Characterful one-bed Grade II cottage in Earls Barton — perfect for a first-time buyer or investor.
Freehold Grade II listed stone cottage with period character features
Requires updating throughout; dated kitchen and bathroom fittings
Compact layout across three floors; small rooms and restricted headroom
Built-in kitchen appliances and gas radiator central heating present
Minimal rear outdoor space; small courtyard rather than large garden
Council Tax band A — low annual local tax cost
Fast broadband, low local crime, village amenities close by
Listed status: renovations require consent and may cause difficulties
Set in the heart of Earls Barton, this Grade II listed stone cottage offers compact, characterful living across three floors. Exposed beams, wooden floors and a traditional fireplace give genuine period charm, while built-in kitchen appliances and gas central heating provide day-to-day practicality. The property is freehold and suits a buyer wanting a village location with fast broadband and low local crime.
The layout is compact: lounge on the ground floor, kitchen and bathroom on the first floor and a restricted-headroom bedroom in the attic. Room sizes are small to average and the rear outdoor space is minimal — a small courtyard rather than a substantial garden. Council Tax band A keeps ongoing costs low.
The cottage requires updating and modernisation throughout; fittings and finishes are dated and the low ceilings in parts and narrow staircases reflect its historic construction. As a Grade II listed building, any structural alterations or external changes will be subject to listed‑building consent and may complicate renovation plans.
This property will appeal to a first-time buyer prepared to carry out modest refurbishment, or an investor seeking a character let in a very affluent, well-served village. Buyers should budget for updating, be comfortable with limited internal space and understand the constraints that listed status can bring.