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MAIN SPECIFICATIONS: AN ATTRACTIVE 4 / 5 BEDROOMED ATTACHED CHARACTER COTTAGE SET IN APPROXIMATELY 2 ACRES WITH PLANNING PERMISSION CURRENTLY BEING SOUGHT FOR A CIRCA 8 METER TWO STOREY EXTENSION * LOVELY VIEWS * ALREADY HAVING UNDERGONE SUBSTANTIAL RENOVATION AND TASTEFUL ENHANCEMENT * RECEPTION HALL * LOUNGE * FAMILY ROOM / SNUG ROOM * STUDY / BEDROOM 5 * LARGE OPEN PLAN KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM / DINING ROOM * CLOAKROOM * UTILITY ROOM * LUXURY FAMILY BATHROOM / SHOWER ROOM * LUXURY ENSUITE BATHROOM / SHOWER ROOM* LARGE DETACHED WORKSHOP * TWO DRIVEWAYS * POTENTIAL FOR REINSTATEMENT OF OLD GARAGE TO BECOME DOUBLE WITH SPACE ABOVE * SPACE FOR EXISTING POND TO BE ENLARGED * POTENTIAL FOR AN OUTDOOR POOL OR ALL WEATHER TENNIS COURT TO BE CREATED SUBJECT TO PLANNING * SHORT DRIVE OF MAINLINE TRAIN STATIONS FOR LONDON INCLUDING STONEGATE, ETCHINGHAM AND BUXTED * WALK OF HEATHFIELD SCHOOL * WALK OF TWO LOCAL INNS * WALK OF HEATHFIELD TOWN * QUIET SEMI RURAL SETTING.
• TWO ACRES OF GARDENS (TBV)
• TWO DRIVEWAYS
• CURRENTLY HAVING PLANNING SUBMITTED FOR A CIRCA 8 METER TWO STOREY EXTENSION
• LOVELY SEMI RURAL SETTING
• EASY ACCESS TO LONDON MAINLINE STATIONS WITHIN ONLY A SHORT DRIVE.
DESCRIPTION: A very rare opportunity to purchase an existing and utterly charming generous sized tastefully modernised attached 4/5 bedroomed cottage, set within approximately 2 acres and also benefitting lovely views of the adjoining countryside and with marvellous potential to substantially extend and enlarge subject to planning.
PLEASE NOTE: Furthermore, as already mentioned, there are even more exciting opportunities which this charming cottage will be able to possibly offer, as there is currently planning permission being prepared and submitted for a large two storey circa 8-meter extension. Therefore, if or when approved, this will completely transform this property’s further potential by providing a splendid amount of further adaptable accommodation space that could be arranged to suit all types of uses depending upon an occupier’s own needs and specific style of living.
This very attractive family home has already had extensive internal refurbishments and currently benefits from a reception hall, an inner hall, a downstairs cloakroom, two luxury bathroom / shower rooms, one of which is the ensuite to bedroom one. There is also a lounge, a family room / snug, a study / bedroom five, as well as a large open plan kitchen / breakfast room / dining room.
Most of the rooms enjoy lovely views of the large circa 2 acres of garden, as well as beyond to the undulating adjoining countryside.
As there are two different driveways that access the property, there is ample space and areas to locate a new car port, in addition to rebuilding and enlarging the old garaging to possibly create a further office or storage area above as the next-door property has already been able to do through planning.
The size of the gardens which are believed to extend in total to approximately 2 acres, also offer the opportunity for an outdoor swimming pool, or all-weather tennis court to be created subject to planning.
We strongly recommend looking at the property’s virtual tour we have provided and studying its strategically beneficial setting, which is within walking distance of the local Inn, Heathfield School and only a short drive from the mainline train stations of Stonegate, Etchingham and Buxted.
SITUATION: Located on the outskirts of Old Heathfield and set within approximately 2 acres of park style gardens and grounds, as well as enjoying stunning rural views, this charming attached 4/5 bedroomed cottage with potential to substantially extend further, is perfectly located for a London city commuter, especially as the mainline train stations of Stonegate, Etchingham and Buxted are only a short drive away.
Furthermore, the picturesque country town of Heathfield with all of its extensive shopping and leisure facilities on offer, is also within walking distance, as is the Heathfield School and the two popular local Inns.
Depending upon educational requirements, there is an abundant variety of well-respected teaching institutions to choose from within the general locality. These include Mayfield School for Girls, Skippers Hill, Battle Abbey, Bede’s and Eastbourne College to name but a few.
All types of leisure pursuits are also available, with a number of local golf courses and sporting clubs nearby, including rugby and tennis at Cross in Hand.
ACCOMMODATION: Double doors leading off from the paved front sun terrace to a main reception hall.
MAIN RECEPTION HALL: With elegant tiled floor, coat storage area, down lights, side storage areas and spaces for appliances if required, further cottage style internal stable door leading into inner hall with continuation of tiled floor and doors leading off to the cloakroom and main inner hall.
CLOAKROOM: Approached from inner reception hall area through a wooden panelled door, with the continuation of the tiled flooring, antique style W.C., pedestal wash basin, radiator and downlight.
