Summary - 2 Railway Cottages, St. Johns Lye GU21 7SG
3 bed 3 bath Semi-Detached
Flexible three-bedroom cottage with business-use permission and generous garden near Woking station..
Three-bedroom semi-detached cottage, approx. 1,616 sq ft
Planning permission in place for mechanics (business use)
Main bedroom with en-suite; two reception rooms and large kitchen
Detached outbuilding currently a bar — home office potential
Wraparound garden and multiple off-street parking spaces
Heating: LPG boiler (no mains gas); likely higher running costs
Cavity walls assumed uninsulated — energy upgrade recommended
Broadband speeds slow in the area despite excellent mobile signal
Set back in a quiet, semi-rural corner of St Johns Lye, this attractive three-bedroom semi-detached cottage combines period character with unusually flexible use. The ground floor offers two reception rooms and a generous, modern-style kitchen, while upstairs the main bedroom benefits from an en-suite alongside two further well-proportioned bedrooms and a family bathroom. A detached outbuilding presently fitted as a bar provides immediate home-office or creative-studio potential.
A notable practical advantage is the property’s business permission for use as a mechanics, which could suit an owner-operator or provide income potential. Outside, a wraparound garden and off-street parking for several cars make the plot family-friendly and convenient for commuters; Woking town centre and station are around a mile away. Local schools include several rated Good and two Outstanding secondaries within reach.
Be upfront about a few material points: heating is by LPG boiler (not mains gas), broadband speeds are slow in this location, and the cavity walls are assumed to have no insulation which will affect running costs until upgraded. The house has large proportions (approximately 1,616 sq ft) and will reward modest investment in energy improvements and cosmetic updating to maximise long-term value.
This home will suit a family seeking extra space near village amenities and commuter links, or an investor/owner-operator wanting a property with established business use and scope to improve rental or living income. The combination of seclusion, parking and flexible outbuilding space is the standout practical selling point.
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