Summary - Willow Cottage, Main Street, Skeffington, LEICESTER LE7 9YB
2 bed 1 bath Character Property
Charming two-bedroom village cottage — character, parking and flexible payment option.
Two double bedrooms in a compact 556 sq ft layout
Freehold, chain-free sale with 50% deferred payment option
Off-street parking for up to three vehicles; front garden
No rear garden; limited outdoor space for gardening
Stone walls likely uninsulated; energy upgrades may be required
Double glazing installed before 2002; may need replacing
Electric boiler and radiators — heating costs could be higher
Slow broadband despite excellent mobile signal
Willow Cottage is a compact two-bedroom character home set on Main Street in the attractive village of Skeffington. Exposed beams, timber floors and an arched doorway give the cottage immediate period charm, while a bright entrance hall and snug living room make the layout highly liveable for one or two people.
Practical positives include off-street parking for up to three vehicles, a pleasant front garden/gravelling area and a chain-free sale. The property is freehold and offered with a 50% deferred payment option over 12 months, which could help first-time buyers secure the home with reduced immediate outlay.
Buyers should be aware this is a small property (approximately 556 sq ft) with no rear garden and limited internal space. The building is stone/sandstone with assumed no wall insulation and double glazing fitted before 2002 — upgrading insulation and services may be needed to improve energy efficiency. Heating runs on electric boiler and radiators, which can be more costly than gas in regular use.
Other practical notes: broadband speeds in the area are slow, although mobile signal is excellent; council tax is very low; and the cottage sits in an affluent rural area with low flood risk. This is a cosy, character-rich home best suited to first-time buyers or those downsizing who value village life and are prepared to invest modestly in modernising energy performance.
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