Sold STC Bungalow

1 SAND CROFT

PENRITH, CUMBRIA CA11 8BB

3 beds 1 baths 1,981 sq ft Listed 26 Feb 2018 (-3022d)

£295,000

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Property details

Floor area

184 m²

EPC rating

B

Year built

England and Wales: 1976-1982

Last sold

£280,000 Aug 2018

Price per m²

£1,603/m²

Local average

£354,245 (-16.7%)

Deprivation

Decile 8 (23,922 of 33,755)

Street crime

133 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)

Key features

  • Detached Modern Bungalow in a Good Size Site
  • Desirable Cul-de-Sac Close to the Town Centre
  • Living Room, Dining Room + Kitchen
  • 3 Bedrooms + Bathroom with Mains Shower over the Bath
  • Gas Central Heating via a Condensing Combi Boiler
  • Fully Double Glazed
  • Will Benefit from some Cosmetic Upgrading
  • EPC Rate D

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

Positioned at the end of a desirable cul-de-sac, close to the centre of Penrith, 1 Sand Croft is a modern detached bungalow occupying a spacious site and has accommodation comprising: Porch, Kitchen, Dining Room, Living Room, Hallway, 3 Bedrooms and a Bathroom. There is Off Road Parking, a Garage and Gardens to the Front and Rear. The property also has the benefit of being Double Glazed and having Gas Central Heating via a Condensing Combi Boiler.

Location - From the centre of Penrith, head up Sandgate and turn right then left at the mini roundabouts. Head up Fell Lane and take the first left turn into Sand Croft. At the T-junction, turn left, follow the road tot he left, number 1 is at the head of the cul-de-sac.

Amenities Penrith - Penrith is a popular market town, having excellent transport links through the M6, A66, A1 and the main West coast railway line. There is a population of around 15,000 people and facilities include: infant, junior and secondary schools with a further/higher education facility at Newton Rigg College. There are 5 supermarkets and a good range of locally owned and national high street shops. Leisure facilities include: a leisure centre with; swimming pool, climbing wall, indoor bowling, badminton courts and a fitness centre as well as; golf, rugby and cricket clubs. There is also a 3 screen cinema and Penrith Playhouse. Penrith is known as the Gateway to the North Lakes and is conveniently situated for Ullswater and access to the fells, benefiting from the superb outdoor recreation opportunities.

Services - Mains water, drainage, gas and electricity are connected to the property.

Tenure - The vendor informs us that the property is freehold and the council tax band is band D.

Viewing - STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT WITH WILKES-GREEN + HILL

Accommodation -

Entrance - Through a part glazed door to the:

Porch - Being glazed to three sides and having quarry tiled flooring and plumbing for an automatic washing machine. A glazed door opens into the:

Kitchen - 2.95m x 4.17m (9'8 x 13'8) - Fitted with oak fronted wall and base units and a wood block effect work surface incorporating a stainless steel single drainer sink and mixer tap and a tiled splash back. There is a built in electric double oven and a ceramic hob with a cooker hood above. There is plumbing for a dishwasher and space for a fridge. A built in airing cupboard housing a Worcester gas fired condensing boiler, providing the hot water and central heating as well as the hot water tank. There is a single radiator, a window looking out over the front garden, a glazed door to the hallway and a door to the:

Dining Room - 3.28m x 2.97m (10'9 x 9'9) - A double glazed window faces to the front, there is a double radiator and a broad opening to the:

Living Room - 3.89m x 5.46m + bay (12'9 x 17'11 + bay) - A double glazed box bay window faces to the rear. There is a double radiator, TV/satellite and telephone point. A door opens into the:

Hallway - A uPVC double glazed door and side window opens to the rear. There is a double radiator, a telephone point and large recessed cupboard with lights. A ceiling trap with a drop down ladder gives access to the insulated roof space.

