Charming 3-bed listed cottage — retirement Lifetime Lease option for over-60s..
- Grade II listed cottage dating to around 1590
- Eligible over-60s can use Homewise Lifetime Lease option
- Guide Lifetime Lease price £284,750; full market £425,000
- Solid brick walls; likely no wall insulation (energy upgrades needed)
- Medium flood risk — insurance and mitigation may be required
- Small plot with courtyard, lawned garden, shed and rear gated access
- Three floors and steep stairs; top-floor bedroom with vaulted ceiling
- Listing restrictions may complicate alterations or repairs
A rare Grade II listed cottage dating to c.1590, this three-bedroom terraced home combines authentic period character with practical living spaces. Exposed beams, wide floorboards and a cosy sitting room with wood-burning stove create immediate charm, while a thoughtfully refitted kitchen-diner opens to a brick-paved courtyard and a small lawned garden framed by mature shrubs.
Designed with an older buyer in mind, the Home for Life Lifetime Lease offers eligible purchasers (age 60+) a lower purchase cost than market value; the guide Lifetime Lease price shown is £284,750 versus a full market price of £425,000. The plan can include buying up to a 50% safeguard share; the exact price depends on age and circumstances. The property is also available at full market value to any buyer.
Practical considerations: the house is solid brick, likely uninsulated in the walls, and sits in a medium flood-risk area. Grade II listing likely limits alterations and may complicate works or servicing; tenure details are not confirmed and should be checked with a solicitor. The layout includes three floors and a vaulted top-floor bedroom accessed by steep stairs, which may not suit limited mobility despite its suitability as a retirement property.
Set on the edge of Robertsbridge village, everyday amenities and a mainline station to London are within walking distance. The cottage is well cared-for and ready to enjoy, but buyers should budget for heritage maintenance, possible energy-efficiency upgrades, and to verify services and title details before committing.