INNER HALL: With downlights, radiator, under stairs recess double glazed window with aspect over the rear garden, staircase leading off to the first-floor landing, further doors leading off the inner hall to study / potential bedroom five, lounge, family room / snug and the open plan kitchen / dining room.
KITCHEN BREAKFAST ROOM / DINING ROOM: Comprising of attractive modern shaker style cupboard and base units with wooden worksurfaces over, fitted ceramic butlers sink, mixer tap, integrated dishwasher, space for large gas cooking range with tiled splash back and air purifier hood over, terracotta tiled floors, radiator, further central island with wooden preparation and breakfast bar over, downlights, open plan dining area, double glazed paned windows with aspect to side, further double glazed paned windows with aspect to front gardens, French doors with double glazed panes opening to the front sun terrace and garden.
LOUNGE: A double aspect room with an impressive feature brick fireplace with oak bressummer beam over and brick hearth, downlights, radiator, twin arched windows with aspect to side. Large double glazed sliding doors with aspect to rear garden.
FAMILY ROOM / SNUG: With an attractive feature fireplace, currently with a fitted wood burner, fitted storage cupboards and bookshelves, radiator, down lights, double glazed windows with aspect over the front gardens.
STUDY / BEDROOM FIVE: With charming cast iron antique fireplace, downlights, double glazed window with aspect to rear garden. This room could also be used as a fifth bedroom, especially as there is potential to also re arrange the downstairs cloakroom and reception hall to accommodate a shower room.
FIRST FLOOR ACCOMMODATION: Stairs from the main inner hall leading to the first-floor landing with bookshelves to side, downlighting and doors leading off to bedrooms 1, 2, 3 and 4, as well as to the luxury family bathroom / shower room.
BEDROOM ONE MAIN SUITE WITH LUXURY BATHROOM / SHOWER ROOM: Comprising of a double aspect double bedroom with downlights, radiator, double glazed paned window with aspect to rear gardens and also with lovely views beyond, further double-glazed paned windows to side, door leading to the ensuite luxury bathroom / shower room.
ENSUITE LUXURY BATHROOM / SHOWER ROOM TO BEDROOM ONE: With beautiful travertine tiled floors and walls, elegant antique style roll top bath with ball and claw feet and chrome mixer tap with shower attachment, storage alcoves, chrome heated towel rail, W.C., pedestal wash basin with chrome taps, separate corner shower with travertine walls and chrome shower control system, double glazed paned window with aspect to side.
BEDROOM TWO: A double sized room with a delightful cast iron antique fireplace, down lights, radiator, fitted wardrobe cupboard, double glazed paned window with a stunning aspect over the rear gardens and the rural views beyond.
BEDROOM THREE: A double sized room with fitted cupboards and shelves, radiator, downlights, double glazed window with aspect over the front gardens and lovely rural views beyond.
BEDROOM FOUR: A large single room with radiator, down lights, fitted shelving and double-glazed window with a beautiful aspect over the front gardens and also beyond of the adjoining countryside.
FAMILY LUXURY BATHROOM / SHOWER ROOM: Comprising of a large fitted bath with chrome taps and travertine tiled sides, travertine tiled floors, antique styled pedestal wash basin with chrome taps, travertine tiled walls, chrome heated towel rail, antique styled W.C., separate shower with heavy glazed doors and sides, chrome shower control system, travertine tiled walls, down lights, double glazed paned window with aspect over the front gardens.
OUTSIDE: This very attractive 4/5 bedroomed attached cottage has existing gardens and grounds of approximately 2 acres (TBV), as well as benefitting from both a front and rear separate driveway access.
There is already an area where the old garaging was located at the original driveway which is now used as a rear drive and there is currently potential to obtain permission for a large detached two storey garage as the next-door property has already achieved.
Furthermore, the current property has current planning permission being made ready for submission for a substantial 8 plus meter two storey extension to the side, which would create a magnificent sized semi-rural residence set in two acres. This extension if and when granted would give the existing or new owners potential to adapt this family home to have all sorts of exciting internal changes to suit the owners living style and requirements.
From the existing front entrance access, you approach this charming cottage down its own gravel driveway, which ends near the side of the house and provides parking for a number of vehicles.
FRONT GARDEN: Predominantly arranged to park style meadow lawns of approximately an acre with steps leading down to an elegant landscaped paved sun terrace, that is also ideal for alfresco dining. In addition, there are some mature shrubs, specimen plants, young trees , as well as the garden’s front and side boundaries benefitting from mature well established hedging.
PLEASE NOTE: In our opinion there is ample opportunity to build a heritage style carport also off the front drive as you drive in from the country lane (subject to planning).
REAR GARDEN: This is also of a substantial size also approaching approximately an acre (TBV) This rear garden is landscaped to be on two main levels, with a second driveway leading up from a separate country lane, which then meanders up to the rear of the property.
To the far side is a large detached workshop on an old pre-existing concrete base.
Below the grass and shrub landscaped bank there is a lower grassed level area with an established pond that could be further enlarged if required.
The size of the rear garden lends itself for an outdoor pool or even possibly an outdoor all weather tennis court subject to planning.
COUNCIL TAX BAND: D
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