Longacre

A magnificent 4 double bedroom 3 bath/shower room detached property boasting breath-taking far reaching views across the neighbouring countryside and Ashdown Forest beyond enviably positioned on the outskirts of the picturesque village of Fairwarp occupying 1.17 acres of gardens and grounds.



This beautiful property has been exceptionally extended and improved by the current owners to create a stunning family home benefitting from an impressive 23' x 22' kitchen dining family room, 2 en-suite bedrooms, 2 further double bedrooms, 4 sets of bi-fold doors, 1.17 acres of gardens and grounds, a home office, a double garage, far reaching views and many other outstanding features. Having foresters rights gives the occupiers the legal right to graze animals and collect wood on the Ashdown Forest.



A covered entrance leads to a delightful entrance hall with original wood flooring, a vaulted ceiling and galleried landing above which in turn leads to the impressive kitchen dining family room with a modern kitchen offering a range of matching units to eye and base level, integrated appliances, wooden worksurfaces and a peninsula, a dining area with bi-fold doors showcasing the breath-taking views and steps down to a family area which also has bi-fold doors.



The ground floor also offers a living room with bi-fold doors and a log burner, a guest bedroom with modern en-suite shower room, a useful cloakroom, a utility room which leads to an inner hallway providing access to a home office and access to the double garage. From the entrance hallway a staircase rises to the first floor benefitting from two double bedrooms both enjoying stunning views and a family bathroom.



From the inner hallway a staircase rises to the adjacent first floor providing a stunning master bedroom suite with bi-fold doors and a Juliet balcony opening onto the far reaching views, built-in wardrobes and an impressive en-suite with a freestanding bath, walk in shower, two wash basins and underfloor heating.



Outside the property the rear garden is a particular feature, extending to approximately 1.17 acres of formal gardens and paddock.



A south westerly raised deck immediately adjoins the rear of the property enjoying breath-taking far reaching views across the Ashdown Forest, the formal gardens are comprised of vegetable beds, lawned areas and fruit trees with an approximately 0.5 acre paddock to the rear.



A summer house/studio sits at the top of the paddock with a portion of shed for storage of gardening and recreational equipment.





Longacre is beautifully situated in a rural position enjoying breathtaking views across the adjoining countryside towards the Ashdown Forest, yet within ½ mile of Fairwarp village which offers a public inn, an historic church and a village green.



Additional facilities can be found at nearby Maresfield offering a general store, a post office, an additional public inn and a popular primary school. The area itself is considered one of the most desirable locations within the Sussex area and offers exceptional riding, walking and country pursuits across the Ashdown Forest, the inspiration behind A.A Milne's Winnie The Pooh books. Uckfield is approx 3 ½ miles distant and offer an extensive range of shopping and leisure facilities including numerous bars/restaurants, a public library and cinema, supermarkets as well as comprehensive schooling for all age groups.



The town offers a railway service to London in just over an hour and the nearby A272 provides swift vehicular access to Haywards Heath which boasts commuting times to London Victoria (47mins approx). The royal spa town of Tunbridge Wells is also within driving distance and also offers railway links to London London Bridge/Charing cross 49 mins.

Marketed by: Mansell McTaggart, Uckfield