# 2 bedroom flat for sale (CA4 8EW)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 9, LIME HOUSE, THE GREEN, CARLISLE, WETHERAL, CUMBRIA CA4 8EW |
| Price | £225,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Council tax | D |
| Construction age | England and Wales: before 1900 |
| Floor area | 96 m² |
| Last sold | £275,000 Mar 2014 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Current heating cost:** £1,033/year

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9026-0200-8604-0877-8014)

## Description

Nestled in a prime village location, this luxury first floor apartment offers an exquisite lifestyle opportunity for discerning buyers. Boasting a generously proportioned lounge with a balcony overlooking the picturesque village green, this property welcomes an abundance of natural light, creating a serene and inviting atmosphere. The kitchen is fitted with sleek integrated appliances, complementing the modern aesthetic of the living space. Accommodation comprises two double bedrooms, with the master bedroom benefiting from an en-suite shower room, in addition to a well-appointed main bathroom. This residence also offers the convenience of allocated parking, a secure telecom entry system, and the added appeal of beautifully maintained communal grounds. Presented with no onward chain, this property is ready to be enjoyed without delay, making it an ideal choice for those seeking a hassle-free move. Situated within easy reach of local amenities, including the train station and a bus stop, this apartment ensures both style and convenience are always at hand.

EPC Rating: C

## Property Photos

- ![Front](/listings/photos/154949795/461885) - Front
- ![Balcony View](/listings/photos/154949795/461886) - Balcony View
- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/154949795/461887) - Lounge
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/154949795/461889) - Kitchen
- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/154949795/461891) - Lounge
- ![Lounge](/listings/photos/154949795/461892) - Lounge
- ![Bedroom 1](/listings/photos/154949795/461893) - Bedroom 1
- ![En-suite shower room](/listings/photos/154949795/461894) - En-suite shower room
- ![Bedroom 2](/listings/photos/154949795/461895) - Bedroom 2
- ![Bedroom 2](/listings/photos/154949795/461896) - Bedroom 2
- ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/154949795/461897) - Bathroom
- ![Balcony view](/listings/photos/154949795/461901) - Balcony view
- ![Front Communal garden](/listings/photos/154949795/461903) - Front Communal garden

## Floorplans

- ![First Floor](/listings/photos/154949795/461906) - First Floor

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/154949795/461907) - EPC 1

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| LIME HOUSE 9 THE GREEN, WETHERAL, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA4 8EW | £275,000 | 21/03/2014 | Flat |

## Sold Comparables

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 14 HALL MOOR COURT, WETHERAL, CARLISLE, CUMBERLAND, CA4 8JS | £182,000 | 28/03/2025 | Flat |
| [Same street] LIME HOUSE 6 THE GREEN, WETHERAL, CARLISLE, CUMBERLAND, CA4 8EW | £295,000 | 21/03/2025 | Flat |
| HIGH CROFT COTTAGE FLAT 2, WETHERAL, CARLISLE, CUMBERLAND, CA4 8HL | £180,000 | 01/11/2023 | Flat |
| KILLORAN WINDERMERE 6 THE GREEN, WETHERAL, CARLISLE, CUMBERLAND, CA4 8ET | £300,000 | 02/10/2023 | Flat |
| [Same street] LIME HOUSE 1 THE GREEN, WETHERAL, CARLISLE, CUMBERLAND, CA4 8EW | £298,000 | 28/09/2023 | Flat |
| 23 CROFT PARK, WETHERAL, CARLISLE, CUMBERLAND, CA4 8JH | £100,000 | 16/05/2023 | Flat |
| 20 CROFT PARK, WETHERAL, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA4 8JH | £200,000 | 07/11/2022 | Flat |
| 1 WHITEGATE, WETHERAL, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA4 8JL | £143,000 | 26/09/2022 | Flat |
| 3 WHITEGATE, WETHERAL, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA4 8JL | £150,000 | 29/07/2022 | Flat |
| 24 GOOSE GARTH, WETHERAL, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA4 8JR | £155,000 | 29/07/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] LIME HOUSE 7 THE GREEN, WETHERAL, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA4 8EW | £285,000 | 14/06/2022 | Flat |
| [Same street] LIME HOUSE 5 THE GREEN, WETHERAL, CARLISLE, CUMBERLAND, CA4 8EW | £270,000 | 22/04/2022 | Flat |
| 27 CROFT PARK, WETHERAL, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA4 8JH | £138,000 | 28/01/2022 | Flat |
| KILLORAN WINDERMERE 6 THE GREEN, WETHERAL, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA4 8ET | £285,000 | 29/09/2021 | Flat |
| KILLORAN DERWENT 5 THE GREEN, WETHERAL, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA4 8ET | £185,351 | 21/09/2021 | Flat |
| 1 HALL MOOR COURT, WETHERAL, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA4 8JS | £192,500 | 23/08/2021 | Flat |
| THE GABLES 2 THE GREEN, WETHERAL, CARLISLE, CUMBRIA, CA4 8ET | £205,000 | 13/08/2021 | Flat |

**Street average:** £287,000 (4 sales)
**Area average:** £185,835 (13 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £202,000 (4 Flat, CA4, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +11.4%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £856/mo
- **Realistic:** £951/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,046/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

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

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £474/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2 Bed Flat, Greenacres, CA4 | £585/mo | 2 | 0.46 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £585/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.26% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £73,125
- **Target investor price (1%):** £58,500

*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 £585/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 3.1%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 32.1×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-385/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -7.1%

*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:** £2,344/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -10.2%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for North West; Flats and maisonettes series; as of February 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -0.3%
- **5y growth (index):** 11.3%
- **10y growth (index):** 47%

## Flood risk

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

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)