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See how verdicts work5-bedroom detached house · BN5 9SR
Listing removedListed 223 days
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About
A Delightful Detached Period Property Believed To Date From The Late 17th Century With Later Additions, In Secluded Gardens & Grounds Of Approximately 4.5 Acres With Tennis Court & Heated Swimming Pool.
Rectory Cottage perfectly captures the timeless charm of a historic home.
The main living area features a stunning inglenook fireplace, complemented by an abundance of exposed timbers that add warmth and charm throughout.
The current owners have thoughtfully designed a superb bespoke hand made open-plan Kitchen, Living, and Dining Room on the eastern side of the cottage, creating a bright and inviting space perfect for modern family life and entertaining.
Additional flexible spaces include a cozy Snug/TV Room and a further spacious reception room.
Outside, formal gardens surround the Cottage, with expanses of sweeping lawns, perennial shrubs and hundreds of spring bulbs.
The outdoor living experience is enhanced by a heated swimming pool with paved surround and delightful al fresco dining space with pergola.
To the southeast lies a versatile studio/office and beyond this, an all-weather tennis court.
On the western side the expansive bluebell wood showcases a magical decked treehouse, with the enchanting setting completed by an orchard, a traditional working well, a cricket net, and direct private access into the adjoining deer park.
Quiet privacy and security are assured by a set of wooden electric gates and a long private driveway, setting the house well back from the road.
The driveway culminates in a generous parking area equipped with an electric car charging point and a substantial double garage block, which includes useful loft space for additional storage.
Entrance Hall, Impressive ‘L’ Shaped Sitting Room with Inglenook Fireplace, Superb Kitchen / Living / Dining Room, Snug / TV Room, Further Reception Room, Cloakroom, Master Bedroom with Ensuite Plus Raised Lounge Area And Possible Dressing Room, 4 Further Bedrooms, Re Fitted Family Bathroom.
Value & comps
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Returns
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Properties like this can earn 2–3x BTL yields when converted to HMO, with retrofit costs around £10k/room. Sign in to see the full tier, yield projection, and cost breakdown.
Commercial properties like this can earn 30-50% higher yields when converted to residential under Class MA / Q / P / PA, with prior approval costing ~GBP 96/unit. Sign in to see the recommended route, yield uplift, and cost breakdown.
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About Brighton Road, Woodmancote, Henfield
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