Portsmouth Road, Cobham, KT11

Tucked away along a quiet, secluded lane with just seven houses, this charming Grade II listed semi-detached cottage dates back to the 1600s–1700s and sits directly opposite the historic woodland of Old Common. Despite being just a short walk from the centre of Cobham, the setting feels wonderfully private and removed, with no through traffic and uninterrupted views into the trees.

Old Common is right on the doorstep, offering immediate access to peaceful woodland walks, whether that’s daily dog walks, a quiet morning stroll, or simply enjoying the changing seasons from the front of the house. It’s rare to find such a strong sense of seclusion so close to a thriving village, and it’s one of the defining features of this home.

You enter the cottage straight into the first reception room, a lovely welcoming space with windows to both the front and rear, exposed ceiling beams, beams to the walls, and original wooden doors that run throughout the house. There’s an inglenook fireplace which adds real character and atmosphere (feature only). Beyond this is a second reception room, equally full of charm, with exposed brickwork, further beams, and a working log burner set into the fireplace. Useful understairs storage cupboards are neatly tucked away here.

To the rear is a spacious kitchen/dining room with plenty of room for a six-seater table, making it a practical and sociable space for everyday living. The ground floor also benefits from a downstairs WC, a separate utility room, and a ground floor shower room, which is particularly useful for a period property.

Upstairs, there are two well-proportioned double bedrooms, a further single bedroom, a storage cupboard, and a family bathroom with a bath and shower over.

Outside, the cottage has a small front garden with a traditional picket fence, reinforcing its storybook appeal and outlook across the woodland. To the rear, a well-planted garden with a patio area sits just behind the kitchen, providing a quiet spot for outdoor seating. There is a detached wooden garage to the side of the house, a driveway with space for one car, and additional non-allocated on-road parking available on a first-come, first-served basis.

All in all, this is a rare opportunity to rent a characterful listed cottage in a genuinely special setting – combining historic charm, woodland views, and peaceful village-edge living just minutes from everything Cobham has to offer.