3 bed terraced house for sale

Corporation Road, Carlisle CA3

If you’re searching for a deceptively spacious home where Carlisle city centre is quite literally just a few steps from your front door, then Number 7 Corporation Road could be a fantastic find! Set over three floors and offering far more accommodation than you might initially expect, this well-cared-for traditional terraced home combines two generous reception rooms, two excellent double bedrooms, two bathrooms and a fantastic attic room offering all sorts of possibilities.

Whether you’re a first-time buyer looking to get onto the property ladder, a family wanting plenty of flexible space right in the heart of Carlisle or an investor searching for a proven rental property in a brilliantly convenient location, there is an awful lot here to get excited about.

Better still, the property benefits from uPVC double glazing, full gas central heating, neutral decoration throughout and is being sold with the fantastic advantage of no onward chain!

Number 7 has been a successful rental investment over the years and has clearly been well cared for along the way, but it’s now time for somebody new to take the keys and begin the next chapter.

For an owner-occupier, the house is perfectly ready to move straight into and offers an incredible amount of versatility for the money, while landlords will undoubtedly appreciate the city-centre position and generous accommodation. Based on the anticipated rental figure provided, we would expect somewhere in the region of £750 to £800 per calendar month, subject of course to market conditions and the usual tenancy considerations, making this an interesting proposition for anyone looking to add another property to an existing portfolio.

From the outside, Number 7 has the traditional appearance you would expect from a period Carlisle terrace, but step through the front door, and you’ll quickly discover that there is considerably more here than first meets the eye. High ceilings, generous rooms and some lovely original features give the property plenty of character, while the neutral decoration means you can simply move your furniture in and start making the place your own.

The entrance hallway is a fantastic size and provides plenty of room to greet family and friends when they arrive, rather than stepping straight from the pavement into one of the reception rooms. It’s a small detail, but one that immediately makes the house feel more substantial and gives you a great introduction to the accommodation ahead.

Positioned at the front of the house is the living room, and what a lovely space this is. A large window overlooking Corporation Road allows plenty of natural light to pour inside, while the impressive ceiling height really accentuates the proportions and creates that wonderful feeling of space that you often find in traditional period homes. There’s plenty of room for a generous sofa arrangement, armchairs and additional furniture, creating a comfortable main reception room where you can put your feet up at the end of the day.

Moving towards the rear, you’ll find the second reception room, and this is another fantastic space offering plenty of flexibility depending on how you want to live. There’s more than enough room for a substantial dining table and chairs if you prefer a dedicated dining room, but equally you could introduce a sofa and create a relaxed second sitting room, family room or even a combination of dining and casual living space.

A large glazed window and sliding glazed door allow an abundance of natural light into the room and provide direct access into the rear yard, helping create a lovely connection between the inside and outside. During the warmer months, you can open the door and allow the fresh air to flow through the house, making this a particularly pleasant space for entertaining friends or enjoying a relaxed weekend at home.

Continue through and you’ll arrive in the galley-style kitchen, which is fitted with an extensive range of wall and base units complemented by work surfaces and decorative tiled splashbacks. There’s plenty of storage and preparation space for everyday cooking, together with space for the usual appliances, while two windows introduce further natural light into the room. A tiled floor provides a practical finish underfoot, and at the far end of the kitchen a uPVC double-glazed door provides another direct route out into the rear yard.

Also positioned beyond the kitchen is the ground-floor bathroom, which serves the property incredibly well and is fitted with a three-piece white suite comprising a panelled bath with electric shower above, WC and wash hand basin. Part-tiled walls and chrome accessories complete this practical space, and of course having a bathroom on this level becomes even more useful when you discover what’s waiting for you further upstairs.

Another excellent feature that you might not immediately notice from the front of the property is the addition of solar panels, which are positioned discreetly to the rear of the house on the roof above the kitchen and bathroom. This is a fantastic extra to have and adds another modern and practical feature to this traditional period home, with the potential to help reduce household energy costs depending on usage and the arrangements in place for the system.

Head to the first floor and the landing provides access to two fantastic double bedrooms.

