The Barn, Appleby-In-Westmorland, Cumbria, CA16 6AL

Description

A substantial stone wall barn with potential to convert into a semi-detached residential dwelling or investment opportunity, subject to the requisite consents.

Location

Well located for the amenities and recreational activities of Appleby-In-Westmorland. Local amenities are available nearby with an extensive range of shops and restaurants available closeby in the centre of Appleby-In-Westmorland. The property is surrounded by a variety of recreational amenities and open spaces, including walks along the River Eden. Road links via the A66. Transport Appleby - National Rail.

Tenure / Property Information

Investment Analysis

The £50,000 guide is noted, but the evidence does not provide floor area, accommodation, planning status, condition, services, access, parking or conversion costs. The sold comparables are substantially different completed residential properties and cannot support a reliable GDV for this barn. No evidence-supported purchase, refurbishment, rent, yield or maximum-bid calculation is therefore possible. Buyer fees, VAT and any seller charges are also unquantified.

Investment Snapshot

Strategy Recommendation

Treat as a planning and conversion-led opportunity only. Obtain and review the legal pack, planning position, structural information, services/access details and specialist costings before bidding.

Works Required

Potential conversion of the stone wall barn into a semi-detached residential dwelling, subject to requisite consents. The evidence does not establish the required structural, servicing, internal layout, compliance or finishing works, so no cost allowance can be supported.

Rental & Market Context

Sold Comparables

The following completed sales were identified within approximately 5 miles:

Potential BRRR Position

BRRR analysis is not supportable without confirmed conversion consent, floor area, works costs, completed dwelling specification, GDV and achievable rent. Refinance proceeds cannot be calculated.

Buy-to-Let Analysis

BTL cannot be assessed reliably because no sufficiently specific rental comparable or auctioneer rent estimate is supplied. The property is currently described as a barn with potential for conversion, rather than as an income-producing dwelling.

Flip Analysis

A flip appraisal cannot be established. The nearby sold prices relate to completed houses or other residential properties and do not evidence the value of this unconverted barn. No supported refurbishment or resale allowance is available.

Investor Risks & Due Diligence

• Conversion is subject to requisite consents, which are not confirmed.

• No floor area, accommodation schedule or completed dwelling specification is provided.

• Condition, structural requirements, utilities, access and compliance works are unknown.

• Buyer fees, VAT and possible seller charges are unquantified.

• Comparable sales are completed residential properties and may not be comparable to the barn.

• No rental evidence supports an investment or yield assessment.

Recommendation

Treat as a planning and conversion-led opportunity only. Obtain and review the legal pack, planning position, structural information, services/access details and specialist costings before bidding.

Strategy Rating

Analysis Confidence

The guide and general location are supplied, but critical valuation inputs are absent, including floor area, accommodation, condition, consents, services, costs, rents and applicable fees.