2 bed cottage for sale

Brickyard Cottages, Bosworth Road, Measham, . DE12

This beautifully refurbished two-bedroom cottage offers a wonderful blend of local history, practical living space and modern presentation, all within the popular village of Measham. Recently updated throughout, the property is ready for a new owner to move straight into, while still retaining the sense of character and heritage that makes this part of the village so distinctive.

Measham has a particularly interesting industrial past, with brickmaking playing an important role in the village’s development. The well-known Brickyard Cottages on Bosworth Road are Grade 2 listed and are recorded as having been originally associated with Joseph Wilkes’ brickyard, dating from around 1790. They were built using Wilkes’ oversized “Jumb” bricks, a locally distinctive form of large brick connected with the historic brick tax period, and the buildings were later converted to residential use in the mid-19th century.

That local story gives this home a lovely sense of place. The use of the large Measham bricks is part of the village’s architectural identity, giving the cottages a robust, historic feel that connects them to Measham’s working past. For buyers who appreciate homes with a story, this is not simply a refurbished cottage, but a property tied to one of the most recognisable chapters of Measham’s heritage.

Inside, the accommodation is arranged over multiple levels. The ground floor includes a generous lounge, a fitted kitchen and a shower room, with the layout offering a comfortable and practical flow for day-to-day living. The first floor provides two bedrooms, with Bedroom One being a particularly good-sized main bedroom. The lower ground floor offers a garage and separate workshop, giving useful additional space for storage, hobbies, tools, bikes or garden equipment.

Externally, one of the standout features is the large garden. This gives the property excellent outdoor appeal, whether for relaxing, entertaining, planting, pets or simply enjoying a private green space. Additionally, There are also two parking spaces, adding valuable convenience alongside the garage and workshop on the lower ground floor. For a cottage of this style and setting, the outside space is a real asset. Outside also benefits from a toilet, running water and electricity.

Located within Measham, the property is well placed for village amenities, local walks, road links and access towards Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Swadlincote, Burton upon Trent and the wider National Forest area.
Floor plan

Lower Ground FloorWorkspace: 4.24m x 2.16m (13' 11" x 7' 1")Garage: 4.24m x 2.14m (13' 11" x 7' 0")

Ground FloorLounge: 4.52m x 4.07m (14' 10" x 13' 4")Kitchen: 4.03m x 2.23m (13' 3" x 7' 4")Shower Room: 2.18m x 1.33m (7' 2" x 4' 4")

First FloorBedroom One: 4.09m x 3.61m (13' 5" x 11' 10")Bedroom Two: 4.31m x 2.13m (14' 2" x 7' 0")