Summary - WHITECAT COTTAGE, BIRCH GROVE, HAYWARDS HEATH, HORSTED KEYNES RH17 7BU
1 bed 1 bath Cottage
Charming AONB cottage with studio, views and renovation potential — chain free.
Chain free one-bedroom semi-detached cottage with professional studio
Tucked behind a gated entrance in the High Weald AONB, Whitecat Cottage is a characterful one-bedroom semi detached home with far-reaching countryside views. The house combines exposed stone walls, oak beams and a working open fireplace with a flexible professional studio that opens onto a private patio — ideal for a home worker or creative wanting separate workspace.
The layout is traditional and compact: a small entrance hall leads to a kitchen and dining area, then a bright living room. Upstairs the dual-aspect bedroom and family bathroom sit beneath an arched ceiling, with good loft storage. The garden is modest, well-established and private, with a gravel pathway and sheltered seating areas to enjoy the outlook.
This property is offered chain free but does need renovation and energy improvements. The building is pre-1900 with likely uninsulated stone walls; heating is oil-fired with additional electric/room heaters and the EPC rating is G. Broadband speeds are very slow and mobile signal average — important for anyone needing reliable remote connectivity. Council tax band is moderate and there is no flood risk.
For buyers seeking a peaceful, character-filled rural retreat in a wealthy, low-crime hamlet, Whitecat Cottage presents a rare, small-plot opportunity with workspace and spectacular views. Budget for insulation, heating upgrades and cosmetic refurbishment to unlock the cottage’s full potential.
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