Sycamore Close
Bongate Cross, Appleby-In-Westmorland, CA16 6FP
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Last sold
£230,000
Local average
£216,225 (+6.4%)
Deprivation
Decile 7 (20,595 of 33,755)
Street crime
5 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Handsome Modern 3 Storey Townhouse
- Beautifully Presented Accommodation Throughout
- Large Living Room, Breakfast Kitchen + Cloakroom
- 4 Bedrooms, Nursery/5th Bedroom, En-Suite Shower + House Bathroom
- 2 Off Road Parking Places
- Enclosed Garden to the Rear
- uPVC Double Glazing
- Gas Central Heating via a Condensing Boiler
- EPC B
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
Location - From the centre of Appleby, head South on B6542. Take the road on the left after the Royal Oak pub, signposted Hilton & Murton, then turn left into Goldington Drive. drive into the estate and around the right hand bend, then turn left into Rookery Lane and right into Sycamore Close
Amenities - Appleby is an attractive market town in the upper Eden Valley with a population of approximately 2,500 people and is of historical interest. The town has a range of shops, a Primary and a Secondary School. Leisure facilities include a Swimming Pool, an 18-hole golf course and bowling green. A larger shopping centre is Penrith 14 miles away. Penrith is a popular market town with a population of around 16,000 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 is band C.
Viewing - STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT WITH WILKES-GREEN + HILL
Entrance - Through a double glazed security door to the;
Hall - Stairs lead to the first floor with natural wood bannister and spindles and a storage cupboard below. There is a single radiator. Doors lead off to the Kitchen, WC and;
Living Room - 5.23m x 4.78m (17'2 x 15'8 ) - The rear wall is uPVC double glazed with patio doors and two double glazed Velux roof lights. There are two single radiators, TV point and telephone point.
Breakfast Kitchen - 4.70m x 2.54m (15'5 x 8'4) - Fitted with a range of gloss cream fronted units with a wood effect work surface incorporating a 1 1/2 stainless steel single drainer sink. There is a built in AEG electric double oven, a gas hob with stainless steel splash back and cooker hood. There is an integral fridge freezer, plumbing for a washing machine and a dishwasher and space for a tumble dryer. A uPVC double glazed box bay window faces to the front and there is a double radiator.
Cloakroom - Fitted with a toilet, a corner wash hand basin and having a single radiator and a uPVC double glazed window.
First Floor-Landing - Stairs lead to the second floor with natural wood handrail and spindles. A recessed airing cupboard houses the pressurised hot water tank.
Bedroom One - 4.06m x 2.62m (13'4 x 8'7) - uPVC double glazed windows to the rear give an open outlook across the rooftops of Appleby. Single radiator.
Bedroom Two - 3.78m x 2.49m (12'5 x 8'2) - uPVC double glazed windows face to the front and there is a single radiator.
Bedroom Three - 3.10m max x 2.06m (10'2 max x 6'9) - uPVC double glazed windows to the rear give an open outlook across the rooftops of Appleby. Single radiator.
Bathroom - 1.70m x 2.13m (5'7 x 7') - Fitted with a contemporary toilet, wash hand basin and bath with centre mounted shower taps. The walls are part tiled the ceiling has recessed down lights and there is an extractor fan, a single radiator and uPVC double glazed window.
Second Floor-Landing - A door opens into:
Bedroom Four - 4.52m x 2.54m (14'10 x 8'4) - The ceiling is sloped to the rear with two double glazed Velux roof lights giving an excellent view across the town to the Lakeland fells in the distance. There is a single radiator and built in wardrobes with hanging and shelving.
En-Suite - 2.26m x 2.13m (7'5 x 7') - Fitted with a white toilet, awash basin and a shower enclosure, tiled to three sides with a Mira mains fed shower. A built in cupboard also houses the "Vaillant" gas fired condensing boiler which provides the hot water and central heating. The ceiling is partly sloped with a double glazed Velux window and there are: recessed halogen downlights, a shaver socket, an extractor fan and a single radiator.
Bedroom Five - Nursey - Dressing Room - Having a uPVC double glazed dormer window to the front and a single radiator.
Outside - To the front of the house there are 2 off road parking spaces
To the rear of the house is an enclosed garden to artificial grass with paved patio by the house. There are built in garden storage cupboards and a:
Summer House - 1.68m x 2.87m (5'6 x 9'5) - Having double doors and being insulated and boarded out with light and power.
