Summary - YEW COTTAGE HARTLEY GREEN HARTLEY LONGFIELD DA3 7BL
3 bed 1 bath Detached
A lovingly restored historic home with large gardens and village convenience.
- Grade II listed 17th‑century thatched cottage
- Secluded 0.4‑acre plot with established gardens
- Three double bedrooms, one modern family bathroom
- Three reception rooms, separate study and cellar
- Garden room, workshops, ornamental pond and fruit trees
- Ample off‑street parking; car port and driveway
- Thatched roof maintenance: re‑thatch ~£10,000 every 15–20 years (last done 2018)
- Listed status restricts alterations; may complicate works
Yew Cottage is a Grade II listed 17th‑century thatched home set within a secluded 0.4‑acre plot on Hartley Green. The house has been sympathetically restored with a modern finish while retaining period character — exposed beams, thatch and a traditional layout — and offers generous living space across multiple reception rooms and 12 rooms in total. The large, established gardens include fruit trees, an ornamental pond, vegetable plot, workshops and a garden room well suited to a home office or relaxing retreat.
The accommodation includes a bespoke kitchen/dining room, three reception rooms, separate study, cellar and three double bedrooms served by one modern family bathroom. Practical benefits include a car port, driveway with ample off‑street parking, good local amenities nearby and excellent primary and secondary schools within easy reach. Transport connections are convenient for the A2, M20 and M25, plus Longfield station and local bus routes.
Important practical notes: the property is Grade II listed which will restrict some alterations and can complicate maintenance or extension works. The thatched roof was last re‑thatched in 2018; typical re‑thatching occurs every 15–20 years at an estimated cost of around £10,000. Council tax is noted as quite expensive. While newly renovated internally, buyers should accept the responsibilities that come with maintaining an historic thatch cottage.
This house will suit a buyer seeking historic charm, large gardens and flexible living space close to village amenities and good schools. It offers a rare plot size and character in an affluent, low‑crime area, but is best considered by those comfortable with listed‑building ownership and long‑term thatch maintenance commitments.
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