
Kirkgate, Cockermouth, CA13

- PROPERTY TYPE
Cottage
- BEDROOMS
2
- BATHROOMS
1
- SIZE
600 sq ft
56 sq m
- TENUREDescribes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.
Freehold
Key features
- 2 bedroom cottage
- Has outside space
- Room for improvement
- No onward chain
- Tenure: freehold
- Useful basement storage area
- EPC: 'TBC'
- Council Tax Band: 'A'
Description
8 Kirkgate is a charming two-bedroom cottage situated within historic Kirkgate, part of Cockermouth’s Conservation Area, and just a short walk from the town centre and its excellent range of amenities.
Offered to the market with no onward chain, the property presents an exciting opportunity for buyers looking to modernise and personalise a home full of character.
The accommodation comprises a lounge, kitchen with appliances, bathroom, two bedrooms, and a useful basement level with restricted head height, ideal for storage.
Externally, there is a low-maintenance side garden, predominantly paved for ease of upkeep.
Whether you're seeking a holiday let investment, a lock-up-and-leave retreat, or a characterful home in a highly desirable location, 8 Kirkgate offers excellent potential.
Front Entrance
0.73m x 1.05m
Front porch entrance from Kirkgate leading directly into the lounge.
Lounge
4.51m x 3.56m
The sitting room enjoys a window to the front elevation and features a log-burning stove set beneath a characterful exposed beam. Additional exposed beams add to the cottage's charm, while doors provide access to the staircase and kitchen.
Kitchen
2.18m x 3.73m
Fitted with a range of base and wall units, the kitchen provides space for a small dining table and chairs. There is a stainless steel sink with drainer, a window to the front elevation, space for a fridge freezer, and access to the rear porch and cellar.
Rear Entry
0.56m x 1.03m
Rear porch entrance from Bitterbeck Car Park leading into the kitchen.
Cellar
1.9m x 2.75m
The cellar is accessed via a steep staircase and has restricted headroom throughout, making it unsuitable as additional living accommodation. However, it provides useful storage space.
Bedroom 1
4.7m x 0.35m
With a window to the front elevation, this room features an attractive fireplace and traditional wooden shutters, adding character and charm.
Bedroom 2
2.11m x 2.14m
Rear facing bedroom.
Bathroom
2.08m x 1.19m
The shower room comprises a shower cubicle, WC and wash hand basin, with a Velux skylight providing natural light.
Services
Mains gas, electricity, water & drainage. Gas fired central heating and glazing installed throughout. Please note: The mention of any appliances/services within these particulars does not imply that they are in full and efficient working order.
Referral Fee Disclosure
PFK works with preferred providers for services relating to buying or selling property. These providers offer competitive pricing, but you are under no obligation to use them and are free to choose alternatives. If you do use these services, PFK may receive a referral fee as follows (all figures include VAT): • Conveyancing (Napthens LLP, Bendles LLP, Scott Duff & Co, Knights PLC, Newtons Ltd, Beyond Conveyancing Ltd): £120 to £240 per completed sale or purchase. • Auction – If you decide to sell your property via Auction House Cumbria following our introduction, the average referral fee earned for 2025 was £2,398 and is dependent on the final sale price. • Financial Services (Emma Harrison Financial Services): average referral fee of £221 in 2024 for arranging mortgages, insurance, and related products. • EPCs (M & G EPCs Ltd): £25 for EPC • Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Checks (via Landmark): between £8.50 and £15.50.
Garden
There is a low-maintenance side garden, predominantly paved for ease of upkeep.
- COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
- Band: A
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Yes
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Private garden
- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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