# 2 bedroom detached house for sale (SY15 6UH) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | DUDSTON COTTAGE, MONTGOMERY, CHIRBURY, SHROPSHIRE SY15 6UH | | Price | POA | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Last sold | £266,000 Jul 2018 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** A - **Expiry date:** 29/03/2028 - **Current heating cost:** £254/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £31,500 ### Recommendations - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - U (£5,000 - £8,000) - V2 (£15,000 - £25,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8558-6127-9830-8920-3972) ## Description A charming period Grade II listed detached cottage, set in good sized gardens extending to approximately quarter of an acres of thereabouts. The property has been extensively modernised by its present owners, but retains a wealth of exposed timbers and character. Accommodation presently consists of; sitting room with Inglenook fireplace and log burner, kitchen, two bedrooms and bathroom. However the property also has held planning permission for a substantial extension, which would provide further accommodation briefly comprising; second sitting room, dining room, new kitchen, utility room, downstairs WC with three new upstairs bedrooms and bathroom, together with a detached double garage. The property has the benefit of oil fired central heating, solid oak handmade double glazed windows. The gardens enjoy lovely open outlooks over surrounding countryside, with Montgomery town and Castle in the distance. The property occupies an extremely private location with no adjoining neighbours, but is just over a mile from both Montgomery and Chirbury village, both of which have a good selection of amenities. EARLY INSPECTION IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Oak double glazed front door leading to; **Kitchen** - 16'2 x 9'0 (4.93m x 2.74m) - Fitted with hand built bespoke kitchen comprising; ceramic double sink unit set into solid wood work surfaces extending to two wall sections with range of cupboards under, space for cooker with Stoves electric cooker inset, recess and plumbing set for automatic washing machine, space for upright fridge/freezer. Stone flagged flooring, wealth of exposed ceiling and wall timbers, extensive range of power points, radiator, range of built in under stairs storage cupboards, wood framed double glazed window to the front overlooking the gardens and surrounding countryside, further matching window to the rear, staircase leading to the first floor. From the kitchen, archway through to; **Sitting Room** - 16'5 x 14'6 including Inglenook fireplace (5.00m x 4.42m including Inglenook fireplace) - With large feature Inglenook fireplace with raised stone hearth and built in former bread oven recess ,Clear View Stove wood burner inset, large alcove to one side, solid oak flooring, wealth of exposed ceiling and wall timbers, exposed brick work, power and lighting points, radiator, TV aerial socket, telephone sockets and oak framed double glazed windows to the front and rear overlooking fields and surrounding countryside. From kitchen, solid oak staircase with exposed timbers leads to small landing area with lighting point and wood framed double glazed window to the rear. Landing gives access to bedroom accommodation via solid oak doors. **Bedroom One** - 16'4 x 14'7 (4.98m x 4.45m) - With vaulted ceiling, solid wooden flooring, period cast iron fireplace set to original chimney breast, wealth of exposed ceiling and wall timbers, range of built in wardrobes comprising; two doubles providing extensive hanging space. Two radiators, telephone point and oak framed double glazed windows to the front and rear overlooking the surrounding fields and countryside. **Bedroom Two** - 9'6 x 6'3 (2.90m x 1.91m) - With vaulted ceiling, solid wooden flooring, a wealth of ceiling and wall timbers, oak framed double glazed window to the rear overlooking fields and countryside and access to useful loft storage area. **Bathroom** - 8'9 x 6'2 (2.67m x 1.88m) - Fitted with white suite comprising; one freestanding cast iron slipper bath with shower attachment, further feature shower fitting above (shower head comes out of a beam), pedestal wash basin, low level flush WC, wooden flooring, chrome heated towel rail/radiator, shaver socket, wealth of exposed timbers and wood framed double glazed window to the front. **Outside** - The property is approached off a private lane with right of access leading on to an area providing off road parking. The property is set in good sized gardens extending to approximately a quarter of an acre or thereabouts, laid mainly to lawn but incorporating a variety of flower and shrub borders, timber and felt garden store, oil boiler is situated to the external rear of the property. The gardens are enclosed by a variety of fencing and hedging and enjoy lovely open outlooks over the surrounding fields and countryside, with views of Montgomery and Montgomery Castle in the distance. The property has no adjoining neighbours. **Epc Rating: Tbc** - For a full copy of the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC), please contact the agents. Important notice to all prospective purchasers - Property Misrepresentations Act 1991 Any central heating, electrical, plumbing installation or other appliances mentioned in these details have not been tested. Pre-contract surveys are advised prior to exchange of contracts. All measurements are approximate. Whilst Roger Parry & Partners endeavour to provide prospective clients with accurate yet informative sales particulars, descriptions of many features of any given property are of a subjective and personal nature. We advise prospective purchasers to contact us to discuss the property's suitability prior to viewing, particularly if travelling a distance to view. Roger Parry & Partners for themselves, and the vendor of this property whose agents they are, give notice that these particulars do not constitute in any part an offer or contract. All statements herein are made without responsibility on the part of Roger Parry & Partners, or the vendor, and must not be relied upon as a statement or representative of fact. Any intending purchaser must satisfy himself by inspection, or otherwise, as to the correctness of each of the statements contained in these particulars. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/72298550/1247974) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/72298550/1247975) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/72298550/1247976) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/72298550/1247977) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/72298550/1247978) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/72298550/1247979) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/72298550/1247980) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/72298550/1247981) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/72298550/1247982) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/72298550/1247983) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/72298550/1247984) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/72298550/1247985) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/72298550/1247986) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/72298550/1247987) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/72298550/1247988) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/72298550/1247989) - Floorplan 1 ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | DUDSTON COTTAGE, CHIRBURY, MONTGOMERY, SHROPSHIRE, SY15 6UH | £266,000 | 25/07/2018 | Detached | ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £451,625 (8 Detached, SY15, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -39.1% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Shropshire). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £732/mo - **Realistic:** £813/mo - **Optimistic:** £894/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Shropshire (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £593/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.3% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £101,625 - **Target investor price (1%):** £81,300 *Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £3,819/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 77.9% - **10y growth:** 99% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Shropshire; Detached series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 2.6% - **5y growth (index):** 21.5% - **10y growth (index):** 47.3% ## Flood risk - **Zone:** 1 - **Risk:** Low - **Source:** Job (default Low) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)