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See how verdicts work2-bedroom bungalow · TN22 5XZ
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£650,000 to £700,000.
A most attractive and beautifully positioned two bedroom two bathroom detached single storey Victorian lodge occupying a stunning corner plot of 0.4 of an acre with a large detached garage, enjoying fine rural views towards an adjoining paddock and countryside beyond.
The Lodge is a charming and characterful country home which originally formed part of the estate to Buckham Hill House.
The property is positioned just off the road on a private lane and enjoys fine rural views towards the adjoining countryside.
There are many attractive period features, having a tall, pitched roof, gable ends and stone mullion windows.
There may be an opportunity, subject to planning, to enlarge the home to create a third bedroom and bathroom over the existing single extension which would really take in the view.
The accommodation extends to 1223.85 sq ft, entered via a double aspect dining room which continues through to a kitchen/breakfast room, fitted with a matching range of units to eye and base level with a peninsula island.
Nearby is a useful rear lobby, a separate cloakroom and utility room.
Continuing through the property is an inner hallway where you will find a triple aspect bedroom with attractive bay window, a shower room, a family bathroom comprising a cream suite, an impressive sitting room, having a double aspect and a sliding patio door opening to a stone seating terrace and lastly a double aspect principal bedroom.
Outside, the front of the property is approached via a picket style gate and pathway and a level lawn to one side.
Accessed from the private lane is the driveway which in turn leads to the large detached garage.
The rear garden has been beautifully arranged, predominantly laid to lawn flanked by a number of mature beds, trees, hedging and a pond. A stone seating terrace adjoins the rear of the property.
The whole enjoying complete seclusion and fine rural views towards the neighbouring countryside.
EPC E Council Tax F Mains gas Private drainage Location The Lodge is situated in a peaceful position in the desirable area of Buckham Hill.
Although surrounded by open fields and rolling countryside the village itself, offers several public facilities including a farm shop, village pub, village hall/pre-school.
The well regarded Little Horsted Primary School is close by and provides a courtesy bus to and from the village for pupils.
In addition there is a popular picturesque steam railway station, the Lavender Line which provides a sought after public attraction.
Uckfield is within a short driving distance providing a good range of shopping and public facilities including numerous bars/restaurants, a library, a cinema, several small shops, boutiques, and supermarkets to include Tesco and Waitrose.
The area is well served with railway stations offering services to London, Uckfield railway station offering services to London in just over 60 minutes and a faster commuting service can be found nearby at Lewes.
The historic country town of Lewes is the home to Harvey's Brewery, this vibrant town offers a wide variety of shopping and public facilities.
Access to the coastal resorts of Eastbourne and Brighton city is also easily accessible and the area is well served with a range of leisure facilities including several sports clubs.
Isfield is on the Brighton to Tunbridge Wells bus route.
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