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THE SPINNEY

WORKINGTON, LAMPLUGH, CUMBERLAND CA14 4TY

3 beds 2 baths 1,292 sq ft Listed 28 Apr 2025 (-422d)

£419,950

Reduced on 18 Jun 2025

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The Spinney.jpg DSC_4732.jpg LOUNGE DSC_4719m.jpg Photo 5 STAIRS AND LANDING BEDROOM 1 BEDROOM 2 BEDROOM 3 (currently used as a dining room) CLOAKROOM EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM FAMILY BATHROOM FAMILY BATHROOM GARDENS GARDENS DSC_4718m.jpg The Spinney 6.jpg OPEN PLAN ROOM Photo 19 Photo 20 KITCHEN BEDROOM 1 Photo 23 BEDROOM 2 DSC_4728.jpg ASPECT DIRECTIONS The Spinney 8.jpg The Spinney 7.jpg The Spinney 5.jpg The Spinney 4.jpg The Spinney 3.jpg The Spinney 2.jpg

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

120 m²

Council tax band

D

EPC rating

C

Year built

England and Wales: 2003-2006

Last sold

£419,950 Mar 2026

Price per m²

£3,500/m²

Local average

£288,251 (+45.7%)

Street crime

0 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • *** ONLINE VIEWING AVAILABLE ***
  • EPC Rating C
  • Beautifully Presented Property in a Highly Desirable Area
  • Charming 3-Bed Detached House Finished to a Beautiful Standard
  • Driveway, Garage and Beautifully Kept Gardens
  • Semi-Rural Home Surrounded by Scenic Countryside
  • Immaculately Maintained and Well-Fitted

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

Turn the pace of life down a notch and immerse yourself in these stunning surroundings…
What could be more beautiful than this tranquil spot on the edge of the Lake District National Park?

This is a charming and traditional three-bedroom, two-bathroom cottage, set within large wraparound gardens and surrounded by natural habitat. With breathtaking views and superb walks right from your doorstep, it truly offers the perfect countryside escape.
Nestled in the village of Lamplugh, close to the Northern Lake District Fells and Lakes, you’ll feel as though you’re in a rural paradise — yet just a 15-minute drive brings you to the historic market town of Cockermouth, with its wealth of shops, cafés, and amenities.
Inside, this lovely home features a spacious yet cosy beamed living room with log burner, a country-style kitchen, and a versatile ground-floor bedroom that could also serve as a study or dining room, along with a convenient WC. Upstairs, you’ll find two delightful double bedrooms and two fresh, modern bathrooms.
The established gardens are a true highlight, with sweeping lawns, mature trees, and an abundance of wildlife — the perfect haven for nature lovers.

Things You Need To Know - Oil-fired underfloor heating throughout both floors

UPVC sash windows and suited external doors, newly fitted in 2023

Septic tank drainage system

Fascias, soffits, and rainwater gutters replaced in 2024, with UPVC dry verge installed in 2025

Entrance - The property is accessed via a new composite door with chrome ironmongery and frosted glazed panel and that leads into:

Inner Lobby - 1.84 x 1.51 (6'0" x 4'11") - With wood effect flooring, inset foot mat and spotlighting. Natural pine door with black ironmongery leads to useful cupboard and same style door leads into:

Open Plan Room - A fabulous open room incorporating lounge and kitchen and staircase to first floor level with understairs cupboard. Wood flooring throughout.

Living Room - 6.65 x 6.08 (21'9" x 19'11") - A beautiful room with windows three aspects and new French doors leading to the side. Multifuel stove on slate hearth within fireplace recess with oak mantle over. Natural wood ceiling beams, spotlighting and television point. Opening into kitchen.

Kitchen - 4.53 x 3.41 (14'10" x 11'2") - Fitted with a range of base and wall units with natural wood knobs and work top over with natural wood trim and ceramic tile splashback. Kitchen includes: integrated Stoves electric oven with Stoves halogen four ring hob over and extractor fan, 1 1/2 bowl plastic sink unit, concealed washer/dryer and three quarter size dishwasher and integrated fridge (new 2024) and freezer with pantry style cupboards above. Window and new composite door to the rear with chrome ironmongery and new pedestrian door leading into the garage.

Bedroom 3 (Currently Used As A Dining Room) - 2.98 x 2.57 (9'9" x 8'5") - Double room with continuation of flooring, spotlights and windows to two sides.

Cloakroom - Low level WC and pedestal wash basin with chrome taps, part tiled with ceramic tiling. Spotlights and extractor fan.

Stairs And Landing - An attractive dog-leg staircase with window to the rear and Velux roof light leads to the first floor landing.

Bedroom 1 - 6.08 x 4.15 (19'11" x 13'7") - Lovely master bedroom with windows to the front, rear and side. spotlights, 2 sets of under eaves storage cupboards and door into en-suite.

En-Suite Shower Room - 2.39 x 1.42 (7'10" x 4'7") - Fitted with shower enclosure, wash basin with chrome mixer tap and low-level WC. Heated electric towel heater and mirror, spotlights.

Bedroom 2 - 5.46 x 2.93 (17'10" x 9'7") - Spacious double bedroom with windows to the front and side and roof light to the rear. Two sets of under eaves storage cupboards and spotlights.

Family Bathroom - 2.33 x 1.78 (7'7" x 5'10") - Fitted with bath and shower over with clear screen and chrome frame and waterproof panelling. Low level WC, pedestal wash basin with chrome mixer tap, splashback, mirror and shaver light above. Electric towel rail and an additional roof light.

