Chapel Terrace, Alston CA9
North East
£195,000
Listed on 09/09/2026
Listed on 09/09/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
3Type
Semi DetachedArea
1066 sqftFeatures
- Garden
Description
This three-bedroom semi-detached former local authority house is set on the edge of Alston and has a large garden with open views to the rear. The ground floor includes two reception rooms, a kitchen with a separate pantry, a utility room and a cloakroom. Upstairs are three bedrooms and a bathroom with a bath and shower over.
The property has an air source heat pump and solar panels, and is offered with no onward chain. The vendor advises that it is freehold. A locality covenant applies: prospective buyers must meet the stated Cumbria residency or employment criteria, and the sale requires approval from Eden Housing Association. Buyers should confirm the covenant terms and their eligibility before proceeding.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
56out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
At £195,000, this three-bedroom semi is priced slightly below the local average per square foot, giving it a reasonable starting point for a light renovation. The dated finishes and worn flooring across several rooms offer a clear, manageable refresh, while the two reception rooms and separate utility and pantry spaces add useful flexibility.
Key opportunities
- Refresh dated wallpaper and decorative finishes, and improve the worn flooring or finish the exposed boards.
- Make the most of the large, established rear garden, greenhouse and open outlook.
- Retain the flexibility of two reception rooms alongside separate utility and pantry spaces; the air source heat pump and solar panels are additional features.
Key risks
- A locality covenant applies; check the eligibility terms carefully before proceeding.
- The asking price is close to the local average and the overall economics are modest, leaving limited headroom against current local values.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Alston Rail Station
0.4 miles
Train · Alston
Kirkhaugh Rail Station
2.8 miles
Train · Kirkhaugh
Lintley Rail Station
3.7 miles
Train · Slaggyford
Slaggyford Rail Station
4.8 miles
Train · Slaggyford
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