Down Lane, Frant, TN3

A character, end of terrace cottage, considered to offer scope for extending (STP), located down a quiet, no-through lane on the rural outskirts of Frant (1 mile), about 3 miles South of Royal Tunbridge Wells. Comprising: 2 reception rooms, kitchen, two bedrooms, bathroom, garden with home office, shed and outhouse plumbed for laundry appliances. Awaiting EPC

1 Rock Cottages is a characterful, end of terrace cottage, likely to date back to the Georgian era. It forms one of a row of 4 cottages, displaying the traditional Flemish bond brickwork with stone quoining and multi-pane casement windows to the front.

Our vendors purchased this pretty end of terrace cottage about 10 years ago and have made a lot of improvements over that time, including updating the electrics in the house. They have loved living here and had intended on extending the property, but are now looking to move area. It is considered to offer further scope for improvement for the next owners.

The cottage comes with a private, well-screened, West-facing garden, which the owners have installed a home office and garden shed in, as well as creating a raised decked terrace, ideal for summer dining.

The house has two charming reception rooms, both with Oak flooring and brick fireplaces housing woodburning stoves. The kitchen was very dated when our vendors purchased it and they have stripped it right back, exposing the mellow brick walls, and using freestanding workbenches and appliances, which could be further developed into a rustic country kitchen, or replaced with a more modern, fitted kitchen, subject to taste. Alternatively, the vendors had thought about extending, which outline conversations with a planning official suggested might be possible under permitted development (purchasers should conduct their own investigations to confirm this). The current kitchen features an electric AGA and Belfast sink on a brick plinth. There is space for a freestanding dishwasher and fridge. In the adjoining outhouse there is space and plumbing for stacking a washing machine and tumble dryer and there is power to the garden shed, where the vendors keep a freezer.

Upstairs there are two bedrooms with built-in wardrobes and a generous bathroom, accessed through the second bedroom, with shower over a standalone roll-top bath, pedestal washbasin and WC.

Down Lane is a quiet, country lane on the rural outskirts of Frant. It is possible to park in the lane. The owners have two cars and usually park opposite or close to the cottage. Please note, the driveway to the side of the house does not belong to this property.

There are footpaths accessed further down Down Lane, providing access to beautiful countryside walks, including around Eridge Park and the Sussex Border path. The Area is designated as one of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The pretty and popular village of Frant, about one mile away, enjoys a central green with playground and village hall, village store with post office (soon to be re-opening), hairdressers, two pubs, and a “good” primary school (Ofsted 2022). Just outside the village (in Bells Yew Green, 2.3 miles) is Frant station, with services to London Bridge in about 52 minutes. There is also a good bus service running through the village (with bus stop just a little way up the main road from Down Lane) connecting Heathfield and Tunbridge Wells.

Wadhurst, about four miles away, offers a wider selection of village facilities and a mainline railway station (2.8 miles) with more frequent services.

The Spa town of Royal Tunbridge Wells is only about three miles away, offering fabulous shopping and the beautiful regency style paved Pantiles area, theatres and various other leisure facilities. This town also has a mainline railway station and high achieving grammar schools. The area is well served with both private and state schools.

Material Information:

Wealden District Council. Council Tax Band D (rates are not expected to rise upon completion).

Electric panel radiators, woodburning stoves and electric AGA. Mains electricity, water and sewerage. Full fibre broadband connectivity.

The property is believed to be of brick (part single-skin) construction with a tiled roof.

We are not aware of any safety issues or asbestos at the property.

The property is located within the High Weald AONB.

The title refers to easements. There is a right for the neighbouring cottages to access their rear gardens through No.1’s garden, although this is not widely used as there is also access on the other side. We are also aware of an easement relating to an electricity cable, which is again not widely exercised and for which there is a nominal payment paid to the owners each year. 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: we are informed that Superfast broadband is available to the property.

There is limited mobile coverage from various networks.

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

Accessibility: The property is not step free.

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