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Gorsley

West Midlands

£269,950

Listed on 13/08/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
2
Type
Cottage

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This two-bedroom detached cottage in Gorsley is offered as a renovation project, with planning permission stated for a two-storey side and rear extension. The ground floor currently comprises a lounge with a log burner and exposed beam, a second bedroom, a kitchen with fitted units and space for appliances, and a bathroom. Upstairs are the main bedroom and a separate shower room, with exposed timbers on the landing and in the bedroom. Outside, a shared driveway leads to an off-road parking and turning area. The property has a front garden and a rear garden of approximately 250 feet, mainly laid to lawn and backing onto woodland. A stone and brick outbuilding sits beside the house, and there is a detached double garage with an adjoining store. The garage has power run to it but is not connected, and has no up-and-over door. The listing states that planning permission has been granted for demolition of the rear section and construction of two-storey side and rear extensions; purchasers should verify the permission and its status. The property is freehold and has mains water and electricity, with treatment plant drainage.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

46out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity

Confidence: LOW

This detached cottage has a strong project canvas: exposed beams, a long rear garden backing onto woodland, a detached garage and an additional outbuilding. The photographed interiors offer scope for a substantial update, while the listing also states that planning permission has been granted for a two-storey side and rear extension; verify its status and details before relying on it.

The score is 46/100 (E, Low Opportunity), with value still difficult to judge because the floor area is missing, so comparison with local £/sqf cannot yet be made. The bathroom’s visibly worn finishes, dated interiors and untidy rear areas add to the work involved, and the roof condition cannot be confirmed from the available exterior views.

Key opportunities

  • Rework the cottage’s interior around its exposed beams and fireplace, creating a more cohesive home while retaining its character.
  • The long garden backing onto woodland, detached garage and additional outbuilding provide useful outdoor and ancillary space to improve.
  • The listing states permission for a two-storey side and rear extension, offering a possible route to reshape and expand the accommodation; check the permission and its current status.

Key risks

  • A substantial multi-room programme, including worn bathroom finishes, dated internal surfaces and garden clearance, will take more time and coordination than a cosmetic refresh.
  • The bathroom has visibly marked and damaged-looking finishes; the roof condition cannot be confirmed from the exterior photographs.

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Map

Location

Gorsley
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Ledbury Rail Station

    7.7 miles

    Train · Ledbury

  • Colwall Rail Station

    11.0 miles

    Train · Colwall

  • Gloucester Rail Station

    11.2 miles

    Train · Gloucester

  • Hereford Rail Station

    13.2 miles

    Train · Hereford

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

Monthly Repayments
£1,103
Based on a loan of £202,462 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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Pricing

Price history

-10.0% since listed
£269,950£30,000(-10.0%)
04/11/2026
Current price
£299,950Initial listing
14/08/2026

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