Summary - 1, TOWER HILL AVENUE, PENARTH CF64 3BH
2 bed 1 bath End of Terrace
Charming seaside cottage with parking, gardens and genuine period character.
Grade II listed Victorian coastguard cottage—consent required for alterations
Two bedrooms plus informal loft room accessed from second bedroom
Front and rear gardens with mature planting; useful workshop/utility and WC
Off-street parking from Tower Hill; quiet corner location near Esplanade
Chain-free sale for quicker completion
Built circa 1850—period features and potential maintenance needs
No EPC available; council tax described as expensive
Listing may increase renovation costs and limit modernisation options
This Grade II listed Victorian coastguard cottage offers an immediate, characterful home close to Penarth town centre and the Esplanade. Ground floor living includes a kitchen and cosy lounge with period details; two bedrooms and a bathroom sit above, with an additional informal loft room accessed from the second bedroom. Off-street parking and front and rear gardens—with a useful workshop/utility and WC—add practical space not always found on properties of this age.
The cottage’s charm is genuine: stone façade, sash windows and an original fireplace give immediate period appeal. Its corner position and mature planting create a private, quiet setting while still being a short walk to shops, cafés and transport links. The workshop is a handy asset for storage, hobby space or utility use.
Buyers should be clear-eyed about the implications of the Grade II listing. Any alterations will need listed-building consent and may limit modernisation plans and add cost. The loft room is informal (accessed from bedroom two) and may not meet formal bedroom standards. Council tax is noted as expensive and there is no EPC available, which may affect running-cost expectations and future works.
This property is offered chain-free, making it suitable for buyers who value location and period character and who are comfortable with a listed building’s constraints. It presents a chance to own a distinctive seaside cottage with off-street parking and private gardens, while requiring sensitive upkeep and planning for any changes.
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