Summary - ALBERT COTTAGE CHEAP STREET COMPTON NEWBURY RG20 6NH
2 bed 1 bath Semi-Detached
Compact two-bed village cottage with log burner and courtyard, ideal for first-time buyers..
570 sq ft; compact two-bedroom semi-detached cottage
Recently refurbished internally: UPVC windows, redecorated, recarpeted
Living room with exposed brick fireplace and log burner
Kitchen/breakfast room and courtyard terrace for outdoor seating
Solid brick walls—likely no cavity insulation; energy upgrades possible
Oil-fuelled boiler (LPG referenced); check running costs
Medium flood risk in area; insurance and survey recommended
Small plot with very small garden; limited outdoor space
Albert Cottage is a compact, characterful two-bedroom semi in the attractive Berkshire downland village of Compton. Refurbishment has delivered new UPVC windows and doors, fresh decoration, recarpeting and a fitted kitchen, while a fitted log burner gives the sitting room cosy, economical charm.
The layout totals about 570 sq ft and suits a first-time buyer, commuter couple or downsizer seeking a low-maintenance, period cottage with easy road and rail links to Newbury, Didcot and Oxford. A small courtyard terrace provides private outdoor space without a large garden to maintain.
Buyers should note a handful of practical considerations: the house runs on an oil-fired boiler (LPG mentioned in one note), the external walls are original solid brick (likely no cavity insulation), and there are image notes suggesting external wear and possible damp that merit investigation. The property sits in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty but is recorded as medium flood risk, so an informed survey and insurance check are recommended.
Overall this is a well-located, character property with recent internal improvements and scope for further energy upgrades. It will appeal to buyers after village life, good local schools and straightforward commuting links, provided they factor in heating, insulation and any remedial works highlighted by a survey.
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