Bedroom One - 4.17m x 3.38m (13'8 x 11'1) - A uPVC double glazed window faces to the rear and there is a double radiator, satellite lead and a telephone point.

Bedroom Two - 2.97m x 3.38m (9'9 x 11'1) - A uPVC double glazed window looks out over the front garden and there is a single radiator.

Bedroom Three - 3.07m x 2.67m (10'1 x 8'9) - A uPVC double glazed window faces to the rear and there is a single radiator.

Bathroom - 1.96m x 2.46m (6'5 x 8'1) - Fitted with a contemporary white suite including a P-bath with waterproof panels around, an electric shower over and a clear screen around. There is a recessed shelved cupboard, a chrome heated towel radiator, an extractor fan and a uPVC double glazed window.

Outside - A tarmac drive gives off road parking and access to the:

Garage - Having an up and over door, light and power.

To the front of the bungalow is a good size garden to lawn with shrub borders, a flagged area to the front part and a gravelled area to one side with a raised central bed.

To each side of the bungalow is a broad flagged path to the rear where the garden is to lawn with shrub borders and a central bed.

Listed by

Penrith

Wilkes-Green & Hill Ltd

Reference: 53113950

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: B

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 11/03/2021

Current heating cost: £1,247/year

Potential heating cost: £1,150/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £5,000

Recommendations

  • Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 16/08/2018 (7 years ago) £280,000

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
Same street 22 SAND CROFT, PENRITH, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, CA11 8BB £160,000 27/01/2026 Flat
Same street 24 SAND CROFT, PENRITH, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, CA11 8BB £367,000 02/06/2025 Detached
Same street 49 SAND CROFT, PENRITH, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, CA11 8BB £490,000 11/12/2024 Detached
Same street 18 SAND CROFT, PENRITH, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, CA11 8BB £164,000 06/11/2023 Flat
Same street 25 SAND CROFT, PENRITH, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, CA11 8BB £413,000 11/07/2023 Detached
Same street 4 SAND CROFT, PENRITH, EDEN, CUMBRIA, CA11 8BB £330,000 20/03/2023 Detached
Same street 47 SAND CROFT, PENRITH, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, CA11 8BB £425,000 25/01/2023 Detached
Same street 5 SAND CROFT, PENRITH, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, CA11 8BB £380,000 28/10/2022 Detached
Same street 25 SAND CROFT, PENRITH, EDEN, CUMBRIA, CA11 8BB £385,000 16/02/2022 Detached
DAMSON HOUSE MEETING HOUSE LANE, PENRITH, EDEN, CUMBRIA, CA11 7TR £385,000 20/08/2021 Detached

Street average: £346,000 (9 sales)

Area average: £385,000 (1 sale)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -12.7%
10y growth 4.8%

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

1y (index) 1.1%
5y (index) 22.5%
10y (index) 56.4%

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 North Cumbria: £588/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Shop Precision Beauty 0.1 miles
Bus stop Brentfield Way at Brent Gardens 0.1 miles
Shop Maggie's Bakery 0.1 miles
Bus stop Penrith Bus Stn Stand 6 0.1 miles
Train station Penrith (North Lakes) 0.5 miles
Hospital Penrith Hospital 0.7 miles
Train station Langwathby 3.9 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 64
Shoplifting 22
Public order 14
Criminal damage and arson 11
Drugs 7
Other crime 5
Anti-social behaviour 3
Possession of weapons 3
Bicycle theft 2
Burglary 1
Other theft 1
Total incidents 133

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
Beaconside CofE Primary School Primary 0.2 miles Good — 18 Mar 2016
Brunswick School Primary 0.3 miles Good — 15 Feb 2018
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Penrith Primary 0.3 miles Good — 21 Sep 2022
Ullswater Community College Secondary 0.5 miles Good — 25 May 2023
Queen Elizabeth Grammar School Penrith Secondary 0.6 miles Good — 28 Mar 2023

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.32%
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).