Summary - 5 ROSE COTTAGES NORTHALLERTON DL7 8TL
2 bed 1 bath House
Town-centre two-bed with refurbishment potential — ideal for first-time buyers or investors.
End-terrace Victorian cottage, two bedrooms, 808 sq ft
Walkable to town centre and mainline train station
Gas boiler and radiators; double glazing installed post-2002
Small rear yard, concreted, with storage shed
EPC rating E; solid brick walls assumed uninsulated
Requires cosmetic modernisation throughout
Freehold tenure; council tax Band A (very cheap)
Sale by auction — purchase timescale and conditions apply
An end-terrace Victorian cottage in central Northallerton, 5 Rose Cottages offers two bedrooms across a compact, economical 808 sq ft layout. The house is walkable to shops and the mainline station, making it practical for first-time buyers or landlords seeking a town-centre let. Gas central heating, a modern-fitted kitchen and double glazing (post-2002) reduce immediate running costs and improve comfort.
The property presents clear potential for uplift through cosmetic modernisation and reconfiguration. Rooms are modest in scale and the interior shows dated finishes — wallpaper, basic light fittings and simple flooring — so buyers should budget for updating if they want a contemporary finish. Solid brick walls were built without cavity insulation (assumed), and the EPC rating is E, so insulation and energy upgrades could both improve comfort and value.
Practical points: the sale will be by auction, the tenure is freehold and council tax band A keeps ongoing costs low. The rear yard is small and concreted with a storage shed; external amenity space is limited. Broadband and mobile signal are strong, and nearby schools and local amenities are conveniently close.
This cottage suits a cash-conservative first-time buyer who values location and the chance to personalise a home, or an investor seeking a straightforward buy-to-let with short-term rental potential. Be prepared for a short renovation programme rather than a turnkey move-in — the property’s value mainly lies in location, scale and refurbishment upside.
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