Charming cottage with timeless period features in St. Olaves
East of England
£230,000
Listed on 15/07/2026
Listed on 15/07/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
2Type
TerracedFeatures
- Garden
- Parking
Description
This mid-terrace cottage is located in the desirable village of St Olaves and presents a noteworthy opportunity for renovation and investment. The property features a spacious lounge with an open fireplace, a dining room with a cast iron wood burner, and a functional kitchen equipped with ample storage and space for essential appliances. Upstairs, you'll find two well-proportioned bedrooms, each with characterful fireplaces, alongside a bathroom complete with necessary fittings. Outside, the large mature garden offers potential for enhancements or even an extension, subject to planning permissions. Additionally, there's parking space available for one vehicle at the front. This home is equipped with electric heating and double glazing but would benefit from modern updates to meet current standards.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
54out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity
Confidence: LOW
At £230,000, this two-bedroom village cottage offers a light-refresh project rather than a major renovation: the living spaces appear usable, while the photographed kitchen and interior finishes could be updated to suit a new owner. Its large established garden, patio areas, parking and character features give it plenty of appeal, with scope to improve the outdoor space too.
The score is D because value is still difficult to assess: floor area is missing, so the price cannot yet be compared with local £/sqf. The listing also mentions extension potential subject to planning permission, but feasibility is not established.
Key opportunities
- Refresh the dated kitchen finishes and selectively redecorate the usable living and bedroom spaces.
- Make the most of the established garden, with its patio, ponds and mature planting, by tidying uneven or dry areas.
- The listing mentions potential to extend subject to planning permission; investigate feasibility before relying on it.
Key risks
None recorded.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Haddiscoe Rail Station
0.6 miles
Train · Haddiscoe
Somerleyton Rail Station
2.2 miles
Train · Somerleyton
Reedham (Norfolk) Rail Station
3.4 miles
Train · Reedham
Berney Arms Rail Station
3.6 miles
Train · Berney Arms
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