Cozy three-bedroom Victorian cottage with private garden and valley views, ideal for downsizers or renovators..
- Victorian stone cottage with original period features
- Private lawned garden with valley views across open fields
- Two double bedrooms plus a smaller third bedroom
- Usable coal fire in front room; range cooker previously fitted
- Electric room heaters and immersion for hot water (higher running costs)
- Stone walls likely uninsulated; energy improvements recommended
- Slow broadband despite excellent mobile signal
- On-street parking; gated shared rear alley access
Set on Glaisdale High Terrace, this stone Victorian cottage offers vintage character, valley views and a private lawned garden backing onto open fields. The layout feels deceptively spacious for its 646 sq ft, with two double bedrooms, a single bedroom, a front room with a usable coal fire, a good-sized kitchen, and a large pantry/utility. Double glazing was installed after 2002 and the property is freehold.
Practical drawbacks are clear and stated: heating is by electric room heaters with an immersion heater for hot water, the stone walls are assumed uninsulated, and broadband speeds are slow — all factors that may raise running costs and limit remote-working convenience. The house dates from before 1900 and will suit someone prepared for cosmetic updating and modest maintenance rather than a fully refurbished turnkey home.
This cottage will appeal to buyers seeking rural character in the North York Moors National Park — downsizers who want a manageable home with outside space, or buyers who value village life and excellent nearby primary schools. On-street parking and gated shared alley access to the rear garden add practicality. Overall, it’s a cosy, characterful property with clear potential for improvement and energy upgrades.