Palehouse Common

A magnificent 18th century 5/6 bedroom, 3 bath/shower room farmhouse beautifully positioned within a generous 3 acre (tbv) plot enjoying stunning far reaching views across the neighbouring countryside to the South Downs beyond in this delightful hamlet on the southern outskirts of Uckfield.



This charming grade II listed farmhouse boasts a wealth of period features including a stunning inglenook fireplace, exposed beams, traditional Sussex half tile hung to name just a few.

Additionally a converted barn offers bright and spacious accommodation as well as a shower room and a traditional shepherds hut is also used for temporary accommodation.



A covered porch provides access to the entrance hallway which in turn leads to a spacious kitchen breakfast room with a range of shaker style units to eye and base level, granite worksurfaces, integrated appliances, double butler sink and an Aga. The dual aspect formal dining room leads through to the stunning living room with its exposed beams, inglenook fireplace with log burning stove and patio doors opening onto an external seating terrace.

A useful utility room and cloakroom are also on the ground floor and a staircase from the living room rises to the first floor benefitting from an impressive master bedroom with a range of built-in wardrobes, beautiful far-reaching views and a modern en-suite bathroom.



Three further double bedrooms with built-in wardrobes and a modern family shower room are also offered on the first floor and a staircase rising to the second floor with an additional double bedroom with built-in wardrobes.



Within the grounds a converted barn is a particular feature having been thoughtfully transformed into ancillary accommodation with a modern shower room, currently being used as an additional living space with three sets of bi-fold doors opening almost the entire south-west facing wall. A traditional shepherds hut also provides additional accommodation with another shepherds hut set up as an office with power and a workshop among the varied outbuildings.



The south-west facing gardens and grounds extend to approximately 3 acres (tbv) comprising of formal gardens and paddocks, all enjoying beautiful views across the neighbouring countryside to the south downs beyond.



The property is situated in Palehouse Common on the southern outskirts of Uckfield town centre which offers a comprehensive range of shopping and leisure facilities as well as schooling for all age groups, including a sixth form community college. Uckfield provides a rail service to London with additional rail services available from nearby Buxted (London Bridge about one hour, seven minutes), whilst the A272 provides swift vehicular access to Haywards Heath which boasts a fast commuter service to London (Victoria/London Bridge about 47 minutes). By road access to the major surrounding areas can be gained by the A/M23, the latter lying approximately 18 miles to the west at either Bolney or Warninglid. The coastal towns of Eastbourne and Brighton together with Gatwick Airport, the Royal Spa Town of Tunbridge Wells and M25 are also within convenient driving distance.

Marketed by: Mansell McTaggart, Uckfield