Compact two-bedroom listed cottage minutes from Brixham harbour — chain-free but needs careful renovation..
- Grade II listed — alterations and repairs restricted and potentially costly
- Compact footprint: approximately 454 sq ft, rooms are small
- Chain-free sale, ready for a quick move
- Short walk to Brixham harbour, town centre and beaches
- Stone walls likely uninsulated; thermal upgrades limited by listing
- Roof moss and signs of potential damp; further inspection advised
- Above-average local crime and very deprived wider area
- Fast broadband, excellent mobile signal; cheap council tax
A compact Grade II listed fisherman’s cottage a few minutes’ walk from Brixham harbour, town centre and beach. The two-bedroom, two-storey layout uses space efficiently across approximately 454 sq ft, making it a practical starter home or small rental. Chain-free sale simplifies purchase timing.
The property retains period character — exposed beams, sash-style windows and stone walls — but that character brings constraints. Listed status will restrict alterations and can complicate repairs. The stone walls appear to have no modern insulation and the roof shows moss, with possible damp risk that may need investigation and remedial work.
Practical pros include mains gas central heating, double glazing, fast broadband and excellent mobile signal. The cottage sits in a tightly packed terrace close to local amenities, cafes, ferry links and schools. Council tax is low, and the location suits buyers wanting seaside access and town living.
Buyers should note the wider area scores as very deprived with above-average crime statistics; this affects long-term outlook and resale values. The house is small with limited external space (a small courtyard); it is best suited to a first-time buyer seeking a character home close to the harbour, or an investor willing to accept listed constraints and do targeted improvements rather than wholesale redevelopment.