Summary - 1 Hilltop Cottages, Northwich Road, Dutton WA4 4LD
2 bed 1 bath Semi-Detached
Two-bedroom rural cottage on a large plot with substantial outbuildings — refurbishment opportunity..
Dual-aspect sitting room with feature open brick fireplace
Requires full cosmetic modernisation and insulation upgrades
Vaulted brick outbuilding with garage, workshop and stores
Large private parking area for multiple vehicles
Very large front and side lawned gardens, strong countryside views
Private shared drainage; compliance not confirmed
Oil-fired central heating; EPC rating F (higher running costs)
Slow broadband despite excellent mobile signal
Set on a very large plot in a quiet hamlet, this two-bedroom semi-detached cottage offers strong scope for a sympathetic countryside refurbishment. The house retains period character — a dual-aspect sitting room with an open brick fireplace, separate dining room and a triple-aspect rear porch — and benefits from extensive outbuildings including a vaulted garage, workshop and timber barn. Ample hardstanding provides private parking for multiple vehicles and front/side lawns maximise the rural views.
The property needs renovation throughout: modernisation of interiors, potential insulation works to solid brick walls and energy upgrades (current EPC F, oil central heating). Practical issues to note include a private shared drainage system (compliance not confirmed) and slow broadband speeds. These are material factors for day-to-day living and will influence running costs and planning for improvements.
For buyers seeking a project with immediate outdoor utility, the site delivers. The outbuildings suit workshop, hobbyist or storage uses and the large garden offers space for landscaping, extensions or home working facilities subject to consents. Transport links are good for a rural location, and nearby villages/towns provide schools, shops and commuter connections.
This home will appeal to purchasers prepared to invest in refurbishment to unlock its potential: families or couples wanting a spacious garden and parking, owners needing workshop space, or investors targeting value uplift. Be aware of additional purchase costs: a 1.5% legal and surveyor contribution payable on sale and shared drainage maintenance liabilities.
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