Holmacres Drive, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1
North East
£40,000
Listed on 23/10/2026
Listed on 23/10/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
1Type
BungalowDescription
This one-bedroom detached bungalow has a living/dining room, kitchen, bathroom and entrance hall, with communal gardens to the front and rear and views towards Gillford Park. The kitchen has wall and base units, a larder cupboard, space for a washing machine and under-counter fridge, and a wall-mounted gas boiler. The bathroom includes a small bath with an over-bath shower. Double glazing is stated, while heating is by electric storage heaters. Modernisation is required, making this a project for a buyer prepared to update the accommodation. Parking is on street when available.
The property is around two miles from Carlisle city centre and Junction 42 of the M6, with nearby supermarkets and other amenities, a bus route and Petteril Bank School within walking distance. The communal areas are maintained by Cumberland Council.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
52out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity
Confidence: LOW
This one-bedroom bungalow is a light, manageable modernisation project: the rooms look generally usable, while the older kitchen and bathroom finishes, flooring and fittings offer clear scope for a fresh, more contemporary feel. Maintained communal gardens and views over Gillford Park add appeal, and the exterior appears broadly intact. The £8,000–£16,000 renovation range gives a sense of the work involved, but the 52/100 D grade reflects that value and residual potential remain hard to judge: floor area is missing, so the price cannot be compared with local £/sqf.
Key opportunities
- Modernise the dated kitchen units, worktops and splashbacks, or assess whether a lighter refurbishment is sufficient.
- Refresh the older bathroom suite and tiling for a cleaner, more contemporary finish.
- Update flooring and interior finishes while making the most of the park views and maintained communal gardens.
Key risks
None recorded.
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