If you’re looking for a cosy country base with plenty of pastoral personality, these upcoming auction lots are absolute must-sees.
With hectic urban lifestyles taking their toll and doom-and-gloom stories filling the news, it’s not surprising that the romantic and rural aesthetic of cottagecore remains a hot trend. But while some cottagecore fans may simply appreciate the style, others are prepared to make the move and live the lifestyle for real.
For those searching for their very own cottage, Auction House’s February auctions provide a rich hunting ground. In particular, these seven properties deserve a closer look…
1. Knotty Knot, Pulham Market, Diss, Norfolk
Pretty in pink, this gorgeous Grade II listed property in Norfolk is straight out of a cottagecore fantasy. With crooked wooden beams, a traditional thatched roof and an open fireplace, this cottage is packed with personality. Situated close to the village green, the cottage sits cosily among the community’s other quaint properties and local amenities, allowing you to fully embrace village life. Heading to auction with Auction House East Anglia on the 11th February, the cottage has an appealing guide price of £100,000 - £120,000 (plus fees).
2. New Farm Cottage, Penyrheol, Pontypool
With expansive views across the Severn Estuary and large gardens, this Welsh cottage will sate the appetite of even the greatest countryside lover. A rough diamond waiting to be polished by a cottage enthusiast, this four-bedroom home is ideal for someone who wants to give full rein to their own cottagecore stylings. New Farm Cottage is also well-placed for those wanting to enjoy rural relaxation without being too cut off – local amenities can be found in nearby Pontypool, which provides a good route to the M4 via the A40242. Guided at £250,000 (plus fees) by Auction House Wales, this country home-in-waiting will be auctioned on the 9th February.
Take a look at New Farm Cottage.
3. 3 Bridge Cottages, Greenham, Somerset
If you’re looking for a cottage that needs a little less work, this charming property could be the one for you. With well-proportioned rooms spanning two floors, this property backs onto open farmland and sits on the edge of the Dorset National Landscape, an expansive nature reserve. With some refurbishment, a new owner could really make the most of its comfortable interior and create a quaint cottage garden to the rear of the property. Set to be auctioned by Auction House South West on the 11th February, the cottage is guided at a very attractive £50,000 (plus fees).
Have a closer look at 3 Bridge Cottages.
4. Hill Cottage, Redmain, Cockermouth
Situated within the rolling countryside of the Lake District National Park is this substantial detached cottage. Enjoying spectacular views over the landscape, the cottage will offer its future owner a unique slice of rural life. With four bedrooms and generous proportions, the cottage provides plenty of scope for restyling and reimagining. A large garden will also suit those dreaming of creating a charming cottage garden. Set to be auctioned by Auction House Cumbria for a guide price of £295,000 (plus fees), cottage-lovers should get ready to bid on the 12th February.
5. Ottomer Cottage, Old Buckenham, Attleborough
This distinctive cottage has been treasured by the same family for four generations, but it is now looking for a new keeper to put their personal touch on it. In need of modernising, an enterprising cottagecore enthusiast could transform the interior to embrace the cottage’s rural and historic charm. With views over the village green and a quaint garden to enjoy the summer sunshine, this cottage is sure to be a big hit with bidders. It will be going under the hammer on the 11th February with Auction House East Anglia for a guide price of £250,000 - £275,000 (plus fees).
Look closer at Ottomer Cottage.
6. 4 Dixon Ground, Coniston, Cumbria
This Lakeland cottage has all the period features you need to create a romantic cottage interior. Old wooden beams and an open fireplace in the living room give it refined historic character, while its placement within a National Park makes it an enviable base for those who love to explore the great outdoors. Guided at £240,000 (plus fees), this cottage will be auctioned by Auction House Cumbria on the 12th February.
7. 1A Sleegill, Richmond, North Yorkshire
Picture postcard-pretty, this two-bedroom cottage in North Yorkshire overlooks the babbling River Swale in the historic town of Richmond. Tucked within easy reach of the market town’s attractions and amenities, this charming cottage could become an idyllic home for someone craving a quieter way of life. Due to be auctioned by Auction House North Yorkshire & Tees Valley on the 10th February, this cottage has an appealing guide price of £125,000 (plus fees).
Have a peek at the property here.
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