It’s auction day! Dozens of properties across Cumbria went under the hammer today at 12pm noon.
Auction House Cumbria held their April meet at The Halston Hotel on Warwick Road in Carlisle.
Here is a breakdown of the guide prices and the actual prices these flats, houses and bungalows sold for.
Lot 26 – number 35 Chapel Street in Dalton-In-Furness
This three bedroom terraced property was withdrawn from sale shortly before the auction went live.
Lot 32a – flat 4A Schooner Street on Barrow Island
A two bedroom ground floor flat comprising of a hall, living room, kitchen and bathroom.
Situated in a residential area close to a range of amenities, the property was previously tenanted at £4,680 per anum and requires modernisation.
Arriving at auction with a guide price of £10,000, this property sold for £14,000, £4000 above asking price.
Lot 35 – Number 8 Croft Courtyard at Clappersgate in Ambleside
This Grade II listed traditional stone built cottage is situated in small Hamlet west of Ambleside.
Is located close to a range of amenities and the many attractions within the Lake District National Park.
The accommodation has an open plan kitchen and living space, and a bedroom and shower room on the upper floor, with a communal garden area.
From a guide price of £150,000, the property was bided up and sold at £168,000, £18,000 above asking price.
Lot 37 - Hill Crest on the Coast Road at Baycliff in Ulverston
A detached bungalow in a stunning elevated position with panoramic views over Morecambe Bay and the surrounding countryside.
The property comprises of a hall, lounge, kitchen, utility room and conservatory. Ground floor accommodation consists of two bedrooms and a wet room, while there are also two loft rooms.
While the property comes with off street parking and surrounding lawn gardens, it would benefit from some modernising.
A guide price of £200,000 was quickly raised and the property sold for £216,000, £16,000 above asking price.
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