Carlisle homes that are cheaper than a London parking space

Never mind a house - parking spaces in the capital are being sold more than many family homes in our corner of the country.

One parking spot in London is listed on Rightmove for a jaw-dropping £750,000.

Portman Square, London, parking space for sale for £750,000. Picture: Rightmove

Thankfully things aren't as quite as ludicrous round here, so we wanted to take a look at the sort of properties you can snap up in and around Carlisle for less than it costs to stow away your family vehicle just a couple of hundred miles away.

Here are five family homes in Carlisle which are cheaper than this £750,000 London parking space:

Rickerby, Carlisle

£510,000

Rickerby, Carlisle, CA3. Detached house for sale. Picture: Rightmove

For £240,000 you can get this three-bedroom detached home.

It's described as a "stunning" detached former 17th century farmhouse with walled courtyard, outbuildings and your very own tower.

Approached via a private driveway, it is well located in a superb rural setting just a short distance from Rickerby Park.

For more details on this property visit the Rightmove website.

St Aidan's Road, Carlisle

£495,000

11 bedroom town house for sale on St Aidan's Road, Carlisle. Picture: Rightmove

For £255,000 less than the parking space in London you could walk away with this 11 bedroom town house.

It's described as an "exciting opportunity" to purchase a substantial, superbly presented Victorian city property, in a prominent location, ideal for passing trade with an "excellent" reputation attracting repeat business.

The extensive accommodation includes many original features and provides eight en-suite letting bedrooms plus separate, spacious three bedroom owner's accommodation.

For ore details on this property visit the Rightmove website.

Brampton Road, Carlisle

£475,000

Brampton Road, Carlisle. house for sale. Picture: Righmove

For £275,000 less than a London parking space a buyer could snap up this four bedroom semi-detached house.

It's described as a "fabulous" 1930s family home in a city centre location with uninterrupted views over the River Eden.

A generously proportioned semi-detached family home sitting on an elevated position overlooking River Eden and within walking distance to Carlisle city centre.

For more details and to view this property, visit the Rightmove website.

Cumwhinton Drive, Carlisle

£445,000

Cumwhinton Drive. Five bed detached house for sale. Picture: Rightmove

For £305,000 less you could buy this five bedroom detached house that is for sale.

It is described as a "substantial and beautifully present" four/five bedroom modern home located on the Parklands Village development on the south of the city.

Originally built by Story Homes, this property has been extended by the current owners and "simply offers everything a family could need."

For more details about this property visit the Rightmove website.

Wigton Road, Carlisle

£435,000

4 bedroom detached house for sale on Wigton Road, Carlisle. Picture: Rightmove

For £315,000 less than a parking space in London a buy could snap up this four bedroom detached house.

It's described as a "unique and spacious" detached house positioned on a secure gated site with large gardens and a separate annexe.

Located conveniently close to local shops and amenities including schools, the Western bypass and the A595.

For more details or to view the property visit the Rightmove website.