Summary - 69, Westham Street LA1 3AX
2 bed 1 bath Terraced
Affordable Victorian terrace requiring renovation, ideal for first-time buyers or investors..
Victorian mid-terrace freehold with strong rental potential nearby university and hospitals
Requires full cosmetic renovation throughout; budget for repairs and upgrades
Living room shows signs of damp and dated mid-20th century finishes
Stone walls likely uninsulated; consider thermal improvements and possible wall insulation
Double glazing fitted before 2002 — may need replacement for efficiency
Compact enclosed rear yard; secure for pets and external storage
Boiler and radiators on mains gas; functioning system present but age unknown
Council Tax Band A and very low local crime; affordable ongoing costs
This traditional Victorian mid-terrace on Westham Street is a compact two-bedroom freehold offering clear potential for first-time buyers, couples or buy-to-let investors. Situated in a cosmopolitan student and professional neighbourhood, the property benefits from excellent local amenities, nearby green spaces and strong rental demand from the University of Cumbria and local hospitals. Council Tax Band A and very low local crime add to the practical appeal.
The house requires renovation throughout: cosmetic updating, repair to damp-affected areas in the living room, and modernisation of fixtures and finishes. The structure is stone-built with likely uninsulated walls (as-built sandstone/limestone), and the double glazing dates from before 2002 — sensible buyers should budget for improvement works and possible insulation upgrades to improve comfort and efficiency.
Internally the layout is traditional and straightforward: a modest living room, a central kitchen, a compact wet-room bathroom and two double bedrooms upstairs. Room sizes are modest (total c.785 sq ft), so the property suits those seeking an affordable starter home or a rental unit rather than a larger family residence. The enclosed rear yard provides secure outdoor space for pets, storage or a small seating area.
Overall this is a value-led project: buyers who are happy to invest time and money will create a comfortable, well-located home or a desirable rental. Important negatives — renovation required, potential damp in the living room, likely uninsulated stone walls and older glazing — are offset by freehold tenure, low running costs and a strong, convenient city-centre location.
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