# 3 bedroom detached bungalow for sale (CA11 8BB)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 3 SAND CROFT, PENRITH, CUMBRIA CA11 8BB |
| Price | £325,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Last sold | £395,000 May 2011 |

## Description

**Click 'Brochure' link for full details, extra photographs and floorplans**

A three-bedroom detached bungalow well located in a good residential area close to the town centre.Sand Croft is a much sought-after residential area, unusual in that it is within easy walking distance of the town centre.

The bungalow is well positioned on a good-sized corner plot where it enjoys an area of private garden.   The property itself has been maintained to a high standard, with fixtures and fittings having been recently installed.   There is also a well-equipped kitchen, again of recent installation.   It creates an outstanding home, in a highly desirable location.

This is an excellent property in a good residential area.  An early inspection is recommended.

**A C C O M M O D A T I O N**

**RECESSED ENTRANCE **

with hardwood door leading to:-

**ENTRANCE HALL **

with cloaks cupboard, storage over;

**UTILITY ROOM **

with single-drainer stainless steel sink and plumbing for automatic washing machine, gas boiler, store cupboard, and outer rear door;

**SEPARATE W.C.  **

with wash hand basin;

**LIVING ROOM **

with feature fireplace (non-functional), T.V. point, and bay window;

**DINING/STUDY AREA **

giving access, via double glazed doors, to outdoor covered seating area with decking;

Extremely well-equipped 

**KITCHEN **

with ample wall and base units having illuminated work surfaces and incorporating 1�-bowl stainless steel sink, AEG microwave and electric oven, gas hob with extractor hood over, and fridge/freezer;

**INNER HALL **

with linen cupboard (radiator) and access, via loft ladder, to roof void;

**FAMILY BATHROOM **

with panelled bath, bidet, low-level W.C., pedestal wash hand basin with shaver/light socket, and shower cubicle equipped with multi-jets;

**SEPARATE SHOWER ROOM **

with cubicle;

**REAR DOUBLE BEDROOM 1 **

with wardrobes, storage over;

**FRONT DOUBLE BEDROOM 2 **

with built-in 

wardrobes;

**FRONT DOUBLE BEDROOM 3**

**OUTSIDE**

Adjoining 

**GARAGE **

with automatic roller door.

Surrounding garden with paved parking area, lawn, border, and mature shrubs.

**SALE DETAILS**

**Services:  **

Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage;  gas-fired central heating; telephone installed subject to BT regulations.

Note:   The mention of any appliances and/or services within these sales particulars does not imply that they are in full and efficient working order.

**Viewing:   **

By appointment through the Agents, Penrith Office [Tel:  01768 862135].

**PF&K Ref. No.:    **

7086

## Property Photos

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## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 3 SAND CROFT, PENRITH, EDEN, CUMBRIA, CA11 8BB | £395,000 | 20/05/2011 | Detached |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| FAIRWAY ARTHUR STREET, PENRITH, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, CA11 7TX | £552,000 | 20/08/2025 | Detached |
| 24 SAND CROFT, PENRITH, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, CA11 8BB | £367,000 | 02/06/2025 | Detached |
| 49 SAND CROFT, PENRITH, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, CA11 8BB | £490,000 | 11/12/2024 | Detached |
| 25 SAND CROFT, PENRITH, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, CA11 8BB | £413,000 | 11/07/2023 | Detached |
| 4 SAND CROFT, PENRITH, EDEN, CUMBRIA, CA11 8BB | £330,000 | 20/03/2023 | Detached |
| 47 SAND CROFT, PENRITH, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, CA11 8BB | £425,000 | 25/01/2023 | Detached |
| 5 SAND CROFT, PENRITH, WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS, CA11 8BB | £380,000 | 28/10/2022 | Detached |
| 3 LOWTHER STREET, PENRITH, EDEN, CUMBRIA, CA11 7UW | £345,000 | 18/07/2022 | Detached |
| 25 SAND CROFT, PENRITH, EDEN, CUMBRIA, CA11 8BB | £385,000 | 16/02/2022 | Detached |
| CUILFAIL BEACON SQUARE, PENRITH, EDEN, CUMBRIA, CA11 8AJ | £475,000 | 12/11/2021 | Detached |
| DAMSON HOUSE MEETING HOUSE LANE, PENRITH, EDEN, CUMBRIA, CA11 7TR | £385,000 | 20/08/2021 | Detached |

**Area average:** £413,364 (11 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £354,245 (28 Detached, CA11, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -8.3%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (North West). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £859/mo
- **Realistic:** £954/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,049/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for North Cumbria (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £588/mo

## 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 Semi-Detached House, Raiselands Croft, CA11 | £950/mo | 3 | 0.63 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £950/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.29% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £118,750
- **Target investor price (1%):** £95,000

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on OpenRent comparables.*

## Rent-driven metrics

*Based on OpenRent comparables (median £950/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 3.5%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 28.5×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-450/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -5.7%

*Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − 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).*

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -17%
- **10y growth:** 25.1%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for North West; Detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 1.1%
- **5y growth (index):** 22.5%
- **10y growth (index):** 56.4%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

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