5 bed town house for sale

Penrith Road, Keswick CA12

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Key features


Five well-proportioned bedrooms

Three bathrooms (including two en-suites), all with full-sized baths and shower over

Overlooking Fitz Park with open fell views

Prime central Keswick location within walking distance of amenities

Substantial accommodation arranged over three floors

Flexible layout suitable for a range of uses (subject to any necessary consents)

Previously used for holiday accommodation

Scope for updating and modernisation

Small forecourt

Enclosed rear courtyard providing secure storage for bicycles and outdoor equipment

Period character and architectural features
Heart of keswick - location & walking distances



Distances are approximate and based on typical walking routes.

Fitz Park (2–3 min walk), Town Centre (5–7 min walk), Restaurants & Cafés (2–6 min walk), Derwentwater (10–12 min walk).

Restaurants and cafés are located along Station Street, leading directly into Market Square / Lake Road. A bus stop is located on Penrith Road in close proximity to the property.
Description


The property presents as a substantial period home offering extensive accommodation across multiple floors, with a flexible layout capable of supporting a range of future uses.

While well-maintained structurally, the property would now benefit from a programme of updating and modernisation. This has been taken into account in its current positioning and provides a clear opportunity for purchasers seeking to enhance value over time.

The scale of accommodation, including five bedrooms and three bath/shower rooms, combined with its central setting and open outlook, distinguishes the property from the majority of smaller terraced housing within the local market.

The property has previously been used for holiday accommodation and offers scope for updating and cosmetic improvement, allowing a purchaser to enhance presentation and determine future use according to their own requirements, whether for residential occupation or potential renewed letting, subject to any necessary consents.

Given the scale and configuration of the property, there may be scope for reconfiguration or alternative arrangements of the accommodation, subject to obtaining the appropriate planning and regulatory approvals.
Location


Located in the heart of Keswick, the property provides immediate access to shops, amenities, schools, transport links and surrounding green space, including Fitz Park.

The property has remained within the same family ownership for approximately 20 years. Nearby residential properties are also understood to have been long-term owner-occupied, reflecting the established and settled nature of this central location.

Keswick lies within the Lake District National Park and the unesco World Heritage Site. The area has also been recognised in national press coverage, including being referenced in a report by The Times as one of the “coolest postcodes to move to” in the UK for 2026.
Market positioning


The property extends to approximately 143 sqm (1,539 sq ft) and occupies a prime central Keswick position. Relevant comparable evidence within the immediate locality includes:

A five-bedroom (3 bathroom) mid-terrace townhouse on Station Road, extending to approximately 176 sqm, marketed at approximately £4,500 per sqm.

An apartment at Royal Oak House, Station Street (2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom), extending to approximately 71.31 sqm, marketed at approximately £4,908 per sqm.

Wider market activity includes smaller terraced properties (for example, 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom accommodation extending to approximately 56–57 sqm) marketed at levels in excess of £5,500 per sqm.

Smaller properties within the same locality (for example, 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom accommodation) are observed at higher £/sqm levels within the market, reflecting differences in scale and overall price bands.

Further properties introduced during early 2026, including those offering differing accommodation, condition or characteristics, have been marketed within a range of approximately £4,500 to £4,900 per sqm.

In this context, 5 Penrith Road offers a substantial and flexible internal layout comprising five bedrooms and three bathrooms, and is priced to reflect its current condition while remaining competitive relative to relevant comparable properties within the immediate locality and the higher £/sqm rates observed within smaller property categories.
Flexible use


The property has previously been used for holiday accommodation and may offer potential for similar use, subject to compliance with any applicable regulations, permissions, or local requirements.
Summary


A rare opportunity to acquire a substantial centrally located property offering scale, flexibility and long-term potential, not commonly available within comparable £/sqm price points and representing strong relative value for accommodation of this scale.

Further information including market context, pricing analysis and additional property details is available within the full particulars which follow:
Value panel - price per sqm comparison



Price per sqm comparison Keswick Market Evidence (Broader Context and Local Comparables)

subject property 5 penrith road £400,000 143 sqm (1,539 sq ft) ≈ £2,800 per sqm

broader market context Smaller terraced properties (2 bedroom / 1 bathroom accommodation, as illustrated by the examples below) ≈ £5,500+ per sqm

comparison 5 Penrith Road ≈ £2,800 per sqm Smaller Properties (Broader Market) ≈ £5,500+ per sqm
Local market comparison


Station Road (5 bed, 3 bath) 176 sqm ≈ £4,500 per sqm

Royal Oak House, Station Street (2 bed, 1 bath) 71.31 sqm ≈ £4,908 per sqm

Smaller Terraced Properties (2 bed) 56–57 sqm ≈ £5,500+ per sqm
Interpretation


Smaller properties within the same locality (for example, 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom accommodation) are marketed at higher £/sqm levels, reflecting differences in scale and overall price bands.
Positioning


5 Penrith Road offers a substantial and flexible internal layout and is priced to reflect its current condition while comparing competitively within both the immediate locality and the broader market context.

