Summary - ROSE COTTAGE GERMAN STREET WINCHELSEA TN36 4EN
4 bed 1 bath Terraced
Grade II listed four-bedroom cottage in historic Winchelsea — character with renovation potential.
Grade II listed terraced cottage with strong period character
Four bedrooms over three floors; versatile reception and study/dressing room
Large kitchen/breakfast room with direct courtyard access
Walled courtyard; small plot and limited external space
Needs renovation and modernisation throughout; priced to reflect works
Solid brick walls likely uninsulated; secondary glazing fitted
Council Tax Band F — relatively expensive for running costs
Listed status restricts alterations; consents likely required
A Grade II listed four-bedroom terraced cottage in the ancient town of Winchelsea, Rose Cottage blends period character with clear scope for modernisation. The house offers versatile accommodation over three floors — two reception rooms, a large kitchen/breakfast room with courtyard access, and a generous family bath/shower room — making it suitable for a family seeking village life close to the coast.
The home retains many traditional features: painted brick elevations, sash-style windows, mansard roof and fireplaces, and upstairs views toward the church and coast. The compact walled courtyard provides low-maintenance outside space and a pedestrian gate with right of way over a neighbouring carpark.
Practical considerations are straightforward: the property requires renovation and updating, has solid brick walls (likely without insulation), secondary glazing, and a D-rated EPC with improvement potential. As a listed building, any structural or external changes will need consent and may limit alteration options — this has been reflected in the asking price.
This chain-free cottage is best for a buyer comfortable with a conservation-listed renovation project who values location and character over immediate turnkey condition. The setting in a low-crime, well-served village with good nearby schools and easy access to Rye and Hastings makes it appealing for families or those seeking a coastal country base.
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