Historic 4-bed village cottage with garden — perfect for families or sympathetic restorers.
Grade II listed terraced cottage with original beams and inglenook fireplace
Four bedrooms, two bathrooms, approximately 1,622 sqft of accommodation
Generous front and rear gardens; decent plot with mature planting
Mains gas heating (Worcester combi); double glazing installed post-2002
Listed status, conservation area and restrictive covenants limit changes
Flying freehold and rear garden right of way for neighbouring property
Medium flooding risk; some roof wear/moss and uneven floors/walls noted
Solid brick walls likely uninsulated — potential thermal upgrade needed
A rare Grade II listed terraced cottage believed to date from the 1500s, set on a decent plot in the heart of Robertsbridge village. The house offers 1,622 sqft of flexible accommodation across three floors, including four bedrooms, two bathrooms and generous reception space that retains original beams, inglenook fireplace and period character. The private front and rear gardens add outdoor living and family potential. The village location is convenient for local shops, pubs, primary schools and the mainline station with direct services to London.
This is a property for buyers who value historic charm and are prepared for the responsibilities that come with a listed building. There are clear maintenance and access considerations: moss and suspected roof wear, some uneven floors and walls, solid brick construction likely without modern cavity insulation, and parts described as a fixer-upper in places. The house is on mains gas with a modern Worcester combi boiler and has double glazing fitted since 2002.
Practical constraints are important: the house is Grade II listed, within a conservation area, and is subject to a flying freehold plus a private right of way across the rear garden for neighbouring properties. Flooding risk is medium. Council tax is above average. These matters will affect renovation options, insurance and running costs, so buyers should obtain specialist listed-building advice and surveys.
For the right purchaser this is a high-value heritage property in a very affluent, low-crime village setting. It suits families seeking character and space close to good primary schools and rail links, or buyers looking for a sympathetic restoration project that preserves period features while improving thermal performance and roof condition.