Summary - 37 ALCISTON POLEGATE BN26 6UW
2 bed 2 bath Cottage
Characterful Grade II thatched cottage with large garden and garage in Alciston village.
- Grade II listed thatched cottage with historic exposed timbers
- Two double bedrooms and generous dual-aspect lounge/dining room
- Larger-than-expected private rear garden backing onto open fields
- Detached garage and driveway parking with matching thatch roof
- Modern fitted bathroom and separate ground-floor shower room
- Oil-fired heating (boiler in utility); higher running costs
- Thatched roof/listing means maintenance, insurance and consent requirements
- Council Tax Band F (expensive) and low ceiling heights in parts
A charming Grade II listed thatched cottage set on an elevated plot in the sought-after village of Alciston. The house retains abundant character — exposed ceiling timbers, an inglenook fireplace with a cast-iron log burner and dual-aspect reception rooms — while providing practical updates including a modern bathroom and utility space.
Arranged over two floors, the layout offers two double bedrooms, a spacious lounge/dining room and a well-equipped kitchen/breakfast room. Outside there is a larger-than-expected rear garden backing onto open fields, plus driveway parking and a detached garage with a matching thatched roof — rare for a village cottage and useful for car owners or storage.
Important practical points: the property is Grade II listed, so alterations will be restricted and require consents; the thatched roof and flint construction carry higher maintenance and insurance considerations. Heating is oil-fired and the council tax is band F, which are ongoing running costs to factor in. Low ceilings in parts of the living room reflect the building’s age and character.
This cottage will suit buyers seeking a characterful, low-density village lifestyle — particularly downsizers or those wanting a peaceful base close to the South Downs National Park. It offers immediate comfort with scope to personalise within listed-building constraints; viewing is recommended to appreciate the plot and period features in person.
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