5 bedroom detached house for sale

A detached country house enjoying a delightful rural location in a south facing plot of approximately 1.50 acres together with a 3-bay oak framed garage and self-contained annexe over.


| DETACHED COUNTRY HOUSE | RURAL LOCATION | SOUTH FACING PLOT OF AROUND 1.50 ACRES | 3 BAY OAK FRAMED GARAGE WITH SELF-CONTAINED ANNEXE ABOVE | NUMEROUS OUTBUILDINGS | PORCH | ENTRANCE HALL | SITTING ROOM | FAMILY ROOM | STUDY | CONSERVATORY | KITCHEN/DINING ROOM | UTILITY ROOM | FOUR FIRST FLOOR BEDROOMS | TWO BATHROOMS | OIL FIRED HEATING | DOUBLE GLAZING | NO CHAIN | EPC RATING: D | COUNCIL TAX: BAND G |

SITUATION: The property is situated off a country lane. There is easy access via the A26 to the neighbouring towns of Uckfield (3 miles) and Crowborough (4 miles). Both towns provide an excellent range of shopping facilities, supermarkets, leisure facilities and schooling for all age groups in both private and state sectors. The village of High Hurstwood, near the Ashdown Forest, has an award winning gastro pub “The Hurstwood” and a Primary School rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Uckfield, Buxted, Jarvis Brook and Haywards Heath offer mainline rail services to London Bridge (From Uckfield in 1hr 20 minutes & from Jarvis Brook, Crowborough in 1hr 7 minutes). Gatwick airport can be reached in approximately 40 minutes by car, whilst the coastal resorts such as Brighton, Eastbourne etc can be reached in around 30 minutes. The well-known Royal Spa town of Tunbridge Wells is 11 miles distant.

The Orchard is a fine detached country home, built in the Sussex style with tiled elevations to the first floor. Improved and extended by the current owners to take full advantage of the south facing aspect over its own gardens and grounds of around 1.50 acres. There is also the benefit of a 3-bay oak framed garage having a self-contained annexe over. Surrounding the property to all sides, the gardens include a pond, orchard, chicken run and a 'dell' - a 'secret' lower level with mature trees and open space.

The accommodation benefits from UPVC double glazing and oil fired heating. Approached via an oak framed Porch and door to an Entrance Hall having stairs to the first floor landing. The Sitting Room has an open fireplace and a bay recess with double doors to the rear garden. There is also a Family Room, Study and Conservatory addition taking full advantage of the wonderful views. The Kitchen/Dining Room is a particular feature of the home under a vaulted ceiling with oak ceiling timbers. Good range of bespoke units to base and eye level with a matching central island/breakfast bar, stone work surfaces, walk-in larder and bi-fold doors to paved terrace and Morso wood burning stove.

To the first floor are four Bedrooms, the main bedroom having built-in wardrobes, whilst each are served by two Family Bathroom's one to each end of the landing.

OUTSIDE: A gravel driveway approach via oak gates leading in turn to a 3 bay garage with staircase to one side giving access to a mainly open-plan Annexe comprising modern fitted Kitchen, Study area, Bedroom and contemporary Shower Room.

The gardens wrap themselves around the property and extend to approximately 1.50 acres, principally laid to lawn and approached over a raised stone seating terrace. There is also a children's play area, chicken run and timber shed to one side. The sweeping lawns lead down to an orchard, pond and steps to a 'dell' - a lower section of garden and woodland.