Summary - 8 HIGH STREET SOUTH OLNEY MK46 4AA
3 bed 1 bath End of Terrace
Grade II listed three-bed cottage with private walled garden close to Olney centre.
Grade II listed cottage with strong period features and exposed beams
Very private walled west-facing garden with stores and potential home office barns
Compact footprint ~795 sq ft — three bedrooms, single family bathroom
Built before 1900; sandstone walls assumed uninsulated (may need upgrades)
Wood-burning stove in sitting room; many windows have bespoke secondary glazing
Freehold tenure; fast broadband and affordable council tax
Central town location — short walk to shops, cafes, schools and transport
Listed status will restrict alterations and can complicate refurbishments
This double-fronted Grade II listed cottage sits a short walk from Olney’s centre, combining period character with practical town living. Exposed beams, stonework, wood panelling and an open fireplace with a wood-burning stove give the house strong historic appeal and comfortable living rooms arranged over multiple floors.
The compact footprint (approximately 795 sq ft) is arranged as three bedrooms and a single family bathroom — well suited to downsizers who want bedrooms for guests or a home office, and who value character over large open-plan space. The west-facing, very private walled garden and useful outbuildings provide outdoor privacy and convenient storage; the barns could be adapted to a home office subject to consents.
Important practical points are clear: the property is Grade II listed, which will limit alterations and may complicate refurbishment; walls are sandstone with no assumed insulation; and there is only one bathroom. Many windows have bespoke secondary glazing, and fast broadband plus an affordable council tax make this an attractive central-town choice for comfortable, low-maintenance living in a very affluent area.
An early inspection is recommended for buyers who prioritise period charm, proximity to amenities and a manageable, character-rich home — provided they accept the constraints that come with listed status and older construction.
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