2 Bed Cottage For Sale

A delightful Grade II* Listed cottage, forming part of a larger property known as Lewins Croft and with many original period features, centrally located close to amenities in the historic town of Battle.

Description

Thurkill forms part of an historic Grade II* Listed period propertty known as Lewinscroft, which has been divided into six separate dwellings. The elevations are part brick, the upper elevations having exposed timbers and plaster panels beneath a tiled roof. There is electric night storage heating throughout.
The property has origins in the 16th century when it is believed to have been a coaching inn. There have been later additions and the building was fully restored in the 1960’s. Thurkill has a wealth of period features throughout including exposed
wall and ceiling beams in all the rooms, wood panelling on the staircase and King post in the second bedroom.
The property now requires updating, and has accommodation over three floors.

The main features of the property include:
• The front door opens to the entrance hall with vaulted ceiling, exposed beams and two fitted benches.
• An inner hall has a part glazed door to the surprisingly spacious sitting room with brick inglenook fireplace having oak bressumer beam above and inset woodburner.
• The kitchen has a vaulted ceiling,with a range of wall and base units incorporating a stainless steel sink unit (this area now requires updating). A
wide opening leads to the dining room.
• A lovely turned staircase leads to a half landing, where the family bathroom can be found, fitted with a panelled bath, wash basin and WC.
• On the first floor, the principal bedroom is of a good size and has a range of exposed beams and wooden flooring.
• A further staircase leads to the second floor and the second bedroom which also features exposed beams and wooden flooring.

Outside
There is a small courtyard which is accessed from the side passage and from the kitchen, providing an area for al fresco entertaining. There is space for a table and two inset benches.
Thurkill has the added advantage of one allocated parking space.