House deeds

There are a number of interesting facts to be learned about the history of the house by studying the paperwork handed over by the solicitor on purchase.

1) Former owners:

Up to 2nd December 1966
British Railways Board

2nd December 1966 - 18th January 1972
Border Rural District Council
Purchase price: £2,100
The legal document suggests there was a tenant in the property at this time, JA Bowes, who paid rent at £1. 18. 6d. weekly

18th January 1972 - 16th July 1982
Purchase price: £4,900

16th July 1982 - 8th November 1990
Purchase price: £38,000

8th November 1990 - 18th February 2005
Purchase price: £130,000

2) The Old Station House was known as 'Lackland House' from 1st February 1972. It appears from the documentation to have reverted to 'The Old Station House' after purchase by the Empsalls in 1982.

3) The long strip of land at the rear of the property was purchased on 23rd April 1976 from Carlisle City Council. The land cost £100.

4) An improvement grant was used in 1972 to replace existing windows and effect a number of repairs to the roofing, chimneys and areas around the property. It appears from the documentation that the pantry was converted to a utility room/downstairs toilet in 1977.