Summary - WISHDOWN COTTAGE CLAPHATCH LANE WADHURST TN5 6HN
3 bed 2 bath Detached
Period cottage on 1 acre with planning permission to extend to five bedrooms.
Elevated position with outstanding Bewl Reservoir views
Full planning permission to extend to a five-bedroom family home
Around 1.0 acre plot with large garden and substantial outbuilding
Charming period features: inglenook fireplace, exposed beams
Solid brick walls likely uninsulated; energy upgrades likely needed
Oil-fired boiler and radiators; off-grid fuel increases running costs
Very slow broadband; mobile signal average
Council tax described as expensive
Set on about an acre in an elevated, no-through lane position, this unlisted period cottage offers commanding views across Bewl Reservoir and open farmland. The current three-bedroom layout is compact and characterful, with an inglenook fireplace, exposed beams and a cosy living room that leads through to a dining room and kitchen. A large outbuilding and generous gardens give scope for outdoor living and landscaping.
Full planning permission (Rother DC ref RR/2022/2674/P) is granted to replace the two-storey rear extension and create a substantial five-bedroom family home, nearly doubling the footprint. That consent makes the property especially appealing to buyers wanting a countryside family base with clear, permitted expansion potential rather than starting from scratch.
Buyers should note the house is a traditional, pre-1900 solid-brick cottage with assumed uninsulated walls and double glazing fitted before 2002. Heating is oil-fired to radiators and the broadband speeds are very slow — factors to consider for modern family life and energy running costs. Council tax is described as expensive. An on-site inspection and up-to-date survey are recommended to confirm condition and insulation/energy upgrade needs.
This home suits a buyer seeking rural seclusion, strong extension potential and exceptional reservoir views. It will particularly attract families wanting more space after extension or those prepared to invest in upgrading insulation, heating and connectivity to bring the cottage up to contemporary standards.
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