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Broughton Cross, Cockermouth, CA13 0TY

North East

£250,000

Listed on 19/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Detached Bungalow
Area
1129 sqft

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This detached three-bedroom bungalow in Broughton Cross offers a single-storey layout, a substantial plot and scope to update the interiors over time or as a more coordinated project. The accommodation includes a well-proportioned living room, a large kitchen and a conservatory opening towards the rear garden. The kitchen has fitted timber units, a central island, double oven and induction hob. In the living room, a cast-iron fireplace with a tiled surround and pine mantel provides a distinctive existing feature. The conservatory adds further usable space between the kitchen and garden. At the rear, the mature garden includes lawn, established planting, stone walls and a patio. The property also has an open countryside outlook to the front. Cockermouth is described as around a seven-minute drive away, with the A66 nearby and bus links serving the area. St Bridget's C of E School in Brigham is approximately 350 metres away, while other local schools and transport links are also noted in the listing.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

65out of 100
Grade CPotential opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

This detached bungalow offers a light, liveable project with plenty of character: a spacious living room with a distinctive fireplace, a large kitchen with an island, and a mature garden with patio areas. The kitchen’s older finishes and the worn conservatory floor give you clear scope for a cosmetic refresh, while the rest of the spaces shown look tidy and usable.

At £250,000, the asking price is around 10% below the local average per square foot, making this an attractive opportunity to acquire below the local benchmark. Its open countryside outlook, detached garage and convenient drive to Cockermouth add to the appeal.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the dated kitchen finishes while making the most of its generous footprint, fitted storage and central island.
  • Update the worn conservatory floor and build on the easy connection between the kitchen and mature garden.
  • Enjoy the open countryside outlook, spacious living room with decorative fireplace, and the practical combination of driveway and detached garage.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Location

Broughton Cross, Cockermouth, CA13 0TY
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Flimby Rail Station

    4.1 miles

    Train · Flimby

  • Maryport Rail Station

    4.3 miles

    Train · Maryport

  • Workington Rail Station

    5.1 miles

    Train · Workington

  • Harrington Rail Station

    6.2 miles

    Train · Harrington

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

Monthly Repayments
£1,021
Based on a loan of £187,500 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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