Sold STC Semi-detached

61 GABLE AVENUE

COCKERMOUTH, CUMBERLAND CA13 9BU

3 beds 1 baths 77 m² Listed 2 Apr 2025 (-528d)

£265,000

Reduced on 6 Jan 2026

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

77 m²

Council tax band

B

EPC rating

D

Last sold

£265,000 Apr 2026

Price per m²

£3,442/m²

Local average

£245,553 (+7.9%)

Deprivation

Decile 9 (29,555 of 33,755)

Street crime

36 incidents within 1 mile (Jul 2026)

Key features

  • *** ONLINE VIEWING AVAILABLE ***
  • *** NO CHAIN *** NO CHAIN *** NO CHAIN ***
  • Potential Rental Income of £875 PCM
  • Ideal Semi-Detached House For Families And Couples
  • Three-Bedroom Property Featuring a Large Conservatory
  • Off-Street Parking, Garage, and Secure Garden
  • Beautiful Outlook Over Lush Greenery and Hills
  • Prime Location with Shops, Bus Links, and Schools Nearby
  • EPC Band D

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

* NO CHAIN * NO CHAIN * NO CHAIN *
WHAT A POSITION!
Centrally located within this sought-after development, this three-bedroom semi-detached home boasts superb open views over the green and rooftops to countryside beyond — a real standout feature.

Well maintained and ideal for a growing family, the property offers a modern cream gloss kitchen, spacious lounge, and double doors opening into a large south-west facing conservatory, perfectly placed to enjoy the view.

Upstairs are three bedrooms and a modern bathroom. Outside, there’s off-road parking, a single garage, and a good-sized rear garden.

Set on the ever-popular Gable Avenue, with excellent access to Outstanding schools, local shops, parks, and amenities.

Things You Need To Know - Gas central heating and double glazing

Entrance Hall - The property is accessed via a hardwood door with frosted glazing panels to the centre and leads into entrance hall with wood effect laminate floor, stairs to the 1st floor and understairs cupboard. Coving, telephone point. Oak doors lead to the lounge and kitchen.

Lounge - 4.65 x 4.94 (15'3" x 16'2") - A well-proportioned room with double doors to the conservatory, window to the rear, coving, laminate floor, television point and gas fire in gold surround with cream hearth and mantle piece over.

Conservatory - 5.22 x 3.25 (17'1" x 10'7") - With windows to three sides and double doors to the side patio. Electric heater, laminate floor and centre light fitting with matching wall light. Lovely view over the green.

Kitchen - 2.92 x 2.94 (9'6" x 9'7") - Fitted with a range of base and wall units in cream with black granite worktop over and matching splash back. Includes a range of drawers and cupboards along with stainless steel sink and mixer tap, Smeg extractor fan, electric oven and five ring Neff gas hob with stainless steel splashback. Plumbing for washing machine and space for an additional appliance. Charcoal grey ladder style radiator, spotlights, wood effect flooring. Window to the front with UPVC door to the side.

Stairs And Landing - With access into the loft.

Bedroom 1 - 2.90 x 3.96 (9'6" x 12'11") - Double room to the front.

Bedroom 2 - 3.64 x 2.78 (11'11" x 9'1") - Double room to the rear.

Bedroom 3 - 2.18 x 2.07 (7'1" x 6'9") - Single room to the front.

Bathroom - 2.98 x 1.99 (9'9" x 6'6") - Fitted with P shaped bath and curved screen with wall mounted Triton shower attachments over in white and chrome. Low level WC, pedestal wash basin with chrome mixer taps and fully fitted throughout with beige ceramic tiles. Bathroom fittings are a mixture of chrome and glass. Chrome ladder style radiator, extractor fan, grey tiled floor, airing cupboard with slatted shelving.

Single Garage & Parking - Paved drive for two cars and access into a single garage.

Rear And Side Garden - With patio, gravelled area, path and lawn.

Front Garden - Small lawn garden to the front.

Aspect - Views over rooftops towards Grassmoor and the Mosser fells in the distance.

