Summary - Brook Cottage, Water Street, Hampstead Norreys RG18 0SB
2 bed 1 bath Detached
Chain‑free cottage with large garden and excellent school catchment.
18th‑century detached cottage with period features and countryside views
Brook Cottage is an 18th‑century detached cottage set on a generous east‑facing plot of about 0.14 acres, backing directly onto open fields with uninterrupted countryside views. The property retains period character — exposed timbers, an open fireplace and a wood‑fired Rayburn — and sits in a peaceful village location with a spring‑fed chalk stream running along the front.
The house offers comfortable living for a small family or couple: entrance hall, kitchen, dining room, sitting room, lean‑to family room, shower room and two bedrooms. Downs School catchment and local village amenities add to the appeal for buyers prioritising schooling and community life. Off‑street parking for several cars and a detached single garage add practical convenience.
Important practical points: the cottage needs renovation and has an EPC rating of F. Heating is by electric storage heaters with a separate immersion, and the property benefits from a tanking system. These facts mean buyers should budget for energy‑efficiency improvements and general refurbishment works to modernise the home and reduce running costs.
For someone seeking a characterful cottage with strong extension or reconfiguration potential, this plot and setting present a rare opportunity. The house is offered chain free, allowing a quicker move if renovation plans are in place, but the work required should be factored into purchase and ongoing costs.
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