Summary - Main Street, Houghton on the Hill LE7 9GE
4 bed 2 bath Detached
Spacious historic home with secluded garden and detached double garage for families.
- Grade II listed mid-17th century cottage with strong period features
- Four double bedrooms, three original staircases, 2,046 sq ft accommodation
- Detached double garage, gated driveway and large private rear garden
- Garden room with underfloor heating and multiple reception rooms
- Mixed thatch and tiled roof; thatch requires specialist maintenance/insurance
- Listed status will restrict alterations and require consent for works
- High council tax band; ongoing maintenance of period fabric expected
- Fast broadband, excellent mobile signal, low local crime rate
Red Roofs is a rare, mid-17th century Grade II listed detached cottage set on a large private plot in Houghton-on-the-Hill. Converted from three historic cottages, it keeps strong period character — exposed blackened beams, whitewashed walls, inglenook with Jøtul wood burner and traditional iron fittings — while offering a flowing family layout across generous rooms and 2,046 sq ft of accommodation.
The ground floor forms a practical circuit: sitting room, dining room, lounge with wood burner, kitchen, garden room with underfloor heating, study and a ground-floor shower room and cloakroom. Upstairs are four double bedrooms (three reached by original separate staircases), a family bathroom and plentiful fitted / eaves storage. Outside, a gated driveway, detached double garage and a secluded cottage-style rear garden with mature trees and a well complete the picture.
This property will suit buyers who value historic charm, space and privacy in a very affluent, low-crime village setting with excellent mobile and fast broadband. Note the house’s Grade II listed status and mixed thatch/tile roof: any alterations, repairs or roof work will need listed-building consent and specialist maintenance. Council tax is high and the property requires ongoing sympathetic upkeep typical of thatch and period fabric.
For families, the location offers nearby good primary options and top independent schools within reach. For buyers seeking renovation potential, the home presents opportunities to update services or reconfigure while retaining character — but expect listed-building constraints and specialist costs.
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