Summary - ROSE COTTAGE THE STREET SELMESTON POLEGATE BN26 6TY
3 bed 2 bath Semi-Detached
Historic 3‑bed village cottage with large south garden and countryside views, chain free..
Grade II listed 17th‑century semi‑detached cottage, circa 1316 sq ft
Chain free — available for immediate occupation
Large, fully enclosed south‑facing rear garden and terrace
Adjoins open pasture with rural views; village amenities nearby
Detached single garage with light, power and off‑street parking
Wealth of period features: beams, inglenook fireplace, original floors
Oil central heating; EPC E — may need energy upgrades
Listed status restricts alterations and may complicate works
Rose Cottage is a Grade II listed 17th‑century semi‑detached home in the favoured village of Selmeston, offered chain free and available immediately. The house offers generous rooms across two floors (approx. 1,316 sq ft) and retains abundant period character: exposed beams, inglenook fireplace and original floors. Windows face the street and neighbouring paddocks, giving a rural outlook.
The plot is a strong selling point: a large, fully enclosed south‑facing rear garden and terrace adjoin open pasture, ideal for gardening, children or pets. A detached single brick garage with electric light and power and off‑street parking add practical convenience. Local shops, the church and village pub are an easy walk away and Berwick train station and Lewes are within easy reach.
Practical considerations are straightforward and should be weighed by buyers. The property is listed (Grade II), which will restrict alterations and may complicate conversion or insulation works. Construction is solid brick with assumed no cavity insulation; heating is by oil‑fired boiler and the EPC rating is E. Some maintenance and sympathetic updating will be required to improve thermal performance and modernise services while preserving historic fabric.
This house will suit buyers seeking a historic village home with countryside views — families or downsizers who value character and outdoor space — and those prepared to manage listed‑building constraints and ongoing maintenance. For anyone wanting a period home in an AONB setting with immediate availability, Rose Cottage represents a rare village opportunity.
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