Period three-storey town house with courtyard — central location, ideal for first-time buyers ready to update.
Grade II listed three-storey townhouse with period sash windows and exposed timbers
Central town centre location — short walk to shops, bus and rail links
Three bedrooms, one bathroom; compact rooms across three floors
Gas central heating; Worcester combi boiler installed April 2009
Damp course fitted 2002 with 30-year guarantee noted
Solid brick walls assumed uninsulated — likely need for insulation work
Very slow broadband and very high local crime rate; area very deprived
Small enclosed rear courtyard, on-street parking only (permit zone)
This three-storey Grade II listed townhouse on Church Street offers characterful period features and central town living in Leominster. The compact layout — reception room, separate kitchen, three bedrooms and a small enclosed courtyard — suits a first-time buyer seeking a manageable, character property within walking distance of shops, station and local amenities. First-time buyers should note the current benefit: no stamp duty payable for eligible first-time purchasers.
The house retains original sash windows and exposed timbers, and benefits from gas-fired central heating (Worcester combi boiler fitted April 2009) and secondary glazing. A damp course was installed in 2002 and is covered by a 30-year guarantee. The courtyard provides a low-maintenance outdoor space and an outbuilding for storage.
Important practical considerations: the property is Grade II listed, which will restrict alterations and may complicate refurbishment. The solid brick walls are assumed to be uninsulated and internal modernisation is likely needed — décor is dated in places. Broadband speeds in the area are very slow and parking is on-street with residents’ permits available.
This home is best for a buyer who values central location and period character and is prepared to accept listed-status constraints and carry out sympathetic updating. It also suits someone prioritising proximity to town amenities and transport links over a large garden or off-street parking.