Summary - 5 RILEY STREET ACCRINGTON BB5 0PT
2 bed 1 bath Cottage
Characterful two-bed mid-terrace with garden and parking — ideal first home or investment..
Two double bedrooms in a compact two-storey layout
Exposed beams and wood-burning stove; strong period character
Fitted kitchen; three-piece bathroom — ready to occupy
Tiered rear garden with decking, patio and summerhouse
Off-street parking to front — rare for cottages
Freehold, mains gas heating, EPC rating C, Council Tax Band A
Small footprint; limited extension potential without major works
Area has above-average crime and high local deprivation
This attractive mid-terrace cottage on Riley Street offers period character and move-in ready presentation. Exposed beams, a wood-burning stove and leaded windows give the living room warm character, while the fitted kitchen and neat bathroom allow for immediate occupation with minimal work. The property is freehold and economical to run with mains gas central heating and a Council Tax Band A.
The layout is compact and suited to a first-time buyer, couple, or buy-to-let investor: two bedrooms upstairs, a front reception room and a practical rear kitchen. Outside, an enclosed tiered garden with patio, decking and a summerhouse provides private outdoor space, and there is off-street parking to the front—unusual for cottages of this type.
There are a few practical limitations to note. The house footprint is modest and extension potential is limited without structural change. The sandstone external walls are assumed uninsulated and glazing predates 2002, so improving thermal efficiency could be beneficial. The local area records higher-than-average crime and significant deprivation—important considerations for families and some investors.
Overall this cottage delivers period charm, low running costs and immediate usability. It will suit buyers looking for a characterful, low-maintenance starter home or an investor seeking a straightforward two-bedroom rental in Accrington, with potential to add value through targeted insulation and cosmetic updating.
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