Summary - Castle Garden Cottage, Church Passage LE15 6DR
3 bed 1 bath Cottage
Grade II Georgian cottage with large walled garden and central location, ideal for families seeking character..
- Grade II listed Georgian cottage in Oakham town centre
- Three bedrooms, downstairs W/C, separate dining room
- Large private walled garden with summer house and church views
- Off-street parking by permit; secure gated access
- Chain free and walking distance to shops, schools, rail links
- Previous annexe planning permission expired; new consent required
- Solid brick walls likely uninsulated; energy upgrades advised
- Higher local crime levels; budgeting for security recommended
A rare Grade II listed Georgian cottage tucked behind a red brick wall in the heart of Oakham, offering period character and peaceful garden views of All Saints Church. The house is chain free and arranged over multiple levels with a modern fitted kitchen, separate dining room and three bedrooms — two doubles plus a third bedroom with terrace access. The large private lawned garden, summer house and decking create a secluded outdoor space rarely found so close to the town centre.
Practical positives include off-street parking via permit, mains gas central heating, double glazing (installed before 2002) and a modest overall footprint of about 978 sq ft that will suit family living or downsizers who value location and charm. Local amenities, quality schools and good rail links to London are all within walking distance.
Important considerations: the property’s Grade II listing will restrict alterations and can complicate extensions or changes; previously granted planning permission for a 50 sqm annexe has now expired. The building’s solid brick walls likely lack modern cavity insulation, and the older double glazing may not meet current efficiency standards. The wider area records higher crime levels, which buyers should factor into insurance and security plans.
This cottage will suit buyers prioritising central, historic character and a private garden over turnkey modernisation. It offers clear potential for sensitive upgrading (subject to listed-building consent) and rewards those prepared to carry out targeted improvements to insulation, windows and internal finishes.
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