Early-19th-century stone cottage with original character features
A charming early-19th-century stone cottage that blends period character with comfortable, practical living across two floors. The generous living room with fireplace and wood-burning stove and the adjoining garden room make for a warm, sociable ground-floor layout, while two first-floor bedrooms provide quiet sleeping space. A separate heated stone studio at the top of the garden offers flexible space for hobbies or home working.
The rear garden is well established and private, with lawns, roses and fruit trees — a real feature for anyone who enjoys outdoor space. Practical benefits include a small front parking bay plus plentiful on-street parking, mains services, fast broadband and a low-crime, rural setting with good access to the A303 and nearby train stations.
Buyers should note the property’s period construction: walls are likely uninsulated, heating is via electric storage heaters (recently updated) and there is an EPC rating of D. The property will suit someone who values character and a large garden over modern, airtight construction; modest improvement or insulation work could reduce running costs. There is a legal pedestrian right of way across neighbouring gardens for maintenance access.
Located in Bayford village with a strong community feel and local amenities nearby, this cottage will particularly appeal to those looking to downsize into a character home with substantial garden space, or someone seeking a comfortable country base with flexible outbuilding space.