Summary - 3 Lower Tickham Cottages, Tickham Lane, Lynsted ME9 0HS
2 bed 1 bath End of Terrace
Two-bedroom Grade II timber-framed cottage set in large orchard-backed plot.
Grade II listed 17th-century timber-framed cottage with exposed beams
Large plot with mature garden and panoramic orchard views
Two bedrooms, multi-storey layout, approx. 969 sq ft
Useful outbuildings: laundry room and summerhouse with wood burner
Solid brick walls likely uninsulated; will need thermal upgrades
EPC F, anthracite boiler heating — energy performance and cost concerns
Very slow broadband despite excellent mobile signal in area
Listed status restricts alterations and may increase maintenance costs
Set within sweeping orchards, this Grade II listed 17th-century end-terrace cottage offers authentic period character and rural tranquillity. Exposed beams, timber framing and traditional brickwork create a picturesque interior, while the large plot and mature garden provide privacy and scope for outside living. Useful outbuildings — a laundry room and summerhouse with a wood burner — extend practical space and countryside charm.
The house is appealing to a buyer seeking historic character and a peaceful country retreat with decent transport connections to Faversham and Sittingbourne. At around 969 sq ft over multiple storeys, the two-bedroom layout suits downsizers or couples wanting a rural base. Captivating orchard views and proximity to a village pub and footpaths add to the lifestyle appeal.
There are important practical considerations: the property is Grade II listed, which will restrict alterations and could complicate maintenance or modernisation. The solid brick walls likely lack insulation, broadband speeds are very slow and the EPC is F — upgrading heating, insulation and services will be needed to improve comfort and running costs. The main heating fuel is anthracite via a boiler and radiators, which may be costly or unsuitable for some buyers.
On balance this is a rare opportunity to own a genuine medieval timber-framed cottage in a large plot and idyllic setting. Buyers comfortable with listed-building ownership and prepared to invest in sympathetic improvements will find strong character, excellent mobile signal and useful outbuildings to enhance the property’s potential.
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