Detached character cottage close to beach and train station
Thimble Cottage is a compact, characterful one-bedroom detached cottage in the coastal village of St Bees, offered with vacant possession. The property occupies a convenient spot within easy walking distance of the sandy beach and the railway station, making it well suited to short-stay holiday lets or a straightforward buy-to-let. At roughly 422 sq ft the layout is economical: an open-plan ground floor living, dining and kitchen area and a first-floor double bedroom with ensuite shower room.
Important practical facts are clear: the property is leasehold (St Bees Leasehold), carries an EPC rating of E and is a pre-1900 stone-built home with likely uninsulated walls. Heating is by mains gas boiler and radiators. There is no allocated parking and occupants use nearby on-street parking. Council tax band A keeps running costs low, and flood risk for the location is listed as no risk.
For investors or holiday-home buyers, the cottage’s coastal location, walkability to transport and local amenities, and characterful appeal are the primary draws. However, the small overall size and E-rated EPC mean energy upgrades and insulation improvements are likely advisable to maximise occupancy, reduce running costs and meet lettings standards. Leasehold terms and any associated service charges should be reviewed prior to offer.
