Summary - School Cottage, School Lane, Harpley PE31 6DY
2 bed 1 bath Bungalow
Charming single-storey cottage with beams, parking and holiday-let potential.
Characterful single-storey cottage with vaulted ceilings and exposed timbers
Two double bedrooms; potential to split one into a third bedroom/study
Spacious sitting/dining room with wood-burning stove
Freehold with off-street parking and small low-maintenance outside area
Solid brick/flint walls likely uninsulated — lower energy efficiency
Oil-fired boiler and radiators; higher running/maintenance costs than gas
Dated fixtures and some modernization required to update interiors
Village location; good mobile/broadband, limited local amenities
Set in the sought-after village of Harpley, School Cottage is a single-storey period bungalow that blends historic character with practical single-level living. Exposed beams, vaulted ceilings and a stone-surrounded wood-burning stove create a warm, atmospheric main living space. Two double bedrooms provide flexible accommodation; one bedroom could be split to form a third bedroom or home office, subject to planning and layout work.
The property sits on freehold tenure with off-street parking and a small outside area that suits low-maintenance use — appealing as a lock-up-and-go home or a holiday cottage to occupy personally or let. Heating is by an oil-fired boiler with radiators; broadband and mobile signal in the village are reported as good, and local primary schools have favourable Ofsted ratings.
Buyers should note this is a solid-wall, older construction (period brick and flint) with limited built-in insulation, so energy efficiency is likely lower than modern homes. The interior has character but also some dated elements and will benefit from modernization to improve comfort and running costs. Oil heating and solid walls can mean higher maintenance and fuel costs compared with mains gas and insulated cavity walls.
This bungalow will suit purchasers seeking rural character and single-level living: downsizers, holiday-home buyers or investors aiming for short-let appeal. It offers immediate charm and a clear scope for targeted improvements to enhance energy performance and modern comfort while retaining period features.
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