Summary - Marlstone Cottage, Rowhook Road, Rowhook RH12 3PY
6 bed 3 bath Detached
Spacious historic home with extensive gardens, leisure facilities and renovation potential.
Six bedrooms plus detached one-bedroom annexe for independent living or guests|About 4.15 acres of mature gardens, meadowland and expansive grounds|Swimming pool with pool house and private tennis court on-site|Two garages, two studios, greenhouses, tractor shed and storage outbuildings|Period features throughout; exposed beams and traditional stonework throughout|Requires modernisation throughout; scope for refurbishment and improvement|Heating is oil‑fired and EPC rating F — higher running costs likely|Slow broadband speeds; council tax banding listed as very expensive
Marlstone Cottage is a rare rural estate combining genuine period charm with extensive leisure and outbuilding facilities, set in about 4.15 acres. The principal house dates from 1650, with later additions, and offers a collection of formal reception rooms, ground-floor bedroom and multiple upstairs bedrooms — ideal for a family seeking space and character. A superb detached one‑bed annexe provides independent accommodation for guests or staff.
The grounds are a standout: mature gardens, meadow land, a swimming pool with pool house, tennis court, two garages, two studios, greenhouses, tractor shed and additional stores provide huge scope for hobby, equestrian or small‑scale agricultural uses. The property’s layout and outbuildings create potential for conversion or income uses subject to consents — attractive for those wanting to add value through modernisation or alternative uses.
The house retains many historic features — exposed beams, stonework and traditional fireplaces — but requires updating throughout to meet modern standards. Heating is by oil-fired boiler and the EPC rating is F; walls are cavity as built with no insulation assumed. Broadband speeds are slow, and council tax is very expensive — important practical considerations for ongoing running costs.
This is a character-filled country home for buyers who value privacy, land and scope to personalise. It will particularly suit families, multi-generational households or buyers seeking a lifestyle estate with potential to enhance value, while accepting the need for refurbishment and running-cost implications.
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