Sold STC Semi-detached

68 WASDALE PARK

SEASCALE, CUMBERLAND CA20 1PD

2 beds 1 baths 710 sq ft Listed 19 Feb 2025 (-469d)

£159,950

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KITCHEN / UTILITY EXTERNAL FRONT LIVING ROOM DINING ROOM KITCHEN / UTILITY KITCHEN / UTILITY DINING ROOM LIVING ROOM EXTERNAL REAR EXTERNAL REAR BEDROOM ONE BEDROOM ONE BATHROOM BEDROOM TWO BEDROOM TWO EXTERNAL REAR EXTERNAL REAR EXTERNAL FRONT

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

66 m²

Council tax band

B

EPC rating

E

Year built

England and Wales: 1950-1966

Last sold

£175,995 May 2025

Price per m²

£2,423/m²

Local average

£198,111 (-19.3%)

Deprivation

Decile 5 (14,652 of 33,755)

Street crime

6 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)

Key features

  • ***ONLINE VIEWING AVAILABLE***
  • Wasdale Park, Seascale
  • EPC Rating E
  • Recently Fully Renovated
  • Stylish Kitchen & Utility Room
  • Modern Bathroom
  • Off Road Parking & Garage
  • Generous Rear Garden
  • Council Tax Band B

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

*ONLINE VIEWING AVAILABLE*
Fully Renovated within the previous 4 years including kitchen, bathroom, roof and general décor throughout... the current owner has truly welcomed this property into the 21st Century.

The property boasts two DOUBLE bedrooms, stylish kitchen and handy utility space, complimented nicely with a cosy lounge and well proportioned dining room. If you enjoy being outside and are green fingered, the external space will suit you - with generous rear garden incorporating a newly laid patio alongside front lawn and off-road parking and garage - certainly ticking all the boxes.

A short walk from the sandy beaches, and dare we say the ever popular Ice Cream Parlours... with Summer just around the corner, location couldn't be more perfect. To arrange your viewing, call us on

Things You Need To Know - The property is freehold and offers mains gas, electric water supplies. The property has a water meter located in the rear garden.
Following the current EPC, the property has had a brand new gas central heating combi boiler installed. Furthermore, the entire roof of the property was replaced in 2024.

Owners Comments - In the Owners words "Excellent location within Seascale and to the beach. Ideal home for someone looking to get on the property ladder or would be an excellent retirement home"

Entrance Porch - The porch has had a new roof inside and out and provides access to the:

Entrance Hallway - Neutrally decorated spacious hall providing access to:

Living Room - 3.95 x 3.78 (12'11" x 12'4") - Nicely decorated with a large front aspect double glazed window, electric fireplace, radiator and television/ telephone points.

Kitchen / Utility - 3.20 x 3.17 (10'5" x 10'4") - Recently fitted range of wall and base units with complementary work surfaces and blue tiled surrounds. Integral dishwasher. Radiator. Large free standing oven with 7 ring hob over and space for an American fridge freezer. Inset stainless steel sink unit. UPVC double glazed door for rear access. Double glazed window, arch leading to the
UTILITY ROOM
Continuation of the wall and base units from the kitchen. Providing plumbing and double glazed window alongside integral door to the garage and sliding door to.

Dining Room - 2.59 x 3.69 (8'5" x 12'1") - Light and airy versatile space offering rear aspect glazed window. Double glazed patio doors to rear garden and radiator.

Back From The Entrance Hall - Back from the entrance hall. Access to:

Bedroom One - 3.17 x 3.38 (10'4" x 11'1") - Beautifully decorated double bedroom with front aspect double glazed window and radiator.

Bedroom Two - 3.16 x 3.32 (10'4" x 10'10" ) - Double bedroom with rear aspect, double glazed window and radiator.

Bathroom - Stylish white three piece suite comprising of a bath with electric shower over. WC Wash hand basin, fully tiled walls and flooring.

