# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (CA13 9BU)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 61 GABLE AVENUE, COCKERMOUTH, CUMBERLAND CA13 9BU |
| Price | £265,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Council tax | B |
| Last sold | £265,000 Apr 2026 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 05/01/2032
- **Current heating cost:** £567/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £12,725

### Recommendations
- A (£100 - £350)
- G (£350 - £450)
- I (£2,200 - £3,000)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2141-5111-0028-2817-7321)

## 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.

## Property Photos

- ![LOUNGE](/listings/photos/160168196/2147164) - LOUNGE
- ![KITCHEN](/listings/photos/160168196/2147165) - KITCHEN
- ![1222361 (1).jpg](/listings/photos/160168196/2147166) - 1222361 (1).jpg
- ![CONSERVATORY](/listings/photos/160168196/2147167) - CONSERVATORY
- ![CONSERVATORY](/listings/photos/160168196/2147168) - CONSERVATORY
- ![BEDROOM 1](/listings/photos/160168196/2147169) - BEDROOM 1
- ![BEDROOM 2](/listings/photos/160168196/2147170) - BEDROOM 2
- ![BEDROOM 3](/listings/photos/160168196/2147171) - BEDROOM 3
- ![BATHROOM](/listings/photos/160168196/2147172) - BATHROOM
- ![BATHROOM](/listings/photos/160168196/2147173) - BATHROOM
- ![1222361 (2).jpg](/listings/photos/160168196/2147174) - 1222361 (2).jpg
- ![LOUNGE](/listings/photos/160168196/2147175) - LOUNGE
- ![KITCHEN](/listings/photos/160168196/2147176) - KITCHEN
- ![1222361 (14).jpg](/listings/photos/160168196/2147177) - 1222361 (14).jpg
- ![1222361 (23).jpg](/listings/photos/160168196/2147178) - 1222361 (23).jpg
- ![BEDROOM 1](/listings/photos/160168196/2147179) - BEDROOM 1
- ![BEDROOM 2](/listings/photos/160168196/2147180) - BEDROOM 2
- ![BEDROOM 3](/listings/photos/160168196/2147181) - BEDROOM 3
- ![REAR AND SIDE GARDEN](/listings/photos/160168196/2147182) - REAR AND SIDE GARDEN
- ![1222361 (10).jpg](/listings/photos/160168196/2147183) - 1222361 (10).jpg
- ![REAR AND SIDE GARDEN](/listings/photos/160168196/2147184) - REAR AND SIDE GARDEN
- ![1222361 (30).jpg](/listings/photos/160168196/2147185) - 1222361 (30).jpg
- ![Photo](/listings/photos/160168196/2147186)
- ![SINGLE GARAGE](/listings/photos/160168196/2147187) - SINGLE GARAGE

## Floorplans

- ![FPL 61 Gable Avue.jpg](/listings/photos/160168196/2147188) - FPL 61 Gable Avue.jpg

## EPC Graphs

- ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/160168196/2147189) - EE Rating

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 3 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #11069822
- **Address:** 61 Gable Avenue, COCKERMOUTH, CA13 9BU
- **Certificate Issued:** 29/06/2015
- **Work Completed:** 12/12/2014
- **Items:** 1 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #456352
- **Address:** 61 Gable Avenue, COCKERMOUTH, CA13 9BU
- **Certificate Issued:** 14/02/2003
- **Work Completed:** 04/12/2002
- **Items:** 1 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #374520
- **Address:** 61 Gable Avenue, COCKERMOUTH, CA13 9BU
- **Certificate Issued:** 23/01/2003
- **Work Completed:** 04/12/2002
- **Items:** 1 door(s)

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 61 GABLE AVENUE, COCKERMOUTH, CUMBERLAND, CA13 9BU | £265,000 | 27/04/2026 | Semi-detached |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| 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)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £245,553 (19 Semi-detached, CA13, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +7.9%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (North West). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £869/mo
- **Realistic:** £965/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,062/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for North Cumbria (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £588/mo

## 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)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.36% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £120,000
- **Target investor price (1%):** £96,000

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £960/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 4.3%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 23×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-205/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -3.2%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − 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).*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £3,442/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 15.4%
- **10y growth:** 30.9%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for North West; Semi-detached series; as of June 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 5.3%
- **5y growth (index):** 20.1%
- **10y growth (index):** 62.8%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

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