Secluded Tudor cottage with historic railway ties and private gardens — ideal for character-seeking families..
Private, secluded plot accessed by a gravel lane
Tucked down a private gravel lane, this mid-19th century Station Master’s cottage blends historic character with a surprisingly practical layout for modern family life. Original features — exposed beams, beaded cottage windows, fireplaces and wooden floors — give the house strong period appeal, while a country-style kitchen with a gas-fired Aga and granite worktops is the social heart of the home.
The property sits on a well-established plot with mature trees, a lawned front garden and a secluded rear cobbled courtyard accessed from a sunroom. Off-street parking is available on a paved driveway. Below the main living level a fully tanked cellar has been converted into cosy living/working space, with two windows, plumbing for a WC and five professionally installed pumps as part of an active flood-defence system (documentation available).
Practical considerations are straightforward: the home is freehold, about 1,198 sq ft with three bedrooms and one bathroom, and has double glazing of unknown install date. The solid-brick walls are original and assumed uninsulated, so buyers should expect opportunities for thermal upgrades and sympathetic refurbishment. EPC rating D. This property will suit buyers after a peaceful, characterful home close to excellent schools and local amenities, who are comfortable with modest modernization to maximise comfort and efficiency.