External Front - Access to the single garage with electric door power and lighting. Brand new gas central heating combi boiler installed in 2022. The property benefits from off road parking and a front lawned garden.

External Rear - The property boasts a good size rear garden, which is mainly laid to lawn and additional newly laid sunny patio area.

Directions - The property is best approached travelling South from Whitehaven on the A595 at the crossroads signposted Seascale right and Gosforth left, take the right turn to Seacale. Continue along this road into Seascale and right through the town, under the railway bridge at the end, past the shops on your left and round the corner and up the hill. Wasdale Park is the next turning on your left hand side and the property can be identified by a 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

Whitehaven

Grisdales Limited

Reference: 158466341

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: E

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 16/12/2019

Current heating cost: £963/year

Potential heating cost: £514/year

Recommendations

  • Flat roof or sloping ceiling insulation (1,500)
  • Cavity wall insulation (1,500)
  • Floor insulation (solid floor) (6,000)
  • Upgrade heating controls (450)
  • Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (3,000)
  • Flue gas heat recovery in conjunction with boiler (900)
  • Solar water heating (6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

EPC Graphs

EE Rating

EE Rating

FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #10609154

Property Details

Street: 68 Wasdale Park

Town: SEASCALE

Postcode: CA20 1PD

Installation Details

Items: 5 windows

Certificate Issued: 27/10/2014

Work Completed: 22/09/2014

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #8932208

Property Details

Street: 68 Wasdale Park

Town: SEASCALE

Postcode: CA20 1PD

Installation Details

Items: 1 window

Certificate Issued: 02/07/2012

Work Completed: 22/05/2012

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 09/05/2025 (1 year ago) £175,995

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
81 WASDALE PARK, SEASCALE, CUMBERLAND, CA20 1PE £140,000 15/12/2023 Semi-detached
9 WASDALE PARK, SEASCALE, CUMBERLAND, CA20 1PA £150,000 15/12/2023 Semi-detached
39 WASDALE PARK, SEASCALE, CUMBERLAND, CA20 1PB £175,000 06/12/2023 Semi-detached
Same street 67 WASDALE PARK, SEASCALE, CUMBERLAND, CA20 1PD £127,000 09/05/2023 Semi-detached
Same street 69 WASDALE PARK, SEASCALE, CUMBERLAND, CA20 1PD £141,000 15/03/2023 Detached
COMBE PARK RUEBERRY DRIVE, SEASCALE, CUMBERLAND, CA20 1NY £244,995 30/09/2022 Semi-detached
87 WASDALE PARK, SEASCALE, COPELAND, CUMBRIA, CA20 1PE £145,000 01/06/2022 Semi-detached
7 WASDALE PARK, SEASCALE, COPELAND, CUMBRIA, CA20 1PA £138,000 29/09/2021 Semi-detached

Street average: £134,000 (2 sales)

Area average: £165,499 (6 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

10y growth 17.9%

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

1y (index) 0.7%
5y (index) 24.5%
10y (index) 66.9%

Rental Range

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

Low £856/mo
Realistic £951/mo
Optimistic £1,046/mo

Based on Region from postcode lookup → North West.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for West Cumbria: £474/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Bowling Green 0.3 miles
Train station Seascale 0.4 miles
Bus stop Post office (S bound) 0.4 miles
Train station Drigg 1.8 miles
Shop Budgens 2.5 miles
Shop Gosforth Bakery 2.5 miles
University UCLan Westlakes Campus 9.3 miles
Hospital West Cumberland Hospital 10.1 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Other theft 3
Violence and sexual offences 2
Public order 1
Total incidents 6

Within 1 mile during Mar 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
Seascale Primary School Primary 0.7 miles Good — 11 Mar 2024
Gosforth CofE Primary School Primary 2.7 miles Good — 29 Apr 2024
Beckermet CofE School Primary 4.1 miles Good — 19 Nov 2012

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.59%
Max investor price (0.8%) £118,875
Target investor price (1%) £95,100
  • 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).