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Houghton Road, Carlisle CA3 0LA
For saleReduced 28 Sept 2026
£495,000Guide price

Houghton Road, Carlisle CA3 0LA

4bedrooms
3bathrooms
Detachedtype
Freeholdtenure

Listed 6 Aug 2026 · price reduced 28 Sept 2026 · Carlisle

How the price compares

This home£495,000
Median 4 bed in CA3£326k16 homes listed · £213 per sq ft
Difference+52%above the area median

Key features

  • VIDEO VIEWING AVAILABLE
  • Extended Four Bedroom Detached Home
  • Sought After Area to North of City
  • Open Views to Front and Rear
  • Three Reception Rooms
  • Three Bathrooms Plus a Ground Floor Cloakroom
  • Double Garage
  • Spacious Dining Kitchen
  • Fabulous Spacious Family Home with Living Space Approaching 2500 sq ft
  • EPC C | Freehold

About this home

Located in a very sought after area to the north of the city with open views to the front and rear, this four bedroom extended detached home offers spacious living accommodation approaching 2500 sq ft.  The current owners have enjoyed this lovely family home since 2001 and now is the time for a new family to make happy memories here.

Situated on a popular road on the outskirts of Houghton village, amenities in the village include a popular primary school, village store, village hall and church, also the Gosling Skye Wildlife Garden is close by.  Amenities on the nearby Whiteclosegate include a petrol station and a gastropub.

Transport links are plentiful, with easy access to both the M6 and A69 with the city centre also just a short drive away.

To the front of the home is a generous front garden, bordered by hedges for privacy,   This is mainly lanwed and has a fish pond, mature plantings and a patio area.  There is also a driveway providing off road parking for a number of vehicles and this also leads to the up and over doors of the garage.

You enter the home through the conservatory, added to provide a lovely space to enjoy the front gardens and the westerly sunsets on an evening.

The central reception hall gives a real sense of proportion to the home, the open staircase leads upstairs and to the rear of the hall is a reception space used previously as a children's play room.  There is also a handy cloakroom with toilet and basin.  There are two main reception rooms, interconnected by bifold doors.  The lounge is front facing, has a lovely bay window and a feature fireplace with a multi fuel stove inset.  The dining room is to the rear and has dual aspect windows.

The dining kitchen is 'L' shaped as is fully fitted with a range of contemporary shaker style wall and base units, a larder cupboard and integrated appliances including a double eye level oven and grill, a gas hob with an extractor, an inset sink and a dishwasher.  There is an encasement for an American style fridge freezer, space for an informal dining area, an internal door to the garage and patio doors lead outside.

The double garage is spacious with vaulted ceilings, a utility area for laundry and a workshop area.  There are also two separate up and over doors.

Upstairs, the open landing provides access to all bedrooms, of which there are four, all double rooms.  The main bedroom is 'L' shaped and very spacious.  This has a dressing area, two rear facing windows to enjoy the uninterrupted rear views and a ensuite shower room.

The second and third bedrooms both also face the rear, forming part of the extension they are both generously proportioned and share a 'Jack and Jill' ensuite shower room.  The fourth bedroom is also a comfortable double room.  The family bathroom completes the first floor layout and comprises a bath, separate shower, toilet and vanity basin.

Externally, the rear garden has an elevated decked area, perfect to enjoy the open views the rear.  There is also additional patio area, a shed, summer house and greenhouse in addition to the lawned area.

The second and third bedrooms both also face the rear, forming part of the extension they are both generously proportioned and she a 'Jack and Jill' ensuite shower room.  The fourth bedroom is also a comfortable double room.  The family bathroom completes the first floor layout and comprises a bath, separate shower, toilet and vanity basin.

