THE SPINNEY
WORKINGTON, LAMPLUGH, CUMBERLAND CA14 4TY
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
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.
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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.
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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.
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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)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
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).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): North West. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for North West. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
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 — 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).