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Land off Central Avenue, Chapel Street, Distington, Workington, Cumbria CA14 5UL

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£695,000

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For sale by Auction on 24 February 2026.

A Freehold development site of approx. 5.6 Acres (2.27 Ha) which has full planning permission secured following a material start of development [Access Road], for the erection of 80 dwellings providing a variety of different house types comprising a mix of 3 & 4 Bedroom / 2 & 3 bathroom town houses as well as 4 bedroom / 3 bathroom semi-detached properties. Distington has a large nearby industrial estate providing a multitude of employment opportunities and is within close proximity to Whitehaven and Workington as well as also being approx. 20 minutes away from the new proposed power plant which will bring further future employment to the area. Further afield the Lake District is approx. 30 minutes. Distington Community School neighbours the site and is a Forest School providing a good level of education. There is also Academy's in Workington and Whitehaven close by as well as the University of Cumbria which has a Workington campus.

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This Lot is subject to VAT, on top of the purchase price.

Tenure: Freehold

EPC Rating: N/A

Land off Central Avenue, Chapel Street, Distington, Workington, Cumbria CA14 5UL

NEAREST STATIONS

Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode
  • Harrington Station1.5 miles
  • Parton Station2.5 miles
  • Workington Station3.4 miles

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