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Rokinneath, Crosthwaite, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 8HT

North West

£450,000

Listed on 13/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Detached Bungalow

Features

  • Balcony
  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

Rokineath is a three-bedroom detached bungalow on a generous corner plot in Crosthwaite, within reach of Kendal and the Lake District. The village has a primary school, community centre, pub, bowling green and tennis courts. The property has a recently installed air-source heat pump, a gravel driveway with parking for several vehicles, a garage and established gardens. Access is via a right of way over neighbouring land and a shared drive. The property is freehold, with mains electricity and water and private drainage by septic tank. Inside, a central hallway leads to three bedrooms, a bathroom and a separate WC. The two double bedrooms have fitted wardrobes, while the third bedroom is described as a single room. The kitchen has base units, a sink and drainer, freestanding cooker, fridge, washing machine and pantry cupboard, with a door to the garden. A large living and dining room has windows on two aspects, countryside views and glazed doors opening to a raised balcony. The bungalow also has a substantial loft space accessed by a loft ladder. The listing notes that creating additional accommodation would be subject to the required planning and building regulation consents. The accommodation and plot offer scope for updating and adaptation, with the existing layout, loft and outdoor space presenting options to investigate.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

53out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity

Confidence: LOW

Rokineath offers a well-kept canvas in a peaceful Crosthwaite setting: the bright, generous living/dining room, established garden, countryside outlook and ample parking give the property plenty to build on. The interior finishes are dated across several areas, creating scope for a light, personal update; the kitchen and bathroom can also be refreshed or replaced to suit a new owner, with the visible works estimated at £5,000–£15,000. A substantial loft is mentioned as a possible way to add accommodation, though feasibility is not established, and the recently installed air-source heat pump is a useful modern feature.

The score is 53/100 (D), with the main limitation being that value against local £/sq ft cannot yet be judged because the floor area is missing. Purchase plus the midpoint of the renovation range is about £460,000, but without floor area or a stated end value, the resale economics remain untested. The photos show no obvious major structural or water-damage signs; roof and exterior fabric condition would still merit checking.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the dated interior finishes, with the kitchen and bathroom offering optional scope to tailor the look and fittings.
  • Make the most of the bright living/dining room, established garden, countryside outlook and substantial gravelled parking.
  • Explore whether the substantial loft could provide additional accommodation, subject to confirming feasibility and any required consents.

Key risks

  • Roof and exterior fabric condition cannot be confirmed from the photographs and should be checked.
  • Floor area is missing, so value versus local £/sq ft cannot be judged yet; resale economics also remain untested without a stated end value.

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£1,700
Based on a loan of £337,500 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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