Summary - 54 CUMREW CLOSE CARLISLE CA1 2XA
3 bed 1 bath Terraced
Value purchase with clear scope to renovate and increase rental or resale returns.
3 bedrooms with conservatory and compact living spaces
Requires renovation: kitchen and bathroom need modernisation
Freehold with mains gas boiler and double glazing
Small, low-maintenance rear courtyard garden
On-street parking only; no private driveway
Medium flood risk—investigate insurance and flood history
Local crime above average; area classed as very deprived
Fast broadband and excellent mobile signal
This three-bedroom terraced townhouse in Cumrew Close offers an affordable entry into Carlisle’s housing market with genuine scope to add value. The property is freehold, gas-heated with double glazing, and set in a cul-de-sac close to local amenities and good primary schools — making it a practical choice for first-time buyers or buy-to-let investors.
Internally the layout is straightforward: entrance hall, kitchen/diner, living room, conservatory and a family bathroom upstairs with three bedrooms. Room sizes are small-to-average and the interior is lived-in; the kitchen and bathroom are dated and the home requires renovation to reach modern standards. Updating kitchens, bathrooms and décor would materially improve comfort and resale or rental value.
Outside there is a small, low-maintenance rear courtyard and on-street parking. Practical positives include fast broadband and excellent mobile signal, while running costs appear low given very cheap council tax and mains gas heating. Be aware of a medium flood risk for the area and that local crime levels are above average — these are important factors for buyers and lenders.
This property is best suited to someone comfortable with a hands-on improvement project: first-time buyers wanting an inexpensive starter home, or investors seeking a value purchase with clear refurbishment potential. The location, transport links and nearby primary schools add to its practical appeal, but buyers should budget for renovation and factor local deprivation and safety context into their plans.
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