We've tightened what earns a Pursue. A home now needs a published valuation, a strategy that still makes money after real running costs and lender stress tests, and no listing problems that would stop a mortgage. You'll see fewer Pursues, and each one has been checked harder.
See how verdicts work3-bedroom detached house · CA13 9TQ
Sold STCListed 25 days
Opportunity summary
See Archie’s verdict, returns by strategy and what to check before viewing.
About
DETACHED HOUSE AND LAND An interesting opportunity to acquire a substantial, 3 bedroom, detached family home, with gardens and garage, along with an adjacent former haulage yard, ideal for a wide range of uses.
Located on the fringe of Cockermouth at the entrance to Lorton Valley.
Offered to the market with no ongoing chain, and found in well maintained order throughout, but in need of updating and priced accordingly, Hillcrest is a most appealing family home, sat in an elevated position with far reaching views to the Lake District Fells.
Surrounded by generous terraced gardens, with ample off road parking, integrated garage and lower level garden room, adjacent to the property is a level parking area, with a selection of stores, circa 0.18 acres, which would have excellent potential for inclusion into the garden, or subject to the necessary permissions, as a development or building plot.
Accommodation wise, the property comprises to the ground floor a central entrance hall, front to rear lounge, dining room, kitchen and rear hall leading to a utility room and the garage.
To the first floor are 3 well-proportioned bedrooms and a family bathroom.
Perfectly located, with easy access to the facilities and amenities of the town centre, the property sits at the entrance to the Lorton Valley, being just 6 miles from Crummock Water with Buttermere just beyond.
Sure to attract strong interest, viewing is highly recommended to appreciate. Directions From Cockermouth town centre take the B5292 south east towards Lorton.
Go past Strawberry How Road and the property is on the right hand side after 300 metres.
Services Mains gas, electric, water are connected, but neither these services nor any boilers or radiators have been tested.
Wastewater drains to a soak away and sewerage drains to a septic tank in the adjacent field. Material Information: • Standard construction.
• We understand that broadband and mobile telephone reception are available. For an indication of speeds and supply please see the OFCOM website: • There is private off road vehicle parking.
Entrance Hall Living Room 6.3m x 3.6m Dining Room 3.3m x 3.02m Inner Hall Downstairs WC Kitchen 4.11m x 3.02m Rear Hall Utility Room 1.98m x 1.65m First Floor Landing Bedroom 1 4.06m (max) x 3.7m (max) Bedroom 2 3.6m x 3.6m Bedroom 3 4.62m x 2.67m Bathroom 2.5m x 2.24m
Value & comps
No previous sales on record.
Returns
Set an offer; the calculator follows it.
We're still gathering serviced-accommodation data for this area.
Archie refurb estimate: a Pro feature
0.0% below asking
This is not financial or investment advice. Prop AI Deals is not authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to provide investment advice.
All investment calculators, property analyses, and AI-generated insights are for informational purposes only. Property investment carries risk and may result in financial loss. All calculations should be independently verified and you should consult with FCA-authorised financial advisers before making any investment decisions.
Past performance does not guarantee future results. Tax implications vary by individual circumstances.
Deal
Properties like this can earn 2–3x BTL yields when converted to HMO, with retrofit costs around £10k/room. Sign in to see the full tier, yield projection, and cost breakdown.
Commercial properties like this can earn 30-50% higher yields when converted to residential under Class MA / Q / P / PA, with prior approval costing ~GBP 96/unit. Sign in to see the recommended route, yield uplift, and cost breakdown.
BRRR-suited properties can recycle 80-100% of investor capital on refi, leaving a high-yielding rental with most of the money out. Sign in to see the refurb cost stack, ARV projection, and refinance maths.
Detached + large garden = sub-division play. Pro tier unlocks the tier badge, plot size, uplift estimate, and regional land benchmark.
Short-lease flats trade at deep discount, but extending under the 1993 Act often costs far less than the discount. Pro tier unlocks the tier badge, premium breakdown, long-lease ARV and arbitrage maths.
See projected short-stay revenue vs a vanilla BTL for this property.
See real sub-let margins (HMO room rates & SA nightly rates) vs the landlord rent.
Area
Agent & docs

FAQ
About Hillcrest, Lorton Road, Cockermouth, Cumbria
Explore nearby