Directions - The property is best approached by leaving the town centre of Cockermouth via Lorton Street. At the sweeping right hand bend into Lorton Road, turn left into Kirkgate and take an immediate right hand turn into Windmill Lane. Proceed along until reaching Slatefell Drive on the left hand side, turn here and Gable Avenue can be found on the right hand side. Our property is displaying a Grisdales For Sale board.

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

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.

The Consumer Protection Regula - 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.

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: 160168196

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 06/01/2022

Expiry date: 05/01/2032

Current heating cost: £567/year

Potential heating cost: £426/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £12,725

Recommendations

  • Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (£100 - £350)
  • Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
  • Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
  • 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)

Registered land (INSPIRE)

INSPIRE registered land data is not available for this location yet.

Floorplans

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EPC Graphs

EE Rating

EE Rating

FENSA Certificates

This property has 3 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #11069822

Property Details

Street: 61 Gable Avenue

Town: COCKERMOUTH

Postcode: CA13 9BU

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 29/06/2015

Work Completed: 12/12/2014

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #456352

Property Details

Street: 61 Gable Avenue

Town: COCKERMOUTH

Postcode: CA13 9BU

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 14/02/2003

Work Completed: 04/12/2002

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #374520

Property Details

Street: 61 Gable Avenue

Town: COCKERMOUTH

Postcode: CA13 9BU

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 23/01/2003

Work Completed: 04/12/2002

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 27/04/2026 (4 months ago) £265,000

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
Same street 91 GABLE AVENUE, COCKERMOUTH, CUMBERLAND, CA13 9BU £328,000 23/03/2026 Semi-detached
4 MOSSER AVENUE, COCKERMOUTH, CUMBERLAND, CA13 9BA £170,000 28/03/2025 Semi-detached
Same street 42 GABLE AVENUE, COCKERMOUTH, CUMBERLAND, CA13 9BU £276,000 23/10/2023 Detached
15 SCAFELL CLOSE, COCKERMOUTH, CUMBERLAND, CA13 9BP £215,985 23/10/2023 Semi-detached
17 SLATEFELL DRIVE, COCKERMOUTH, CUMBERLAND, CA13 9BT £120,000 31/05/2023 Semi-detached
Same street 85 GABLE AVENUE, COCKERMOUTH, CUMBERLAND, CA13 9BU £238,000 28/04/2023 Semi-detached
25 LOWESWATER CLOSE, COCKERMOUTH, CUMBERLAND, CA13 9LL £150,000 30/03/2023 Semi-detached
20 HORSESHOE DRIVE, COCKERMOUTH, CUMBERLAND, CA13 9FJ £240,000 20/03/2023 Semi-detached
41 SLATEFELL DRIVE, COCKERMOUTH, ALLERDALE, CUMBRIA, CA13 9BS £172,500 21/10/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 6 GABLE AVENUE, COCKERMOUTH, ALLERDALE, CUMBRIA, CA13 9BU £230,000 20/10/2022 Terraced
Same street 44 GABLE AVENUE, COCKERMOUTH, ALLERDALE, CUMBRIA, CA13 9BU £245,000 16/09/2022 Detached
36 SLATEFELL DRIVE, COCKERMOUTH, ALLERDALE, CUMBRIA, CA13 9BT £201,000 22/08/2022 Semi-detached
16 BELLBRIGG LONNING, COCKERMOUTH, ALLERDALE, CUMBRIA, CA13 9DA £165,000 19/08/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 27 GABLE AVENUE, COCKERMOUTH, ALLERDALE, CUMBRIA, CA13 9BU £235,500 12/08/2022 Detached
Same street 32 GABLE AVENUE, COCKERMOUTH, ALLERDALE, CUMBRIA, CA13 9BU £252,000 09/08/2022 Detached
Same street 7 GABLE AVENUE, COCKERMOUTH, ALLERDALE, CUMBRIA, CA13 9BU £266,100 05/08/2022 Detached
9 MOSSER AVENUE, COCKERMOUTH, ALLERDALE, CUMBRIA, CA13 9BA £175,000 01/07/2022 Semi-detached
7 LOWESWATER CLOSE, COCKERMOUTH, ALLERDALE, CUMBRIA, CA13 9LL £188,300 06/05/2022 Semi-detached
53 HORSESHOE DRIVE, COCKERMOUTH, CUMBERLAND, CA13 9FJ £224,000 22/04/2022 Semi-detached
49 HORSESHOE DRIVE, COCKERMOUTH, CUMBERLAND, CA13 9FJ £254,950 01/04/2022 Semi-detached
51 HORSESHOE DRIVE, COCKERMOUTH, CUMBERLAND, CA13 9FJ £229,950 01/04/2022 Semi-detached
47 HORSESHOE DRIVE, COCKERMOUTH, CUMBERLAND, CA13 9FJ £254,950 01/04/2022 Semi-detached
43 HORSESHOE DRIVE, COCKERMOUTH, CUMBERLAND, CA13 9FJ £224,400 21/03/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 53 GABLE AVENUE, COCKERMOUTH, ALLERDALE, CUMBRIA, CA13 9BU £370,000 17/03/2022 Detached
41 HORSESHOE DRIVE, COCKERMOUTH, CUMBERLAND, CA13 9FJ £224,000 11/03/2022 Semi-detached
36 HORSESHOE DRIVE, COCKERMOUTH, CUMBERLAND, CA13 9FJ £122,200 24/02/2022 Semi-detached
38 HORSESHOE DRIVE, COCKERMOUTH, CUMBERLAND, CA13 9FJ £122,200 18/02/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 43 GABLE AVENUE, COCKERMOUTH, ALLERDALE, CUMBRIA, CA13 9BU £247,000 11/02/2022 Detached
28 HORSESHOE DRIVE, COCKERMOUTH, CUMBERLAND, CA13 9FJ £122,200 28/01/2022 Semi-detached
32 HORSESHOE DRIVE, COCKERMOUTH, CUMBERLAND, CA13 9FJ £128,700 28/01/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 79 GABLE AVENUE, COCKERMOUTH, ALLERDALE, CUMBRIA, CA13 9BU £311,240 21/01/2022 Detached
Same street 45 GABLE AVENUE, COCKERMOUTH, ALLERDALE, CUMBRIA, CA13 9BU £275,000 20/09/2021 Detached

