The Village, Burton, Neston
North West
£695,000
Listed on 08/09/2026
Listed on 08/09/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
3Type
CottageFeatures
- Garden
- Parking
Description
Greenwood Cottage is a Grade II listed, three-bedroom detached cottage in Burton, offered with existing barns and planning permission for their conversion into three two-bedroom homes. The consent also covers alterations and an extension to the cottage. The listing notes that work was started within the original time limits, but prospective purchasers should confirm the current status and validity of all permissions with Cheshire West and Chester Council. Listed Building Consent is also referenced, and supporting documents are available through the planning portal under the stated application references.
The cottage has a porch, living room, kitchen, dining room, three double bedrooms and a bathroom. Outside, the property is reached from a private lane and has gated access, off-road parking, a south-facing lawned garden enclosed by a sandstone wall, and a courtyard beside the kitchen. The existing barns and associated yard form part of the development opportunity. Viewing is by appointment. Buyers should make their own enquiries about the consents, listed-building requirements and the work needed to complete any proposed conversion.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
55out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity
Confidence: LOW
Greenwood Cottage offers a distinctive project: a Grade II listed cottage with a south-facing garden, mature trees, sandstone wall and a group of existing barns. The cottage is usable but has dated finishes, worn floors and a visible ceiling defect, while the barns and surrounding land are weathered and overgrown—scope to refresh the house and shape the wider setting. The listing also cites historic permission for three barn conversions, but its current validity and feasibility need checking.
The score is D, reflecting a mixed opportunity rather than a verdict on the headline price. Floor area is missing, so value against local £/sqf cannot yet be judged; the available information also does not establish the residual value. The cottage’s character and the wider project are the draw, with the scale of the work and the barn consent requiring careful investigation.
Key opportunities
- Refresh the usable cottage while retaining and working with its Grade II listed character; the worn parquet and timber floors, dated fittings and marked finishes offer clear scope to improve the interiors.
- Rework the weathered barns and overgrown land as a wider project; the listing cites historic permission for three barn conversions, subject to checking current validity and feasibility.
- Make more of the south-facing lawn, mature trees and sandstone-walled garden, with off-road parking adding practical appeal.
Key risks
- The cottage needs a substantial multi-room programme rather than a cosmetic refresh, including dated finishes and flooring; allow for a coordinated project and investigate the visible living-room ceiling damage.
- The barns’ roof coverings and timber are weathered, and their hidden condition is unknown; inspect them carefully before relying on the historic conversion consent.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Neston Rail Station
2.6 miles
Train · Neston
Hawarden Bridge Rail Station
2.9 miles
Train · Hawarden
Shotton High Level Rail Station
3.3 miles
Train · Shotton
Shotton Rail Station
3.3 miles
Train · Shotton
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