12 GRETA STREET
KESWICK, CUMBRIA CA12 4HS
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
158 m²
EPC rating
E
Year built
England and Wales: before 1900
Last sold
£250,000 Dec 2016
Price per m²
£1,582/m²
Local average
£335,667 (-25.5%)
Street crime
26 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Gas Central Heating
- Spacious Period Property
- Double Fronted Four Bedroom 'Georgian' Town House
- Gardens to Rear
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
Having suffered from the weather events of early December 2015, this property presents stripped out and ready for re-instatement, has spacious accommodation over two floors including three/four ground floor reception rooms, kitchen, WC, period staircase, bathroom and further W.C and four first floor double bedrooms. To the rear is an enclosed garden, former wash house and store and access to the rear to a tarmac vehicle access lane.
Within walking distance to all local amenities, 12 Greta Street would suit a variety of purchasers including the developer, those looking to invest or someone looking for a first or second home and wishing to put their own finish to a property in the 'Honey Pot' of the Northern Lakes.
Set back from the pavement behind low rendered walls with sandstone copings and entered via a ½ glazed wooden front door under an open slate and trellis porch, into:
Vestibule: 'Lincrusta' wall covering below dad rail, ½ glazed wooden door to:
Hall: Good front/rear hall, doors to:
Reception Room 1 - Front: 16'4 into bay x 12'2" (5.02m x 3.72m). Walk in sash bay window, radiator, tiled hearth.
Reception Room 2 - Front: 16'4" into bay x 12'2" (5.02m x 3.72). Walk in bay window to front, remains of a stone open fire grate.
Reception Room 3 - Rear: 10' x 8'1" (3.06m x 2.46m). Wood framed window to rear, original flag stone floor, door to:
W.C: 10' x 8'1" (3.06m x 2.46m ). Window to rear and side, low flush WC, corner set circular stainless steel wash basin.
Reception Room 4 - Rear: 12'4" x 10'3" (3.77m x 3.14m). Extended slightly to the rear, stone fire surround with cobble in fill grate and dressed slate log neich to the side, under stairs cupboard, opening to:
Kitchen: 11'2" x 10'11" (3.41m x 3.34m). Double aspect to rear and side, single stainless steel unit, part tiled walls, original wooden external door.
From the rear hallway an original Georgian style turn staircase with bent wood banister and painted spindles rises to the half landing and to the rear.
Bathroom: 10'11" x 7'1" (3.35m x 2.17m). Four piece suite comprising WC, pedestal wash basin, shaver light, bath with tiled surround, shower enclosure with 'Spa C500, electric shower, chrome heated towel rail, radiator, built in airing cupboard.
Separate WC: 4'7" x 3' (1.41m x .92m). Window to the side, low flush WC, dado rail.
Further stairs to the front and first floor landing with roof light and doors to:
Bedroom 1: 16'5" x 16'2" into pay (5.02m x 4.93m). Two windows to front including walk in bay, two double radiators, wall hung 'Shanks' wash basin with glass splashbacks.
Bedroom 2: 16'4" into bay x 11'11" (4.98m x 3.63m). Walk in bay window, painted cast iron boudoir fire place with slate hearth, stone surround and wooden mantle, radiator, wall hung 'Shanks' wash basin.
Bedroom 3: 12'3" x 10'7" (3.74m x 3.23m). Sash window with wood panelled reveals to the rear, pedestal 'Twyfords' wash basin, built in alcove cupboard.
Bedroom 4: 10'4" x 8'3" (3.15m x 2.53m). Sash window to rear, 'Shanks' pedestal wash basin, radiator, loft access.
OUTSIDE:
To the Rear: Is a good sized garden with lawn, patio areas, detached block housing former laundry/wash house and further outhouse, a high Lakeland stone wall with gate provides pedestrian access to the rear vehicular lane, giving the possibility of off-street parking (subject to any relevant permissions).
Services: Mains Gas, Electric, Water & Drainage
Directions: From Smeatons Keswick office, turn right along Station Street, the right at the junction and onto Penrith Road, travel with the Park and River on your left and Great Street is the first true road to the right with No. 12 being on the right hand side.
