Summary - EAST COTTAGE CHAPEL STREET ALFORD LN13 9DP
2 bed 1 bath Semi-Detached
Small period semi with refurbishment potential, freehold and chain free — ideal for first-time buyers or investors..
Two-bedroom Victorian semi-detached, approx. 492 sq ft
Freehold and chain free — ready for a swift sale
Requires renovation throughout; budget for insulation and updates
Solid brick walls, likely no cavity insulation (energy upgrades needed)
Older double glazing (installed before 2002) and dated fittings
Gas central heating with 'Ideal' combi boiler — untested condition
Small front courtyard garden with timber shed; off-street parking
Area: town fringe, above-average crime and local deprivation
A compact two-bedroom Victorian semi set just off Chapel Street in Alford, offered chain free and with clear potential for modernisation. The property totals about 492 sq ft, sits on a small plot with a front courtyard garden, and includes off-street parking — rare for a home of this size in town fringe locations.
The house retains period character (arched brick windows, high ceilings) but requires renovation throughout. It has an older wall-mounted ‘Ideal’ combination boiler, double glazing installed before 2002 and solid brick walls likely without cavity insulation. Buyers should budget for upgrading insulation, cosmetic refurbishment and possible electrical or plumbing works; nothing in the listing has been independently tested.
Practical positives include freehold tenure, council tax band A (low running cost), gas central heating to radiators, good mobile signal and fast broadband — useful for working from home. The small courtyard with timber shed provides a private outdoor space; the property’s proximity to shops, schools and local amenities suits a town-centre lifestyle.
Material drawbacks to consider: the house is small (approx 492 sq ft) and listed as needing renovation, in a neighbourhood with above-average crime and local area deprivation. The solid brick construction and older glazing mean energy-efficiency upgrades will be needed to cut heating costs and improve comfort. Early viewings are advised for buyers comfortable taking on a refurbishment project or investors seeking a value-add opportunity.
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