Grade II listed stone cottage with abundant period character
A Grade II stone cottage carefully brought up to date, 32 Summer Street combines period charm with recent, practical upgrades. Exposed beams, flagstone floors and Cotswold stone walls give genuine character, while a refitted kitchen, new double glazing and a new heating system (with underfloor heating to the kitchen) make the house comfortable for modern living.
Arranged over three floors, the layout suits a small household or first-time buyer seeking a character home: sitting room with open fireplace, a ground-floor kitchen with garden access, a first-floor bedroom and shower room, and a top-floor second bedroom with a large skylight and valley views. The rear courtyard, steps and small garden deliver pleasant outdoor space and elevated views over the Slad Valley.
Important practical points are clear: the property is small (approximately 594 sq ft) and Grade II listed, which will restrict some alterations and may complicate future works. There is no onward chain and the house is freehold, with a garage and relatively low council tax. Note the local area records higher crime levels, so buyers should consider security measures.
This cottage is best for buyers who value historic character and an edge-of-town location, and who accept the constraints of listed status and a compact floorplan. It offers ready-to-live-in presentation with scope to personalise within the limits of its listed designation.