Summary - 45 Highfield Road, RUARDEAN GL17 9XA
Two double bedrooms with loft storage potential
A characterful two-bedroom semi-detached cottage in Ruardean, offering sensible space and a sunny rear garden. The house combines rustic exterior detail with practical modern comforts such as double glazing and an air-source heat pump, giving efficient heating and quieter running costs than older systems. Off-street parking and a decent plot make this a straightforward family home or first purchase with outdoor space and a pleasant outlook towards surrounding trees and hills.
Internally the layout works well: a large lounge with a feature fireplace, a good-sized kitchen/breakfast room, study/office and convenient downstairs W.C. Upstairs are two double bedrooms and loft access for storage. The footprint is generous for a two-bed, so there’s potential to reconfigure or extend (subject to consents) to add value or adapt for changing needs.
Buyers should note the kitchen and bathroom have older fittings and would benefit from updating to modern tastes — this is a renovation opportunity rather than a fully refurbished move-in home. The property sits in an area with higher local deprivation scores and average crime levels; while the village is peaceful with good local schools and fast broadband, prospective buyers should consider longer-term resale dynamics in the local market.
Overall this freehold home will suit first-time buyers, couples or small families seeking rural fringe living with modest running costs, outside space and scope to personalise. It’s presented as a sound, characterful base with clear potential for improvement rather than a turnkey premium finish.
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