Property, Houses and Flats for Sale in Carlisle, Cumbria

Carlisle is the most northerly of English cities, and one of the oldest. Local residents enjoy a good quality of life and say their city has a gentle feel whilst retaining a sense of style. People relocating to the area who are considering Carlisle property will be interested to learn that major employers include Pirelli, Mcvities, Eddie Stobart, Nestle, the NHS and the tourism sector. Large firms of solicitors and accountants are based in the city, and many residents work in education. The estate agents in Carlisle say the most prestigious houses for sale are in Stanwix (including Longlands Road), in Abbey Street, off West Walls, and Chiswick Street. The types of property for sale include, sandstone mews cottages, developments of modern family homes and apartments, Victorian double fronted terraced houses, substantial bungalows, and Grade II listed houses. With Carlisle’s proximity to open countryside there are also equestrian properties, farms and holiday cottages for sale.

Amenities for properties in Carlisle

Carlisle has one of the most compact city centres in the country, with shopping facilities ranging from boutique chic to familiar high-street havens. Families with children looking to buy Carlisle property will discover there are good state schools, including Trinity School, William Howard School and Nelson Tomlinson School. Cumbria University is being formed by merging St Martin’s College and Cumbria Institute of the Arts, and will be taking over the Carlisle and Penrith campuses of the University of Central Lancashire. Carlisle caters for every gastronomic taste and pocket, from pavement cafés, to the finest international cuisine. And for entertainment, The Sands Centre is Cumbria's premier live arts venue, hosting live music, theatre and ballet productions. Or you could see a film at one of the two multi-screen cinemas. The Sands Centre is home to a large sports centre and leisure complex, offering a wide range of arts and cultural events. Sporting activities are well catered for with health clubs, a swimming pool, golf courses, a race course and a professional football club.

Transport for Carlisle

When searching for property for sale in Carlisle you will discover the M6 motorway travels north through the centre of Cumbria - junction 36 near Kendal, junction 40 at Penrith and junctions 42-44 at Carlisle. By train, Carlisle is a major railway junction on the West Coast Main Line from London Euston to Glasgow.

Surrounding areas

While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Carlisle, you may like to extend your search and explore neighbouring areas to search for property for sale in Keswick, Brampton and Penrith.