This panel combines broader market evidence with nearby property data to provide context for £/sqm pricing across different property sizes, locations, and characteristics, reflecting the range of factors which may influence market positioning and buyer perception.

Illustrative £/sqm application (nearby property)

For illustrative purposes, applying a £/sqm level consistent with the nearby Station Road property (approximately £4,500 per sqm) to 5 Penrith Road’s floor area of approximately 143 sqm would equate to a figure in excess of £640,000.

This comparison is provided for context only and is based on asking price and £/sqm metrics; it does not imply that the properties are directly comparable, and actual values will vary depending on condition, presentation, and individual property characteristics.

This comparison illustrates broader market pricing, where smaller properties-often in secondary positions, offering more limited accommodation, or subject to other limiting factors-are marketed at higher £/sqm levels, reflecting the influence of differing property characteristics and presentation, including the potential for variation where improvements or updating are undertaken.
Before / potential presentation


Historic images are provided for illustrative purposes only to demonstrate potential presentation following improvement.
Flood risk & positioning


The property sits at an elevated position relative to the River Greta corridor.

Government flood risk data indicates a very low probability of flooding from surface water and from rivers or the sea, with this classification remaining unchanged under future climate projections.

The property is also located outside any groundwater flood alert area.

During approximately 20 years of ownership, including major regional flood events in 2009 and 2015, the property has not been subject to flooding.

Flood risk information relates to the surrounding area and not the property itself.
Additional information


The property is subject to standard rights reserved for the benefit of a neighbouring property, relating to the passage and maintenance of services and limited access for specified purposes over a defined area where necessary for inspection, repair and maintenance.

These rights are typical of properties of this nature and have only been exercised on a very limited basis historically, with no known ongoing requirement for access.

To the owner’s knowledge, there are currently no active services from the adjoining property running within the area affected by these rights.
Property information


Tenure: Freehold

Council Tax: Band D (£2,621.50 for the 2026/2027 financial year)

Services: Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage are understood to be connected.

Broadband: Full fibre broadband is understood to be available at the property location, subject to provider confirmation.

Energy Performance Rating: D (65), with potential to improve to B (85). EPC valid until 28 January 2031.
Parking & transport


There is no dedicated parking at the property and no on-street parking immediately outside.

Time-restricted disc parking is available nearby on Station Road and Station Street.

Additional on-street parking is available within surrounding residential streets, together with long-stay public car parks.

The nearest long-stay parking is located at Otley Road Car Park, approximately a 4–5 minute walk from the property.

Electric vehicle charging points are available locally.

Images Photographs taken Spring (April) 2026 unless otherwise stated.
Historic image disclaimer


Certain images may be identified as illustrative and are provided for guidance as to potential presentation only.

These images do not represent the current condition of the property.
Important notice


These particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intending purchasers and do not constitute part of any offer or contract.

All descriptions, dimensions, floor areas, plans, references to condition, potential use, necessary permissions for use and occupation, and other details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct. However, any intending purchaser should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact and must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their correctness.

No person in the employment of the vendor, any agent (including Visum), or any marketing platform (including Rightmove) has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property or these particulars, nor to enter into any contract relating to the property on behalf of the vendor.

Any such matters are reserved to the vendor’s appointed conveyancer.

No responsibility can be accepted for any loss or expense incurred in viewing the property or in any other way in the event of the property being sold, withdrawn, or otherwise removed from the market.

Measurements, areas and distances are approximate.

Floorplans are for identification purposes only and are not to scale. All measurements, including room sizes and the positions of doors, windows and fixtures, are approximate. No responsibility is taken for any error, omission or misstatement.

Fixtures, fittings and items such as bathroom suites are shown for illustrative purposes only and may not represent the exact items currently installed.

Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation of the floorplan, intending purchasers should satisfy themselves as to its accuracy and should not rely upon it when making any decision.

References to the condition of the property, potential use, or future development are subject to obtaining any necessary consents, permissions, or approvals.

Photographs may include images taken at different times and, where stated, may be illustrative of potential presentation only. They do not necessarily represent the current condition of the property.

Particulars prepared: April 2026.