Rutland Avenue, Whitehaven, CA28 8LB
North East
£90,000
Listed on 25/10/2026
Listed on 25/10/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
3Type
Semi DetachedArea
803 sqftFeatures
- Garden
Description
This three-bedroom semi-detached house offers two double bedrooms, a further single room and a good-sized garden. The living room is spacious, while the kitchen is compact and could be updated or reconsidered as part of a revised layout, subject to professional advice and any necessary approvals. The bathroom has a bath with an overhead shower, with a separate WC also provided.
The property is described as needing a refresh, giving a buyer scope to update the rooms to suit their requirements. The rear garden offers outdoor space for planting, seating or play. West Cumberland Hospital is stated to be less than a 10-minute walk away, with local amenities and transport links also described as accessible. The listing is marketed by Mark Buchanan Property Group, powered by eXp UK, Workington.
WHOTS analysis
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69out of 100
Grade CPotential opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
At £90,000, this three-bedroom semi is priced well below the local average per square foot, making it a strong opportunity to acquire a good-sized project. The rooms look generally usable, while older finishes across the living spaces, bedrooms and bathroom offer plenty of scope to modernise; the dated kitchen, with discolouration and exposed pipework around the service area, is a clear place to start. The maintained rear garden, with its lawn and established shrubs, is another appealing feature.
The £30,000–£50,000 renovation range puts the midpoint all-in cost at £130,000 before fees, close to the implied current local average value, so the economics look moderate rather than an obvious bargain after works. The hospital is within easy walking distance, and the listing suggests exploring a more open kitchen-diner layout, subject to professional advice and feasibility.
Key opportunities
- Acquire at £90,000, well below the local average price per square foot.
- Modernise the dated kitchen and refresh finishes and flooring across the living spaces.
- Make the most of the broad lawn and established planting, and explore whether a more open kitchen-diner layout is feasible.
Key risks
- Discolouration and exposed pipework around the kitchen service area need investigation.
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