Summary - 17 HIGH STREET UPPER HEYFORD BICESTER OX25 5LE
2 bed 1 bath Cottage
Quaint two-bedroom village home with character and low-maintenance garden.
- Grade II listed thatched cottage, rich period character
- Chain free freehold, quiet High Street village location
- Cosy living room with inglenook fireplace and wood burner
- Larger-than-expected kitchen/breakfast room with rear access
- Landscaped low-maintenance garden, deck and stone outbuilding
- Compact footprint 592 sq ft; limited internal space upstairs
- Low energy rating (c.32) and no cavity wall insulation assumed
- Thatched roof and listed status mean specialist maintenance and restrictions
A quintessential Grade II thatched cottage set on a quiet village lane, this two-bedroom home is full of period character. The living room shows exposed beams, an inglenook stone fireplace and a wood burner that create a cosy, authentic atmosphere. The kitchen/breakfast room is larger than expected and the wet-room bathroom is modern and practical. The rear garden is landscaped for low maintenance with a deck, paved/gravelled areas and a useful stone outbuilding for storage.
Practical considerations are straightforward: the house is chain free and freehold, with on-street parking outside and easy pedestrian access to village amenities, canal walks and a local rail link to Oxford and London. Main heating is provided by an LPG-fired boiler with radiators; the property currently records a low energy-efficiency score (around 32) and the walls are understood to be cavity construction with no added insulation.
Important constraints to note: the building’s Grade II listing will impose restrictions on alterations and may complicate consent for works. The property is compact (approximately 592 sq ft) with low ceilings and small second bedroom, so it suits buyers seeking character over space. Thatched roofing and historic fabric require specialist maintenance and insurance costs can be higher than for modern houses.
This home will appeal to buyers who value historic charm and a peaceful village setting, and who are comfortable with conservation responsibilities and modest living space. It also offers scope to improve energy performance and personalise finishes, subject to listed-building consents.
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