Witherenden Hill, Burwash, TN19

Keep Cottage is a detached, split-level bungalow, largely rebuilt/adapted by the owners in the 1970s from an older building on the site, believed to date back around 200 years. It is a much loved home offering character and charm.

Planning permission was granted in 2018 (now lapsed) for a further extension on the northern corner of the house, which would have allowed for a further reception room, bedroom and bathroom.

The house sits fairly centrally in its plot of about 0.26 of an acre, with a South-facing, well screened garden to the rear, comprising a paved patio with former pond and steps up to a good stretch of lawn with a pergola and greenhouse. To one side of the patio is a timber summerhouse and garden shed, which has fallen into disrepair. There are further areas of garden to the front of the house, as well as off-road parking for several vehicles.

The views to the front and side of the house, over neighbouring fields and the Rother Valley, are particularly beautiful and the kitchen, sitting room and main bedroom all benefit from large windows capturing this.

The house is considered to offer scope for updating. The kitchen and bathrooms in particular would benefit from replacement. The house does have double glazing and a central heating system that was largely replaced about 10-15 years ago. It also displays some lovely character features including beautiful exposed beams, part-vaulted ceilings, a bay window to the front, an AGA in the kitchen and a large fireplace in the living room, housing a woodburning stove. Both the AGA and stove create a lovely warm and cosy environment in the house.

Attached to the house is an old timber-framed barn, that provides useful storage.

Material Information:

Rother District Council. Tax Band F (rates are not expected to rise upon completion).

Oil fired central heating. Mains electricity and water. Private drainage via septic tank (believed to be non-compliant with the 2020 regulations).

The property is believed to be of brick and timber frame construction with a clay tiled roof.

We are not aware of any safety or cladding issues. The property was subject to subsidence in the 1990s and was underpinned. It has not presented as an issue since.

We are not aware of any asbestos at the property, although there are some artex ceilings.

The property is located within the High Weald AONB and an Article 4 area.

The title has easements, which we understand to be in relation to rights to take water from a Spring across the road and in relation to the Septic tank. We suggest you seek legal advice on the title. 

According to the Government Flood Risk website, there is a very low risk of flooding.

Broadband coverage: according to Ofcom, Superfast broadband is available to the property.

Mobile Coverage: There is limited mobile coverage from various networks, best from Vodafone and 02.

We are not aware of any mining operations in the vicinity

We are not aware of planning permission for new houses / extensions at any neighbouring properties.

The property does not have step free access.

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Disclaimer

These sales particulars are designed as a general guide. We have not carried out a detailed survey nor tested the services, appliances and specific fittings. All measurements and distances are approximate. Parties are advised to verify the accuracy of any details when considering making an offer. These particulars are believed to be accurate at the time of publishing, but we cannot guarantee their accuracy and they should not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact, and they do not form part of any contract. Any reference to alterations made to any part of the property is not a statement that the necessary planning, building regulations or any other consent has been obtained. It should not be assumed that any items photographed are included in the sale. Please contact us if there is a specific area of importance to you, particularly if travelling some distance.