Summary - PEAR TREE COTTAGE DURGATES WADHURST TN5 6DF
3 bed 2 bath Cottage
Characterful three-bedroom home near station and village amenities.
Detached Grade II listed late-18th-century cottage, about 1,045 sq ft
Two generous doubles plus a smaller third bedroom and family bathroom
Front and rear gardens with paved terrace and mature shrub borders
Under 1 mile to Wadhurst station; bus stop directly outside
Fast broadband, excellent mobile signal, mains gas central heating
EPC E; solid brick walls likely uninsulated — energy upgrades needed
Title includes easements; seek legal advice before purchase
High surface-water flood risk per government map; no known past flooding
A handsome, Grade II listed detached cottage dating from the late 18th century, Pear Tree Cottage combines genuine period character with a convenient village location. The house offers a comfortable layout across two floors: a double-aspect sitting room with brick fireplace and gas ‘woodburning’ stove, separate dining room, farmhouse-style kitchen, ground-floor shower room and an external utility/garden store. Two generous double bedrooms plus a smaller third bedroom and family bathroom sit on the first floor. The house extends to about 1,045 sq ft and sits within a small front and rear garden with paved terrace and mature borders.
Location is a key strength for families: the centre of Wadhurst is about half a mile away and the mainline station is under one mile, with a bus stop directly opposite the cottage. The property lies inside the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and has easy access to local schools, shops and countryside attractions such as Bewl Water. Practical benefits include mains gas central heating, fast broadband and excellent mobile signal.
There are notable constraints buyers must accept. The home is Grade II listed, which will limit alteration options and may complicate planning and listed-building consent for changes. The EPC is rated E and the property’s solid brick walls are assumed to be uninsulated, so energy-efficiency improvements will be necessary and potentially costly. The title contains easements — legal advice is recommended — and the council tax is Band E (above average). The government shows a high surface water flood risk for the area, although no flooding history at the property is known.
Overall, this cottage will suit buyers seeking period character and a village lifestyle within commuting distance of Tunbridge Wells and London. It’s particularly good for families wanting nearby schools and amenities, or for owners who appreciate original features and are comfortable managing listed-building responsibilities and future energy upgrades.
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