Worst House on the Street Logo
The Island, Anthorn, Wigton, CA7 - Image 1
The Island, Anthorn, Wigton, CA7 - Image 2
The Island, Anthorn, Wigton, CA7 - Image 3

The Island, Anthorn, Wigton, CA7

North East

£150,000

Listed on 24/07/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
2
Type
Bungalow

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden

Description

This two-bedroom detached home situated in the tranquil coastal village of Anthorn, near Wigton, presents an attractive opportunity for those looking to invest in a property with significant renovation potential. The straightforward layout includes a reception room, kitchen, bathroom, and two bedrooms, providing a blank canvas for modernization that can be tailored to your personal style. This property also boasts a garden ideal for enhancing outdoor living space, as well as a single garage and shared driveway that cater to parking needs. Anthorn is known for its picturesque views across the Solway Firth and offers a peaceful atmosphere while remaining accessible to local amenities in nearby Wigton. With Carlisle just 12 miles away and excellent transport links including railway services to key centres, this location is perfect for both retreating into nature and accessing urban conveniences. The surrounding area is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, featuring scenic walking paths and birdwatching opportunities. This property invites you to reimagine it into your ideal home or investment venture.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

49out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity

Confidence: LOW

This two-bedroom detached home in Anthorn offers a straightforward light-refresh project, with dated finishes and some localised wall-covering deterioration providing scope to personalise the interiors. The maintained garden, detached garage and driveway add practical appeal, while the coastal outlook and quiet village setting give it a distinctive feel.

At £150,000, value versus local £/sqf cannot yet be judged because the floor area is missing. The photographs show the exterior and roof as generally intact, though their concealed condition and the performance of the electric panel heaters would need checking.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the dated wallpaper, carpets and flooring to give the living and bedroom spaces a more current feel.
  • Update the older kitchen and bathroom finishes while retaining a straightforward layout.
  • Make use of the maintained garden, detached garage and driveway alongside the coastal outlook.

Key risks

None recorded.

Unlock the full analysis

Sign up to see the refurb profile, below-market value, yields, and local market trends for this and every other property that has them.

Sign up free

Already have an account? Sign in

Interested in similar properties?

Create an alert and we'll notify you when similar renovation opportunities are listed.

Sign in to create alert

Map

Location

The Island, Anthorn, Wigton, CA7
Loading map...

Transport

Nearest stations

  • Annan Rail Station

    4.8 miles

    Train · Annan

  • Wigton Rail Station

    6.8 miles

    Train · Wigton

  • Gretna Green Rail Station

    9.5 miles

    Train · Gretna Green

  • Aspatria Rail Station

    11.2 miles

    Train · Aspatria

Contains public sector information from NaPTAN (DfT) licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Finance

Mortgage calculator

Illustrative repayments based on the asking price, not a mortgage offer.

£
£
£
%
%
years

Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

Monthly Repayments
£613
Based on a loan of £112,500 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

These results are estimates and are only intended as a guide. Make sure you obtain accurate figures from your lender before committing to any mortgage. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on a mortgage.

Tax

Stamp duty calculator

Indicative tax based on the asking price and the options you select.

Pricing

Price history

-9.1% since listed
£150,000£9,950(-6.2%)
18/10/2026
Current price
£159,950£5,050(-3.1%)
29/08/2026
£165,000Initial listing
24/07/2026

Services

Next steps

Explore services to help you with this property purchase.

Get help with this property

Financing, surveys and more – choose a service and we’ll connect you with our trusted partners.

Allcott Associates