Summary - 4 ORCHARD HILL LITTLE BILLING NORTHAMPTON NN3 9AG
4 bed 1 bath Cottage
17th-century four-bedroom thatch cottage with garden, garage and parking — chain free.
Grade II listed 17th-century thatch cottage with strong period character
Four bedrooms, two separate reception rooms and a sun room
Mature enclosed garden with summerhouse; gated driveway and single garage
Modest overall size (~1,004 sq ft); rooms and bedrooms are compact
Listed status restricts alterations and may complicate repairs/consents
Traditional stone walls likely uninsulated; higher running costs possible
Thatch roof (re-thatched 2004) — ongoing maintenance and insurance considerations
Single family bathroom; some internal areas need modernization
A rare Grade II listed thatch cottage dating from the 17th century, this four-bedroom home sits prominently on Orchard Hill in Little Billing and is offered with no onward chain. The property retains many traditional features — exposed beams, deep-silled windows, stone inglenook fireplace and internal stone walls — giving immediate historic character and charm. The layout includes two separate reception rooms, a kitchen/breakfast room, sun room and a family bathroom on the first floor.
The plot includes a mature, walled garden with a summerhouse, gated driveway for several vehicles and a single garage — useful practical benefits in a village setting. The property is freehold and the size is modest at about 1,004 sq ft, so living spaces and bedrooms are typical for an older cottage rather than generously proportioned modern family rooms.
Buyers should note material maintenance considerations. The cottage is Grade II listed, which will restrict alterations and can complicate repairs. The building appears to have traditional stone walls with little or no insulation and a thatch roof (re-thatched in 2004) which increases ongoing maintenance and insurance costs. Some rooms and finishes are dated and will require updating to modern standards. These realities are offset by strong character, off-street parking and a private garden in a convenient village location near schools and good road links.
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