of the bright, generous living and dining areas, which already provide a strong base for the home.
  • Prune back dense planting to improve access and usability in the established garden.

Key risks

  • Purchase plus works costs look tight against local benchmarks, limiting the apparent financial headroom.

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Map

Location

Frenchfield Way, Penrith
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Penrith North Lakes Rail Station

    1.1 miles

    Train · Penrith

  • Langwathby Rail Station

    3.6 miles

    Train · Langwathby

  • Lazonby & Kirkoswald Rail Station

    6.3 miles

    Train · Lazonby

  • Armathwaite Rail Station

    10.4 miles

    Train · Armathwaite

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Finance

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%

Current average variable rate is 6.60%

Monthly Repayments
£1,322
Based on a loan of £262,500 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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