Summary - Beech Cottage, Southend GL12 7PD
5 bed 3 bath Detached
Substantial plot, period charm and paddock for country living.
Five bedrooms across generous, flexible layout
Set just below the Nibley Monument, Beech Cottage is a substantial, characterful country home offering flexible family accommodation across almost 2,830 sq ft. The house dates from the 1600s and keeps original features — exposed beams, stone walls and fireplaces — while benefitting from double glazing installed after 2002. Large reception rooms, a practical utility and multiple bedroom options make daily family living straightforward.
The property sits on a very large plot of approximately 1.79 acres including an adjoining paddock (about 0.79 acres). Grounds include a stone-paved patio with wide countryside views, mature trees and formal garden areas. A double garage with workshop and separate stables adds scope for hobby farming, garaging or storage, and there is potential for ancillary accommodation subject to planning (STPP).
Practical points to note: the house is heated by an oil-fired boiler and radiators (not a community system), and the age and cob construction mean older fabric will require ongoing maintenance and sympathetic care. Council tax is described as quite expensive. The setting is quiet and private — a hamlet/isolated dwelling — with fast broadband but only average mobile signal.
For families seeking space, rural privacy and period character within reach of quality local schools, Beech Cottage offers an exceptional plot and versatile living. Buyers should budget for maintenance typical of a historic cob property and consider planning if pursuing annex conversion or significant alterations.
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