Detached two-bedroom cottage in popular village location
Set in the popular village of Higham-on-the-Hill, this two-bedroom detached cottage offers generous living space across three reception rooms and a fitted kitchen — ideal for someone seeking a character home with flexible living. The property includes an external utility room, paved low-maintenance rear garden, and garage parking, all on a small plot within a conservation area.
Practical details: the house is freehold, Council Tax Band C, EPC rating D and uses electric storage heating. Cavity walls are present but assumed uninsulated, so there is scope to improve energy performance and running costs. The accommodation will suit downsizers, retirees or buyers looking for a village base with good local amenities and nearby good schools.
Important sale and condition notes: this lot is offered by unconditional timed auction — contracts are binding at the point of sale. Bidders must allow for the auction deposit (5%, minimum £5,000) and a buyer’s fee (4.8% of the purchase price, minimum £6,000 inc VAT). Prospective buyers should review the Legal Pack and make independent enquiries about conservation area restrictions before bidding.
Overall this cottage presents genuine village charm and usable living space with straightforward maintenance and improvement potential. If you want a well-sized two-bedroom home in a quiet hamlet and are comfortable with the auction process and modest energy upgrades, this is worth viewing.