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Lime Tree Cottage

MANCHESTER ROAD, BATTLE, NINFIELD, EAST SUSSEX TN33 9JX

2 beds 1 baths 74 m² Listed 10 Feb 2026 (-162d)

£299,950

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

74 m²

Council tax band

C

EPC rating

F

Last sold

£295,000 Feb 2026

Price per m²

£4,053/m²

Local average

£504,750 (-40.6%)

Deprivation

Decile 6 (18,634 of 33,755)

Street crime

5 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • 360° HDR VIRTUAL TOUR
  • Grade II Listed Semi Detached Cottage
  • Living Room with Wood Burner
  • Kitchen Complete with Rayburn
  • Two Double Bedrooms
  • Modern Fitted Bathroom
  • Spacious Loft with Potential to Convert (Subject to Consents)
  • Off Road Parking & Garage
  • Low Maintenance Gardens - CHAIN FREE
  • COUNCIL TAX BAND - C EPC - F

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply
Water
Mains supply
Sewerage
Mains supply
Heating
Oil
Parking
Garage, Driveway
Garden
Yes
Listed property
Yes
Restrictions
No
Required access
No

Description

Tucked away in the heart of Ninfield, this Grade II listed semi-detached cottage is brimming with character. Dating back to around 1800, it blends timeless period charm with the kind of space and flexibility that makes it truly unique - and it’s being offered chain-free, making a swift move possible. Inside, the cottage feels welcoming and full of charm, with exposed timbers and an inviting atmosphere throughout. The living room, with its red brick fireplace and wood burner, sets the scene for cosy evenings, while the kitchen, complete with Rayburn, is generous enough to double as a sociable dining space. Upstairs, two comfortable bedrooms and a well-finished bathroom provide an easy sense of comfort. Above, a spacious boarded loft with power and light presents exciting potential — whether as a hobby room, home office, or even an additional room (subject to consents). Outside, the home continues to impress. A pretty garden fronts the cottage, while to the rear the mix of gardens, parking and a timber garage/workshop offers real versatility. With power and light, the garage/workshop could be adapted to suit all manner of needs - from a studio or workspace to practical storage or leisure use. The whole setting invites you to shape it around the life you want to lead. Ninfield itself offers everyday essentials including a shop with post office, pubs, a primary school and a doctor’s surgery. Nearby Battle provides further amenities and a mainline station with direct services to London, while the coastal town of Bexhill is just a short drive away, with its beach, promenade and seaside charm adding another dimension to this home’s enviable location. Deceptively spacious, full of character, endlessly adaptable, and chain-free - this is a cottage with the charm of history and the freedom to make it entirely your own.

Hallway - 1.63m x 1.14m (5'4 x 3'9) -

Living Room - 3.56m x 4.57m (11'8 x 15' ) -

Kitchen - 4.60m x 2.82m (15'1 x 9'3 ) -

Landing - 0.71m x 0.86m (2'4 x 2'10 ) -

Bedroom - 3.71m x 2.90m (12'2 x 9'6 ) -

Dressing Area - 0.91m x 0.99m (3' x 3'3 ) -

Bedroom - 4.57m x 2.79m (15' x 9'2 ) -

Bathroom - 2.67m x 1.47m (8'9 x 4'10 ) -

Eaves Storage - 0.89m x 4.01m (2'11 x 13'2 ) -

Loft - 3.07m x 4.55m (10'1 x 14'11 ) -

Outside -

Garage - 2.97m x 4.80m (9'9 x 15'9 ) -

Agents Note - Council Tax Band - C

We have been informed by the vendor that the driveway has shared access and Lime Tree Cottage is responsible for 75% maintenance cost for the upkeep.

Fixtures and fittings: A list of the fitted carpets, curtains, light fittings and other items fixed to the property which are included in the sale (or may be available by separate negotiation) will be provided by the Seller's Solicitors.

Important Notice:

1. Particulars: These particulars are not an offer or contract, nor part of one. You should not rely on statements by Rush, Witt & Wilson in the particulars or by word of mouth or in writing ("information") as being factually accurate about the property, its condition or its value. Neither Rush, Witt & Wilson nor any joint agent has any authority to make any representations about the property, and accordingly any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents, seller(s) or lessor(s).

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Listed by

Battle

Rush Witt & Wilson

Reference: 172041863

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: F

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 09/10/2025

Expiry date: 08/10/2035

Current heating cost: £1,227/year

Potential heating cost: £536/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £47,205

Recommendations

  • 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£7,500 - £11,000)
  • Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£5,000 - £10,000)
  • Floor insulation (solid floor) (£5,000 - £10,000)
  • Draughtproof single-glazed windows (£150 - £250)
  • Hot water cylinder thermostat (£130 - £180)
  • Install condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,500)
  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £7,000)
  • Replace single glazed windows with low-E double glazing (£4,500 - £6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

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EPC Graphs

EE Rating

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 19/02/2026 (5 months ago) £295,000

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address Price Date Type
Same street HIGH KNOLL MANCHESTER ROAD, NINFIELD, BATTLE, WEALDEN, EAST SUSSEX, TN33 9JX £625,000 16/09/2022 Detached
Same street THE MUFFINS MANCHESTER ROAD, NINFIELD, BATTLE, WEALDEN, EAST SUSSEX, TN33 9JX £350,000 04/03/2022 Semi-detached
Same street CRISPE COTTAGE MANCHESTER ROAD, NINFIELD, BATTLE, WEALDEN, EAST SUSSEX, TN33 9JX £515,000 20/08/2021 Detached
1 CHURCH PATH, NINFIELD, BATTLE, WEALDEN, EAST SUSSEX, TN33 9JJ £238,000 17/08/2021 Semi-detached

Street average: £496,667 (3 sales)

Area average: £238,000 (1 sale)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth -3%
10y growth 54.9%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Wealden. Series: Semi-detached. As of April 2026.

1y (index) 1.8%
5y (index) 12.6%
10y (index) 28.9%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Wealden. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,139/mo
Realistic £1,266/mo
Optimistic £1,393/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Wealden.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Sussex East: £748/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Address

Manchester Road

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Unknown 0.2 miles
Shop GM Autocentre 0.4 miles
Shop Costcutter 0.4 miles
Bus stop Peartree Lane (opp) 1.7 miles
Train station Crowhurst 3.6 miles
Train station Battle 3.7 miles
Hospital Amberstone Hospital 6.3 miles
Hospital Woodlands Centre for Acute Care 6.3 miles
University University of Brighton Eastbourne Campus 11.4 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 3
Criminal damage and arson 1
Public order 1
Total incidents 5

Within 1 mile during May 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name Type Distance Ofsted
Ninfield Church of England Primary School Primary 0.3 miles Inadequate — 4 Oct 2022
Headstart Other 0.8 miles Good — 15 Jan 2024
Catsfield Church of England Primary School Primary 1.6 miles (Inspected (no overall grade))
Bexhill High Academy Secondary 2.8 miles Requires improvement — 18 Jan 2023
Glenleigh Park Primary Academy Primary 2.8 miles Good — 31 Jan 2024

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.

Title Rent Beds Distance As seen on
2 Bed Semi-Detached House, Smith Close, TN33 £1,150/mo 2 0.43 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,150/mo (1 listing)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.38%
Max investor price (0.8%) £143,750
Target investor price (1%) £115,000
Gross yield 4.6%
Cost-to-rent ratio 21.7×
Monthly cashflow £-171/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI -2.4%
  • Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
  • Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
  • Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
  • Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).
  • Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
  • Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
  • ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).

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