Summary - LEA COTTAGE, THE DERRY, SWINDON, ASHTON KEYNES SN6 6PW
1 bed 1 bath Detached
Quiet garden retreat with period charm and parking, ideal for a peaceful retirement base.
Grade II listed — restrictions on alterations and repairs
Set on a quiet lane in Ashton Keynes, this Grade II listed thatched home offers genuine rural character and a peaceful garden setting. The living room features exposed beams, a flagstone floor and an inglenook with a wood-burning stove; upstairs has a double bedroom and a versatile landing space suitable as a study or occasional sleeping area. Off-street parking and external storage add practical convenience for countryside living.
The house is chain free and presented as a largely original historic cottage, ideal for someone seeking atmosphere rather than a modern turnkey home. Its thatched roof, dressed stone walls and timber details create an immediately charming interior, but they also mean upkeep and conservation-sensitive repairs will be needed over time.
Important practical points: the property is Grade II listed which restricts alterations and will complicate major works; the thatch requires specialist maintenance; heating is oil-fired; broadband speeds are slow; and the site is in a medium flood-risk zone. These factors suit a buyer prepared for sensitive refurbishment and ongoing conservation costs rather than large structural change.
A buyer after a peaceful, characterful retirement base or second home will value the setting and authentic period features. For those wishing to modernise, careful liaison with conservation authorities is essential, and budgeting for specialist maintenance and potential flood mitigation is recommended.
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