Characterful two-bedroom village cottage with garage and private wild garden.
Stone-built two-bedroom cottage with strong period character
Tucked away in a quiet courtyard of sought-after Acomb, this stone-built semi-detached cottage combines period character with practical living. The living room’s dressed stone inglenook and multi-fuel stove are standout features, while the long dining-kitchen with pitched roof and Velux windows creates a bright, sociable ground-floor space. Two well-proportioned bedrooms and a modern family bathroom complete the first floor, making the layout suitable for a small family or couple wanting village life.
Externally the property benefits from an attached single garage, a shared enclosed rear yard with a stone outhouse, and a short walk to a large, private wild garden with mature hedging, patio and pond. The garden offers excellent privacy and wildlife value but is currently overgrown and will need regular maintenance and some tidy-up to make the most of the space. Parking is communal within the small courtyard shared between four cottages.
Practical points: the house has mains gas central heating, double glazing fitted after 2002 and is freehold, with Council Tax band C. The EPC is currently rated D and the stone walls are likely uninsulated, which may limit thermal efficiency without further work. Broadband speeds in the village are reported as very slow and local crime levels are high—factors to consider for those relying on fast internet or prioritising low-crime areas.
This cottage will particularly appeal to buyers seeking character, village living and a private garden haven, and it also offers potential for improvement to increase energy efficiency. Viewings are recommended to appreciate the setting, proportions and the scope the garden provides.