Summary - 81 HIGH STREET BUNTINGFORD SG9 9AE
3 bed 2 bath Terraced
Charming Grade II listed three-bedroom cottage with driveway parking and period features close to schools..
Grade II listed cottage retaining original beams and fireplaces
Refitted kitchen with Rangemaster five-ring gas cooking range
Two reception rooms; master bedroom accessed via dressing area
Three double bedrooms; shower room and second bedroom with roll-top bath
Driveway parking for two cars — rare for High Street location
Private paved courtyard garden; small plot, limited outdoor space
Listing status restricts alterations and may complicate renovations
Local crime above average; investigate neighbourhood safety measures
Lavender Cottage is an exceptional Grade II listed three-bedroom period home tucked into Buntingford’s High Street. The house retains strong historic character — exposed beams, bay windows, original fireplaces and wooden floorboards — while offering practical updates such as a refitted cottage-style kitchen with a Rangemaster range and a refitted shower room. The layout suits family life with two reception rooms, a dressing area off the principal bedroom and parking for two cars on a private driveway.
Practical benefits include gas central heating, double-glazed windows, useful understairs storage and a low-maintenance private courtyard garden. The property sits in a very affluent area with good local schools and fast broadband, making it well placed for professionals and families who want town-centre living with parking — an uncommon combination for period cottages.
Buyers should note the listing status: Grade II protection preserves character but will restrict alterations and may complicate works or energy upgrades. The plot is modest, so outdoor space is limited to the courtyard, and the cottage is average-sized at around 1,058 sq ft. Local crime is reported as above average — purchasers may wish to investigate this further.
Overall this is a characterful town-centre cottage for buyers who value period detail and convenience over large gardens or unrestricted renovation potential. An internal viewing is recommended to appreciate the setting, layout and the balance of original features with recent upgrades.
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