Sold STC Terraced

18 GRETA STREET

KESWICK, KESWICK, CUMBRIA CA12 4HS

3 beds 115 m² Listed 20 Sep 2005 (-7575d)

£249,950

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Property details

Floor area

115 m²

Last sold

£240,000 May 2006

Local average

£335,667 (-25.5%)

Street crime

26 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Description

The double glazed and central heated accommodation with approximate measurements briefly comprises:

Covered storm porch with part glazed entrance door leading into entrance hall.

ENTRANCE HALL Single radiator, doors to the dining lounge and kitchen, staircase to the first floor.

DINING LOUNGE A spacious through room comprising of:

LIVING AREA (15'10 x 13') Double glazed boxed bay window to the front elevation, fireplace with stone surround and mantel incorporating a TV plinth. Double panelled radiator.

DINING AREA Space for table and chairs, double panelled radiator and sliding double glazed patio door leading into the rear garden. Door to the kitchen.

KITCHEN (13' x 9'10) A wide range of fitted base and wall units with complementary worksurfaces incorporating a single drainer sink unit with tiled splashback. Fitted washing machine, halogen electric hob with extractor fan above and eye level electric oven and grill and integrated fridge/freezer (not tested). Double panelled radiator, double glazed window to the side elevation. TV aerial point. Sliding door to large under-stairs storage cupboard housing electric meters. Opening into small rear lobby with storage shelves and double glazed door to the rear garden.

FIRST FLOOR
LANDING Spacious landing with doors to bedrooms and bathroom. Built-in double airing cupboard. Loft access, double glazed window to the side and single radiator.

BEDROOM 1 (13'7 into bay x 11'5) Double bedroom with boxed bay double glazed window to the front elevation with views towards Skiddaw, Latrigg and Blencathra. Built-in wardrobe with sliding doors, single radiator.

BEDROOM 2 (13' x 12'8) Double glazed window to the rear elevation, single radiator.

BEDROOM 3 (9'5 x 7'9) Double glazed window to the front elevation, single radiator, built-in wardrobe.

BATHROOM Comprising of panelled bath, pedestal wash hand basin and low level W.C. Two frosted double glazed windows to the rear elevation, single radiator, tiling to all walls.


OUTSIDE The property is accessed through a dwarf retaining wall with planted flowerbeds to a slate paved low maintenance garden with steps leading up to front entrance door.

To the rear the garden has two sections laid to slate paving, providing low maintenance with planted raised beds and borders and outside tap. Useful garden store housing the gas fired boiler. A rear wrought iron gate leads onto a pedestrian lonning to the rear, which leads around to a block of garages.

Option to purchase a SINGLE GARAGE in the block to the rear with up and over door, by separate negotiation.







COUNCIL TAX BAND To be confirmed by the vendor.

TENURE We are informed by the vendor the tenure is Freehold.

SERVICES Mains water, gas and electricity are connected. Telephone to BT Regulations.

FIXTURES AND FITTINGS To be confirmed by the vendor.

VIEWING Strictly through the sole agents, Cumbrian Properties, 36 Station Street, Keswick. Tel No. 017687 73066.







Misrepresentation Act 1967
These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate, are set out for guidance only and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract - intending purchasers or tenants should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. No person in the employment of Cumbrian Properties has the authority to make or give any representation or warranty in relation to the property. All electrical appliances mentioned in these details have not been tested and therefore cannot be guaranteed to be in working order.

Listed by

Carlisle

Cumbrian Properties

Reference: 4645558

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

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FENSA Certificates

This property has 4 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #8944392

Property Details

Street: 18 Greta Street

Town: KESWICK

Postcode: CA12 4HS

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 09/07/2012

Work Completed: 22/05/2012

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #6525738

Property Details

Street: 18 Greta Street

Town: KESWICK

Postcode: CA12 4HS

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 04/05/2009

Work Completed: 21/03/2009

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #11513651

Property Details

Street: 18 Greta Street

Town: KESWICK

Postcode: CA12 4HS

Installation Details

Items: 3 windows

Certificate Issued: 28/03/2016

Work Completed: 17/02/2016

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #11495639

Property Details

Street: 18 Greta Street

Town: KESWICK

Postcode: CA12 4HS

Installation Details

Items: 2 windows

Certificate Issued: 21/03/2016

Work Completed: 28/01/2016

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 17/05/2006 (20 years ago) £240,000

