Summary - ROSE COTTAGE GERMAN STREET WINCHELSEA TN36 4EN
4 bed 1 bath Terraced
Characterful Grade II cottage in Winchelsea — ideal for over‑60s seeking village life.
Grade II listed Georgian cottage with sash windows and period features|Four bedrooms over three floors, two reception rooms and large kitchen|Walled courtyard garden; small plot with pedestrian gate and rear access|Needs modernisation throughout; solid walls likely uninsulated|Single main bathroom plus two cloakrooms; top-floor bedrooms large|Chain-free and available for early occupation|Homewise Lifetime Lease option for 60+ with potential 20–50% saving|Council Tax Band F; tenure details should be verified
Rose Cottage is a Grade II listed Georgian terraced home in the heart of historic Winchelsea, offering authentic period detail, sash windows and views toward the church and English Channel. Extended over three floors, the house provides flexible four-bedroom accommodation plus two reception rooms and a large kitchen/breakfast room opening onto a walled courtyard. Chain-free and available for early occupation, it suits someone wanting village life with easy access to Rye, Hastings and nearby rail links.
The property requires modernisation throughout: heating is mains gas via boiler and radiators, glazing is secondary, and the solid brick walls likely lack modern insulation. The house is sold with a competitive asking price reflecting renovation scope. Practical drawbacks include Grade II listing (which may restrict alterations), one main bathroom, a small courtyard garden and an expensive council tax band. Tenure details are not confirmed and should be verified.
This home is being offered with the Homewise Home for Life Lifetime Lease option for purchasers aged 60+, which can reduce the upfront purchase cost (example guide price £318,250 against a market value of £475,000) and allows buying up to a 50% share to safeguard capital. The Lifetime Lease and price actually payable depend on age and circumstances — use the Homewise calculator or request a personalised quote to understand savings. If not buying via Homewise, the full market price applies.
Suitable buyers will be those seeking a character retirement property with scope to modernise rather than a turnkey residence. The house rewards sympathetic refurbishment that preserves period features while improving insulation and layout. Local amenities include a deli, pub, primary school and clubs, with scenic coastline and countryside on the doorstep.
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