Characterful mid-terrace cottage with gardens — ideal for a first home, requires updating..
One double bedroom in compact, multi-storey layout
This compact mid-terrace cottage offers a cosy, characterful one-bedroom layout over multiple floors — a good match for first-time buyers or downsizers seeking an affordable, period property. The living room features an exposed stone fireplace and traditional proportions; a double bedroom and bathroom occupy the upper floor. Front and rear gardens provide outdoor space for pots or a small seating area.
The house is freehold and around 495 sq ft, with double glazing fitted after 2002 and mains gas central heating via boiler and radiators. Broadband speeds are reported as fast and mobile signal is average, so the home is workable for modern daily routines.
Buyers should note material issues: the building dates from 1900–1929 with granite or whinstone walls assumed to lack insulation, low ceilings in the living room, and the property requires some modernisation and potential insulation improvements to improve comfort and running costs. The area is classified as very deprived with above-average local crime rates, which may affect resale or rental potential.
Overall, this is a modest, characterful cottage that rewards modest investment and sensible updating. It suits someone seeking an affordable entry on to the property ladder or a small, manageable home with scope for improvement rather than a move-in-perfect finish.