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
6 LEONARD STREET, KESWICK, CUMBERLAND, CA12 4EJ £345,000 07/11/2025 Terraced
31 HELVELLYN STREET, KESWICK, CUMBERLAND, CA12 4EP £500,000 10/07/2025 Terraced
39 HELVELLYN STREET, KESWICK, CUMBERLAND, CA12 4EP £414,000 25/04/2025 Terraced
45 BLENCATHRA STREET, KESWICK, CUMBERLAND, CA12 4HX £350,000 24/11/2023 Terraced
Same street 10 GRETA STREET, KESWICK, CUMBERLAND, CA12 4HS £382,500 02/05/2023 Terraced
30 WORDSWORTH STREET, KESWICK, ALLERDALE, CUMBRIA, CA12 4BZ £495,000 11/11/2022 Terraced
1 ST HERBERT STREET, KESWICK, ALLERDALE, CUMBRIA, CA12 4DF £418,250 16/09/2022 Terraced
PITCAIRN HOUSE, 7 BLENCATHRA STREET, KESWICK, ALLERDALE, CUMBRIA, CA12 4HW £650,000 06/09/2022 Terraced
31 ST HERBERT STREET, KESWICK, ALLERDALE, CUMBRIA, CA12 4DF £450,000 06/09/2022 Terraced
32 WORDSWORTH STREET, KESWICK, ALLERDALE, CUMBRIA, CA12 4BZ £470,000 05/09/2022 Terraced
OLD WORKSHOP COTTAGE SHORLEY LANE, KESWICK, CUMBERLAND, CA12 4HN £265,000 05/09/2022 Terraced
28 ESKIN STREET, KESWICK, ALLERDALE, CUMBRIA, CA12 4DG £428,500 28/07/2022 Terraced
16 SKIDDAW STREET, KESWICK, ALLERDALE, CUMBRIA, CA12 4BY £425,000 06/07/2022 Terraced
27 WORDSWORTH STREET, KESWICK, ALLERDALE, CUMBRIA, CA12 4BZ £550,000 17/06/2022 Terraced
4 SKIDDAW STREET, KESWICK, ALLERDALE, CUMBRIA, CA12 4BX £436,000 29/04/2022 Terraced
20 SOUTHEY STREET, KESWICK, ALLERDALE, CUMBRIA, CA12 4EF £470,999 15/03/2022 Terraced
72 BLENCATHRA STREET, KESWICK, ALLERDALE, CUMBRIA, CA12 4HX £520,000 24/02/2022 Terraced
53 BLENCATHRA STREET, KESWICK, ALLERDALE, CUMBRIA, CA12 4HX £500,000 28/01/2022 Terraced
21 ST HERBERT STREET, KESWICK, ALLERDALE, CUMBRIA, CA12 4DF £327,500 21/01/2022 Terraced
35 HELVELLYN STREET, KESWICK, ALLERDALE, CUMBRIA, CA12 4EP £470,000 01/12/2021 Terraced
51 WORDSWORTH STREET, KESWICK, ALLERDALE, CUMBRIA, CA12 4BZ £430,000 26/11/2021 Terraced

Street average: £382,500 (1 sale)

Area average: £445,762 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -12.4%
10y growth 266.4%

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

1y (index) -1%
5y (index) 24.4%
10y (index) 69.9%

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

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Shop Unknown 0.0 miles
Shop Keswick Garden Machinery 0.1 miles
Bus stop Greta Bank 0.1 miles
Bus stop Keswick Park Hotel 0.1 miles
Hospital Mary Hewetson Cottage Hospital 0.5 miles
Train station Threlkeld Quarry 3.6 miles
Train station Threlkeld Quarry Station 3.6 miles
Hospital Cockermouth Community Hospital 10.1 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Other theft 5
Public order 5
Violence and sexual offences 5
Anti-social behaviour 3
Shoplifting 3
Burglary 1
Criminal damage and arson 1
Drugs 1
Other crime 1
Vehicle crime 1
Total incidents 26

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
St Herbert's CofE (VA) Primary and Nursery School Primary 0.3 miles Good — 25 Mar 2024
Keswick School Secondary 0.8 miles Outstanding — 9 Jun 2024
Braithwaite CofE Primary School Primary 2.3 miles Good — 25 Mar 2024

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.

Title Rent Beds Distance As seen on
3 Bed Detached House, Manesty View, CA12 £2,300/mo 3 0.24 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Manor Cottages, CA12 £2,100/mo 3 0.43 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Maisonette, Penrith Road, CA12 £1,500/mo 3 0.6 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,967/mo (3 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.84%
Max investor price (0.8%) £262,500
Target investor price (1%) £210,000
Gross yield 10.1%
Cost-to-rent ratio 9.9×
Monthly cashflow £881/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 14.6%
  • 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).
  • Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
  • Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
  • ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).