4 bedroom detached house

In a tranquil location with fabulous views of the Ashdown Forest yet only just over a mile from the historic and popular village of Hartfield, an attractive, detached country house enjoying lovely far-reaching views of the Ashdown Forest. Possibly dating from the early twentieth century, the house has very attractive external elevations of painted render and tile hanging in the Sussex style under a pitched tiled roof, with multi-pane windows affording lovely views from virtually every room. In recent times, the present owners have carried out a comprehensive programme of extension and reimagining, which has resulted in a perfect marriage of the charm of a period property, presented in a contemporary, sophisticatedly neutral style. Throughout the house, there are stripped wooden floors, whilst the reception rooms are full of character. The sitting room has a dual aspect with two bay windows as well as a fireplace with a wood burning stove. Both the family and dining rooms have over sized French doors out to the terracing, ideal for capturing the views with the dining room also having a wood burning stove and open access through to the kitchen/breakfast room. This has been furnished with a series of base units arranged around a central island with granite work surfaces and integrated appliances as well as a walk-in pantry and bi-folding doors. Elsewhere there is a large utility/boot room and a cloakroom. Laid out across the first floor opening out from a spacious landing are four good-sized bedrooms - all enjoying the marvellous views – supported by two bathrooms, which have been upgraded and styled with white sanitary ware. The principal suite has a dual aspect, fitted wardrobes and an en-suit bathroom.
Outside

The house is set along a quiet, private lane and is approached via an electric five-bar gate, which opens on to a large, gravelled parking and turning area and the detached, oak barn style garaging. The gardens have a southerly aspect with stone terracing ideal for outdoor entertaining and for taking in the views. Lawns and hedging are well-tended and herbaceous borders colourful. To one side is an area of dappled woodland with tall, majestic trees. A timber pavilion makes a great summerhouse or could be easily refurbished to provide the perfect working from home space, whilst other outbuildings include stabling, timber sheds and a greenhouse. The large paddock has been divided with one side left natural to encourage wild flowers, bees and butterflies and there is a small orchard of fruit trees. Just beyond the house up the lane is access on to the public footpath trails which lead through to the forest and Poohsticks Bridge.

Situation

The quaint village of Hartfield is only 1.2 miles away with shops and facilities catering for everyday needs including a general store, butcher, doctors’ surgery, public house and primary school. Forest Row is about 3.4 miles away and offers a wider range of shopping facilities. The nearby towns of East Grinstead, Crowborough and Tunbridge Wells are all within 10 miles and offer a comprehensive range of shopping, restaurants, supermarkets, cultural and recreational facilities. Mainline stations can be accessed in East Grinstead (7.5 miles) and Tunbridge Wells (9.7 miles) which both offer frequent services to the City of London and the West End. There is a wide and varied selection of schooling establishments in the locality including village primary schools, grammar schools in Tunbridge Wells, private schools such as Cumnor House, Michael Steiner, Worth, Brambletye, Holmewood House and Tonbridge.

(All times and distances are approximate).

Additional Information

Tenure: Freehold
Services: Oil CH/HW; mains electricity; private drainage.
Local Authority: Wealden District Council. Council Tax Band G

Marketed by: Hamptons Sales, Tunbridge Wells