Guide price
£270,000
(£424/sq. ft)
2 bed terraced house for saleHigh Street, Arlesey SG15
2 beds
1 bath
2 receptions
636 sq. ft
EPC Rating: D
Freehold
About this property
Charming period terrace cottage
Beautifully presented throughout
Stylish contemporary décor with period character
Cosy sitting room with log-burning stove
Separate dining room with built-in storage
Modern country-style Shaker kitchen
Elegant bathroom with freestanding roll-top bath
Generous private rear garden with patio and lawn
Completed chain
1.3 miles to Arlesey station
Property Insight:
This beautifully presented period terrace cottage perfectly combines period charm with stylish contemporary interiors, creating a home that feels both characterful and effortlessly modern. Situated in the heart of the village, the property offers thoughtfully updated accommodation, attractive outdoor space and a wonderful blend of cosy cottage features and practical everyday living.
From the moment you arrive, the cottage has an immediate sense of charm. The soft grey painted brick façade, traditional sash windows, white front door and original chimney stacks create an attractive first impression that hints at the character found throughout the home. A covered side passageway provides useful access through to the rear garden, adding a practical touch that is often highly sought after in period properties.
Stepping inside, the sitting room is a wonderfully inviting space. Natural light streams through the sash window, highlighting the crisp white décor and soft neutral tones that give the room a bright and airy feel. At its heart is a charming log-burning stove set within the chimney breast, complete with a substantial wooden mantle that creates a striking focal point and adds warmth and character. This is the perfect room for cosy evenings in, whether relaxing with a book or entertaining friends and family.
Beyond the sitting room, the separate dining room offers an excellent additional reception space. Dark wood-effect flooring contrasts beautifully with the light décor, while built-in alcove cabinetry provides both character and useful storage. There is ample room for a dining table and seating, making it ideal for everything from everyday meals to relaxed dinner parties and entertaining.
The kitchen has been stylishly refitted in a modern country style that complements the Victorian character of the property beautifully. Cream Shaker-style cabinetry is paired with warm wooden worktops and classic white metro-tile splashbacks, while the dark tiled flooring adds a contemporary edge. A range-style cooker with gas hob sits beneath a wide rear window overlooking the garden, creating a bright and practical cooking space with plenty of worktop and storage space for keen cooks.
The bathroom continues the home's thoughtful styling and feels particularly luxurious for a cottage of this size. A freestanding roll-top clawfoot bath with overhead shower provides a beautiful focal point, complemented by a pedestal basin and striking monochrome geometric floor tiles that add a touch of boutique-hotel character.
Upstairs, the cottage offers comfortable and well-presented bedroom accommodation, with the same tasteful décor and attention to detail continuing throughout the first floor. The rooms feel bright, calm and welcoming, making them ideal spaces in which to unwind at the end of the day.
Outside, the rear garden is a real highlight. Immediately behind the house is a block-paved patio area enclosed by timber fencing and trellis screening, providing an ideal spot for outdoor dining, morning coffee or summer entertaining. Beyond the patio, the garden extends into a generous lawn with a stepping-stone pathway leading through mature planting, hedging and trees, creating a surprisingly long and private outdoor space that feels peaceful and established.
Beautifully decorated throughout and ready to move straight into, this delightful Victorian cottage offers the perfect combination of period character, modern comfort and attractive outdoor living, making it an ideal first home, downsize or investment opportunity.
Location:
Arlesey enjoys a strong sense of community and has been named 'Bedfordshire’s most popular commuter town'. Despite its tranquil setting, the village is exceptionally well-connected, with a mainline station providing direct trains to London St Pancras in under 40 minutes. The A1(M) is a short drive away, while the nearby towns of Letchworth and Hitchin offer a wider range of transport links, shopping, dining and leisure facilities. Local amenities include several shops and the historic White Horse pub.
These particulars are intended to give a fair and reliable description of the property but no responsibility for any inaccuracy or error can be accepted and do not constitute an offer or contract. We have not tested any services or appliances (including central heating if fitted) referred to in these particulars and the purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to the working order and condition. If a property is unoccupied at any time there may be reconnection charges for any switched off/disconnected or drained services or appliances. All measurements are approximate.
