Summary - 81 WATLING STREET WEST TOWCESTER NN12 6AG
4 bed 3 bath Terraced
Central market-town home with beams, woodburner and small enclosed garden.
- Grade II listed 18th‑century stone cottage with original features throughout
- Four bedrooms across three floors; principal bedroom with ensuite
- Two reception rooms, inglenook fireplace and woodburner
- Enclosed rear garden; plot and outdoor space are small
- Compact room sizes and low ceilings typical of period property
- EPC exempt due to listed status (no standard rating available)
- Listed status restricts alterations and can add repair costs
- Stone walls likely uninsulated; thermal performance may be lower
A Grade II listed stone-fronted cottage set in the heart of Towcester’s market town, presented with original features including exposed beams, an inglenook fireplace and a woodburner. Accommodation is arranged over three floors and offers two reception rooms, a fitted kitchen, four bedrooms, an ensuite and a cloakroom — well suited to buyers seeking period character in a convenient central location.
Room proportions are typically modest for an 18th‑century town cottage: circulation is compact and ceiling heights are generally low. The property footprint and enclosed rear garden are small, so outdoor space is limited. The house is presented to a high standard but its historic construction (stone walls with assumed no cavity insulation) means thermal performance will differ from modern homes; the EPC is exempt due to listed status.
Buyers should note the listing designation brings legal restrictions and potential extra costs for repairs or alterations; any significant structural or aesthetic changes will require listed-building consent. The property is freehold, has mains gas central heating, excellent mobile signal and fast broadband — practical benefits for modern living in a historic shell.
This will suit purchasers who prioritise character and town-centre convenience over a large plot or contemporary open-plan space. It also offers viable long-term potential for sympathetic improvement if permitted under listed-building regulations, while providing immediate move-in comfort in a very affluent area with good local schools and amenities.
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