Guide price

£200,000

3 bed cottage for sale
Potters, Darwell Hill, Netherfield, Battle, East Sussex TN33

    • 3 beds

    • 2 baths

  • EPC Rating: F

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Freehold
Added on 27/05/2026

About this property

  • Rarely available and versatile development opportunity (subject to obtaining the requisite consents)

  • Comprises a detached fire damaged 3-bedroom cottage and a substantial two storey outbuilding/workshop

  • Site area extends to approximately 0.36 acres

  • Benefits from planning permission for a new, second driveway, designed to allow the primary property and the outbuilding/workshop to be accessed entirely independently

  • Vacant

  • To be offered for sale via Knight Frank Auctions on 18th June 2026 (unless sold or withdrawn prior)

Interested parties should contact Knight Frank Auctions for further information.

Description
Potters is a rarely available and versatile development opportunity (subject to obtaining the requisite consents) which comprises a detached fire damaged 3-bedroom cottage and a substantial two storey outbuilding/workshop.

The original cottage was of brick construction, single storey with a high pitched clay peg tiled roof. Accommodation: Porch, sitting room, kitchen/breakfast room, walk-in store, utility room, two bathrooms and three bedrooms. Approximately 1,890 square foot.175 square metres. Private drainage.

The Outbuilding/workshop: Block construction with cavity wall brick outer skin, clay pegged tiled roof, double glazed windows. Two floors; one large open space, separate store room and undercroft housing the bunded oil tank on the ground floor and two rooms on the first floor with pine clad walls and ceilings. Electricity connected.

The site area extends to approximately 0.36 acres and benefits from planning permission for a new, second driveway, designed to allow the primary property and the outbuilding/workshop to be accessed entirely independently. The plan used as part of the particulars is for illustrative purposes only and interested parties are advised to refer to the legal pack for plans and more information.

The plot backs onto, and has an access gate into a conifer woodland.

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From Battle proceed on the B2096 towards Heathfield. On reaching the village of Netherfield go past the pub and down the hill. Go past Doctor's Cottage on the left and almost immediately on the right is a large wooden gate which is the driveway to the property.

Location
Darwell is a rural area with a wide spread forest with public footpaths and a reservoir. The properties are 0.4 miles from the centre of Netherfield Village which has a local shop, pub and primary school.

Battle town is 3.9 miles distant and offers a wide selection of local
shops, supermarkets, primary and secondary schooling and medical
amenities. An historic town with a castle at its centre from which
many town activities take place.

The main line station is 4.9 miles from the house, just on the outskirts of Battle and has a service to Hastings and London. The A21 is a convenient link road to the M25 and is just north of the town.

Occupancy
Vacant

Tenure
Freehold

The buyers fee is including VAT. This is only payable by the successful purchaser. There are no costs to bidding for the property.

Auction Details
The sale of this property will take place on the stated date by way of and is being sold as Unconditional.
Binding contracts of sale will be exchanged at the point of sale.
All sales are subject to the Common Auction Conditions and Extra General Conditions.

Auctioneer Fees and Deposit
The following deposits and non-refundable auctioneer fees apply:

• 10% deposit, subject to a minimum of £5,000. The deposit contributes to the purchase price.
• Buyer’s Fee- the value of this fee will be listed against the property details, inclusive of VAT.

The Buyer’s Fee does not contribute to the purchase price and will be considered as part of the chargeable consideration for the property in the calculation of stamp duty liability.
There may be additional fees contained within the Special Conditions of Sale, which can be viewed within the Legal Pack. You are strongly advised to read the Legal Pack carefully before bidding.

Additional Information:
For full details about all auction methods and sale types please refer to the Auction Conduct Guide which can be viewed on the Knight Frank Auctions website.
This guide includes details on the auction registration process, your payment obligations and how to view the Legal Pack.

Each property sold is subject to a Reserve Price. The Reserve Price will be within + or – 10% of the Guide Price. The Guide Price is issued solely as a guide so that a buyer can consider whether or not to pursue their interest. A full definition can be found within the Buyers Terms.

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