Street average: £272,820 (12 sales)

Area average: £185,267 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 15.4%
10y growth 30.9%

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

1y (index) 5.3%
5y (index) 20.1%
10y (index) 62.8%

Rental Range

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

Low £869/mo
Realistic £965/mo
Optimistic £1,062/mo

Based on Region from postcode lookup → North West.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for North Cumbria: £588/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Slatefield Drive at Woodside Avenue 0.2 miles
Bus stop Slatefell Drive 0.2 miles
Shop Castle Curios 0.6 miles
Shop Castle Antiques & Curios 0.6 miles
Train station Aspatria 6.7 miles
Train station Maryport 6.8 miles
Hospital Workington Community Hospital 8.3 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 23
Public order 8
Anti-social behaviour 2
Criminal damage and arson 2
Other theft 1
Total incidents 36

Within 1 mile during Jul 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
All Saints' CofE School Primary 0.2 miles Good — 14 Nov 2018
Cockermouth School Secondary 0.4 miles Good — 1 Jun 2012
Fairfield Primary School Primary 0.8 miles Good — 27 Oct 2014
Eaglesfield Paddle CofE Primary Academy Primary 2.2 miles Good — 28 Jan 2024
Bridekirk Dovenby CofE Primary School Primary 2.5 miles Outstanding — 15 Nov 2011

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.

Title Rent Beds Distance As seen on
3 Bed End Terrace, St Helens Close, CA13 £770/mo 3 0.32 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Victoria Road, CA13 £1,150/mo 3 0.55 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £960/mo (2 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.36%
Max investor price (0.8%) £120,000
Target investor price (1%) £96,000
Gross yield 4.3%
Cost-to-rent ratio 23×
Monthly cashflow £-205/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI -3.2%
  • 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).
  • Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
  • Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
  • ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).