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Seal, Sevenoaks TN15

South East

£500,000

Listed on 11/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
2
Type
Detached

Features

  • Garden

Description

Cheesemans Cottage is a Grade II listed, timber-framed house believed to date from the 16th century, set in approximately 0.69 acre of grounds at Seal Chart. The existing accommodation comprises a sitting room, kitchen, dining area, store and bathroom on the ground floor, with two bedrooms above. The cottage has been altered over time and is described as retaining much of its historic frame. It is offered as a project to develop into a larger home, subject to the constraints and conditions associated with its listed status. Planning and listed building consents have been granted for specified changes, including repositioning a north-facing window, replacement windows and reinstatement of fireplaces. Further consents cover removal of a 19th-century addition and its replacement with a lightweight extension and glazed link, with access to the former workshop. The listing describes a proposed future layout with additional ground-floor accommodation and shower rooms. A further application for first-floor shower and toilet facilities is anticipated, so buyers should check the current permissions, conditions and status of any outstanding proposals. The cottage occupies a secluded rural position within reach of Seal and Sevenoaks. The listing notes access to Sevenoaks mainline services and the M25 and A21. Viewing and discussion of the consented scheme are arranged through Ibbett Mosely.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

42out of 100
Grade ELow opportunity

Confidence: LOW

Cheesemans Cottage is a distinctive Grade II listed, probably 16th-century property with a largely intact timber frame, set in about 0.69 acre of established grounds. The historic exterior and secluded countryside setting give it real character, while the listing describes consent for specified alterations, including a replacement extension and glazed link; check the approved plans, conditions and implementation status before relying on them.

The score is held back by limited information rather than a clear verdict on value: floor area is missing, so value against local £/sqf cannot yet be judged, and no interior rooms are shown to assess the accommodation or services. The visible exterior appears dated, with some uneven or worn paving and ground, but the roof coverings appear present and no major failure is obvious in the photographs.

Key opportunities

  • Make the most of the cottage’s historic character, including its largely intact timber frame and traditional brick and stone elevations.
  • Shape the property around the described consent for alterations, including a replacement extension and glazed link, subject to checking the approved plans and conditions.
  • Enjoy and refine the established grounds of about 0.69 acre, with mature trees, shrubs and lawn.

Key risks

  • As a Grade II listed property, alterations will need to respect the building’s heritage and the relevant consent conditions.
  • The interior accommodation and services are not shown in the available photographs, so their condition remains unassessed.
  • Some external paving and ground areas appear uneven or worn.

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Map

Location

Seal, Sevenoaks TN15
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Kemsing Rail Station

    1.0 miles

    Train · Kemsing

  • Borough Green & Wrotham Rail Station

    2.2 miles

    Train · Borough Green

  • Bat & Ball Rail Station

    2.7 miles

    Train · Bat & Ball

  • Otford Rail Station

    3.3 miles

    Train · Otford

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

Monthly Repayments
£2,043
Based on a loan of £375,000 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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Pricing

Price history

-28.6% since listed
£500,000£200,000(-28.6%)
01/11/2026
Current price
£700,000Initial listing
18/10/2026

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