Summary - The Old Rectory, Church Lane, Guestling TN35 4HT
7 bed 4 bath Detached
Victorian country residence with annexe and conversion potential for multi-generational living.
Approximately 18.6 acres of private gardens, meadows and woodland (unverified)
The Old Rectory is a rare Victorian country residence dating to 1847, set in approximately 18.6 acres of private gardens, meadows and woodland. The main house and adjoining cottage/annexe together provide seven bedrooms across about 4,500 sq ft, making the property well suited to multi-generational family living or a home-and-income arrangement. A coach house already has planning consent for conversion to a two-storey dwelling, increasing flexibility and rental or resale potential.
Period detail and generous proportions are major strengths: high ceilings, sash windows, ornate fireplaces, original cornicing and large reception rooms give the house strong character and a classic rectory feel. The cottage offers a more contemporary open-plan kitchen-living space and independent entrance, useful for guests, extended family or letting. Sweeping private driveway, ample off-street parking, garages and multiple outbuildings add practical value for vehicles, workshops and storage.
Buyers should note this is an older solid-wall property with assumed minimal insulation in the walls, heated by an oil boiler; upgrading fabric and heating will be a sensible consideration and cost for long-term running and comfort. Broadband speeds are slow despite excellent mobile signal, which may affect home-working without enhancement. Council Tax is in Band H and described as very expensive; ongoing running costs and maintenance of extensive grounds will be significant. Overall this is a character-rich country estate with clear potential for modernisation, subdivision (planning-permitted coach house) or income generation, but it requires investment to improve energy efficiency and services.
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