# 2 bedroom cottage for sale (LA12 0LE) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | REAR COTTAGE, WHINFIELD FARM, ULVERSTON, LINDAL, CUMBRIA LA12 0LE | | Price | £199,950 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Last sold | £170,000 May 2008 | ## Description **** **** A two bedroom spacious cottage style property situated in a rural location with uninterrupted views over Lindal and the surrounding countryside. Within close proximity of local school, farm shop and within a five minute drive from the local market town of Ulverston. The accommodation briefly comprises of kitchen, spacious lounge diner with multi fuel stove, conservatory whilst to the first floor are two bedrooms and bathroom. Externally there is parking, tiered garden area and patio seating area. The property also benefits from Upvc double glazing and electric heating. Viewing is recommended and arranged via the Agent. Rear cottage is accessed via steps from the garden and patio area. Upvc double glazed doors open directly into the lounge diner.   **LOUNGE** **DINER** **14' 1" x 20' 6" (4.31m x 6.27m)** This large reception room centres around the multi fuel stove which is set on a slate hearth. The room has neutral decoration and benefits from exposed beams to the ceiling. There is over head and wall lighting, removable magnetic laminate flooring, built in storage cupboard, wall mounted electric heater, TV and PowerPoints. The room provides access to the kitchen, conservatory and the open staircase leads to the first floor landing.  **KITCHEN** **9' 5" x 9' 7" (2.88m x 2.94m)** The kitchen comprises of a comprehensive range of base and wall units with two sided work surface over to incorporate a one and a half bowl sink and drainer with mixer tap over and a four ring Cata electric hob with Miele oven set beneath. There is recess space and plumbing for a slimline dishwasher, washing machine and fridge freezer. The room has built in pantry cupboard, a wall mounted display unit, floor and splash back tiling, overhead light and power points. A Upvc double glazed door leads to the patio area.  **CONSERVATORY** **12' 7" x 8' 4" (3.84m x 2.55m)** Tiled steps from the lounge lead into the conservatory which is utilised by the current vendor as a sitting room and craft area. The room has fitted blinds to all windows, wall lighting and power points. There is a wooden door leading to the patio area. Stairs from the lounge diner lead to the first floor landing  **FIRST** **FLOOR** **LANDING** **** The landing has over head light, electric heater and loft hatch. Provides access to two bedrooms and bathroom.  **BEDROOM** **ONE** **11' 2" x 10' 3" (3.42m x 3.14m)** Bedroom one is a double bedroom with double glazed window to the side elevation. The room has neutral decoration with built in storage cupboard, over head light, power points and tv point.  **BEDROOM** **TWO** **8' 7" x 9' 9" (2.63m x 2.99m)** Bedroom two is a large single/small double bedroom again with a double glazed window to the side elevation providing an outlook towards to surrounding countryside. The room has over head light and power points.  **BATHROOM** **** The bathroom comprises of a three piece suite in white to include WC, wash hand basin set within a vanity unit and bath with electric shower over and folding screen to the side. The room has a double glazed window to the rear elevation, over head light, wall mounted mirror vanity unit and full height tiling.  **EXTERNALLY** **** Externally is a tiered garden with patio seating area and planted borders. To the top of the garden is a shed and off road parking.  **FURTHER** **INFORMATION** **** The septic tank for the property is located in the neighbouring farmer field and we are told by the vendor that this meets all current regulation.   **COUNCIL** **TAX—Band** **C** ****   **LOCAL** **AUTHORITY-** **** South Lakeland District Council  ## Property Photos - ![PATIO AREA](/listings/photos/61217702/497667) - PATIO AREA - ![LOUNGE DINER](/listings/photos/61217702/497671) - LOUNGE DINER - ![KITCHEN](/listings/photos/61217702/497677) - KITCHEN - ![CONSERVATORY](/listings/photos/61217702/497682) - CONSERVATORY - ![LOUNGE DINER](/listings/photos/61217702/497686) - LOUNGE DINER - ![LOUNGE AREA](/listings/photos/61217702/497691) - LOUNGE AREA - ![DINING AREA](/listings/photos/61217702/497699) - DINING AREA - ![LOUNGE AREA](/listings/photos/61217702/497703) - LOUNGE AREA - ![CONSERVATORY](/listings/photos/61217702/497708) - CONSERVATORY - ![KITCHEN](/listings/photos/61217702/497712) - KITCHEN - ![KITCHEN](/listings/photos/61217702/497719) - KITCHEN - ![BEDROOM ONE](/listings/photos/61217702/497728) - BEDROOM ONE - ![BEDROOM ONE](/listings/photos/61217702/497736) - BEDROOM ONE - ![BATHROOM](/listings/photos/61217702/497740) - BATHROOM - ![BEDROOM TWO](/listings/photos/61217702/497745) - BEDROOM TWO - ![SEATING AREA](/listings/photos/61217702/497748) - SEATING AREA - ![GARDEN](/listings/photos/61217702/497754) - GARDEN - ![GARDEN](/listings/photos/61217702/497757) - GARDEN - ![VIEW](/listings/photos/61217702/497761) - VIEW ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/61217702/497767) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/61217702/497769) - EPC 1 ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | WHINFIELD FARM REAR COTTAGE, LINDAL, ULVERSTON, SOUTH LAKELAND, CUMBRIA, LA12 0LE | £170,000 | 16/05/2008 | Semi-detached | | WHINFIELD FARM REAR COTTAGE, LINDAL, ULVERSTON, SOUTH LAKELAND, CUMBRIA, LA12 0LE | £53,950 | 18/11/1996 | Semi-detached | ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £490,315 (19 Detached, LA12, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -59.2% ## 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 Kendal (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £648/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.48% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £118,875 - **Target investor price (1%):** £95,100 *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 Area rent estimate.* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 26.9% - **10y growth:** 5.8% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for North West; Detached series; as of February 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 2.8% - **5y growth (index):** 24.6% - **10y growth (index):** 56.3% ## 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)