Summary - York Cottage, Pottery Lane, Brede TN31 6HB
1 bed 1 bath Semi-Detached
Charming one-bedroom rural cottage with extensive private gardens and garage.
Grade II listed semi-detached cottage, circa 1600
York Cottage is a rare, Grade II listed semi-detached cottage set on a large, private plot in the village of Brede. Built around 1600, it retains original features — exposed beams, floorboards and an inglenook fireplace with wood burner — that give the house strong period character and immediate kerb appeal. The grounds include established planting, a natural pond, wild meadow and a large timber garage with off-road parking.
The accommodation is compact and arranged over two floors: entrance porch, generous dual-aspect lounge-dining room, kitchen, ground-floor shower room, upstairs double bedroom and separate WC. The house is chain free, council tax band C and has no current flood risk, making it straightforward to purchase and occupy quickly.
Buyers should note this is a Listed building: any alterations will need listed-building consent and could restrict modernisation. The dwelling has solid brick walls with no modern insulation and is heated by electric storage heaters, so energy performance and heating costs will be higher than modern homes. Broadband speeds are slow in the area, and the mature garden will require ongoing maintenance or selective reclamation.
For the right buyer — someone seeking a characterful country retreat, downsizing into village life, or a sympathetic renovation project — York Cottage offers heritage charm, substantial outside space and immediate privacy. Its period features and large plot present clear potential to improve energy performance and layout, subject to listed-building constraints.
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