Summary - West Street, Lilley, Luton, LU2 LU2 8LN
3 bed 1 bath Detached
Grade II residence with large garden and double garage, ideal for village living.
Grade II listed thatched detached cottage with substantial period character
Laburnum Cottage is a charming Grade II thatched home set in Lilley village, offering generous period character across approximately 1,556 sq ft. Exposed beams, an Inglenook fireplace with log burner, bay window and multiple reception rooms give the house strong kerb appeal and versatile living space for family life or flexible working. The southerly rear garden, private drive and detached double garage (with inspection pit) add practical outdoor and parking benefits uncommon for village cottages.
This is a property of character rather than a modern blank canvas. Grade II listing protects the building’s historic features but will restrict external and some internal alterations; owners should expect additional consent requirements and potential specialist repair costs. The thatched roof and traditional construction also carry higher upkeep and insurance considerations compared with modern homes.
Practical considerations are straightforward: the house provides 2–3 bedrooms and a single large family bathroom, plus cellar, boiler house and utility space. Broadband speeds are reported slow, which could affect home working unless upgraded. Council tax is on the higher side. Conversely, the village location delivers low crime, excellent mobile signal, easy access to countryside walking and a short drive to Hitchin and its rail connections.
In short, this freehold cottage will appeal to buyers seeking authentic period character, rural privacy and generous outbuildings, and who are comfortable managing a listed thatched property’s maintenance and consent requirements. It offers a rare slice of village living close to mainline links, but buyers should budget for listed-property upkeep and practical modernisation where desired.
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