About this property

SOLD BY HAMPTONS. Beautifully presented house with character features, excellent proportions and a versatile layout with a detached garage with room above, set in gardens and grounds of 1.25 acres in a charming rural setting

Set on this popular lane in the pretty hamlet of High Hurstwood, the house has charming character features with part tile hung facades, some exposed beams and an inglenook fireplace but has been completely upgraded, extended and refurbished by the current owners and is presented in immaculate order throughout.

It has a marvellous, easy-flowing layout with a double aspect study/
snug to the front and a very generous utility room/boot room to the side. The central dining room has limed oak effect flooring and steps down to the contemporary kitchen/breakfast room with French doors out to the terrace, ceramic tiling with sleek gloss cabinetry and this is beautifully juxtaposed against the exposed brick. There are double doors from the dining room through to the fabulous triple aspect sitting room, a light and bright room with a central exposed brick inglenook fireplace with log-burner, some exposed beams, polished wood floors and French doors out to the terrace.

On the first floor are four excellent double bedrooms, the principal being double aspect with fitted wardrobes and an en-suite shower room, there is a further guest suite to the front and the two remaining bedrooms to the rear are well-served by the family bathroom.

Outside
Approached over a wide gravel driveway, there is an excellent detached garage with an entertainment/games room above complete with automated projector and recessed screen. The gardens and grounds are a real feature of the property, wrapping around the house with dedicated areas for relaxing and entertaining with attractive porcelain paths and steps bordered by sleepers linking each area. There is an expanse of decked terrace with contemporary steel balustrading and steps down to wide swathes of lawn edged with established shrub borders, a small orchard and an excellent play area at the bottom with bark chippings, a swing, climbing frame and basket ball practice surface. Towards the far corner of the garden is a pretty summer house, currently used as a therapy room and an area of woodland leading down to a stream. The grounds are bordered by mature trees and hedging providing a large amount of seclusion and privacy and the setting is truly idyllic and peaceful.

Situation
High Hurstwood is a small but thriving hamlet with a primary school, church, award winning gastro pub ‘The Hurstwood’ and village hall. Crowborough town centre is about 4.5 miles distant and Uckfield about 3.8 miles and the Royal Spa town of Tunbridge Wells 11 miles (The Pantiles) where there is comprehensive shopping, leisure and dining facilities and mainline train stations. The area is renowned for its excellent educational facilities and there are a wide variety of schools for both girls and boys within easy reach of the property including local primary schools, the Beacon Academy in Crowborough, preparatory schools include Cumnor House (Danehill), Brambletye (East Grinstead) and Holmewood House (Langton Green), independent secondary schools such as Mayfield and Roedean for Girls, Eastbourne, Brighton, Ardingly, Hurstpierpoint, Sevenoaks and Tonbridge. The house is surrounded by countryside and close by is the famous Ashdown Forest with around 6500 acres of beautiful open heath land - popular with ramblers, runners, cyclists and horse riders.

Additional Information
Mains water and electricity, oil-fired central heating, private drainage
Wealden District Council Tax Band F

Additional information

• Beautiful rural setting
• Immaculately presented versatile accommodation
• Triple aspect sitting room with inglenook fireplace
• Double aspect kitchen/breakfast room with steps up to dining room
• Double aspect study/snug
• Four double bedrooms (two with en-suite facilities)
• Family bathroom
• Double garage with entertainment/games room and wc above
• Total of approximately 3138 sq ft
• Stunning gardens and grounds of 1.25 acres

Key information

Council Tax Band: F

Tenure: Freehold

Energy Performance Certificate