Externally, the rear garden has an elevated decked area, perfect to enjoy the open views the rear.  There is also additional patio area, a shed, summer house and greenhouse in addition to the lawned area. ROOM DIMENSIONS GROUND FLOOR

Conservatory - 4.11m x 3.68m (13'6" x 12'1") to maximum Reception Hall - 5.71m x 4.39m (18'9" x 14'5")

Lounge - 5.71m x 4.24m (18'9" x 13'11") Dining Room - 3.66m x 3.66m (12'0" x 12'0") Play Room - 3.68m x 3.28m (12'1" x 10'9") Dining Kitchen - 6.25m x 4.62m (20'6" x 15'2") to maximum Cloakroom WC - 2.08m x 0.99m (6'10" x 3'3") Double Garage - 6.15m x 6.05m (20'2" x 19'10") FIRST FLOOR Landing Bedroom 1 - 6.32m x 5.08m (20'9" x 16'8") to maximum

Ensuite - 2.74m x 2.29m (9'0" x 7'6") Bedroom 2 - 6.88m x 4.24m (22'7" x 13'11") to maximum Bedroom 3 - 7.24m x 3.35m (23'9" x 11'0") to maximum Jack and Jill Ensuite - 1.83m x 1.37m (6'0" x 4'6") Bedroom 4 - 3.17m x 2.82m (10'5" x 9'3")

Bathroom - 3.17m x 2.9m (10'5" x 9'6") to maximum what3words directions - ///hops.guards.status Council Tax Band - F The sale of the property is subject to a successful probate application. Please note: All internal measurements are approximate and are cited to the nearest 3 inches. These property details, whilst understood to be accurate, are for guidance only and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Prospective purchasers cannot rely on them as statements or representations of fact, and all details must be verified through their legal representatives. No person in the employment of Tiffen & Co Estate Agents has the authority to make or give any representation or warranty in relation to the property. All appliances mentioned in these details have not been tested and therefore cannot be guaranteed to be in working order. Free Market Appraisal - Would you like to know how much your house is worth? We would be delighted to provide you with a free, no obligation valuation for your home. Please contact us to arrange an appointment. Looking for Property? - Please contact us to advise us what you are looking for so we can send you details and updates on all of our properties that match your needs. Need a Mortgage? Tiffen & Co Estate agents offer advice from Mortgage Advice Bureau, one of the UK's largest award winning mortgage brokers. We can search over 11,000 different mortgages from a selection of over 90 different lenders to find the right deal for you. Our advice will be specifically tailored to your needs and circumstances which could be for your first home, moving home, investing in property or remortgaging. Contact us to arrange a free consultation with one of our experienced advisors. There may be a fee for mortgage advice. The actual amount you pay will depend upon your circumstances. The fee is up to 1%, but a typical fee is 0.3% of the amount borrowed. Referral Fees - Tiffen & Co work with preferred conveyancers for a house sale or purchase. Our conveyancers are competitively priced and you are no obligation to use their services. Should you choose to use them Tiffen & Co will receive a referral fee of £120 on completion of a sale or purchase.

Property details

Property type
Detached
Council tax band
F
Tenure
Freehold
Parking
Garage, Driveway
Garden
Private garden
Heating
Gas, Double glazing, Gas central
Broadband
FTTP (fibre to the premises)
Electricity
Mains supply
Water
Mains supply

Floorplan

Floorplan 1

Location

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  • Carlisle Station1.9 mi
  • Wetheral Station4.1 mi
  • Dalston Station5.6 mi

What nearby homes sold for

Median sold prices in CA3 over the last 12 months: semi-detached £205k · detached £285k · terraced £172k · flat £105k.

AddressTypeSoldPrice
148 Houghton Road
Carlisle CA3 0LD
Detached
Freehold
18 Mar 2026£295,000
140 Houghton Road
Carlisle CA3 0LD
Semi-detached
Freehold
7 Nov 2025£280,000
132 Houghton Road
Carlisle CA3 0LD
Semi-detached
Freehold
6 Dec 2024£265,000
24 Houghton Road
Carlisle CA3 0LA
Detached
Freehold
16 Aug 2024£565,000
160 Houghton Road
Carlisle CA3 0LD
Semi-detached
Freehold
21 Jun 2024£325,000

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Buying costs

Monthly repayment£2,476£49,500 deposit · £445,500 loan
Stamp Duty£14,750England rates

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 Tiffen & Co, Carlisle on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 6 Aug 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: reduced on 28/09/2026.

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