A path leads around the front.
Listed by
Penrith
Wilkes-Green & Hill Ltd
Reference: 116893043
EPC ratings on this postcode
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| Address | Current | Potential | Floor area | Age band | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, Sycamore Close, Bongate Cross, APPLEBY-IN-WESTMORLAND | 81 | 93 | 94 m² | — | Detached |
| 10, Sycamore Close, Bongate Cross, APPLEBY-IN-WESTMORLAND | 80 | 94 | 65 m² | — | Detached |
| 11, Sycamore Close, Bongate Cross, APPLEBY-IN-WESTMORLAND | 80 | 94 | 65 m² | — | Detached |
| 12, Sycamore Close, Bongate Cross, APPLEBY-IN-WESTMORLAND | 81 | 94 | 77 m² | — | Terraced |
| 13, Sycamore Close, Bongate Cross, APPLEBY-IN-WESTMORLAND | 80 | 94 | 77 m² | — | Terraced |
| 2, Sycamore Close, Bongate Cross, APPLEBY-IN-WESTMORLAND | 82 | 92 | 107 m² | — | Terraced |
| 3, Sycamore Close, Bongate Cross, APPLEBY-IN-WESTMORLAND | 84 | 95 | 107 m² | — | Terraced |
| 4, Sycamore Close, Bongate Cross, APPLEBY-IN-WESTMORLAND | 81 | 92 | 107 m² | — | Terraced |
| 5, Sycamore Close, Bongate Cross, APPLEBY-IN-WESTMORLAND | 80 | 94 | 77 m² | — | Terraced |
| 6, Sycamore Close, Bongate Cross, APPLEBY-IN-WESTMORLAND | 80 | 93 | 77 m² | — | Terraced |
| 7, Sycamore Close, Bongate Cross, APPLEBY-IN-WESTMORLAND | 81 | 92 | 107 m² | — | Terraced |
| 8, Sycamore Close, Bongate Cross, APPLEBY-IN-WESTMORLAND | 81 | 92 | 107 m² | — | Terraced |
| 9, Sycamore Close, Bongate Cross, APPLEBY-IN-WESTMORLAND | 79 | 91 | 94 m² | — | Detached |
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
11% since 2017
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 01/01/2022 (4 years ago) | £230,000 | +10.6% |
| Sold | 01/01/2017 (9 years ago) | £207,950 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 BEECHCROFT MEWS, APPLEBY-IN-WESTMORLAND, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, CA16 6US | £165,000 | 12/12/2025 | Terraced |
| Same street 7 SYCAMORE CLOSE, BONGATE CROSS, APPLEBY-IN-WESTMORLAND, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, CA16 6FP | £237,500 | 19/04/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 25 BONGATE, APPLEBY-IN-WESTMORLAND, EDEN, CUMBRIA, CA16 6UN | £160,000 | 23/09/2022 | Terraced |
| Same street 3 SYCAMORE CLOSE, BONGATE CROSS, APPLEBY-IN-WESTMORLAND, EDEN, CUMBRIA, CA16 6FP | £230,000 | 29/04/2022 | Terraced |
| Same street 6 SYCAMORE CLOSE, BONGATE CROSS, APPLEBY-IN-WESTMORLAND, EDEN, CUMBRIA, CA16 6FP | £212,500 | 28/01/2022 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 7 SYCAMORE CLOSE, BONGATE CROSS, APPLEBY-IN-WESTMORLAND, EDEN, CUMBRIA, CA16 6FP | £230,000 | 28/01/2022 | Semi-detached |
Street average: £227,500 (4 sales)
Area average: £162,500 (2 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): North West. Series: Terraced. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for North West. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Region from postcode lookup → North West.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for North Cumbria: £738/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Appleby Royal Oak Inn | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Eden Safe Store | 0.2 miles |
| Shop | Salon Shari | 0.3 miles |
| Train station | Appleby | 0.4 miles |
| Train station | Warcop | 4.8 miles |
| Hospital | Penrith Hospital | 11.9 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total incidents | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appleby Primary School | Primary | 0.4 miles | Good — 13 May 2024 |
| Appleby Grammar School | Secondary | 0.8 miles | Good — 26 Jun 2022 |
| Long Marton School | Primary | 3.2 miles | Good — 5 Jun 2014 |
| Asby Endowed School | Primary | 4.4 miles | Good — 9 Oct 2014 |
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