Summary - 33 ALCISTON POLEGATE BN26 6UN
3 bed 2 bath Detached
Characterful Grade II thatched cottage on a large plot with rural views.
Grade II listed fifteenth-century thatched cottage with original timbers
Sweethaws Cottage is a handsome Grade II listed thatched cottage, dating from the fifteenth century, set on the southern slopes of the South Downs. The house retains abundant period character — exposed timbers, brick and wooden floors and a large inglenook fireplace — and offers flexible ground-floor accommodation including three reception rooms and a triple-aspect family room opening to the garden.
Set on a very large plot with west-facing gardens, a paved dining terrace, mature specimen trees, a gravel driveway with double gates and a garage, the property delivers extensive outdoor space and far-reaching countryside views. At around 1,847 sq ft the accommodation includes three bedrooms and two bathrooms across a multi-story plan, with useful storage and a greenhouse/potting shed that could serve as a sunroom.
This cottage will most appeal to buyers seeking authentic period character in a quiet village setting within the South Downs National Park — families or owners wanting countryside lifestyle with good access to Lewes and local schools. Practical considerations are material: the house is listed, which will restrict alterations and may complicate repairs, and thatched roofs require specialist maintenance and insurance. Council tax is described as expensive, and some rooms are modest in scale, consistent with traditional cottage proportions.
Sold freehold and chain free, the property offers an uncommon combination of heritage, space and location, but buyers should factor in ongoing maintenance, listed-building consent requirements and specialist servicing costs when assessing its long-term affordability.
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