5-bedroom detached house · TN20 6NR
For saleListed 182 days
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A rare opportunity to acquire this substantial detached house dating to 1835 and retaining a wealth of character features with grounds extending to approximately 3.29 acres with formal gardens, further extensive grass area and woodland.
There is a double garage with large driveway providing parking for several vehicles plus substantial outbuilding/workshop.
There are delightful views across fields and countryside from many of the rooms. The property is offered to the market with NO ONWARD CHAIN.
Entrance Hall - Sitting Room - Dining Room - Kitchen/Breakfast Room - Utility Room - Downstairs Cloakroom - First Floor Landing - Five Bedrooms - Family Bathroom Plus En-Suite Shower Room - Grounds Extending To Approximately 3.29 Acres Comprising Formal Gardens, Further Extensive Grass Area & Woodland - Outbuildings Comprising Double Garage & Substantial Workshop - Gated Extensive Driveway Wooden porch leading to: ENTRANCE HALL: Solid wood front door with glazed panel to either side.
Two double glazed windows. Built-in shelving unit. SITTING ROOM: Long double glazed window plus further double glazed window. Wood burning stove with stone surround. Radiator.
Step down to: INNER LOBBY: Understairs storage cupboard. Original wooden front door leading to further enclosed porch with glazing and door to outside. Wood effect flooring.
Steps down to: DINING ROOM: Triple aspect with double glazed windows to front and side. Understairs storage. Radiators. UTILITY ROOM: Wooden cupboards with matching drawers. Sink.
Space for washing machine, dishwasher and fridge/freezer. Wood effect flooring. Radiator. Wooden door to: DOWNSTAIRS CLOAKROOM: Skylight window with obscured glazing. WC. Wash basin. Tiled floor.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: Two double glazed windows to the front plus 'Velux' roof window. Wooden worktops and matching cream wall and base cupboards and centre island. Sink.
Range-style cooker with extractor fan over. Further integral 'Neff' oven. Cupboards housing boiler and meters. Part tiled walls. Tiled flooring with underfloor heating.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING: Window to the front with countryside views. Further window with views across garden and woodland. Airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder plus shelving. Access to loft.
MASTER BEDROOM: Double glazed windows with views to garden and woodland. Built-in wardrobes. Radiators. uPVC doors opening to patio area. Air conditioning unit.
Door to: EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM: Obscured double glazed window. Walk-in wet room style shower (currently adapted for disability) with drencher head and hand held attachment. WC.
Vanity unit with wash basin and cupboards below. Heated towel rail. Tiled floor. BEDROOM: Three double glazed windows with views across countryside. Built-in storage. Radiator.
BEDROOM: Two double glazed windows to the front with countryside views. Built-in storage. Radiator. BEDROOM: Double glazed window. Radiator. BEDROOM/STUDY: Two double glazed windows. Built-in storage.
Radiator. FAMILY BATHROOM: Obscured double glazed window. WC. Wash basin. Bath with shower attachment over. Access to loft. Radiator.
OUTSIDE: The property is fence enclosed and approached via a large gravel driveway with small raised patio/seating areas and an area of lawn with trees and septic tank.
The driveway continues to a double garage with electric roller door, light and power. Log store.
Steps up to wooden workshop with power and light plus decked and lawned areas to the front and further open-fronted storage to the side.
Open access to the rear of the property with small patio area outside master bedroom and further pergola covered patio area leading to the side of the property.
Steps up to L-shaped formal gardens with lawn, well established trees and shrubs and fence to rear. Access to further extensive grass area & woodland.
VIEWING: By appointment with Wood & Pilcher SITUATION: The property is located on the outskirts of the historic village of Mayfield, which offers a variety of shops, beautiful Church and traditional Inns.
The village is famous for its architecture and church choir, and is well served for schooling for all ages including Mayfield School for Girls.
The market town of Heathfield lies a short distance to the south with a range of shopping facilities, including national supermarkets.
There are mainline stations to London at Wadhurst and Tunbridge Wells, the latter providing a service to London in just under one hour.
TENURE: Freehold COUNCIL TAX: G ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Broadband Coverage search Ofcom checker Mobile Phone Coverage search Ofcom checker Flood Risk - Check flooding history of a property England - Services - Mains Water, Gas, Electricity Heating - Gas-fired Drainage - Septic Tank AGENTS NOTE: We understand from the seller that the woodland has classed as 'Ancient Woodland' and as such there are preservation orders on the trees.
ANTI MONEY LAUNDERING REQUIREMENTS: In accordance with HMRC current legal requirements, we are required to carry out AML (Anti Money Laundering) checks on all purchasers once any offer has been accepted.
A non-refundable administration fee of £30 + VAT (£36) will apply for each prospective purchaser.
Satisfactory AML results and evidence of funds and/or a mortgage AIP are required before any offer can be formally accepted and memorandum of sale issued.
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