The front bedroom is a wonderful room with generous proportions and plenty of character. Exposed wooden flooring adds warmth and personality, while an original feature fireplace provides a lovely reminder of the property’s period heritage. There’s also an original built-in storage cupboard, giving you useful additional space without having to fill the room with freestanding furniture. A large window allows plenty of natural light inside, creating a bright and comfortable principal bedroom with ample room for a large bed and additional furniture.

Bedroom two is another excellent double room positioned towards the rear of the property. Again, you’ll find an original fireplace adding character, while a large rear-facing window fills the room with daylight. From here, you can look back towards some of Carlisle’s familiar city-centre landmarks, which really does reinforce just how centrally positioned this house is, while still being tucked sufficiently away from the main shopping streets to feel like a residential home.

But this is where Number 7 becomes even more interesting!

From the second bedroom, a doorway reveals another staircase leading up towards the attic level, where you’ll discover a fantastic additional room that provides all sorts of possibilities. This is exactly the kind of unexpected space that makes the property so much more versatile than you might initially imagine from the outside.

Depending upon your requirements, the attic could make a brilliant hobby or craft room, games room, TV room, gym or additional work-from-home space. It may also appeal to purchasers considering additional sleeping accommodation, although anyone intending to use the room formally as a bedroom should satisfy themselves regarding any relevant building regulations and requirements. Either way, it is a substantial bonus space and gives the house another dimension entirely.

And there’s more!

The attic level also benefits from its own three-piece shower room, comprising a walk-in shower, WC and wash hand basin. With characterful sloping ceilings adding to the charm of the upper floor, this is an incredibly useful addition and means the property effectively benefits from bathroom facilities on two separate levels. There are also useful under-eaves storage areas, making excellent use of the space and providing somewhere to keep suitcases, seasonal belongings and all those bits and pieces you don’t need on a daily basis.

Externally, everything has been designed to be incredibly straightforward and low maintenance. The property sits directly from the pavement at the front, which is typical of this style of traditional city-centre terrace, while to the rear is an attractive enclosed yard laid predominantly with sandstone paving.

There’s enough room outside for a table and chairs, a few colourful pots and perhaps a barbecue during the summer months, giving you somewhere private to sit out without having a large garden to constantly maintain. A timber gate provides access into a communal side passage shared with the neighbouring property, creating a useful route back towards the front of the house for bins, bikes and everyday access.

And then there’s the location, because this is surely one of the biggest reasons to consider Number 7 Corporation Road.

Living here means having Carlisle city centre practically on your doorstep. The Corporation Road area sits immediately beside the northern side of the city centre, with the Market Hall, shopping areas, restaurants, cafés and everyday services all within easy reach. Carlisle Castle is also close by, and the wider city-centre area provides access to Carlisle Cathedral, cultural attractions and the railway and bus connections that make getting around without relying on the car particularly straightforward.

And despite being so central, you certainly don’t have to sacrifice access to outdoor space. Bitts Park is incredibly convenient from this part of the city and provides a fantastic green escape with formal gardens, riverside walks, open lawns, running routes, sports facilities, an outdoor gym, children’s play area and seasonal splash park. The Hadrian’s Wall National Trail also follows the riverside boundary of the park, giving walkers and runners another brilliant route to explore.

For anyone who enjoys keeping active, the location becomes even more appealing, with Bitts Park and its recreational facilities close at hand and The Sands Centre also within the wider city-centre area. It’s a brilliant example of why living centrally doesn’t necessarily mean giving up access to greenery, riverside walks and recreational space.

What we really like about Number 7 Corporation Road is just how much accommodation is hidden behind its traditional terraced frontage. From outside, you could easily underestimate what’s here, but once you step through the door and explore all three floors, you begin to appreciate just how versatile this property really is.

If you’re looking for a home that offers considerably more than first meets the eye, with Carlisle city centre quite literally around the corner, Number 7 Corporation Road really does deserve a closer look. Step inside, explore all three floors and we think you’ll be pleasantly surprised by just how much this fantastic property has to offer!

Tenure - Freehold

Council Tax Band - A

EPC Rating - D

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