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Station Road, Shipston-on-stour, CV36 4BW

West Midlands

£375,000

Listed on 22/07/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
2
Type
Detached
Area
1878 sqft

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

Darnley Cottage presents a unique opportunity in Shipston on Stour, a market town rich in resources and community amenities. This spacious two-bedroom cottage, situated on approximately 0.25 acres, is positioned just north of the town center, allowing easy access to local shops, schools, and transport links to major cities including Oxford and London. The property formerly served as the gas works for the area and includes numerous outbuildings such as garages, workshops, and store rooms, enhancing its investment potential. In need of complete refurbishment and modernisation, Darnley Cottage holds the promise for various development opportunities – whether through renovation of the existing structures or new residential builds, subject to obtaining necessary planning permissions. The ground floor comprises two reception rooms alongside a galley kitchen and bathroom, while upstairs features two double bedrooms. With extensive grounds that include formal garden areas and additional outbuildings, this property offers significant scope for enhancement or redevelopment.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

72out of 100
Grade BGood opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £375,000, Darnley Cottage is priced well below the local average per square foot, making the asking price a clear opportunity to acquire a substantial property in Shipston-on-Stour. Its roughly quarter-acre plot, multiple outbuildings and hardstanding give the project unusual scope, while the house itself offers a heavy renovation canvas rather than a cosmetic refresh.

The photos show worn finishes and staining in several rooms, with weathered exterior paintwork and a neglected forecourt. The outbuildings also appear aged, and their condition is not fully assessable. The listing mentions possible extension or new-build potential subject to planning consent, but feasibility is not established.

Key opportunities

  • A substantial enclosed plot of about 0.25 acres, with hardstanding and multiple outbuildings, offers room to rethink how the property and its grounds work together.
  • The house provides scope for a full interior transformation, including updating the dated kitchen and worn finishes.
  • The asking price is substantially below the local average per square foot, creating an attractive entry point for a buyer taking on the project.

Key risks

  • Worn finishes and staining in several rooms, plus neglected grounds and aged outbuildings, make this a substantial full-interior and site programme; plan for a major rebuild of the living spaces rather than a cosmetic refresh.

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Map

Location

Station Road, Shipston-on-stour, CV36 4BW
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Moreton-in-Marsh Rail Station

    6.1 miles

    Train · Moreton-in-Marsh

  • Honeybourne Rail Station

    9.2 miles

    Train · Honeybourne

  • Stratford-upon-Avon Rail Station

    9.6 miles

    Train · Stratford-upon-Avon

  • Stratford-upon-Avon Parkway Rail Station

    10.6 miles

    Train · Stratford-upon-Avon

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

Monthly Repayments
£1,532
Based on a loan of £281,250 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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