Sold STC Cottage

3 THE HILL

MARYPORT, ALLONBY, CUMBERLAND CA15 6PT

2 beds 1 baths 570 sq ft Listed 13 Jul 2022 (-1443d)

£140,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

53 m²

EPC rating

C

Year built

England and Wales: before 1900

Last sold

£130,000 Apr 2023

Price per m²

£2,642/m²

Local average

£250,340 (-44.1%)

Deprivation

Decile 3 (7,168 of 33,755)

Street crime

0 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • *** ONLINE VIEWING AVAILABLE ***
  • Allonby, Nr Maryport
  • EPC Rating C
  • Gorgeous 2 bed cottage
  • Highly desirable location
  • Beautifully maintained
  • Small garden, ample parking
  • Gas heating, double glazing

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

What a gorgeous little gem this is – Sapphire to match the sea and calm the mind! Beautifully maintained and presented this truly is a lovely home which offers two bedrooms, a cosy sitting room with log burning stove, a dining kitchen and well fitted shower room, not to mention the delightful features such as window seats, beams etc. To finish off there’s a pretty courtyard area at the front, gas heating and double glazing, all perfectly positioned in Allonby with easy access to the beach, shops and other facilities in the village. It’s currently let as holiday accommodation but it would also soon make a perfect pad for someone looking for an easy lifestyle in a highly desirable village location on the coast. And just wait until you see the sun sets!
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Things You Need To Know - Gas central heating;
Double glazing.

Entrance - The property is accessed via a hardwood door with chrome ironmongery and frosted glazing panels.

Lounge - 5.29 x 3.30 (17'4" x 10'9") - A really cosy and very welcoming room with Karndean wood effect flooring, television point, sash uPVC style window to the front with original beam above. Wood burning stove set within stone fireplace with sandstone surround and hearth, wall lighting, ceiling beam and white painted beams, spotlighting and under-stairs alcove with small storage area and shelving. Opening into:

Kitchen - 5.02 x 1.77 (16'5" x 5'9") - Fitted with a range of base and wall units in cream with chrome handles and beech work surface over with contrasting ceramic tiling. The kitchen includes double Gorenje oven in stainless steel and black with 4-ring Cooke & Lewis hob over and concealed extractor fan, plumbing for washing machine, space for fridge/freezer, integrated 3/4 size Indesit dishwasher, stainless steel sink with mixer tap, space for a dining room table, aspect to the front and good range of cupboards, spotlighting, contnuation of lounge flooring and telephone point.

Staircase - From the lounge there are stairs to the first floor with white painted banisters and natural wood hand rail and white painted tongue and groove paneling; leads to:

First Floor Landing - With alcove and Perspex glass ceiling panel; natural pine doors with brass ironmongery leading into both bedrooms and bathroom.

Bedroom One - 4.13 x 2.84 (13'6" x 9'3") - Double room to the front with original ceiling beam, beam over the window and feature fireplace with sandstone surround; natural pine door leading into storage cupboard and window seat.

Bedroom Two - 2.90 x 2.45 approximately (9'6" x 8'0" approximate - Double room with an aspect to the front and an original beam over the window and window seat.

Shower Room - 2.08 x 1.53 (6'9" x 5'0") - Step up into shower with wall mounted chrome shower and attachments, hand held hose and rainfall shower and clear tempered glass screen in chrome frame; white wash basin with chrome mixer tap set into vanity unit with two cupboards and chrome handles and low level WC. Fitted around shower and sanitary fittings with white ceramic tiles, wall mounted shelving and mirror etc and Karndean style flooring.

Externally - There is a small enclosed courtyard garden and off road parking at the front.

Directions - Proceed into Allonby from Maryport and just before the bridge in the centre of the village (just by the fish and chip shop on the corner) bear left but go straight on keeping the playground on the left and the property can be found at the end on the left.

Council Tax - We have been advised by Allerdale Borough Council ) that this property is placed in Tax Band A.

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 Regulations 2008 - 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 Bureau - Grisdales work with Mortgage Advice Bureau, one of the UK's largest award winning mortgage brokers, offering expert professional advice to find the right mortgage for you. We have access to over 11,000 mortgages from over 90 different lenders across 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.
 
Mortgage Advice Bureau - Doing what's right for you.
 
Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.
 
There will be a fee for mortgage advice.  The actual amount you pay will depend upon your circumstances.  The fee is up to 1% but a typical fee is 0.3% of the amount borrowed.”
  
To find out how we can help you realise your dreams, just call your nearest Grisdales office.

Listed by

Cockermouth

Grisdales Limited

Reference: 124920386

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: A

Inspection date: 19/06/2013

Expiry date: 18/06/2023 (expired)

Current heating cost: £372/year

Potential heating cost: £256/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £33,015

Recommendations

  • 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
  • Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£15)
  • Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Replace single glazed windows with low-E double glazing (£3,300 - £6,500)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£9,000 - £14,000)

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 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #14498216

Property Details

Street: 3 The Hill

Town: Allonby

Postcode: CA15 6PT

Installation Details

Items: 3 windows

Certificate Issued: 14/03/2021

Work Completed: 05/03/2021

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 03/04/2023 (3 years ago) £130,000

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
9 CROFT FARM CLOSE, ALLONBY, MARYPORT, ALLERDALE, CUMBRIA, CA15 6QB £162,500 16/05/2022 Detached
STRANDSIDE, ALLONBY, MARYPORT, ALLERDALE, CUMBRIA, CA15 6PT £105,000 10/05/2022 Detached
SWAN COTTAGE, ALLONBY, MARYPORT, ALLERDALE, CUMBRIA, CA15 6QA £150,108 30/09/2021 Detached
ADEN COTTAGE, ALLONBY, MARYPORT, ALLERDALE, CUMBRIA, CA15 6QA £160,000 10/09/2021 Detached
FERNLEA THE SQUARE, ALLONBY, MARYPORT, ALLERDALE, CUMBRIA, CA15 6QD £160,000 05/08/2021 Detached

Area average: £147,522 (5 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 0.8%
10y growth 28.9%

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 £859/mo
Realistic £954/mo
Optimistic £1,049/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 Bigland House near Greenbank 0.1 miles
Bus stop Village Green (N bound) 0.2 miles
Shop Prospect Service Centre 2.8 miles
Shop John Willis Motor Repairs 2.9 miles
Train station Aspatria 4.1 miles
Train station Maryport 5.0 miles
Hospital Cockermouth Community Hospital 8.0 miles
Hospital Workington Community Hospital 10.3 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Total incidents 0

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
Allonby Primary School Primary 0.2 miles Good — 28 Apr 2024
Oughterside Primary School Primary 2.9 miles Good — 16 May 2024
Holme St Cuthbert School Primary 2.9 miles Good — 25 Jun 2024
Crosscanonby St John's CofE School Primary 3.1 miles Good — 9 Jun 2024
Dearham Primary School Primary 4.4 miles Outstanding — 11 Jan 2013

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.68%
Max investor price (0.8%) £119,250
Target investor price (1%) £95,400
  • 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).