Summary - Elm Cottage, Horsell Birch GU21 4XD
4 bed 2 bath Semi-Detached
Rare period family home with large garden and strong transport links.
Grade II listed late 17th‑Century cottage with original beams and Inglenook fireplace
Four versatile bedrooms, two reception rooms and two bathrooms
Large mature rear garden with raised patio; generous 0.14-acre plot
Driveway parking plus integral garage — practical for families
Around 2 miles to Woking station; ~25 minutes to London Waterloo
Listed status — alterations require consents and may limit changes
Solid brick walls likely uninsulated; scope for insulation/energy upgrades
Some rooms dated and will need sympathetic modernisation
Elm Cottage is a Grade II listed period semi-detached home in highly sought-after Horsell Village, offering abundant original character and excellent scope for sympathetic updating. Exposed beams, an Inglenook fireplace and low ceilings create a warm, historic atmosphere; careful improvement could markedly increase comfort and value while preserving listed features.
Set on a generous plot of approximately 0.14 acres, the property benefits from a mature rear garden with raised patio, driveway parking and an integral garage — rare practical assets for a home of this age. The layout provides two reception rooms, a kitchen/breakfast room, four spacious bedrooms and two bathrooms, making it well suited to families who value character and room to adapt.
Practical considerations are upfront: the listed status means any alterations will require listed-building consents and may restrict extension or renovation options. The solid brick walls are assumed uninsulated, and some internal areas show dated fittings and wear, so buyers should budget for modernisation and possible specialist work to heritage standards.
Location is a strong selling point. Elm Cottage is a short walk to Horsell Village pubs, cafés, shops and several well-regarded primary and secondary schools. Horsell Common is moments away for recreation, and Woking mainline station is around two miles distant with frequent trains to London Waterloo (approx. 25 minutes), making the house convenient for commuters seeking village character close to transport links.
Offered freehold and chain-free, this is a rare opportunity to secure a spacious, characterful family home in an affluent pocket of Woking. Buyers who appreciate period detail and are prepared for a sensitive renovation will find significant long-term appeal and potential here.
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