4-bedroom detached house · TN21 8AR
No longer listedListed 32 days · slow let
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About
Welcome to 17 Cuckoo Drive, a spacious four-bedroom family home, tucked away within a peaceful and well-kept development.
Perfect for a growing family, this lovely property offers the ideal balance of semi-rural living while remaining conveniently located within just one mile of Heathfield High Street.
Positioned within the catchment area for several well-regarded schools, the property is ideally suited for family life and further benefits from a separate garage and off-road parking, adding practicality to its charming setting.
The accommodation is perfectly designed for modern family living.
The generous living room provides a welcoming space to relax, complete with a fireplace which is currently closed up but could easily be reopened for use as an open fire or to install a log burner, creating a wonderful focal point to the room.
To the rear of the property is a spacious kitchen/diner featuring a central island, space for a dining table, and doors opening directly onto the garden.
The kitchen includes an American-style fridge freezer, range cooker, integrated dishwasher and built-in wine fridge, creating the perfect setting for entertaining and everyday living.
A separate large utility room provides additional practicality, with its own access to the garden, alongside a convenient downstairs WC.
The integral garage can also be accessed directly from the lounge and offers excellent potential for conversion into additional living accommodation, a home office or playroom, subject to the necessary planning permissions and building regulations.
Further enhancing the home’s appeal are the installed solar panels with battery storage, helping to improve energy efficiency and reduce running costs.
With an impressive Energy Performance Certificate rating of B, this is a very economical home to run.
Upstairs, the property continues to offer excellent family accommodation with four good-sized bedrooms, with the rear bedrooms enjoying lovely leafy woodland views.
The principal bedroom benefits from a spacious en-suite bathroom featuring a roll-top bath and separate shower unit, while the remaining bedrooms are served by a well-appointed family bathroom.
Outside, the property benefits from a driveway providing off-street parking, alongside the integral garage.
The rear garden can be accessed via both the kitchen/diner and utility room, making it ideal for family life and entertaining.
A patio seating area leads down via steps to a lawned garden, creating a lovely outdoor space to enjoy. Further benefits include an outside tap, garden shed and convenient side access.
With its quiet location, spacious accommodation and excellent local amenities nearby, 17 Cuckoo Drive offers a wonderful opportunity to enjoy comfortable family living in a desirable East Sussex location.
Need to know Freehold EPC Rating B Mains gas, electricity and drainage Council Tax Band D Wealden District Council EPC Rating: B Location Set within a quiet residential area and on the doorstep of the popular market town of Heathfield, 17 Cuckoo Drive’s location makes it the perfect spot for families.
With its cafés, independent shops and a range of supermarkets, Heathfield offers modern day convenience with a strong sense of community.
For families, the area is particularly appealing, with access to a range of highly regarded primary schools as well as Heathfield Community College.
The popular Cuckoo Trail which runs from Heathfield to Polegate, provides the opportunity to explore the area by bicycle or by foot - with wonderful countryside walks on your doorstep.
For commuters, there are convenient train lines into London from nearby stations; Buxted and Stonegate, making it possible to enjoy the surrounding countryside while remaining well-connected to the city.
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This fee is payable after an offer has been accepted and must be settled before a memorandum of sale can be issued.
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