There are several properties with serious potential in Cumbria for those looking to utilise their DIY skills.
Here, we have compiled a list of some of the best in the area that are on the market for less than £50,000.
Pica, Workington
This three-bed end terrace house in Pica, Workington, is currently up for sale at £45,000.
On Zoopla, the property is described as “enjoying picturesque views across the Cumbrian countryside”.
Pica is known for being a quiet area of West Cumbria. However, the location is just a few minutes’ drive from both Workington and Whitehaven.
It is also in easy reach of the Cumbrian coastline and the Western Lakes. As well as the three bedrooms, there is a hallway, spacious living room with an open fireplace, inner hallway, kitchen, rear hall and bathroom inside the property.
The description on Zoopla adds: “The property is an ideal opportunity for anybody looking to put their own stamp on their next home.”
For more information, call First Choice Move on 01946413001.
Silloth
This former chapel in the seaside town of Silloth is only available to cash buyers for £40,000.
The building is located on Wampool Street in the centre of Silloth and has good access to a “range of local amenities”.
Inside the building is a kitchen, with a four-ring gas hob and four-ring electric hob; a side hall; an inner hall, with a storage cupboard and door leading to a garden area; and a cloakroom.
The main chapel has ten frosted windows and one decorated and leaded frosted window.
The building also has central heating.
On Zoopla, the property is described as offering “scope for residential or commercial conversion”.
For more information, get in touch with Cumbrian Properties on 01228304744.
Wigton
A one-bedroom flat, which is seven miles from the “fringe of the Lake District” is currently up for sale at £35,000.
The flat at Highmoor Mansion at Highmoor Park, Wigton comprises of a hallway, living room with an electric fire and feature fireplace, double bedroom, bathroom, and kitchen with a range of units.
The property is well-situated for those who are looking for something with easy access to the countryside and city, with Carlisle being 12 miles away.
The description of the property on Zoopla says that Wigton offers a “range of amenities”, including “a range of shops, Post Office, supermarkets, library, swimming pool, bowling club and road and rail links to east and west Cumbria”.
For more information, contact Your Move – Wigton on 01697551147.
Workington
This two-bed terraced house is for sale by public auction, with a guide price of £20,000.
The auction for the house, which is situated on Clay Street in Workington, will be held on October 27.
On the ground floor, the property includes two reception rooms, a kitchen, toilet and store room.
There are two bedrooms on the first floor, and an attic room with a bath on the floor above.
The house is in “need of modernisation”, according to the description of the property on Zoopla.
The Auction will be an online auction with Remote Bidding. Those who wish to place a bid must pre-register no later than 8am on October 27.
For more information about the property, contact Taylor James Auctions at 02036412564.
Cleator
Another property that is up for sale by public auction, this house in West Cumbria has a guide price of £30,000.
The three-bed terraced house is situated on Princess Street in Cleator.
The ground floor contains a reception room, kitchen shower room and toilet. The first floor has two bedrooms and there is an additional bedroom on the second floor.
The property also benefits from a rear yard.
On Zoopla, the property is described as being “in need of updating” and those who are interested are advised to pre-register to bid no later than 8am on October 27.
The auction will be held online with Remote Bidding.
For more information, contact Taylor James Auctions at 02036412564.
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