Summary - CROSS COTTAGE 1 PEPPER STREET APPLETON THORN WARRINGTON WA4 4SF
2 bed 1 bath Semi-Detached
Character-packed village home with large garden and versatile outbuilding.
Grade II listed thatched cottage with strong period character
This attractive Grade II listed thatched cottage dates from c.1730 and sits in sought-after Appleton Thorn, with open countryside views from the master bedroom. Its characterful interior retains exposed beams, a vaulted ceiling and a feature fireplace, offering genuine period charm for buyers who value atmosphere over contemporary minimalism. The layout is versatile: a ground-floor reception can serve as a second bedroom and the first-floor master is spacious with built-in wardrobes.
Externally the property occupies a generous plot running along Pepper Street, with a large garden, courtyard and multiple storage sheds. An insulated garden room with power and lighting provides immediate home-office, gym or hobby space. There is realistic potential to create off-road parking in two areas of the frontage, one of which previously had electric gates, subject to planning and listed-building restrictions.
Important practical points: the Grade II listing will restrict alterations and may complicate works such as re-thatching, window replacement or insulation. The cottage has solid brick walls with little or no cavity insulation and a thatch roof — both features that will demand careful inspection and could mean higher maintenance and energy costs. Broadband speeds are reported slow; mobile signal is excellent. Council tax is above average for the area.
This property will suit buyers seeking a distinctive period home in a very affluent, rural village — families, couples and downsizers who prioritise character and setting. Budget for specialist surveys and sympathetic repairs, and expect planning/listed-consent requirements for any significant changes.
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