Characterful 2-bed cottage with pretty south garden and glorious farmland views.
Unlisted 17th-century cottage with period features and wood-burning stoves
A charming unlisted 17th-century cottage, East Weald offers period character, cosy living spaces and wide countryside views in a peaceful semi-rural setting. The house has been tastefully updated while retaining beams, latch doors and inglenook fireplaces with wood-burning stoves, creating a comfortable, characterful home for family life.
The layout currently provides two double bedrooms and a generous landing/study area that could be reconfigured into a third bedroom. Ground-floor accommodation includes a sitting room, dining room, fitted kitchen/breakfast room, utility/WC and a rear porch. Off-road parking for several cars, an attached log store/wooden shed (with light and power) and a southerly rear garden backing onto a private field are standout practical extras.
Practical considerations are straightforward: the property is freehold and chain-free but uses oil-fired heating and private drainage, and council tax is above average. The log store/outbuilding has annexe potential but would require necessary planning consents. There may also be the opportunity to buy shares in the adjacent field subject to the owners’ approval.
This house will suit buyers seeking a peaceful village lifestyle with strong school catchment credentials (Cranbrook School), good broadband and reasonable commuter links via Headcorn station. It will particularly appeal to families or buyers who value character and scope to adapt rooms or outbuildings, while those wanting a completely modern, low-maintenance system should note the oil heating and private drainage.