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Fern Cottage, Three Cups, East Sussex, TN21

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • Annexe/Airbnb potential
  • Period cottage with plenty of character
  • Rural location
  • Off road parking for multiple vehicles
  • South facing garden & principal bedroom
  • Views of the South Downs
  • Village primary school nearby

Description

This beautifully presented two/three bedroom semi-detached cottage dates back to the late 1800's and boasts plenty of character and charm, combining the original two-bedroom cottage with a barn conversion. The property has annexe potential for multi-generational living or as an Airbnb (subject to PP). One of three wells in the area is within the property's boundary, which 'Three Cups' is named after.

The impressive lounge is situated in the converted barn portion of the property, which is linked to the original cottage via an entrance hall. It features a high, vaulted ceiling, double doors that open to the garden, and a large wood-burning stove. A mezzanine level can serve as a third bedroom or home office. A kitchenette behind the lounge and a downstairs shower room with a large walk-in shower provide annexe or Airbnb potential (subject to PP), ideal for multi-generational living. Following the entrance hall into the original cottage, there is a versatile reception hall, off which is the downstairs w.c., and kitchen/diner. Double doors open onto the kitchen/diner at the front of the property with a south-facing aspect. There are plenty of storage units with wooden worktops and an inset sink unit, an LPG gas hob, integrated electric oven, and space for both a washing machine and a dishwasher.

Bedroom one is a large double with a partially vaulted ceiling containing Velux windows and a Juliet balcony with partial views of the South Downs in the distance, as well as a leafy outlook. The second bedroom is at the front of the property and features a decorative fireplace with ample space for wardrobes and additional furniture. Both bedrooms have access to the Jack-and-Jill bathroom, which comprises a large shower and a clawfoot bath with a handheld shower attachment, a pedestal wash basin, w.c., and a towel rail. There is also potential for a loft conversion (subject to PP).

The garden has a south-facing aspect, with a large sandstone patio abutting the property, spanning the width of the plot, making it an ideal entertaining space. Steps lead down to a generous lawn and a large garden shed. At the front of the property, there is off road parking for three or four vehicles, with enough space for cars and a motorhome.

Oil-fired central heating. Mains drainage. Council tax band: E

Situation: Three Cups is a small hamlet, linked with Rushlake Green, just 1.6 miles away with a village store/post office, pub and a busy social calendar. The large & historic town of Battle is approx 8 miles and has a very good range of shops, a supermarket and main line station with a service to London Bridge, Waterloo and Charing Cross. Heathfield is a smaller market town, approx 4 miles distant, with four supermarkets, a bustling High Street with shops cafés, restaurants and medical amenities. The south coast can be reached in 25 minutes by car. For schooling there are options and good state schools in both Heathfield and Battle but there are also a number of private prep and secondary schools in the area.

Directions: From Heathfield, proceed south on the A265 towards Battle. After approximately 1 mile after Punnetts Town Primary School the property is on the right-hand side before the triangular junction.

Agents Note: Please note that these details have been prepared as a general guide and do not form part of a contract. We have not carried out a detailed survey, nor tested the services, appliances and specific fittings. Room sizes are approximate and should not be relied upon. Any verbal statements or information given about this property, again, should not be relied on and should not form part of a contract or agreement to purchase.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
TBC
Date Posted
2026-08-08

Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs
CurrentPotential
(92+)A
(81-91)B
(69-80)C
(55-68)D
(39-54)E
(21-38)F
(1-20)G
59 D
75 C

Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)

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Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.

Utilities & Restrictions

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Rights & Restrictions

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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

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Parking
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Garden
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

1 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre · available to 75% of premises

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Punnetts Town Community Primary and Nursery School1 mileOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    121
    Type
    Community school
  • Dallington Church of England Primary School1.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    118
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • All Saints' and St Richard's Church of England Primary School2.2 milesOfsted report card · Apr 2026
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    86
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Parkside Community Primary School2.8 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    225
    Type
    Community school
  • Maynards Green Community Primary School3.5 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    205
    Type
    Community school

Secondary

  • Heathfield Community College2.2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,416
    Type
    Community school
  • Robertsbridge Community College6.2 milesOfsted: Inadequate
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    644
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Claverham Community College6.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,147
    Type
    Community school
  • Hailsham Academy7 milesOfsted: Inadequate
    Ages
    2 to 18
    Pupils
    1,577
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Uplands Academy7.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    699
    Type
    Academy converter

* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Waitrose Heathfield, Heathfield, East Sussex3.3 miles
Budgens Burwash, Burwash3.3 miles
Sainsburys Heathfield High Street, Heathfield, East Sussex3.4 miles

GP surgery

Fairfield Surgery3.7 miles

Pharmacy

Procter Health Care Pharmacy3.4 miles

Hospital

Amberstone Hospital5.7 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

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Getting Around

Nearest station

Stonegate Rail Station4.6 miles

Nearest bus stop

The Three Cups89 metres

Typical drive times

Battle13 min · 8.4 miles
Hailsham15 min · 7.7 miles
Wadhurst19 min · 12 miles
Heathfield8 min · 3.7 miles
Brighton and Hove (city)50 min · 27 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
  • Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
  • Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
  • Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
  • Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
  • Ground risks (included in the full report)
  • Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)

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