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Gatehead Cottage

ALSTON, GARRIGILL, CUMBRIA CA9 3EB

2 beds Listed 21 Apr 2010 (-5887d)

£195,000

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Property details

Last sold

£167,000 Jul 2010

Local average

£180,002 (+8.3%)

Deprivation

Decile 4 (12,457 of 33,755)

Street crime

0 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)

Key features

  • Detached Cottage
  • Two Bedrooms
  • Central Heating
  • Double Glazing
  • Large Lounge
  • Dining Kitchen
  • Workshop & Garden
  • Recently Refurbished

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

Gatehead Cottage is an attractive, stone built property formerly a cottage with an attached barn, which has then been subsequently converted and the whole place refurbished to a high standard. Despite undergoing extensive works, the property is still in need of various outstanding works, for which some of the items are already in situ for this purpose. The property already has central heating and double glazing and has a number of noteworthy features throughout adding to its charm and character. The well proportioned rooms comprise entrance hall, utility/cloakroom, a large lounge with an impressive stone fireplace incorporating a multi-fuel stove, a large dining kitchen with a Rayburn, study. Upstairs there is a landing, very spacious bedroom with exposed ceiling beams, a second bedroom and the family bathroom. Externally, there is also a workshop and garden areas. This is a one off type of property and we strongly urge an internal inspection to realise the charm, character and potential that this place has to offer.
The PropertyGatehead Cottage is an attractive, stone built property formerly a cottage with an attached barn, which has then been subsequently converted and the whole place refurbished to a high standard. Despite undergoing extensive works, the property is still in need of various outstanding works, for which some of the items are already in situ for this purpose. The property already has central heating and double glazing and has a number of noteworthy features throughout adding to its charm and character. The well proportioned rooms comprise entrance hall, utility/cloakroom, a large lounge with an impressive stone fireplace incorporating a multi-fuel stove, a large dining kitchen with a Rayburn, study. Upstairs there is a landing, very spacious bedroom with exposed ceiling beams, a second bedroom and the family bathroom. Externally, there is also a workshop and garden areas. This is a one off type of property and we strongly urge an internal inspection to realise the charm, character and potential that this place has to offer.
Ground FloorSolid front door leads to:
Entrance HallWith ceramic tiled floor and door to:
Utility/CloakroomWith Belfast style sink, low level wc and plumbed for washing machine.
Lounge5.84m(19'2'') x 4.47m(14'8'')
With an impressive stone fireplace and hearth incorporating a multi-fuel burning stove, staircase to first floor (oak flooring strips are on hand to be laid on the floor by the purchaser). Glazed door to outside.
Dining Kitchen4.47m(14'8'') x 5.49m(18'0'')
Coal fired Rayburn providing cooking facilities and also providing the central heating source to radiators throughout and domestic hot water. A back-up LPG fitted cooker/double ovens is included with extractor canopy above. Fitted wall and floor units with complementary worktops. Two Belfast style sinks are on hand to be plumbed in to replace the old stainless steel sink unit. Plumbed for dishwasher, laminated flooring, exposed ceiling beams and door to outside and side driveway.
Study3.25m(10'8'') x 3.23m(10'7'')
LandingExposed beams, laminated flooring, fitted shelving. Doors to:
Bedroom 15.38m(17'8'') x 4.47m(14'8'')
A spacious room open to the ridge with exposed ceiling beams.
BathroomFitted with large panelled bath and shower over, wash hand basin, low level wc, laminate flooring, tiled splashbacks, shaver point and airing cupboard.
Bedroom 24.62m(15'2'') x 2.13m(7'0'')
Slingsly ladder to floored roof void.
Workshop3.61m(11'10'') x 4.29m(14'1'')
Power connected and fitted work benches.
GardensTo the front and rear are landscaped garden areas with small lawn, young trees, bushes and shrubs and flowerbeds. Large gravelled/cobbled area for easy maintenance and off-road parking for two cars.
ServicesMains electricity, water and drainage are connected. Solid fuel central heating to radiators, also supplying the domestic hot water via Rayburn.
Every care has been taken with the preparation of this Sales Brochure but it is for general guidance only and complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed. If there is any point, which is of particular importance professional verification should be sought. This Sales Brochure does not constitute a contract or part of a contract.We are not qualified to verify tenure of property. Prospective purchasers should seek clarification from their solicitor or verify the tenure of this property for themselves by visiting www.landregisteronline.gov.uk. The mention of any appliances, fixtures or fittings does not imply they are in working order. Photographs are reproduced for general information and it cannot be inferred that any item shown is included in the sale. All dimensions are approximate.

Listed by

Hexham

Andrew Coulson Property Sales & Lettings

Reference: 29513585

EPC ratings on this postcode

We don't have a matched EPC for this property yet. Below are efficiency scores and details for other addresses on this postcode.

Address Current Potential Floor area Age band Type
2 GATEHEAD, GARRIGILL, ALSTON 72 100 126 m² England and Wales: 1996-2002 Terraced
4 GATEHEAD, GARRIGILL, ALSTON 78 80 158 m² Terraced
4 GATEHEAD, ROAD FROM GARRIGILL TO DORTHGILL ON THE U3117, GARRIGILL 42 78 142 m² England and Wales: 1996-2002 Terraced
Ford Cottage Gatehead, Garrigill, ALSTON 75 86 132 m² England and Wales: 2007-2011 Detached
Ford Cottage Gatehead, Garrigill, ALSTON 77 77 134 m² Detached
FORMER METHODIST CHAPEL, ROAD FROM GARRIGILL TO DORTHGILL ON THE U3117, GARRIGILL, GARRIGILL 1 44 202 m² England and Wales: before 1900 Detached
Garden House, Garrigill, ALSTON 57 72 96 m² England and Wales: 1900-1929 Detached
Gatecroft, Garrigill, ALSTON 53 86 92 m² England and Wales: before 1900 Terraced
Gatehead Chapel, Garrigill, ALSTON 1 56 196 m² England and Wales: before 1900 Detached
Gatehead House, Garrigill, ALSTON 41 71 178 m² England and Wales: before 1900 Detached
Ivy Cottage, Garrigill, ALSTON 79 86 95 m² England and Wales: 1900-1929 Terraced
Moor View, Garrigill, ALSTON 56 91 183 m² England and Wales: before 1900 Detached
Moor View, Garrigill, ALSTON 49 69 148 m² England and Wales: before 1900 Detached
Old Sunday School, Garrigill, Alston 64 91 61 m² England and Wales: 1900-1929 Detached

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 16/07/2010 (15 years ago) £167,000

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
VARTY HOUSE, GARRIGILL, ALSTON, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, CA9 3DS £20,000 14/03/2023 Other

Area average: £20,000 (1 sale)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 181.5%
10y growth 1.7%

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

1y (index) -0.8%
5y (index) 22%
10y (index) 63.2%

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: £474/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Address

Loaning Head, Alston Moor, Garrigill, Westmorland and Furness, England, CA9 3DZ, United Kingdom

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Shop A. R. Green 0.0 miles
Shop Garrigill Post Office (Bramwells) 0.1 miles
Bus stop Central Garage 2.6 miles
Bus stop Nentsberry 2.7 miles
Hospital Ruth Lancaster James Hospital 3.5 miles
Train station Alston 3.8 miles
Train station Kirkhaugh 6.0 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Total incidents 0

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
Nenthead Primary School Primary 2.5 miles Good — 11 Jul 2024
Alston Primary School Primary 3.5 miles Good — 15 Jul 2019
Samuel King's School Secondary 3.5 miles Good — 7 Apr 2017

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.49%
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).

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