Agents Notes: Gas central heating, Tax Band: E Post Code: CA12 4HS
Tenure: We are advised the property is freehold. Confirmation is being sought from solicitors
Listed by
Keswick
H&H Land & Estates Limited
Reference: 44428983
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: E
Potential rating: C
Inspection date: 21/09/2016
Expiry date: 20/09/2026
Current heating cost: £1,912/year
Potential heating cost: £1,064/year
Recommendations
- Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (350)
- 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (14,000)
- Draughtproof single-glazed windows (120)
- Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (60)
- Upgrade heating controls (450)
- Solar water heating (6,000)
- Replace single glazed windows with low-E double glazing (6,500)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (8,000)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 20/12/2016 (9 years ago) | £250,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 LEONARD STREET, KESWICK, CUMBERLAND, CA12 4EJ | £345,000 | 07/11/2025 | Terraced |
| 31 HELVELLYN STREET, KESWICK, CUMBERLAND, CA12 4EP | £500,000 | 10/07/2025 | Terraced |
| 39 HELVELLYN STREET, KESWICK, CUMBERLAND, CA12 4EP | £414,000 | 25/04/2025 | Terraced |
| 45 BLENCATHRA STREET, KESWICK, CUMBERLAND, CA12 4HX | £350,000 | 24/11/2023 | Terraced |
| 10 GRETA STREET, KESWICK, CUMBERLAND, CA12 4HS | £382,500 | 02/05/2023 | Terraced |
| 30 WORDSWORTH STREET, KESWICK, ALLERDALE, CUMBRIA, CA12 4BZ | £495,000 | 11/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 1 ST HERBERT STREET, KESWICK, ALLERDALE, CUMBRIA, CA12 4DF | £418,250 | 16/09/2022 | Terraced |
| 31 ST HERBERT STREET, KESWICK, ALLERDALE, CUMBRIA, CA12 4DF | £450,000 | 06/09/2022 | Terraced |
| PITCAIRN HOUSE, 7 BLENCATHRA STREET, KESWICK, ALLERDALE, CUMBRIA, CA12 4HW | £650,000 | 06/09/2022 | Terraced |
| 32 WORDSWORTH STREET, KESWICK, ALLERDALE, CUMBRIA, CA12 4BZ | £470,000 | 05/09/2022 | Terraced |
| OLD WORKSHOP COTTAGE SHORLEY LANE, KESWICK, CUMBERLAND, CA12 4HN | £265,000 | 05/09/2022 | Terraced |
| 28 ESKIN STREET, KESWICK, ALLERDALE, CUMBRIA, CA12 4DG | £428,500 | 28/07/2022 | Terraced |
| 16 SKIDDAW STREET, KESWICK, ALLERDALE, CUMBRIA, CA12 4BY | £425,000 | 06/07/2022 | Terraced |
| 27 WORDSWORTH STREET, KESWICK, ALLERDALE, CUMBRIA, CA12 4BZ | £550,000 | 17/06/2022 | Terraced |
| 4 SKIDDAW STREET, KESWICK, ALLERDALE, CUMBRIA, CA12 4BX | £436,000 | 29/04/2022 | Terraced |
| 20 SOUTHEY STREET, KESWICK, ALLERDALE, CUMBRIA, CA12 4EF | £470,999 | 15/03/2022 | Terraced |
| 72 BLENCATHRA STREET, KESWICK, ALLERDALE, CUMBRIA, CA12 4HX | £520,000 | 24/02/2022 | Terraced |
| 53 BLENCATHRA STREET, KESWICK, ALLERDALE, CUMBRIA, CA12 4HX | £500,000 | 28/01/2022 | Terraced |
| 21 ST HERBERT STREET, KESWICK, ALLERDALE, CUMBRIA, CA12 4DF | £327,500 | 21/01/2022 | Terraced |
| 35 HELVELLYN STREET, KESWICK, ALLERDALE, CUMBRIA, CA12 4EP | £470,000 | 01/12/2021 | Terraced |
Area average: £443,387 (20 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: Terraced. 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 North Cumbria: £738/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shop | Unknown | 0.0 miles |
| Shop | Keswick Garden Machinery | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Greta Bank | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Keswick Park Hotel | 0.1 miles |
| Hospital | Mary Hewetson Cottage Hospital | 0.5 miles |
| Train station | Threlkeld Quarry | 3.6 miles |
| Train station | Threlkeld Quarry Station | 3.6 miles |
| Hospital | Cockermouth Community Hospital | 10.1 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Other theft | 5 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total incidents | 26 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Herbert's CofE (VA) Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 0.3 miles | Good — 25 Mar 2024 |
| Keswick School | Secondary | 0.8 miles | Outstanding — 9 Jun 2024 |
| Braithwaite CofE Primary School | Primary | 2.3 miles | Good — 25 Mar 2024 |
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Rent-driven metrics
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- 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).