Summary - CROMLA HIGH STREET FRESHWATER PO40 9JT
3 bed 1 bath Semi-Detached
Spacious period home moments from shops, school and beaches.
Three bedrooms including a study-sized third room
Large sunny rear garden with patio and gated side access
Two reception rooms; ground-floor room currently used as a bedroom
Freehold, 923 sq ft, affordable council tax band
Built c.1900–1929 with period features and high ceilings
Cavity walls assumed uninsulated; energy upgrades likely needed
Single family bathroom; layout may not suit some buyers
Local area has higher crime and relative deprivation
Cromla is a traditional red-brick Victorian semi in the heart of Freshwater, offering three bedrooms and a noticeably large rear garden. The house sits moments from independent shops, cafés, a primary school and three nearby beaches, making it a practical choice for families who want village convenience with coastal access. The accommodation includes two reception rooms, a ground-floor room currently used as a bedroom, and a kitchen with direct garden access.
Built circa early 1900s, the property retains period character such as bay windows, high ceilings and a central chimney. It benefits from double glazing (installation date unknown), mains gas heating with a boiler and radiators, and strong mobile and broadband connectivity—useful for hybrid working or streaming. The home is offered freehold with an internal area around 923 sq ft and an affordable council tax band.
There are clear opportunities and a few practical drawbacks to note. The cavity walls are assumed to have no insulation, and the house will benefit from targeted updating and potential energy-efficiency improvements. There is one family bathroom and the ground-floor living room is currently used as a bedroom, which may affect layout preferences. The property sits in an area classed as having higher crime and local deprivation, which prospective buyers should consider alongside the house’s strengths.
Overall, Cromla suits buyers seeking a period home with generous outdoor space and excellent local amenities, and those prepared to invest in modernisation to improve comfort and energy performance. It presents good scope for a family home, a downsizer wanting ground-floor sleeping, or someone wanting a coastal base within walking distance of village facilities and beaches.
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