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Inglewood, Waverton, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7

North East

£55,000

Listed on 25/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
2
Type
Bungalow

Features

  • Garden

Description

Offered with no onward chain, this two-bedroom detached bungalow is in the village of Waverton and is described as needing updating. The accommodation includes an entrance hall with a large storage cupboard, a living room with built-in storage and an electric fire, a fitted kitchen, a separate utility room, two bedrooms and a wet room. The main bedroom overlooks the rear garden, while the second bedroom faces the front. There are gardens to both the front and rear, with ramp access at the front. The property has double glazing and an air source heat pump, and parking is on street. The seller advises that the side and rear path can be accessed but will not be legally owned by the buyer. A specialist survey commissioned by the seller has identified sulphate attack affecting the floor slabs and a potential risk associated with elevated sulphate concentrations; buyers should review the survey and make further enquiries. The sale is through a third-party corporate seller, and no Property Information Questionnaire has been provided, so further checks will be needed during conveyancing.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

43out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity

Confidence: LOW

This two-bedroom village bungalow has a clear improvement canvas: the photographed rooms have worn floor coverings and plain, dated finishes, while the rear garden would benefit from clearing and tidying. The older kitchen and wet room appear functional in the available photos, and the tiled roof looks generally intact from the exterior views. The listing also reports sulphate attack affecting the floor slabs, which should be investigated before flooring work is planned.

At 43/100 (grade E), this is a low-scoring opportunity overall. Floor area is missing, so value versus local £/sq ft cannot yet be judged; the £6,500–£14,000 renovation range gives an indication of the visible work, but the slab issue could affect scope.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the plain finishes and replace the visibly marked floor coverings to give the living room and bedrooms a more cohesive feel.
  • Clear and improve the enclosed rear garden, with the kitchen and utility area already positioned to overlook or lead out to it.
  • Use the bungalow’s well-proportioned living room, entrance hall and built-in storage as a practical base for a tailored update.

Key risks

  • The reported sulphate attack affecting floor slabs needs investigation and could change the flooring work’s scope and cost.
  • Worn floor coverings across the photographed living room and bedrooms, combined with a £6,500–£14,000 works range, calls for a planned programme rather than a quick cosmetic refresh.

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Inglewood, Waverton, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7
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