Central Lydbrook, Lydbrook
South West
£220,000
Listed on 31/10/2026
Listed on 31/10/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
2Type
CottageArea
926 sqftFeatures
- Garden
Description
This two-bedroom detached cottage in Lydbrook has a traditional layout with two reception rooms, a fitted kitchen and two first-floor bedrooms. Character details include exposed beams, timber features and a brick fireplace in the lounge. The main bedroom has fitted wardrobes and an en-suite shower room, with a separate bathroom serving the rest of the house.
Outside, the gardens rise behind the property towards a wooded hillside and include lawn, mature planting, paths and stone retaining walls. A brick-built outbuilding provides utility space. The listing notes that the property would benefit from modernisation, offering scope to update the existing accommodation while retaining its period character.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
69out of 100
Grade CPotential opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
At £220,000, this characterful two-bedroom cottage is priced attractively against the local market: its £238/sqf is about 20% below the local average. That gives buyers a strong starting point to acquire a home with scope to add their own finish, while retaining features such as exposed beams and the brick fireplace.
The work looks light rather than a major overhaul: the interior is usable but dated, and the established sloping garden could benefit from tidying and landscaping. Its wooded backdrop and traditional character give this a distinctive canvas for a considered cosmetic refresh.
Key opportunities
- Refresh the dated interior finishes to give the usable accommodation a more contemporary feel.
- Make the exposed beams and brick fireplace focal points in the two reception spaces.
- Tidy and reshape the established sloping garden while making the most of its mature planting and wooded backdrop.
Key risks
None recorded.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Lydney Rail Station
9.1 miles
Train · Lydney
Cam & Dursley Rail Station
12.9 miles
Train · Cam
Chepstow Rail Station
14.4 miles
Train · Chepstow
Stonehouse Rail Station
14.6 miles
Train · Stonehouse
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