Summary - 12A BROOK STREET GREAT BEDWYN MARLBOROUGH SN8 3LZ
1 bed 1 bath Cottage
Characterful village cottage with scope for improvement and extension.
- One double bedroom in a 526 sq ft traditional thatched cottage
- Thatched roof watertight now but requires upgrading soon
- Oil-fired heating and partial double glazing; modernisation needed
- Decent plot with gardens front, side and rear plus timber workshop
- Off-street parking on driveway; village location with low crime
- Medium flood risk noted; check insurance and mitigation costs
- Slow broadband despite excellent mobile signal; affects home working
- Potential to extend subject to planning consent
A traditional one-bedroom thatched cottage in Great Bedwyn, offered chain free and set on a decent plot with gardens to front, side and rear. The sitting room retains period character with a brick fireplace and solid fuel stove; a compact kitchen and ground-floor bathroom complete the practical layout. The first-floor double bedroom provides comfortable sleeping space in an average-sized home of about 526 sq ft.
This property is best for a buyer seeking a countryside retreat or a downsizer happy to carry out renovation work. The thatch is currently watertight but will require upgrading; the cottage also has oil-fired heating and only partial double glazing, so some modernisation is advisable. Broadband speeds are slow and there is a medium flood risk — both factors to consider for daily living and any lettings plans.
Useful practical benefits include off-street parking, a timber workshop, and clear potential to extend (subject to planning). Low local crime, excellent mobile signal and proximity to an outstanding primary school make the location particularly appealing for people prioritising village life and community amenities. The sale is freehold and chain free, so a quick move is possible for the right buyer.
This is a genuine renovation opportunity: the shell and setting offer character and scope, but expect investment to bring heating, glazing, thatch and internal finishes up to modern standards. For someone wanting a traditional cottage to personalise, this property delivers classic charm with realistic work needed.
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