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Faustin Hill, Plains Road, Wetheral, Carlisle CA4 8JZ

North East

£265,000

Listed on 14/07/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
2
Type
Semi Detached
Area
1008 sqft

Features

  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This two-bedroom semi-detached house in Wetheral has an extended layout, a large rear garden and views across the surrounding countryside. The village has a railway station, local shops and services, places to eat and drink, and access to the M6 and A69. Inside, the ground floor includes a hallway, a lounge with a gas fire, a kitchen with fitted units and appliance spaces, and a separate utility room. Double doors connect the lounge to the sun room extension, which has windows on three sides and a vaulted ceiling. The utility room provides a further route to the garden. Upstairs are two bedrooms and a shower room. The landing gives ladder access to a partially boarded loft. Outside, the property has a gated driveway with space for several vehicles, a small front lawn and a tiered rear garden with lawn and block-paved areas. The listing notes that further extension may be possible subject to the necessary consents; feasibility would need to be checked.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

49out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

The established sun room is the standout: its vaulted beamed ceiling and extensive glazing make a bright extra living space, with views across the substantial garden towards the North Pennines. The maintained interiors leave scope for a light cosmetic refresh, particularly to the traditional kitchen and shower-room finishes, while the driveway, usable garden and Wetheral setting add to the appeal.

At £265,000, the asking price is about 8% above the local average per square foot, so price is a constraint rather than a value advantage. The numbers are also tight: purchase plus the midpoint of the stated refurbishment range comes to £273,500, above the implied local-average benchmark. This could still suit a buyer who values the sun room, outlook and village location, but the project needs careful buying and budgeting.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the traditional kitchen, shower-room finishes and timber detailing as a contained cosmetic project.
  • Make the most of the established sun room, with its vaulted ceiling, extensive glazing and garden outlook.
  • Enjoy the substantial tiered garden, gated driveway and Wetheral village setting.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Map

Location

Faustin Hill, Plains Road, Wetheral, Carlisle CA4 8JZ
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Wetheral Rail Station

    0.3 miles

    Train · Wetheral

  • Carlisle Rail Station

    3.9 miles

    Train · Carlisle

  • Armathwaite Rail Station

    5.9 miles

    Train · Armathwaite

  • Brampton (Cumbria) Rail Station

    6.2 miles

    Train · Brampton

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 4.45%

Current average variable rate is 6.60%

Monthly Repayments
£1,001
Based on a loan of £198,750 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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