It’s auction day! Dozens of properties across Cumbria went under the hammer today, here’s what happened…
Auction House Cumbria held their monthly event on Thursday May 30 at The Halston Hotel on Warwick Road in Carlisle, kicking off the bidding at 12pm noon.
These are all the guide prices and the actual prices these properties in Kendal sold for…
Lot 22 was apartment 515 at Sand Aire House in Stramongate, which appeared at auction with a guide price of £145,000.
This ‘spacious’ fifth floor apartment enjoys a central location with impressive views and would make an ideal investment opportunity.
With modern fixtures and fittings throughout the accommodation was being sold fully furnished.
The apartment comprises of a hall, a lounge leading to spacious terrace, a kitchen, two bedrooms, a three piece en-suite and a bathroom. With, allocated secure parking.
The apartment remained unsold at £133,000 and is still available to purchase.
Lot 25 was apartment 209 at Sand Aire House in Stramongate, which appeared at auction with a guide price of £125,000.
This second floor apartment located in the centre of town, next to the River Kent, was described as ‘well presented’.
The accommodation comprises of a hall, a lounge with double glazed doors onto the balcony, a kitchen, two bedrooms, an en-suite and a bathroom as well as allocated parking.
This apartment remained unsold at £106,000 and is still available to buy.
Lot 33 was house number 15 Gillinggate, which appeared at auction with a guide price of £150,000.
This ‘spacious’ end terrace property within walking distance of the Town Centre and enjoys a popular residential area.
Presented over three floors, the accommodation comprises hall, WC, lounge and kitchen diner on the ground floor. Two bedrooms, en-suite and bathroom on the first floor. Plus, two bedrooms with a Jack & Jill shower room on the second floor, as well as allocated parking.
This property sold for £175,000.
Lot 41 was Holme Park Lodge at Lambrigg, which appeared at auction with a guide price of £275,000.
This detached property with three bedrooms enjoys ‘outstanding’ views across the Howgills.
While requiring full renovation, the property has the potential for redevelopment and is located within a short drive of a range of amenities.
The property consists of a conservatory, a lounge, kitchen and dining room as well as three bedrooms and a bathroom.
It occupies a ‘good size plot’ and includes a garage and generous garden.
The lodge remains unsold and is still available.
Lot 53 was house number 37 on Natland Road, which appeared at auction with a guide price of £135,000.
This three bedroom semi-detached property is found in a sought after location and is currently tenanted at £850pcm.
The ground floor comprises of a hall, lounge, kitchen and conservatory, with three bedrooms and bathroom on the first floor. There are also side and rear gardens.
The property remained unsold at £130,000 and is still available to buy.
Lot 54 was The Old Farmhouse at Lyth, which appeared at auction with a guide price of £230,000.
This semi-detached farmhouse enjoys a rural, peaceful location with views over the Lakeland Fells.
Estate agents said the accommodation would benefit from some modernisation but benefits from a couple of outbuildings.
On the ground floor there is a spacious hall, a living room with an open fire, a traditional kitchen, utility room, boot room and WC.
To the first floor are three bedrooms and a bathroom, while a well-proportioned garden with off road parking for two cars, plus a small field can be found outside.
The farmhouse was sold for £285,000.
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