Parking And Garage - 5.99 x 3.00 (19'7" x 9'10") - There is parking for two cars on the gravelled drive. There's a spacious single garage with concrete floor, electrically operated roller shutter door (new in 2023). Storage space within the eaves. Worcester boiler which provides the underfloor heating throughout.

Gardens - The property sits in a good sized plot with Informal gardens to three sides. Generally laid to lawn with shrub and floral borders and mature trees.

Directions - From Cockermouth take the A5086 in a southerly direction. On the approach to Lamplugh take the left hand turned signed "Lamplugh Green and Lamplugh Church". Proceed down here and the property can be found on the left hand side just before the turn to Loweswater. Go over the cattle grid and it is immediately on the right hand side. Don't follow Satnav!

Aspect - From the front and side there is a lovely aspect over the fields to the countryside in the distance and to the rear of the property outlook over towards Blake Fell and Cogra Moss.

Council Tax - We have been advised by Cumberland Council ) that this property is placed in Tax Band D.

The Consumer Protection Regulations 2008 - Please contact us before viewing the property. If there is any point of particular importance to you we will be pleased to provide additional information or to make further enquiries. We will also confirm that the property remains available. This is particularly important if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.

Viewing Arrangements - To view this property, please contact us on .

Notes To Brochure - Please note that all measurements have been taken using a laser tape measure which may be subject to a small margin of error. None of the appliances, heating system or fittings included within the sale have been tested or can be assumed to be in full working order. Purchasers are strongly advised to satisfy themselves by way of survey and their own enquiries. The brochure does not constitute a contract, part of a contract or warranty.

Moving With Grisdales - Moving is an exciting time but only if everything proceeds smoothly. Whether you are selling, letting, buying or renting, we understand that moving home can be a very stressful and daunting prospect. That's why, at Grisdales, we work together as a team, giving dedicated support and advice every step of the way to help your move run as smoothly and efficiently as possible.

Free Market Appraisal - If you are thinking of moving, we offer a completely free market valuation and appraisal of your existing home. We will advise you upon an asking price which accurately positions your property in the current market place, maximising viewings and your sale prospects.

Lettings And Management - If you are interested in property as an investment, we can help you every step of the way from Buy to Let advice to effective property letting and management

Surveys And Valuations - We want your purchase to live up to those dreams, hopes and expectations. You need to know that your new home will not only be a sound investment, but also one which you will enjoy without the worry of the unknown. Grisdales offer a wide range of survey and valuation reports to meet different needs all backed by the qualification, experience and knowledge of a Chartered Surveyor.

Mortgage Advice - Grisdales works with The Right Advice Cumbria (Bulman Pollard) part of The Right Mortgage Ltd, one of the UK's fastest-growing Networks, offering expert professional advice to find the right mortgage for you. We have access to thousands of mortgages from across the whole market in the UK.

Our advice will be specifically tailored to your needs and circumstances which could be for your first home, moving home, re-mortgaging or investing in property. To find out more about how we can assist you, just call your nearest Grisdales office.

Your home or property may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage. Some forms of Buy to Let Mortgages are not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. You may be charged a fee for mortgage advice. The actual amount you pay will depend upon your circumstances.

Listed by

Cockermouth

Grisdales Limited

Reference: 161228957

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 24/04/2025

Expiry date: 23/04/2035

Current heating cost: £776/year

Potential heating cost: £776/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £9,500

Recommendations

  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

EE Rating

EE Rating

Price history

-5% since 2023

Event Date Price % change
Sold 13/03/2026 (3 months ago) £419,950 -4.6%
Sold 24/03/2023 (3 years ago) £440,000

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address Price Date Type
IMLADRIS, LAMPLUGH, WORKINGTON, CUMBERLAND, CA14 4TY £450,000 23/09/2025 Detached
WINDSWEPT, LAMPLUGH, WORKINGTON, COPELAND, CUMBRIA, CA14 4TY £692,500 25/03/2022 Detached
1 FELL VIEW COTTAGES, LAMPLUGH, WORKINGTON, COPELAND, CUMBRIA, CA14 4TY £155,000 04/02/2022 Detached

Area average: £432,500 (3 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 2.9%
10y growth 12.8%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): North West. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 1.1%
5y (index) 22.5%
10y (index) 56.4%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for North West. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £859/mo
Realistic £954/mo
Optimistic £1,049/mo

Based on Region from postcode lookup → North West.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for West Cumbria: £549/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Post Office 0.8 miles
Bus stop Beck 1.0 miles
Shop The Gather Shop 3.5 miles
Shop G & AM Lawsons Plant Hire 4.0 miles
Hospital Cockermouth Community Hospital 6.6 miles
Train station Harrington 6.7 miles
Train station Parton 6.8 miles
University UCLan Westlakes Campus 6.8 miles
Hospital Workington Community Hospital 7.3 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Total incidents 0

Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name Type Distance Ofsted
Kirkland Church of England Academy Primary 2.3 miles Good — 12 Jun 2024
Arlecdon Primary School Primary 2.8 miles Good — 19 May 2016
Dean CofE School Primary 3.0 miles Good — 25 Jul 2023
Ennerdale and Kinniside CofE Primary School Primary 3.4 miles Good — 19 Oct 2012
Eaglesfield Paddle CofE Primary Academy Primary 4.5 miles Good — 28 Jan 2024

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 3-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.23%
Max investor price (0.8%) £119,250
Target investor price (1%) £95,400
  • Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
  • Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
  • Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
  • Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).