Duke Street, Whitehaven, CA28 7NP
Listed 20 Apr 2026 · price reduced 23 Jul 2026 · Whitehaven
How the price compares
Key features
- Second floor one bed apartment in town centre location
- Excellent investment with proven rental track record
- Walking distance to shops, offices & amenities
- Communal gardens to the rear
- Well proportioned layout including modern kitchen & bathroom
- EPC Rating TBC
- Tenure: Leasehold
- Council Tax: Band A
About this home
This second floor, one bed apartment on Duke Street offers an excellent opportunity for both investors and first time buyers alike. Available at a sensible price and currently let with a proven rental track record, the property presents a ready-made investment with strong yield potential. Well positioned within the building, the apartment provides a practical and comfortable layout including an entrance hallway, lounge, bedroom, breakfasting kitchen and bathroom. Located in the heart of Whitehaven town centre, the property is ideally placed for access to local shops, amenities and business centres, making it equally appealing as a starter home or for professionals working locally. To the rear, residents benefit from access to communal gardens, offering a pleasant outdoor space rarely found in such a central location. Combining convenience, affordability and investment potential, this is a property that will appeal to a wide range of buyers.
EPC Rating: E
Lounge 3.02m x 4.55m
Breakfasting Kitchen 2.9m x 3.48m
Bedroom 2.5m x 3.02m
Services Mains gas, electricity, water & drainage. Gas central heating installed. Please note: measurements are approximate so may reflect the maximum dimensions and the mention of any appliances/services within these particulars does not imply that they are in full and efficient working order.
Leasehold Details The lease was granted on 1st November 1989 for a period of 100 years. The current service charge is approximately £70 per calendar month. This includes the ground rent.
Directions The property can be located on Duke Street using either CA28 7NP or W3W///shift.blues.sage
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Garden Residents have use of the communal garden to the rear.
Property details
- Property type
- Flat
- Size
- 495 sq ft / 46 sq m
- Council tax band
- A
- Tenure
- Leasehold
- Garden
- Private garden
- Heating
- Gas central
Location
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- Whitehaven Station0.3 mi
- Corkickle Station0.5 mi
- Parton Station1.5 mi
What nearby homes sold for
Median sold prices in CA28 over the last 12 months: semi-detached £170k · terraced £125k · detached £300k · flat £93k.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72a, Duke Street Whitehaven CA28 7NW | Flat Leasehold | 31 Jul 2026 | £67,000 |
| 26 Pears House, Duke Street Whitehaven CA28 7HR | Flat Leasehold | 30 Apr 2026 | £230,000 |
| 11 Pears House, Duke Street Whitehaven CA28 7HR | Flat Leasehold | 18 Feb 2025 | £215,000 |
| 32 Pears House, Duke Street Whitehaven CA28 7HR | Flat Leasehold | 24 Jan 2025 | £365,000 |
| 41 Duke Street Whitehaven CA28 7NP | Other Freehold | 8 Jan 2025 | £72,000 |
| 2 Pears House, Duke Street Whitehaven CA28 7HR | Flat Leasehold | 6 Jan 2025 | £215,000 |
| Apartment 1, Somerset House, 52, Duke Street Whitehaven CA28 7ST | Flat Leasehold | 19 Aug 2024 | £97,000 |
| 14 Pears House, Duke Street Whitehaven CA28 7HR | Flat Leasehold | 17 Apr 2024 | £220,000 |
| 7 Pears House, Duke Street Whitehaven CA28 7HR | Flat Leasehold | 1 Mar 2024 | £184,000 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in CA28
Buying costs
Estimates only, using rates in force from April 2025. Check GOV.UK, Revenue Scotland or the Welsh Revenue Authority and speak to a mortgage adviser before you offer.
Listed by PFK, Cockermouth on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 20 Apr 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 23/07/2026.
Agent disclaimer
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