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Gilsland CA8

North East

£325,000

Listed on 06/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
2
Type
Detached Bungalow
Area
1506 sqft

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This two-bedroom detached bungalow occupies an elevated position on the edge of Gilsland, with two reception rooms, a conservatory and a large garage beneath the house. The living room has windows to the front and rear, a feature fireplace and glazed folding doors to the dining room. The dining room connects with both the kitchen and conservatory. The kitchen is fitted with oak-effect wall and floor units, laminate worktops, a sink, electric oven and gas hob, with space for laundry and a fridge freezer. Both bedrooms have built-in storage, and the bathroom has a bath, separate shower enclosure, WC and wash basin. Outside, the property has gated driveway parking, tiered areas and lawned gardens, together with a greenhouse and patio. The listing describes approximately 1.5 acres including garden, driveway and riverside woodland, and states that the boundary extends to the middle of the River Irthing. Fishing rights are assumed by the vendor from the title plan, so buyers should confirm ownership and extent with their legal adviser. The house has oil-fired central heating and mains electricity, water and drainage. The established interior and substantial grounds offer scope for updating to suit a purchaser's requirements.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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55out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

The standout here is the setting: a generous garden with river frontage, mature trees and fishing rights, alongside a driveway and garage. The bungalow also offers several reception spaces and a conservatory, giving a buyer a useful layout to refresh and make their own.

At £325,000, the asking price is about 3.7% below the local average per square foot, which is a modest positive. The interiors shown are usable but dated, with scope for redecoration and optional flooring updates; the kitchen and four-piece bathroom also have older styling. With a light renovation range of £5,000–£12,000, the numbers are still tight against the implied current local average value, so the distinctive plot and setting are central to the appeal.

Key opportunities

  • Make the most of the river frontage, mature trees and fishing rights across the generous garden and woodland setting.
  • Refresh the dated decorative finishes and flooring to give the usable interior a more current feel.
  • Build on the flexible layout of two reception rooms and a conservatory, with driveway and garage adding practical utility.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Current average variable rate is 6.60%

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£1,228
Based on a loan of £243,750 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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