EPC Rating: D
Location
Arlesey enjoys a strong sense of community and has been named 'Bedfordshire’s most popular commuter town'. Despite its tranquil setting, the village is exceptionally well-connected, with a mainline station providing direct trains to London St Pancras in under 40 minutes. The A1(M) is a short drive away, while the nearby towns of Letchworth and Hitchin offer a wider range of transport links, shopping, dining and leisure facilities. Local amenities include several shops and the historic White Horse pub.
This beautifully presented period terrace cottage perfectly combines period charm with stylish contemporary interiors, creating a home that feels both characterful and effortlessly modern. Situated in the heart of the village, the property offers thoughtfully updated accommodation, attractive outdoor space and a wonderful blend of cosy cottage features and practical everyday living.
From the moment you arrive, the cottage has an immediate sense of charm. The soft grey painted brick façade, traditional sash windows, white front door and original chimney stacks create an attractive first impression that hints at the character found throughout the home. A covered side passageway provides useful access through to the rear garden, adding a practical touch that is often highly sought after in period properties.
Stepping inside, the sitting room is a wonderfully inviting space. Natural light streams through the sash window, highlighting the crisp white décor and soft neutral tones that give the room a bright and airy feel. At its heart is a charming log-burning stove set within the chimney breast, complete with a substantial wooden mantle that creates a striking focal point and adds warmth and character. This is the perfect room for cosy evenings in, whether relaxing with a book or entertaining friends and family.
Beyond the sitting room, the separate dining room offers an excellent additional reception space. Dark wood-effect flooring contrasts beautifully with the light décor, while built-in alcove cabinetry provides both character and useful storage. There is ample room for a dining table and seating, making it ideal for everything from everyday meals to relaxed dinner parties and entertaining.
The kitchen has been stylishly refitted in a modern country style that complements the Victorian character of the property beautifully. Cream Shaker-style cabinetry is paired with warm wooden worktops and classic white metro-tile splashbacks, while the dark tiled flooring adds a contemporary edge. A range-style cooker with gas hob sits beneath a wide rear window overlooking the garden, creating a bright and practical cooking space with plenty of worktop and storage space for keen cooks.
The bathroom continues the home's thoughtful styling and feels particularly luxurious for a cottage of this size. A freestanding roll-top clawfoot bath with overhead shower provides a beautiful focal point, complemented by a pedestal basin and striking monochrome geometric floor tiles that add a touch of boutique-hotel character.
Upstairs, the cottage offers comfortable and well-presented bedroom accommodation, with the same tasteful décor and attention to detail continuing throughout the first floor. The rooms feel bright, calm and welcoming, making them ideal spaces in which to unwind at the end of the day.
Outside, the rear garden is a real highlight. Immediately behind the house is a block-paved patio area enclosed by timber fencing and trellis screening, providing an ideal spot for outdoor dining, morning coffee or summer entertaining. Beyond the patio, the garden extends into a generous lawn with a stepping-stone pathway leading through mature planting, hedging and trees, creating a surprisingly long and private outdoor space that feels peaceful and established.
Beautifully decorated throughout and ready to move straight into, this delightful Victorian cottage offers the perfect combination of period character, modern comfort and attractive outdoor living, making it an ideal first home, downsize or investment opportunity.
Location:
Arlesey enjoys a strong sense of community and has been named 'Bedfordshire’s most popular commuter town'. Despite its tranquil setting, the village is exceptionally well-connected, with a mainline station providing direct trains to London St Pancras in under 40 minutes. The A1(M) is a short drive away, while the nearby towns of Letchworth and Hitchin offer a wider range of transport links, shopping, dining and leisure facilities. Local amenities include several shops and the historic White Horse pub.
These particulars are intended to give a fair and reliable description of the property but no responsibility for any inaccuracy or error can be accepted and do not constitute an offer or contract. We have not tested any services or appliances (including central heating if fitted) referred to in these particulars and the purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves as to the working order and condition. If a property is unoccupied at any time there may be reconnection charges for any switched off/disconnected or drained services or appliances. All measurements are approximate.
EPC Rating: D
Location
Arlesey enjoys a strong sense of community and has been named 'Bedfordshire’s most popular commuter town'. Despite its tranquil setting, the village is exceptionally well-connected, with a mainline station providing direct trains to London St Pancras in under 40 minutes. The A1(M) is a short drive away, while the nearby towns of Letchworth and Hitchin offer a wider range of transport links, shopping, dining and leisure facilities. Local amenities include several shops and the historic White Horse pub.
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